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Alice Cooper – Welcome to My Nightmare

Alice Cooper – Welcome to My Nightmare

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‘Welcome to My Nightmare’ is the title track to Alice Cooper's eighth studio album. The song is written by Cooper, Dick Wagner and Bob Ezrin. It peaked at 45 on...

Alice Cooper – Welcome to My Nightmare

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‘Welcome to My Nightmare’ is the title track to Alice Cooper's eighth studio album. The song is written by Cooper, Dick Wagner and Bob Ezrin. It peaked at 45 on...

The Animals – It's My Life

The Animals – It's My Life

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‘It's My Life’ is a song written by New York City songwriters Roger Atkins and Carl D'Errico. The song was originally performed by English R&B band The Animals, who released...

The Animals – It's My Life

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‘It's My Life’ is a song written by New York City songwriters Roger Atkins and Carl D'Errico. The song was originally performed by English R&B band The Animals, who released...

Katrina and the Waves – Walking on Sunshine

Katrina and the Waves – Walking on Sunshine

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‘Walking on Sunshine’ is a song written by Kimberley Rew for British rock band Katrina and the Waves' 1983 self-titled debut album as their second single and reached No. 4...

Katrina and the Waves – Walking on Sunshine

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‘Walking on Sunshine’ is a song written by Kimberley Rew for British rock band Katrina and the Waves' 1983 self-titled debut album as their second single and reached No. 4...

The Isley Brothers – This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak For You)

The Isley Brothers – This Old Heart of Mine (Is...

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‘This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)’ is a Holland–Dozier–Holland song that was a hit for American musical group the Isley Brothers in January 1966 during their brief...

The Isley Brothers – This Old Heart of Mine (Is...

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‘This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)’ is a Holland–Dozier–Holland song that was a hit for American musical group the Isley Brothers in January 1966 during their brief...

John Lennon – Instant Karma!

John Lennon – Instant Karma!

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‘Instant Karma!’ (also titled ‘Instant Karma! (We All Shine On)’) is a song by English rock musician John Lennon, released as a single on Apple Records in February 1970. The...

John Lennon – Instant Karma!

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‘Instant Karma!’ (also titled ‘Instant Karma! (We All Shine On)’) is a song by English rock musician John Lennon, released as a single on Apple Records in February 1970. The...

Spin Doctors – Two Princes

Spin Doctors – Two Princes

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‘Two Princes’ is a song by American rock group Spin Doctors, released in 1992 as the second single from the group's debut album, Pocket Full of Kryptonite (1991). The song...

Spin Doctors – Two Princes

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‘Two Princes’ is a song by American rock group Spin Doctors, released in 1992 as the second single from the group's debut album, Pocket Full of Kryptonite (1991). The song...

Guns N' Roses – November Rain

Guns N' Roses – November Rain

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‘November Rain’ is a song by American hard rock band Guns N' Roses. Written by the band's lead vocalist Axl Rose, the power ballad was released in February 1992 as...

Guns N' Roses – November Rain

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‘November Rain’ is a song by American hard rock band Guns N' Roses. Written by the band's lead vocalist Axl Rose, the power ballad was released in February 1992 as...

Bryan Ferry – Let's Stick Together

Bryan Ferry – Let's Stick Together

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‘Let's Stick Together’ is a blues-based rhythm and blues song written by Wilbert Harrison. In 1962, Fury Records released it as a single. Harrison further developed the song and in...

Bryan Ferry – Let's Stick Together

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‘Let's Stick Together’ is a blues-based rhythm and blues song written by Wilbert Harrison. In 1962, Fury Records released it as a single. Harrison further developed the song and in...

Bill Withers – Lean on Me

Bill Withers – Lean on Me

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‘Lean on Me’ is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Bill Withers. It was released in April 1972 as the first single from his second album, Still Bill....

Bill Withers – Lean on Me

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‘Lean on Me’ is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Bill Withers. It was released in April 1972 as the first single from his second album, Still Bill....

Looking Glass – Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)

Looking Glass – Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)

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‘Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)’ is a 1972 song by American pop rock band Looking Glass from their debut album, Looking Glass. It was written by Looking Glass lead guitarist...

Looking Glass – Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)

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‘Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)’ is a 1972 song by American pop rock band Looking Glass from their debut album, Looking Glass. It was written by Looking Glass lead guitarist...

