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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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When it comes to the greatest hits of all times, Bob Dylan tracks pop up in the lists frequently. This is no surprise at all, considering his expansive repertoire and the fact that Dylan is considered one of the best songwriters of the 60s. Out of Dylan’s many hits, ”Mr. Tambourine Man” is a song…
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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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This week, a four-decade-old song resurfaced thanks to the return of a popular TV show. If you are reading this article, you would likely know both of these unknown variables, but for someone who wanders on this article from elsewhere, we are talking about Kate Bush’s 1985 hit single “Running Up That Hills (A Deal…
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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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When it comes to the flamboyant 80’s music scene in America, one of the first artists that came to my mind was Prince. A music virtuoso that possessed an expansive vocal range and could also confidently handle the piano, guitar, and drums, Prince Rogers Nelson – known by the mononym Prince – was undoubtedly one…
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