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Scorpions - Wind of Change

Scorpions - Wind of Change

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‘Wind of Change’ is a song by West German rock band Scorpions, recorded for their eleventh studio album, Crazy World (1990). A power ballad, it was composed and written by...

Scorpions - Wind of Change

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‘Wind of Change’ is a song by West German rock band Scorpions, recorded for their eleventh studio album, Crazy World (1990). A power ballad, it was composed and written by...

Pretenders - Back on the Chain Gang

Pretenders - Back on the Chain Gang

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‘Back on the Chain Gang’ is a song written by American-British musician Chrissie Hynde, originally recorded by her band the Pretenders and released as a single in September 1982. The...

Pretenders - Back on the Chain Gang

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‘Back on the Chain Gang’ is a song written by American-British musician Chrissie Hynde, originally recorded by her band the Pretenders and released as a single in September 1982. The...

Dave Edmunds - I Hear You Knocking

Dave Edmunds - I Hear You Knocking

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‘I Hear You Knocking’ (or ‘I Hear You Knockin'’) is a rhythm and blues song written by Dave Bartholomew. New Orleans rhythm and blues singer Smiley Lewis first recorded the...

Dave Edmunds - I Hear You Knocking

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‘I Hear You Knocking’ (or ‘I Hear You Knockin'’) is a rhythm and blues song written by Dave Bartholomew. New Orleans rhythm and blues singer Smiley Lewis first recorded the...

Toto - Africa

Toto - Africa

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‘Africa’ is a song by American rock band Toto, appearing as the tenth and final track on their fourth studio album Toto IV (1982). It was released as a single...

Toto - Africa

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‘Africa’ is a song by American rock band Toto, appearing as the tenth and final track on their fourth studio album Toto IV (1982). It was released as a single...

Talking Heads - Once in a Lifetime

Talking Heads - Once in a Lifetime

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‘Once in a Lifetime’ is a song by the American new wave band Talking Heads, produced and cowritten by Brian Eno. It was released in January 1981 as the lead...

Talking Heads - Once in a Lifetime

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‘Once in a Lifetime’ is a song by the American new wave band Talking Heads, produced and cowritten by Brian Eno. It was released in January 1981 as the lead...

Donnie Iris - Ah! Leah!

Donnie Iris - Ah! Leah!

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‘Ah! Leah!’ is a song by Mark Avsec and American rock musician Donnie Iris from the latter's 1980 album Back on the Streets. The song has been described as Iris's...

Donnie Iris - Ah! Leah!

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‘Ah! Leah!’ is a song by Mark Avsec and American rock musician Donnie Iris from the latter's 1980 album Back on the Streets. The song has been described as Iris's...

George Harrison - What Is Life

George Harrison - What Is Life

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‘What Is Life’ is a song by English rock musician George Harrison from his 1970 triple album All Things Must Pass. In many countries, it was issued as the second...

George Harrison - What Is Life

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‘What Is Life’ is a song by English rock musician George Harrison from his 1970 triple album All Things Must Pass. In many countries, it was issued as the second...

The Moody Blues - Question

The Moody Blues - Question

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‘Question’ is a 1970 single by the English progressive rock band the Moody Blues. It was written by guitarist Justin Hayward, who provides lead vocals. ‘Question’ was first released as...

The Moody Blues - Question

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‘Question’ is a 1970 single by the English progressive rock band the Moody Blues. It was written by guitarist Justin Hayward, who provides lead vocals. ‘Question’ was first released as...

Meat Loaf - Paradise by the Dashboard Light

Meat Loaf - Paradise by the Dashboard Light

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‘Paradise by the Dashboard Light’ is a song written by Jim Steinman. It was released in 1977 on the album Bat Out of Hell, with vocals by the American musician...

Meat Loaf - Paradise by the Dashboard Light

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‘Paradise by the Dashboard Light’ is a song written by Jim Steinman. It was released in 1977 on the album Bat Out of Hell, with vocals by the American musician...

Paul McCartney & Wings - Live and Let Die

Paul McCartney & Wings - Live and Let Die

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‘Live and Let Die’ is the theme song of the 1973 James Bond film of the same name, performed by the British–American rock band Wings. Written by English musician Paul...

Paul McCartney & Wings - Live and Let Die

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‘Live and Let Die’ is the theme song of the 1973 James Bond film of the same name, performed by the British–American rock band Wings. Written by English musician Paul...

Heart - Crazy on You

Heart - Crazy on You

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‘Crazy on You’ is a song by American rock band Heart from their debut studio album, Dreamboat Annie (1975). It was released in March 1976 as the album's third single...

Heart - Crazy on You

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‘Crazy on You’ is a song by American rock band Heart from their debut studio album, Dreamboat Annie (1975). It was released in March 1976 as the album's third single...