The Call – The Walls Came Down

The Call – The Walls Came Down

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The Call is an American rock band formed in Santa Cruz, California, in 1980. The main lineup consisted of members Michael Been, Scott Musick, Tom Ferrier, and Jim Goodwin. The...

The Call – The Walls Came Down

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The Call is an American rock band formed in Santa Cruz, California, in 1980. The main lineup consisted of members Michael Been, Scott Musick, Tom Ferrier, and Jim Goodwin. The...

Jimi Hendrix – Hey Joe

Jimi Hendrix – Hey Joe

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‘Hey Joe’ is an American song from the 1960s that has become a rock standard and has been performed in many musical styles by hundreds of different artists. The lyrics...

Jimi Hendrix – Hey Joe

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‘Hey Joe’ is an American song from the 1960s that has become a rock standard and has been performed in many musical styles by hundreds of different artists. The lyrics...

The Proclaimers – I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)

The Proclaimers – I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)

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‘I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)’ is a song written and performed by Scottish duo the Proclaimers, and first released in August 1988 by Chrysalis as the lead single from their...

The Proclaimers – I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)

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‘I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)’ is a song written and performed by Scottish duo the Proclaimers, and first released in August 1988 by Chrysalis as the lead single from their...

Neil Diamond – Sweet Caroline

Neil Diamond – Sweet Caroline

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‘Sweet Caroline’ is a song written and performed by American singer Neil Diamond and released in May 1969 as a single with the title ‘Sweet Caroline (Good Times Never Seemed...

Neil Diamond – Sweet Caroline

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‘Sweet Caroline’ is a song written and performed by American singer Neil Diamond and released in May 1969 as a single with the title ‘Sweet Caroline (Good Times Never Seemed...

The Offspring – Self Esteem

The Offspring – Self Esteem

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‘Self Esteem’ is a song by American punk rock band the Offspring. It is the eighth track and second single from their third studio album, Smash (1994). The song was...

The Offspring – Self Esteem

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‘Self Esteem’ is a song by American punk rock band the Offspring. It is the eighth track and second single from their third studio album, Smash (1994). The song was...

Billy Idol – Rebel Yell

Billy Idol – Rebel Yell

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‘Rebel Yell’ is a song by English-American rock musician Billy Idol. It is the title track of his second album Rebel Yell (1983), and was released as the album's lead...

Billy Idol – Rebel Yell

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‘Rebel Yell’ is a song by English-American rock musician Billy Idol. It is the title track of his second album Rebel Yell (1983), and was released as the album's lead...

Led Zeppelin – All My Love

Led Zeppelin – All My Love

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‘All My Love’ is the sixth song on Led Zeppelin's 1979 album In Through the Out Door. Credited to Robert Plant and John Paul Jones, it is a rock ballad...

Led Zeppelin – All My Love

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‘All My Love’ is the sixth song on Led Zeppelin's 1979 album In Through the Out Door. Credited to Robert Plant and John Paul Jones, it is a rock ballad...

Carl Douglas – Kung Fu Fighting

Carl Douglas – Kung Fu Fighting

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‘Kung Fu Fighting’ is a disco song by Jamaican vocalist Carl Douglas, written by Douglas and produced by British-Indian musician Biddu with additional production by iconic DJ and spiritualist Suzie...

Carl Douglas – Kung Fu Fighting

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‘Kung Fu Fighting’ is a disco song by Jamaican vocalist Carl Douglas, written by Douglas and produced by British-Indian musician Biddu with additional production by iconic DJ and spiritualist Suzie...

John Mellencamp – I Need a Lover

John Mellencamp – I Need a Lover

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‘I Need a Lover’ is the debut single by John Mellencamp, first released in 1978 under the stage name "Johnny Cougar". The song appeared on his 1978 album A Biography,...

John Mellencamp – I Need a Lover

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‘I Need a Lover’ is the debut single by John Mellencamp, first released in 1978 under the stage name "Johnny Cougar". The song appeared on his 1978 album A Biography,...

Lou Reed – Satellite of Love

Lou Reed – Satellite of Love

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‘Satellite of Love’ is a song by American musician Lou Reed. It is the second single from his 1972 album Transformer. At the time of its release, it achieved minor...

Lou Reed – Satellite of Love

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‘Satellite of Love’ is a song by American musician Lou Reed. It is the second single from his 1972 album Transformer. At the time of its release, it achieved minor...

