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James Taylor – Fire and Rain

James Taylor – Fire and Rain

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‘Fire and Rain’ is a song written and performed by American singer-songwriter James Taylor, released in August 1970 as the second single from Taylor's second studio album, Sweet Baby James....

James Taylor – Fire and Rain

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‘Fire and Rain’ is a song written and performed by American singer-songwriter James Taylor, released in August 1970 as the second single from Taylor's second studio album, Sweet Baby James....

Alice Cooper – Poison

Alice Cooper – Poison

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‘Poison’ is a song by American musician Alice Cooper. Written by Cooper, producer Desmond Child and guitarist John McCurry, the song was released as a single in July 1989 from...

Alice Cooper – Poison

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‘Poison’ is a song by American musician Alice Cooper. Written by Cooper, producer Desmond Child and guitarist John McCurry, the song was released as a single in July 1989 from...

Crosby, Stills & Nash – Suite: Judy Blue Eyes

Crosby, Stills & Nash – Suite: Judy Blue Eyes

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‘Suite: Judy Blue Eyes’ is a song written by Stephen Stills and performed by Crosby, Stills & Nash (CSN). It appeared on the group's self-titled debut album in 1969 and...

Crosby, Stills & Nash – Suite: Judy Blue Eyes

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‘Suite: Judy Blue Eyes’ is a song written by Stephen Stills and performed by Crosby, Stills & Nash (CSN). It appeared on the group's self-titled debut album in 1969 and...

The Hollies – The Air That I Breathe

The Hollies – The Air That I Breathe

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‘The Air That I Breathe’ is a ballad written by the British-Gibraltarian singer-songwriter Albert Hammond and the English songwriter Mike Hazlewood. It was initially recorded by Hammond on his debut...

The Hollies – The Air That I Breathe

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‘The Air That I Breathe’ is a ballad written by the British-Gibraltarian singer-songwriter Albert Hammond and the English songwriter Mike Hazlewood. It was initially recorded by Hammond on his debut...

Donovan – Mellow Yellow

Donovan – Mellow Yellow

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‘Mellow Yellow’ is a song written and recorded by Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan. In the US, it reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. Outside the US, ‘Mellow Yellow’ peaked...

Donovan – Mellow Yellow

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‘Mellow Yellow’ is a song written and recorded by Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan. In the US, it reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. Outside the US, ‘Mellow Yellow’ peaked...

Norman Greenbaum – Spirit in the Sky

Norman Greenbaum – Spirit in the Sky

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‘Spirit in the Sky’ is a song by American singer-songwriter Norman Greenbaum, originally written and recorded by Greenbaum and released in late 1969 from the album of the same name....

Norman Greenbaum – Spirit in the Sky

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‘Spirit in the Sky’ is a song by American singer-songwriter Norman Greenbaum, originally written and recorded by Greenbaum and released in late 1969 from the album of the same name....

The Cars – Just What I Needed

The Cars – Just What I Needed

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‘Just What I Needed’ is a song by American rock band the Cars from their self-titled debut album (1978). The song, which first achieved radio success as a demo, took...

The Cars – Just What I Needed

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‘Just What I Needed’ is a song by American rock band the Cars from their self-titled debut album (1978). The song, which first achieved radio success as a demo, took...

Blue Swede – Hooked on a Feeling

Blue Swede – Hooked on a Feeling

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‘Hooked on a Feeling’ started its history as a 1968 pop song, written by Mark James and originally performed by B. J. Thomas. Thomas's version featured the sound of the...

Blue Swede – Hooked on a Feeling

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‘Hooked on a Feeling’ started its history as a 1968 pop song, written by Mark James and originally performed by B. J. Thomas. Thomas's version featured the sound of the...

Rick Springfield – Jessie’s Girl

Rick Springfield – Jessie’s Girl

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‘Jessie's Girl’ is a song written and performed by Australian singer Rick Springfield. It was released on the album Working Class Dog, which was released in February 1981. The song...

Rick Springfield – Jessie’s Girl

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‘Jessie's Girl’ is a song written and performed by Australian singer Rick Springfield. It was released on the album Working Class Dog, which was released in February 1981. The song...

Stray Cats – Stray Cat Strut

Stray Cats – Stray Cat Strut

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‘Stray Cat Strut’ is the third single by American rockabilly band Stray Cats, released April 17, 1981 in the UK, where it peaked at No. 11 on the Singles Chart....

