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Norman Greenbaum’s ‘Spirit in the Sky’ Becomes a Spiritual Rock Anthem That Transcended Boundaries in 1969
People this song is only three minutes and fifty nine seconds long.......but lasts a lifetime in your mind. Watch the…
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The Hollies’ “Carrie Anne” Blends Pop Sophistication with Island Flair to Redefine British Rock in 1967
This song was released in 1967 and became an instant hit, standing out with its bright melody and signature vocal…
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The Kinks’ “Celluloid Heroes” Captures the Fragile Glory of Fame and Redefines Rock Storytelling in the 1970s
This song was released in 1972 and became an instant hit, standing out with its reflective lyrics and poignant commentary…
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Badfinger’s ‘Come and Get It’ Launches a New Era for British Rock-Pop in 1969
This song was recorded in 1955 and now people say it's one of the best ever. Watch the video in…
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Jan & Dean’s “Surf City” Brings West Coast Sound to the Top and Launches the Surf Rock Boom in 1963
This 1963 song went to #1 on the pop charts. In the 1960s, everyone knew this song, but now only…
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The Troggs’ “Wild Thing” Unleashes a Primal Rock Sound and Shakes Up Pop Culture in 1966
This song never gets old. Doesn't matter how old you are. It's a legendary song. This song was #1 hit…
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The Animals’ “The House of the Rising Sun” Ushers in a New Era of Folk Rock in 1964
This 1964 song was recorded in one take and produced in under 15 minutes, and In 100 years this song…
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Dion’s “The Wanderer” Embodies the Spirit of Early Rock ‘n’ Roll in 1961
The contrast between the song lyrics and the audience is hilarious. This was just before the Swinging Sixties. Watch it…
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The Ventures’ “Walk, Don’t Run” Redefines Instrumental Rock in 1960
This performance is pure energy..nothing like the 60s. you just had to be there in your prime. Watch it in…
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Ricky Nelson’s “Hello Mary Lou” Captures the Spirit of Early Rock and Roll in 1961
One voice. One aching goodbye. When he performed this song on television in 1961, its bittersweet melody wrapped around a…
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Sugarloaf’s ‘Green-Eyed Lady’ Brings Jazz-Rock Fusion to the Forefront in 1970
6 min and 52 seconds of per groovy joy and happiness. Watch the video in the first comment below👇⬇️
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Linda Ronstadt’s ‘When Will I Be Loved’ Revives a Rockabilly Classic and Becomes a 1975 Country-Pop Sensation
She grabs the microphone, belts it out and suddenly your world changes, no fancy things, its pure good music, nobody…
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The Troggs’ ‘Wild Thing’ Ignites Rock Rebellion in 1966
One of the great 60s songs - it's groovy; it rocks! Brilliant!.2 minutes and 34 seconds long, yet its raw…
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Bread’s “Make It with You” – A Soft Rock Classic That Defined an Era
There's nothing better than the sweet music of our youth, when life was pure, gentle and new. Watch the video…
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Shocking Blue’s ‘Venus’ Becomes a Global Sensation in 1969, Defining a New Era of Rock and Pop
Such a powerful voice from such an unassuming looking shell. Never judge a book by it’s cover. 70’s music is…
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The Searchers’ “Needles and Pins” Ignites the British Invasion and Redefines 1960s Pop Rock
Ladies and gentlemen, though this song lasts just 2 minutes and 16 seconds, it leaves an unforgettable mark on the…
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Heart’s Breathtaking Stairway to Heaven Cover Moved Robert Plant to Tears, Capturing Decades of Rock History in a Single Performance
Robert Plant sat in the audience, watching as Heart transformed *Stairway to Heaven* into something so profound and breathtaking that…
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Adam Lambert’s fiery Elvis tribute ignites thousands, uniting two eras of rock in an unforgettable live show
Adam Lambert dazzled thousands of fans and sparked a wave of excitement with his thrilling tribute to rock and roll…
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“Danny And The Juniors’ ‘At The Hop’: The Iconic Rock ‘n’ Roll Anthem That Defined 1950s Dance Culture
Imagine teens in the late '50's hearing this song for the 1st time - they must have been crazed. Watch…
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Johnny Rivers’ ‘Memphis, Tennessee’: A Rock and Roll Classic That Transcends Time
He is without question one of the most underrated musicians and guitar players not just from the 60's, but all…
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