Tom Petty – You Don’t Know How It Feels

Tom Petty – You Don’t Know How It Feels

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‘You Don't Know How It Feels’ is a song and the lead single from American musician Tom Petty's 1994 album, Wildflowers. The track features candid lyrics describing the songwriter's desire...

Tom Petty – You Don’t Know How It Feels

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‘You Don't Know How It Feels’ is a song and the lead single from American musician Tom Petty's 1994 album, Wildflowers. The track features candid lyrics describing the songwriter's desire...

Thin Lizzy – Whiskey in the Jar

Thin Lizzy – Whiskey in the Jar

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‘Whiskey in the Jar’ is an Irish traditional song set in the southern mountains of Ireland, often with specific mention of counties Cork and Kerry. The song, about a rapparee...

Thin Lizzy – Whiskey in the Jar

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‘Whiskey in the Jar’ is an Irish traditional song set in the southern mountains of Ireland, often with specific mention of counties Cork and Kerry. The song, about a rapparee...

Genesis – I Can’t Dance

Genesis – I Can’t Dance

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‘I Can't Dance’ is the fourth track from English rock band Genesis's fourteenth studio album, We Can't Dance (1991), and was released in December 1991 as the second single from...

Genesis – I Can’t Dance

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‘I Can't Dance’ is the fourth track from English rock band Genesis's fourteenth studio album, We Can't Dance (1991), and was released in December 1991 as the second single from...

The McCoys – Hang on Sloopy

The McCoys – Hang on Sloopy

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‘Hang On Sloopy’ (originally ‘My Girl Sloopy’) is a 1964 song written by Wes Farrell and Bert Berns. Rhythm and blues vocal group the Vibrations were the first to record...

The McCoys – Hang on Sloopy

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‘Hang On Sloopy’ (originally ‘My Girl Sloopy’) is a 1964 song written by Wes Farrell and Bert Berns. Rhythm and blues vocal group the Vibrations were the first to record...

Eric Clapton – It’s in the Way That You Use It

Eric Clapton – It’s in the Way That You Use It

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‘It's in the Way That You Use It’ is a 1986 song by Eric Clapton and is taken from his 10th studio album August. It went to number 24 in...

Eric Clapton – It’s in the Way That You Use It

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‘It's in the Way That You Use It’ is a 1986 song by Eric Clapton and is taken from his 10th studio album August. It went to number 24 in...

Aretha Franklin – Respect

Aretha Franklin – Respect

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‘Respect’ is a song written and originally recorded by American soul singer Otis Redding. It was released in 1965 as a single from his third album Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings...

Aretha Franklin – Respect

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‘Respect’ is a song written and originally recorded by American soul singer Otis Redding. It was released in 1965 as a single from his third album Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings...

Ian Dury and the Blockheads – Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick

Ian Dury and the Blockheads – Hit Me with Your ...

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‘Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick’ is a song by Ian Dury and the Blockheads, first released as a single on Stiff Records in the UK on 23 November 1978...

Ian Dury and the Blockheads – Hit Me with Your ...

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‘Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick’ is a song by Ian Dury and the Blockheads, first released as a single on Stiff Records in the UK on 23 November 1978...

The Flying Lizards – Money

The Flying Lizards – Money

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‘Money (That's What I Want)’ is a rhythm and blues song written by Tamla founder Berry Gordy and Janie Bradford, which was the first hit record for Gordy's Motown enterprise....

The Flying Lizards – Money

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‘Money (That's What I Want)’ is a rhythm and blues song written by Tamla founder Berry Gordy and Janie Bradford, which was the first hit record for Gordy's Motown enterprise....

Kenny Wayne Shepherd – Blue on Black

Kenny Wayne Shepherd – Blue on Black

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‘Blue on Black’ is a song by American blues rock group Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band. Written by Shepherd with Mark Selby and Tia Sillers, it was originally released on their...

Kenny Wayne Shepherd – Blue on Black

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‘Blue on Black’ is a song by American blues rock group Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band. Written by Shepherd with Mark Selby and Tia Sillers, it was originally released on their...

Harvey Danger – Flagpole Sitta

Harvey Danger – Flagpole Sitta

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‘Flagpole Sitta’ is a song by American rock band Harvey Danger from their 1997 debut album, Where Have All the Merrymakers Gone? It was released as the band's debut single...

Harvey Danger – Flagpole Sitta

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‘Flagpole Sitta’ is a song by American rock band Harvey Danger from their 1997 debut album, Where Have All the Merrymakers Gone? It was released as the band's debut single...

