Staff Picks
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Jimmy Ruffin’s “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted” Gives Soul to Heartache and Hope in 1966
This song, released in 1966, is legitimately considered one of the greatest ever written, produced, and performed. Watch the video…
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Stevie Nicks’ “Edge of Seventeen” Soars as a Symbol of Loss, Power, and Rock Identity in 1981
This song is an absolute masterpiece. The music. The lyrics. The performance. Watch the video in the first comment below👇⬇️
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The Ronettes’ “Be My Baby” Defines the Sound of 1963 and Echoes Through Generations
Released in 1963, this timeless classic climbed all the way to #1 on the U.S. charts and has never faded…
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Ricky Nelson’s “Hello Mary Lou” Bridges Rockabilly and Pop Stardom in 1961
This song by Ricky Nelson, released in 1961, peaked at #9 on the Billboard charts! This catchy tune, featuring a…
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Carrie Underwood Honors Randy Travis in Emotional Opry 100 Moment That Brings Crowd to Its Feet
As thousands looked on through tear-filled eyes—including Reba McEntire, watching from a distance—Carrie Underwood delivered a breathtaking moment of heartfelt…
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John Foster Delivers High-Energy “Callin’ Baton Rouge” – American Idol 2025
John Foster, the 24-year-old country dynamo hailing from Lafayette, Louisiana, lit up the stage with an electrifying rendition of Garth…
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Jelly Roll Stops Concert to Lift an 8-Year-Old Girl Battling Anxiety Into the Spotlight With a Powerful Duet
During his set, Jelly Roll spotted a young girl in the front row holding a sign that said, “I want…
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The Partridge Family’s ‘Point Me in the Direction of Albuquerque’ Carved a Tender Pop Path in 1971’s Bubblegum Soundscape
"First album I ever bought. I still listen to it as often as any other album—it's my comfort music," an…
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Creedence Clearwater Revival’s ‘Bad Moon Rising’ Forecasted Cultural Turmoil with a Rockabilly Swagger in 1969
This song was famous in the 1970s, but today, only a few still know it. A band that should never…
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Roberta Flack’s ‘The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face’ Redefined Romantic Ballads in 1972 with Unprecedented Emotional Depth
In the 1960s, everyone knew this song, but now only a few people remember it.It’s quite sad how we gather…
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Sniff ‘n’ the Tears’ “Driver’s Seat” Captures an Era of Restless Melancholy and Becomes an Enduring Cult Classic in 1978
This song came out in the U.S. and UK in 1979. Even after more than 45 years, it is still…
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The Zombies’ “Time of the Season” Becomes a Psychedelic Anthem and Late-Blooming Classic in 1968
"Does anyone agree that this is one of the greatest and sexiest songs in music history—a true masterpiece! one fan…
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George Jones’ “He Stopped Loving Her Today” Resurrects a Legend and Becomes Country Music’s Emotional Pinnacle in 1980
This song was released in 1980, but many agree that by 2025, it is considered the greatest country song ever…
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The Kinks’ “You Really Got Me” Ignites a Rock Revolution and Defines the Sound of 1964
Fun Fact: When The Kinks recorded this track, the iconic guitar distortion wasn’t planned. It came from a torn amp…
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The Righteous Brothers’ “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” Redefined Pop Ballads and Captured the Spirit of 1964
Back in the day we got to listen to true masters. We can't believe how this splendid melody is not…
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Bee Gees’ ‘Run to Me’ Brings Heartfelt Harmony and Emotional Depth to Pop in 1972
"I don't think a more beautiful song has ever been written and performed," one listener confessed with heartfelt sincerity. And…
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Brooks & Dunn’s ‘Little Miss Honky Tonk’ Electrifies Country Radio and Redefines Neon-Era Attitude in 1995
Fun Fact: Back in 1995, this song shot straight to #1 on the country charts. Brooks wasn’t sure it would…
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Lukas Nelson Channels His Father’s Spirit in a Stirring Rendition of ‘Always on My Mind’—A New Generation Revives a Classic
Willie Nelson’s son performs ‘Always on My Mind’—and wow, he sounds just like his father. Don’t miss the video in…
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Marvin Gaye’s ‘What’s Going On’ Redefines Protest Music and Soulful Storytelling in 1971
Fun Fact: When Marvin Gaye first presented this track, the record label called it “too political” and refused to release…
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Metallica: James Hetfield’s Opening + “Creeping Death” Live in Gothenburg, Sweden – June 16, 2023
During a Metallica concert in Gothenburg, Sweden, on June 16, 2023, James Hetfield unleashed a powerful intro that set the…
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