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4 Feel-Good Songs From 1967 That Every Baby Boomer Can Still Sing by Heart
Every baby boomer alive can likely still sing (at least the chorus of) these four feel-good songs from 1967.
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3 Lyrics From 1970s Pop Greats That Are Absolute Poetry
These iconic 1970s pop songs are absolute poetry. They go beyond the conventions of normal pop hits and hit harder than most.
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4 Rock Songs From 1982 That Give Me Instant Goosebumps Every Time
No matter how many times I listen to these four rock songs from 1982, they always give me goosebumps on my arms and legs.
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4 Songs That High Schoolers in 1994 Knew Every Word To
We still listen to the music of the mid 90s today. Here are some popular hits from the year 1994, from Seal to TLC.
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3 Tom Petty Songs That Showcase a Different Side of the Rock Legend
These three Tom Petty songs showcase a different side of the rock legend than is typical. These tracks diversified Petty’s catalog.
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3 Top 40 Hits From 1969 That Stay on Repeat in My Car
Decades after these hits were riding high in the Top 40 in 1969 and early 1970s, they’re still on the Top 40 of my personal car radio.
The List
With The List, American Songwriter details the best, the brightest, the most enduring, the worst, the most hated, and the most surprising songs ever–among many other qualifiers. If you’re looking for our definitive rankings on music, you’ll find them below.












