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3 Disco-Rock Songs From 1979 That Sound Like Two Eras Battling for the Dance Floor (opens the original)
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The disco-rock era was definitely at its peak in 1979, when songs that touched on both genres collided toward the end of disco’s reigning era and the beginning of rock music’s newest evolution. The following three songs sound like two eras coming to a head, and they’re still so good decades later. Alright, a bit of a diversion. This song dropped in December 1978. But it became a smash hit in 1979, and it’s very much suitable for what I’m going for with this list; I just had to include it. “Heart
Every Baby Boomer Alive Remembers These 4 Must-Hear Classic Rock Ballads From 1970 (opens the original)
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Some classic rock ballads just stand the test of time, like the following four beautiful tunes from 1970 that many a baby boomer might still remember. Let’s get a bit nostalgic with these pop-rock and hard rock hits, shall we? This country-flavored rock ballad was famously the B-side to Led Zeppelin’s career-defining track, “Immigrant Song”. But it’s definitely good enough to stand on its own. “Hey, Hey, What Can I Do” by Led Zeppelin is a ballad best remembered for its iconic introduction, and
3 Rock Songs From the 1980s That Still Sound Fresh, Despite Being 40+ Years Old (opens the original)
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Some rock songs just manage to sound fresh after decades have passed, including more than a few iconic 1980s jams. Let’s look at a few examples, shall we? This progressive rock classic from the band Asia has that clean and polished 80s pop sound, but it still manages to balance progressive rock and arena rock so authentically. Live acts could only dream of dishing out something like this nowadays. “Heat Of The Moment” by Asia is considered one of the band’s signature tracks to this very day. And
It’s Impossible Not To Tear up When These 3 Hits From the 1960s Come On (opens the original)
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Some hits from the 1960s are so emotional, they transcend time and culture to make listeners tear up over half a century after they first debuted on the airwaves. The following three tunes might just make you emotional, too. “Don’t they know it’s the end of the world? / It ended when you said goodbye.” This heartbreaker of a country-pop tune is all about the end of a relationship. While “The End Of The World” leans romantic, lyricist Sylvia Dee said she drew inspiration from the pain she felt af
3 Glam Metal Songs From the 1980s That Sound Like Waking up With a Hangover (opens the original)
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Glam metal took over the 1980s like a hurricane, and many young metal fans enjoyed quite a few sleepless nights at concerts and parties where the genre was blasting at full volume, followed by mornings dampened by the agony of a bad hangover. These three songs, in my opinion, capture that vibe perfectly. This one was a shoo-in. This song (and the whole album, honestly) by Mötley Crüe is the perfect sleazy, consequential soundtrack to a morning after a particularly wild night at a concert or part
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