Listicles

15 Classic Rock Songs That Defined 1971

There’s a strong case that the year was Ground Zero for classic rock’s greatness.

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Rockin’ All Over the World: 13 Great John Fogerty Solo Songs

There was still plenty of gold once you stepped outside of his work with Creedence Clearwater Revival.

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Mwah: 15 Essential KISS Songs

The band created a catalog of hooks sturdy enough to survive the spectacle.

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‘I Really Should Be Back at School’: 15 September Songs

September as metaphor can symbolize change, separation, reunion, a lost love, a new beginning, the passage of time, the process of aging.

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13 Essential Sly and the Family Stone Songs

They had Black and white, male and female musicians side by side on stage and on record.

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12 Overlooked Songs From 1980

Some terrific songs were overshadowed—or have simply faded from memory. From Hall and Oates to Kim Carnes to the Blues Brothers, we take a look back at the first year of a wild new decade.

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Hynde-Sight: The Pretenders in 12 Songs

Chrissie has had her ups and downs professionally and personally in her four-plus decades in the spotlight, but she has always kept going.

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The Acclaimed ’60s Record Producer You May Not Have Heard Of

He was extremely successful and influential when he was active in the music business. This is his story in 13 records.

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10 Great Rock Driving Songs

Going for a drive? Songs by the Stones, the Doors, Golden Earring and other classic rock artists provide musical fuel for your journey.

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11 Great Classic Rock Driving Songs (Part 3): Readers’ Favorites

The selections range from Southern rock and hard rock to heavy metal, Americana and some longer-form road songs.

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