Stray Cats – Stray Cat Strut

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‘Stray Cat Strut’ is the third single by American rockabilly band Stray Cats, released April 17, 1981 in the UK, where it peaked at No. 11 on the Singles Chart....

The Alan Parsons Project – Eye in the Sky

The Alan Parsons Project – Eye in the Sky

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‘Eye in the Sky’ is a song by British rock band the Alan Parsons Project, released as a single from their sixth studio album, Eye in the Sky (1982), in...

The Alan Parsons Project – Eye in the Sky

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‘Eye in the Sky’ is a song by British rock band the Alan Parsons Project, released as a single from their sixth studio album, Eye in the Sky (1982), in...

The Hooters – All You Zombies

The Hooters – All You Zombies

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‘All You Zombies’ is a song by American rock band The Hooters, written by the band's founding members Eric Bazilian and Rob Hyman. It was first recorded live and released...

The Hooters – All You Zombies

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‘All You Zombies’ is a song by American rock band The Hooters, written by the band's founding members Eric Bazilian and Rob Hyman. It was first recorded live and released...

Bad Company – Can't Get Enough

Bad Company – Can't Get Enough

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‘Can't Get Enough’ is the debut single by English rock supergroup Bad Company. Appearing on the band's 1974 self-titled debut album, it is their biggest hit and is considered their...

Bad Company – Can't Get Enough

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‘Can't Get Enough’ is the debut single by English rock supergroup Bad Company. Appearing on the band's 1974 self-titled debut album, it is their biggest hit and is considered their...

Atlanta Rhythm Section – So into You

Atlanta Rhythm Section – So into You

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‘So in to You’ is a 1977 hit single by the Atlanta Rhythm Section. It was the first release from their sixth studio LP, A Rock and Roll Alternative. The...

Atlanta Rhythm Section – So into You

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‘So in to You’ is a 1977 hit single by the Atlanta Rhythm Section. It was the first release from their sixth studio LP, A Rock and Roll Alternative. The...

Mötley Crüe – Dr. Feelgood

Mötley Crüe – Dr. Feelgood

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‘Dr. Feelgood’ is a song by American heavy metal band Mötley Crüe. It was released as the lead single from their fifth studio album of the same name. ‘Dr. Feelgood’...

Mötley Crüe – Dr. Feelgood

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‘Dr. Feelgood’ is a song by American heavy metal band Mötley Crüe. It was released as the lead single from their fifth studio album of the same name. ‘Dr. Feelgood’...

Skid Row – I Remember You

Skid Row – I Remember You

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‘I Remember You’ is a song by American heavy metal band Skid Row. It was released in November 1989 as the third single from their eponymous debut album. Composed as...

Skid Row – I Remember You

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‘I Remember You’ is a song by American heavy metal band Skid Row. It was released in November 1989 as the third single from their eponymous debut album. Composed as...

Scorpions – Rock You Like a Hurricane

Scorpions – Rock You Like a Hurricane

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‘Rock You Like a Hurricane’ is a song by the German hard rock band Scorpions, considered their signature song. It was released as the lead single from their ninth studio...

Scorpions – Rock You Like a Hurricane

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‘Rock You Like a Hurricane’ is a song by the German hard rock band Scorpions, considered their signature song. It was released as the lead single from their ninth studio...

Jethro Tull – Aqualung

Jethro Tull – Aqualung

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‘Aqualung’ is a song by the British progressive rock band Jethro Tull, and the title track from their Aqualung (1971) album. The song was written by the band's frontman, Ian...

Jethro Tull – Aqualung

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‘Aqualung’ is a song by the British progressive rock band Jethro Tull, and the title track from their Aqualung (1971) album. The song was written by the band's frontman, Ian...

The Guess Who – American Woman

The Guess Who – American Woman

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‘American Woman’ is a song by Canadian rock band the Guess Who, released January 1970, from the album of the same name. It was later released in March 1970 as...

The Guess Who – American Woman

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‘American Woman’ is a song by Canadian rock band the Guess Who, released January 1970, from the album of the same name. It was later released in March 1970 as...

Ike & Tina Turner – Nutbush City Limits

Ike & Tina Turner – Nutbush City Limits

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‘Nutbush City Limits’ is a semi-autobiographical song written by Tina Turner which commemorates her rural hometown of Nutbush in Haywood County, Tennessee, United States. Originally released as a single on...

Ike & Tina Turner – Nutbush City Limits

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‘Nutbush City Limits’ is a semi-autobiographical song written by Tina Turner which commemorates her rural hometown of Nutbush in Haywood County, Tennessee, United States. Originally released as a single on...

