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For 65 years, the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart has ranked the most popular songs of each week. In 1958, Ricky Nelson’s “Poor Little Fool” became the first song to ever top the Hot 100. (Read...
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The 1970s was a landmark decade for American music that saw the rise of disco, funk, punk, and new wave. It also marked the emergence of openly gay artists producing mainstream hits following the...
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Hip-hop celebrates its 50th birthday this year. Although the musical genre and cultural movement have deep roots, its genesis is often attributed to a 1973 summer party in the Bronx where DJ Kool...
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Hundreds of albums have been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America – meaning that they have sold over 1 million copies. While some may have taken years to reach...
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What do Bruce Springsteen, Faith Hill, Andy Williams, James Brown, and Busta Rhymes have in common? These luminaries in the genres of rock, country, easy listening, soul, and rap, respectively, have...
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Musicians – especially those in the rock and jazz spheres – aren’t particularly known for their long lifespans. Accidents, drugs, violence, suicide, and disease have claimed far too...
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For 62 years and counting, the Beach Boys have been honing their unique psychedelic pop sound, characterized by intricate vocal harmonies and experimental songwriting. The California-based band...
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No matter where you live, summertime has a definite vibe, expressing fun, relaxation, and freedom. From beachside vacations to fiery flings to backyard barbecues, the quintessential activities of...
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Every summer has a soundtrack. Not just the crash of waves at the beach, the cries of “Marco / Polo” from the pool, the sizzle of burgers on the grill, the crackling of the campfire, the scratchy...
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If you’ve ever wanted to pick up an instrument and belt out an instantly recognizable song for the pleasure (or agony) of family and friends, this list of the 25 most popular songs that Americans...
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In August 2019, Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” clocked its 19th week at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 charts, setting the record for longest stay at No. 1 of any song in the history of the...
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This article was written with the assistance of A.I. technology, and has been edited and fact-checked by Colman Andrews. “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” (1966) is the best Western of all time,...
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This article was written with the assistance of A.I. technology, and has been edited and fact-checked by Colman Andrews. “Somebody That I Used to Know, ” is the biggest one-hit wonder in...
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Some musicians were seemingly born to be stars. While many bands and solo artists release a few albums before they hit their stride, others – like the Cars, whose 1978 multi-platinum...
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