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Siobhan Fahey, with band Shakespears Sister on stage, 1996. (Photo by Ian Dickson/Redferns/Getty Images)

Far too many pop hits from 1992 have since been forgotten by today’s listeners. I think that’s a shame, especially since so much killer music dropped that year. Let’s look at just a few examples, shall we?

“Why” by Annie Lennox from ‘Diva’ ...

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L-R) Guitarist Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell and Dan Peek (1950 - 2011), of the British-American rock band America, perform on stage in London, England, January 5, 1972. (Photo by TPLP/Getty Images)

Rock music in the 1970s has its own unique sound, one that is still enjoyed today, even after so many years have passed. Among the many great rock songs from the decade are these...


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These 1990s country songs are beloved by genre superfans, but casual listeners would do well to revisit them. If you are looking to revamp your knowledge of this era of country music, check out the three songs below. They won’t disappoint, delivering that nostalgia w...


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Musician Bob Seger performs at the Rosemont Horizon, Rosemont, Illinois, May 22, 1980. (Photo by Paul Natkin/Getty Images)

The only thing better than a classic rock and roll song might be a song that celebrates rock and roll. Fortunately, the genre has plenty of songs that do just that, including these three songs, which are still pretty incredible today.

“Old Time R...

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Elvis Presley poses for photographers in uniform after concluding his 18 month tour of duty with the army in Germany.

Remember what it was like to get up early in the morning as a kid and jump in the family car to head to school? If you were an elder 60s kid, you got to listen to some amazing pop music on the car radio, I bet. And I also bet that you still remember the foll...


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