Category: Great Songs
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Great or Awful: Billy Joel’s We Didn’t Start the Fire
Billy Joel’s tune We Didn’t Start the Fire is an earworm of the highest sort. It certainly has that effect on us, with the chorus running on repeat in our heads. But whether it’s a great song or an awful one is a debate that’s been going on since Joel released the number in 1989. […]
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The Greatest 90s Love Songs
When you think of the 90s, which great love songs come to mind? The 90s were full of loud, bold new music genres with attitude. The romantic side of the radio waves didn’t always reach front-page news. But the softer songs and love ballads were still major staples in every 90s music genre. After all, […]
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The Greatest 80s Summer Songs
Some of the greatest 80s songs remind us of summer, whether by their words or just from hearing them every day at the beach. Tons of summertime hits came to mind when we thought about it, but we narrowed our list to our seven favorites. Ready? Put on your neon t-shirt and jelly shoes, and […]
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The Greatest 80s Love Songs
One thing the 80s didn’t lack was love songs. Sure, many had a high cheese factor, but some were actually pretty good. We’re focusing on the greatest ballads of the heart released in the 1980s. There are some solid classic rock artists on this list, not just bubblegum pop stars. You may not have thought […]
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The Worst (Popular) Songs of the 1960s
What do you think are the worst songs of the 1960s? The 1960s was a revolutionary time for music. Rock ‘n roll, the British sound, and Motown were all part of the 60’s music scene. Yet not every hit song was a good one. A lot of 60s hits were sappy, silly, or downright annoying! […]
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How To Ruin a Perfectly Good Song
Have you ever had someone ruin a good song? You know. It’s that tune that used to make you want to dance, but now you run screaming from the room. How does a song go from being your favorite to the absolute worst? We’re looking at how shiny gems can turn into chunks of coal. […]
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The Worst (Popular) Songs of the 1970s
Some of the worst songs of the 1970s were number one hits. This wild and wonderful decade gave birth to some seriously mundane music. And people loved it! Well, some people loved it. Other people rebelled and started new genres like Punk and New Wave. But we’re here now to talk about the worst songs […]
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10 Classic Rock Songs You Love to Hate
You know those songs you love to hate? The ones you know every word to but still can’t stand them? You may try to fight the feeling, but you still sing along with it when it comes on the radio. Well, we’re here to remind you about some of those songs. Yes, we know they’ll […]
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The Greatest 1960s Songs of Summer
Sometimes songs epitomize summer so much that even hearing them in the dead of winter gives you a summery feeling. The 1960s brought us our first taste of songs depicting fun summertime activities. They created the soundtrack for hanging out with friends on the beach or cruising the city on warm summer nights. While we […]
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The Evolution of I’m Not Your Steppin’ Stone
Have you heard the totally hip 60s hit I’m Not Your Steppin’ Stone? It transports us to an imaginary cool scene with mini skirts, Afghan coats, and dancers doing the Watusi. It’s the best! If you know the song, you’ve probably heard the version by The Monkees. But did they write it? Let’s find out! […]