The Beatles – Hey Jude

The Beatles – Hey Jude

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‘Hey Jude’ is a song by the English rock band the Beatles that was released as a non-album single in August 1968. It was written by Paul McCartney and credited...

The Beatles – Hey Jude

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‘Hey Jude’ is a song by the English rock band the Beatles that was released as a non-album single in August 1968. It was written by Paul McCartney and credited...

The Cure – In Between Days

The Cure – In Between Days

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‘In Between Days’ (sometimes listed as ‘Inbetween Days’ or ‘In-Between Days’) is a song by the English rock band The Cure, released on 19 July 1985 as the first single...

The Cure – In Between Days

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‘In Between Days’ (sometimes listed as ‘Inbetween Days’ or ‘In-Between Days’) is a song by the English rock band The Cure, released on 19 July 1985 as the first single...

The Kinks – Sunny Afternoon

The Kinks – Sunny Afternoon

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‘Sunny Afternoon’ is a song by the Kinks, written by frontman Ray Davies. The track later featured on the Face to Face album as well as being the title track...

The Kinks – Sunny Afternoon

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‘Sunny Afternoon’ is a song by the Kinks, written by frontman Ray Davies. The track later featured on the Face to Face album as well as being the title track...

Oasis – Champagne Supernova

Oasis – Champagne Supernova

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‘Champagne Supernova’ is a song by English rock band Oasis, written by Noel Gallagher. It is the closing track on the band's second studio album, (What's the Story) Morning Glory?...

Oasis – Champagne Supernova

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‘Champagne Supernova’ is a song by English rock band Oasis, written by Noel Gallagher. It is the closing track on the band's second studio album, (What's the Story) Morning Glory?...

Chris Isaak – Wicked Game

Chris Isaak – Wicked Game

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‘Wicked Game’ is a song by American rock musician Chris Isaak, released from his third album, Heart Shaped World (1989). Released as a single in July 1989, it became a...

Chris Isaak – Wicked Game

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‘Wicked Game’ is a song by American rock musician Chris Isaak, released from his third album, Heart Shaped World (1989). Released as a single in July 1989, it became a...

Bee Gees – Stayin' Alive

Bee Gees – Stayin' Alive

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‘Stayin' Alive’ is a song written and performed by the Bee Gees from the Saturday Night Fever motion picture soundtrack. The song was released in December 1977 by RSO Records...

Bee Gees – Stayin' Alive

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‘Stayin' Alive’ is a song written and performed by the Bee Gees from the Saturday Night Fever motion picture soundtrack. The song was released in December 1977 by RSO Records...

Blue Öyster Cult – Burnin' for You

Blue Öyster Cult – Burnin' for You

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‘Burnin' for You’ is a song by American hard rock band Blue Öyster Cult. It was released as the lead single from the band's eighth studio album, Fire of Unknown...

Blue Öyster Cult – Burnin' for You

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‘Burnin' for You’ is a song by American hard rock band Blue Öyster Cult. It was released as the lead single from the band's eighth studio album, Fire of Unknown...

The Young Rascals – Groovin’

The Young Rascals – Groovin’

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‘Groovin'’ is a song written by the American singer songwriters Felix Cavaliere and Eddie Brigati, initially recorded by their group the Young Rascals in 1967. Musically, the song differs from...

The Young Rascals – Groovin’

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‘Groovin'’ is a song written by the American singer songwriters Felix Cavaliere and Eddie Brigati, initially recorded by their group the Young Rascals in 1967. Musically, the song differs from...

Alannah Myles – Black Velvet

Alannah Myles – Black Velvet

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‘Black Velvet’ is a song written by Canadian songwriters Christopher Ward and David Tyson, and recorded by Canadian singer-songwriter Alannah Myles. It was released as one of four singles from...

Alannah Myles – Black Velvet

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‘Black Velvet’ is a song written by Canadian songwriters Christopher Ward and David Tyson, and recorded by Canadian singer-songwriter Alannah Myles. It was released as one of four singles from...

Pretenders – Middle of the Road

Pretenders – Middle of the Road

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‘Middle of the Road’ is a song by the Pretenders, released as the third single from the album Learning to Crawl. The single was released in the US in November...

Pretenders – Middle of the Road

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‘Middle of the Road’ is a song by the Pretenders, released as the third single from the album Learning to Crawl. The single was released in the US in November...