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The classic feel-good song, “Let’s Get It On” has Marvin Gaye singing openly of love and sensuality, breaking away from his origins in soul music. Of course, the track also sealed Gaye’s reputation as we know it, a sex symbol from the 70s. While it’s easy enough to see Gaye as a sex icon, “Let’s…
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Our attempt to review the greatest hits of all time would fall short if we did not write about this particular song. In fact, it would be a cliche to call “The Sound of Silence” just a hit. This is a song that transcends music as we know it – transforming into something more than…
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The name George Harrison is usually not the first that comes to mind when we think of The Beatles. Known as the “quiet Beatle”, despite being the lead guitarist Harrison was often overshadowed by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. However, in the mid-1960s Harrison came forward as a songwriter. Among the songs composed by Harrison,…
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It is not often that a song and its artist become inseparable. But that certainly is the best description for “Changes” by David Bowie. The song is a manifestation of the man himself. Bowie was frequently called a chameleon, referring to both his ever-changing appearance and style of music. So much so, that the only…
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We often hear the phrase “music is as old as time”. And if there ever was a track that could prove this statement, it would be “The House of the Rising Sun”. The song, sometimes also known as the “Rising Sun Blues”, is symbolic of American folk music. It is a traditional folk song thought…
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Among the songs that achieved legendary status for being anthems of protest, Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Fortunate Son” is right at the top. Written at a time when Americans were being conscripted to the Vietnam War, this song was an in-your-face political commentary on reality. That is if you’re rich and powerful enough you could get…
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When it comes to classic hits Elvis Presley is definitely a go-to name. In fact, we’ve already taken a look at his debut chart-topper “Heartbreak Hotel” and the timeless love song “Can’t Help Falling in Love”. In this post, we’ve circled back to his mid-career hit “Suspicious Minds”, which is actually a cover song that…
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Some places, just like songs, leave a lasting impression on our lives. But what happens when a place and a song is combined? That is when we experience a bit of magic. Just like “Take Me Home, Country Roads” was an ode to West Virginia, “California Dreamin’” was the track for those who missed the…
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One thing that holds true for both the oldies and the modern tunes is that there is a song for almost every situation in life. This becomes especially true when it comes to love and the emotions it evokes in all of us. Marvin Gaye’s “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” is one such song…
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Modern dance songs have their place as feel-good tracks, but when you truly want to get your groove on, you turn back to the oldies. And when it comes to songs that can make you dance along – or at least get your feet tapping – “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag” will definitely top…
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