The Babys – Isn't It Time

The Babys – Isn't It Time

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‘Isn't It Time’ is a song that was performed by the English group The Babys and was released on their second album Broken Heart in September 1977. The song became...

The Babys – Isn't It Time

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‘Isn't It Time’ is a song that was performed by the English group The Babys and was released on their second album Broken Heart in September 1977. The song became...

Loverboy – Turn Me Loose

Loverboy – Turn Me Loose

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‘Turn Me Loose’ is a hit song recorded by the Canadian rock band Loverboy. It was released on their self-titled debut album in 1980, and as a single in 1981....

Loverboy – Turn Me Loose

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‘Turn Me Loose’ is a hit song recorded by the Canadian rock band Loverboy. It was released on their self-titled debut album in 1980, and as a single in 1981....

The Zombies – Time of the Season

The Zombies – Time of the Season

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‘Time of the Season’ is a song by the British rock band the Zombies, featured on their 1968 album Odessey and Oracle. It was written by keyboard player Rod Argent...

The Zombies – Time of the Season

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‘Time of the Season’ is a song by the British rock band the Zombies, featured on their 1968 album Odessey and Oracle. It was written by keyboard player Rod Argent...

Grand Funk Railroad – We're an American Band

Grand Funk Railroad – We're an American Band

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‘We're an American Band’ is a song by American rock band Grand Funk Railroad, released in 1973 from the band's album of the same name (their seventh) which became the...

Grand Funk Railroad – We're an American Band

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‘We're an American Band’ is a song by American rock band Grand Funk Railroad, released in 1973 from the band's album of the same name (their seventh) which became the...

Badfinger – Come and Get It

Badfinger – Come and Get It

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‘Come and Get It’ is a song composed by English singer-songwriter Paul McCartney for the 1969 film The Magic Christian. The song was performed by Badfinger, produced by McCartney and...

Badfinger – Come and Get It

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‘Come and Get It’ is a song composed by English singer-songwriter Paul McCartney for the 1969 film The Magic Christian. The song was performed by Badfinger, produced by McCartney and...

Canned Heat – Going Up the Country

Canned Heat – Going Up the Country

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‘Going Up the Country’ (also ‘Goin' Up the Country’) is a song adapted and recorded by American blues rock band Canned Heat. Called a "rural hippie anthem", it became one...

Canned Heat – Going Up the Country

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‘Going Up the Country’ (also ‘Goin' Up the Country’) is a song adapted and recorded by American blues rock band Canned Heat. Called a "rural hippie anthem", it became one...

The Go-Go's – Our Lips Are Sealed

The Go-Go's – Our Lips Are Sealed

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‘Our Lips Are Sealed’ is a song co-written by Jane Wiedlin, guitarist of the Go-Go's, and Terry Hall, singer of the Specials and Fun Boy Three. The Go-Go's supported the...

The Go-Go's – Our Lips Are Sealed

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‘Our Lips Are Sealed’ is a song co-written by Jane Wiedlin, guitarist of the Go-Go's, and Terry Hall, singer of the Specials and Fun Boy Three. The Go-Go's supported the...

Peter Frampton – Do You Feel like We Do

Peter Frampton – Do You Feel like We Do

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‘Do You Feel Like We Do’ is a song by English guitarist, singer and songwriter Peter Frampton. It was originally released on his 1973 studio album Frampton's Camel. The song...

Peter Frampton – Do You Feel like We Do

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‘Do You Feel Like We Do’ is a song by English guitarist, singer and songwriter Peter Frampton. It was originally released on his 1973 studio album Frampton's Camel. The song...

The Cult – She Sells Sanctuary

The Cult – She Sells Sanctuary

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‘She Sells Sanctuary’ is a song by British rock band the Cult. It is from their second studio album, Love (1985), and was released as a single on 13 May...

The Cult – She Sells Sanctuary

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‘She Sells Sanctuary’ is a song by British rock band the Cult. It is from their second studio album, Love (1985), and was released as a single on 13 May...

Huey Lewis and the News – The Power of Love

Huey Lewis and the News – The Power of Love

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‘The Power of Love’ is a 1985 single by Huey Lewis and the News, written for the soundtrack of the 1985 blockbuster film Back to the Future. The song became...

Huey Lewis and the News – The Power of Love

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‘The Power of Love’ is a 1985 single by Huey Lewis and the News, written for the soundtrack of the 1985 blockbuster film Back to the Future. The song became...

