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Royal Guardsmen’s ‘Snoopy vs. The Red Baron’ (1966): The Unlikely Anthem of Pop Culture Warfare

This was the first album I ever owned. My parents gave it to me with a portable record player for…

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Zager & Evans’ ‘In the Year 2525’ (1969): A Haunting Prophecy That Captivated the World

When I was a child of the 60s this song was so far into the future it didn't seem relevant,…

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Bill Haley & His Comets’ ‘Rock Around the Clock’ (1954): The Song That Defined Rock ‘n’ Roll’s Revolution

What a happier time. They may have not had the internet or phones but they sure did know how to…

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Brenda Lee’s ‘Rock The Bop’ (1957): A Teenage Anthem That Brought Rock ‘n’ Roll Energy to a New Generation

This song may only be 2 minutes and 33 seconds long… yet it weaves itself into the soul, never to…

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Scott McKenzie’s ‘San Francisco’ (1967): The Song That Defined a Generation

Ladies and gentlemen, this song may only be 2 minutes and 58 seconds long… yet it weaves itself into the…

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Peter and Gordon’s ‘A World Without Love’: The Paul McCartney-Penned Hit That Defined a Generation

A smooth flowing river of sound from start to finish. Such a masterpiece..You just can't beat those songs. Simply beautiful…

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The Ronettes’ ‘Be My Baby’ – The 1963 Masterpiece That Redefined Pop Music and Inspired Generations

This music proves nothing will ever touch this era of music. The rawness of the recordings, the emotion in the…

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The Kinks’ ‘Come Dancing’ – The 1983 Nostalgic Hit That Revived Their Career and Captured a Bygone Era

This is the best obituary ever written. He actually brings not just his sister back to life whenever this song…

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The Kinks’ ‘Lola’—The 1970 Anthem That Challenged Conventions and Redefined Rock

This song was way ahead of its time, as we are witnessing today.Wrote down the chords and lyrics at least…

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The Kinks’ ‘Sunny Afternoon’—The 1966 Anthem That Redefined British Rock with Wit and Social Commentary

Their music is timeless. This was one of my first albums purchased when I was in the 7th grade. I…

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Gene Kelly’s ‘Singin’ in the Rain’—The Iconic 1952 Song-and-Dance Number That Defined Hollywood Musicals

You know what's really crazy about this movie? It was made in the 1950s but set in the 1920s. That's…

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The Foundations’ ‘Baby, Now That I’ve Found You’: A Soulful British Classic That Broke Barriers in 1967

Listening to this it's 1967 and I'm 15... What a time to grow up,,,, everything was fresh and new an…

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The Dave Clark Five’s ‘Because’: A Timeless Ballad That Defined the British Invasion

This song was popular while I was in high school. Every time I hear this I think about how great…

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Gerry and the Pacemakers’ ‘Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying’ Shines in 1964

Love this song , 75 years old now, just wish i could go back and skip the light fantastic as…

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The Yardbirds’ ‘For Your Love’—The 1965 Breakthrough Hit That Shaped Rock’s Future

These guys were the ultimate in greatness , i was 20 years old when this fine classic appeared , now…

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Herb Alpert’s ‘This Guy’s in Love with You’ – The Unexpected Ballad That Redefined His Career and Topped the Charts in 1968

Music is as close to a time machine as we have. 2 minutes and 56 seconds long… yet it weaves…

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Question Mark & The Mysterians’ ‘96 Tears’—The Garage Rock Anthem That Defined an Era and Shaped Punk’s Future

One of my favorite songs as a 14 year old. I'm 67 now and it is still one of my…

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The Cowsills’ ‘The Rain, The Park & Other Things’ – A Sunshine Pop Classic That Defined the 1960s

Until I heard this, just now, I had forgotten how much I liked this song.It is one of the most…

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Elvis Presley’s Longest Track: The Surprising Bob Dylan Cover That Even Astonished Dylan!

Elvis Presley’s Longest Song: The Hidden Bob Dylan Cover That Blew Even Dylan Away! Nobody did this better - Elvis…

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Conway Twitty’s ‘I See the Want to in Your Eyes’—A Country Seduction That Redefined the Genre in 1974

Back when country artists didn't need auto tune. Ladies and gentlemen, this song may only be 2 minutes and 56…

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