Listicles

12 Overlooked Rock Songs of 1971

Many of them were bona fide hits. Some even went Top 10. Others had the “misfortune” of being relegated to an LP cut because of the wealth of classics included on the same album.

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10 Hit Jazz Singles of the ’60s

Back in the day, record labels released jazz tunes as singles, and sometimes they became huge hits. We revisit 10 classics of the genre from the 1960s.

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11 Great Fleetwood Mac Songs (From the Early Years)

Before they became global superstars in the mid-’70s, the British rock band had limited U.S. success with their great blues rock songs.

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15 Great Kinks Songs (Beyond the Hits)

To many listeners, their singles discography begins with such songs as “You Really Got Me,” continues with “A Well Respected Man,” and concludes with “Lola.” There’s so much more.

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13 Classic Triple Albums: When Rockers Expanded the Limits

In the classic rock era, some of the greatest artists expanded the limits of what was being released on vinyl. We look back at some of the best 3-LP sets.

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Boxing, the Sweet Science, in 15 Songs

It should come as no surprise that boxing has inspired the songs, some factual, others fictional, about the sport and its practitioners.

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12 Essential Neil Diamond Songs

In just a few years time, he had evolved from a mid-20s songwriter honing his craft at New York’s famed Brill Building to successful recording artist in his own right.

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A Love Letter to Willie Nelson: 14 Collaborations With Fellow Stars

Performing at a high level at 90+ puts you in rarified air. Here are some favorite performances with fellow greats from a variety of genres.

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12 Great Creedence Clearwater Revival Songs (Beyond the Hits)

Looking beyond such chart successes as “Proud Mary,” “Bad Moon Rising,” “Fortunate Son,” and “Down on the Corner.”

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12 Essential Songs By The Band

Of the many great catalogs available from artists within the American roots music genre, there are only a handful that reach their level.

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