AC/DC - Whole Lotta Rosie

AC/DC - Whole Lotta Rosie

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‘Whole Lotta Rosie’ is a song by Australian hard rock band AC/DC. It is the eighth and final track on the band's fourth Australian album, Let There Be Rock, released...

AC/DC - Whole Lotta Rosie

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‘Whole Lotta Rosie’ is a song by Australian hard rock band AC/DC. It is the eighth and final track on the band's fourth Australian album, Let There Be Rock, released...

ZZ Top - La Grange

ZZ Top - La Grange

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"La Grange" is a song by the American rock group ZZ Top, from their 1973 album Tres Hombres. One of ZZ Top's most successful songs, it was released as a...

ZZ Top - La Grange

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"La Grange" is a song by the American rock group ZZ Top, from their 1973 album Tres Hombres. One of ZZ Top's most successful songs, it was released as a...

Red Rider - Lunatic Fringe

Red Rider - Lunatic Fringe

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‘Lunatic Fringe’ is a song by the Canadian rock band Red Rider from their 1981 album, As Far as Siam. The song reached No. 11 on the rock radio airplay chart...

Red Rider - Lunatic Fringe

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‘Lunatic Fringe’ is a song by the Canadian rock band Red Rider from their 1981 album, As Far as Siam. The song reached No. 11 on the rock radio airplay chart...

Autograph - Turn Up the Radio

Autograph - Turn Up the Radio

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‘Turn Up the Radio’ is a song by American glam metal band Autograph. Released as the lead single from the band's 1984 debut album, Sign In Please, the song peaked...

Autograph - Turn Up the Radio

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‘Turn Up the Radio’ is a song by American glam metal band Autograph. Released as the lead single from the band's 1984 debut album, Sign In Please, the song peaked...

Stevie Nicks & Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - Stop Draggin' My Heart Around

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‘Stop Draggin' My Heart Around’ is a song recorded by Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and released as the first single from Nicks' debut solo album Bella...

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‘Stop Draggin' My Heart Around’ is a song recorded by Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and released as the first single from Nicks' debut solo album Bella...

Creedence Clearwater Revival - Proud Mary

Creedence Clearwater Revival - Proud Mary

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‘Proud Mary’ is a song by American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival written by John Fogerty. It was released as a single in January 1969 by Fantasy Records and on...

Creedence Clearwater Revival - Proud Mary

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‘Proud Mary’ is a song by American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival written by John Fogerty. It was released as a single in January 1969 by Fantasy Records and on...

Them - Here Comes the Night

Them - Here Comes the Night

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‘Here Comes the Night’ is a 1964 song, written by Bert Berns. It became a hit for Northern Irish band Them, fronted by Van Morrison, in March 1965, charting at...

Them - Here Comes the Night

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‘Here Comes the Night’ is a 1964 song, written by Bert Berns. It became a hit for Northern Irish band Them, fronted by Van Morrison, in March 1965, charting at...

Van Halen - Panama

Van Halen - Panama

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‘Panama’ is a song by the American rock band Van Halen. It was the third US single released from the album 1984. Despite its name, the song is not about...

Van Halen - Panama

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‘Panama’ is a song by the American rock band Van Halen. It was the third US single released from the album 1984. Despite its name, the song is not about...

Bon Jovi - Wanted Dead or Alive

Bon Jovi - Wanted Dead or Alive

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‘Wanted Dead or Alive’ is a power ballad by American rock band Bon Jovi. It is from their 1986 album Slippery When Wet. The song was written by Jon Bon...

Bon Jovi - Wanted Dead or Alive

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‘Wanted Dead or Alive’ is a power ballad by American rock band Bon Jovi. It is from their 1986 album Slippery When Wet. The song was written by Jon Bon...

Bob Seger - We've Got Tonite

Bob Seger - We've Got Tonite

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‘We've Got Tonite’ is a song written by American rock music artist Bob Seger, from his album Stranger in Town (1978). The single record charted twice for Seger, and was...

Bob Seger - We've Got Tonite

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‘We've Got Tonite’ is a song written by American rock music artist Bob Seger, from his album Stranger in Town (1978). The single record charted twice for Seger, and was...

Jimi Hendrix - Little Wing

Jimi Hendrix - Little Wing

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‘Little Wing’ is a song written by Jimi Hendrix and recorded by the Jimi Hendrix Experience in 1967. It is a slower tempo, rhythm and blues-inspired ballad featuring Hendrix's vocal...

Jimi Hendrix - Little Wing

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‘Little Wing’ is a song written by Jimi Hendrix and recorded by the Jimi Hendrix Experience in 1967. It is a slower tempo, rhythm and blues-inspired ballad featuring Hendrix's vocal...

The Kinks - All Day and All of the Night

The Kinks - All Day and All of the Night

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‘All Day and All of the Night’ is a song by the English rock band the Kinks from 1964. Released as a single, it reached No. 2 in the UK...

