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3 Rock Songs From 1968 That Are Connected to the Vietnam War (And Still Bring Tears to Listeners’ Eyes)
Here are some rock songs from 1968, from Jimi Hendrix to The Byrds, that listeners of the time will likely connect to the Vietnam War.
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3 Elton John Songs That Reveal a Different Side of the Piano-Rock Legend
These Elton John songs showcase a different side of the piano rocker. You wouldn’t expect these songs to come from John.
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4 Top 40 Hits From 1976 That Stay on Repeat in My Car
Five decades after they were first riding high in the Top 40 in 1976, these songs stay on repeat in my car.
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3 Top 40 Hits From 1983 That Every 80s Kid Still Knows by Heart Today
These are three of the very best Top 40 hits from 1983, which every 80s kid likely still knows by heart today.
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3 One-Hit Wonder Lyrics From 1991 That Every 90s Kid Remembers
Here are some one-hit wonders from 1991 that still make us think “That’s so 90s,” from Marc Cohn to Marky Mark.
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3 Folk Songwriters From the 1970s Who Could Make a Whole Story Fit Into One Verse
These folk songwriters from the 1970s could make a whole story fit into a single verse. They were singularly adept at storytelling.
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.