Linda Ronstadt – You're No Good

Linda Ronstadt – You're No Good

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‘You're No Good’ is a song written by Clint Ballard Jr., first performed by Dee Dee Warwick for Jubilee Records in 1963 with production by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller....

Linda Ronstadt – You're No Good

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‘You're No Good’ is a song written by Clint Ballard Jr., first performed by Dee Dee Warwick for Jubilee Records in 1963 with production by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller....

Kansas – Carry On Wayward Son

Kansas – Carry On Wayward Son

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‘Carry On Wayward Son’ is a song by American rock band Kansas, released from the band's fourth studio album Leftoverture (1976). Written by guitarist Kerry Livgren, the song became the...

Kansas – Carry On Wayward Son

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‘Carry On Wayward Son’ is a song by American rock band Kansas, released from the band's fourth studio album Leftoverture (1976). Written by guitarist Kerry Livgren, the song became the...

Beastie Boys – Fight for Your Right

Beastie Boys – Fight for Your Right

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‘(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!)’ (shortened to ‘Fight for Your Right’ on album releases) is a song by American hip hop group the Beastie Boys, released as...

Beastie Boys – Fight for Your Right

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‘(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!)’ (shortened to ‘Fight for Your Right’ on album releases) is a song by American hip hop group the Beastie Boys, released as...

The Spencer Davis Group – Gimme Some Lovin'

The Spencer Davis Group – Gimme Some Lovin'

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‘Gimme Some Lovin'’ is a song first recorded by the Spencer Davis Group. Released as a single in 1966, it reached the Top 10 of the record charts in several...

The Spencer Davis Group – Gimme Some Lovin'

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‘Gimme Some Lovin'’ is a song first recorded by the Spencer Davis Group. Released as a single in 1966, it reached the Top 10 of the record charts in several...

The Clash – Should I Stay or Should I Go

The Clash – Should I Stay or Should I Go

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‘Should I Stay or Should I Go’ is a song by English punk rock band the Clash from their album Combat Rock, written in 1981 and featuring Mick Jones on...

The Clash – Should I Stay or Should I Go

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‘Should I Stay or Should I Go’ is a song by English punk rock band the Clash from their album Combat Rock, written in 1981 and featuring Mick Jones on...

The J. Geils Band – Centerfold

The J. Geils Band – Centerfold

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‘Centerfold’ is a song by the J. Geils Band, released in September 1981 as the lead single from their tenth album Freeze Frame. The most successful single of the group's...

The J. Geils Band – Centerfold

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‘Centerfold’ is a song by the J. Geils Band, released in September 1981 as the lead single from their tenth album Freeze Frame. The most successful single of the group's...

REO Speedwagon – Keep On Loving You

REO Speedwagon – Keep On Loving You

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‘Keep On Loving You’ is a rock ballad written by Kevin Cronin and performed by American rock band REO Speedwagon. It features the lead guitar work of Gary Richrath. The...

REO Speedwagon – Keep On Loving You

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‘Keep On Loving You’ is a rock ballad written by Kevin Cronin and performed by American rock band REO Speedwagon. It features the lead guitar work of Gary Richrath. The...

Status Quo – Rockin' All Over the World

Status Quo – Rockin' All Over the World

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‘Rockin' All Over the World’ is a rock song written by John Fogerty, formerly of Creedence Clearwater Revival. It made its debut on Fogerty's second solo album in 1975. It...

Status Quo – Rockin' All Over the World

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‘Rockin' All Over the World’ is a rock song written by John Fogerty, formerly of Creedence Clearwater Revival. It made its debut on Fogerty's second solo album in 1975. It...

Poison – Every Rose Has Its Thorn

Poison – Every Rose Has Its Thorn

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‘Every Rose Has Its Thorn’ is a power ballad by American glam metal band Poison. It was released in October 1988 as the third single from Poison's second album Open...

Poison – Every Rose Has Its Thorn

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‘Every Rose Has Its Thorn’ is a power ballad by American glam metal band Poison. It was released in October 1988 as the third single from Poison's second album Open...

The Romantics – What I Like About You

The Romantics – What I Like About You

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‘What I Like About You’ is a song by American rock band the Romantics. Written by band members Wally Palmar, Mike Skill and Jimmy Marinos in 1979, the song is...

The Romantics – What I Like About You

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‘What I Like About You’ is a song by American rock band the Romantics. Written by band members Wally Palmar, Mike Skill and Jimmy Marinos in 1979, the song is...