The Kinks - All Day and All of the Night

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‘All Day and All of the Night’ is a song by the English rock band the Kinks from 1964. Released as a single, it reached No. 2 in the UK...

The Allman Brothers Band - Ramblin’ Man

The Allman Brothers Band - Ramblin’ Man

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‘Ramblin Man’ is a song by American rock band The Allman Brothers Band, released in August 1973 as the lead single from the group's fourth studio album, Brothers and Sisters...

The Allman Brothers Band - Ramblin’ Man

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‘Ramblin Man’ is a song by American rock band The Allman Brothers Band, released in August 1973 as the lead single from the group's fourth studio album, Brothers and Sisters...

The Power Station - Some Like It Hot

The Power Station - Some Like It Hot

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‘Some Like It Hot’ is a song by British-American band the Power Station. It was the first single released from the group's 1985 eponymous debut album. Released by Parlophone Records...

The Power Station - Some Like It Hot

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‘Some Like It Hot’ is a song by British-American band the Power Station. It was the first single released from the group's 1985 eponymous debut album. Released by Parlophone Records...

Don Henley - The Boys of Summer

Don Henley - The Boys of Summer

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‘The Boys of Summer’ is a song by the American musician Don Henley. The lyrics were written by Henley and the music was composed by Mike Campbell of Tom Petty...

Don Henley - The Boys of Summer

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‘The Boys of Summer’ is a song by the American musician Don Henley. The lyrics were written by Henley and the music was composed by Mike Campbell of Tom Petty...

England Dan & John Ford Coley - I'd Really Love to See You Tonight

England Dan & John Ford Coley - I'd Really Love...

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‘I'd Really Love to See You Tonight’ is a song written by Parker McGee and recorded by England Dan & John Ford Coley from their 1976 album Nights Are Forever....

England Dan & John Ford Coley - I'd Really Love...

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‘I'd Really Love to See You Tonight’ is a song written by Parker McGee and recorded by England Dan & John Ford Coley from their 1976 album Nights Are Forever....

Aerosmith - Dude (Looks Like A Lady)

Aerosmith - Dude (Looks Like A Lady)

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‘Dude (Looks Like a Lady)’ is a song by American rock band Aerosmith. It was released as the lead single from the band's ninth studio album Permanent Vacation in 1987....

Aerosmith - Dude (Looks Like A Lady)

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‘Dude (Looks Like a Lady)’ is a song by American rock band Aerosmith. It was released as the lead single from the band's ninth studio album Permanent Vacation in 1987....

Player - Baby Come Back

Player - Baby Come Back

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‘Baby Come Back’ is a song by the British-American rock band Player. It was released in late 1977 as the lead single from their 1977 self-titled debut album, and was...

Player - Baby Come Back

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‘Baby Come Back’ is a song by the British-American rock band Player. It was released in late 1977 as the lead single from their 1977 self-titled debut album, and was...

U2 - New Year’s Day

U2 - New Year’s Day

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‘New Year's Day’ is a song by Irish rock band U2. It is the third track on their 1983 album War and was released as the album's lead single in...

U2 - New Year’s Day

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‘New Year's Day’ is a song by Irish rock band U2. It is the third track on their 1983 album War and was released as the album's lead single in...

Queen and David Bowie - Under Pressure

Queen and David Bowie - Under Pressure

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‘Under Pressure’ is a song by the British rock band Queen and singer David Bowie. Originally released as a single in October 1981, it was later included on Queen's 1982...

Queen and David Bowie - Under Pressure

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‘Under Pressure’ is a song by the British rock band Queen and singer David Bowie. Originally released as a single in October 1981, it was later included on Queen's 1982...

Sly and the Family Stone - I Want to Take You Higher

Sly and the Family Stone - I Want to Take You H...

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‘I Want to Take You Higher’ is a song by the soul/rock/funk band Sly and the Family Stone, the B-side to their Top 30 hit ‘Stand!’. Unlike most of the...

Sly and the Family Stone - I Want to Take You H...

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‘I Want to Take You Higher’ is a song by the soul/rock/funk band Sly and the Family Stone, the B-side to their Top 30 hit ‘Stand!’. Unlike most of the...

Iron Butterfly- In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida

Iron Butterfly- In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida

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‘In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida’ (derived from ‘In the Garden of Eden’) is a song recorded by Iron Butterfly, written by band member Doug Ingle and released on their 1968 album of the same...

Iron Butterfly- In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida

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‘In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida’ (derived from ‘In the Garden of Eden’) is a song recorded by Iron Butterfly, written by band member Doug Ingle and released on their 1968 album of the same...

The Byrds - Eight Miles High

The Byrds - Eight Miles High

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‘Eight Miles High’ is a song by the American rock band the Byrds, written by Gene Clark, Jim McGuinn (a.k.a. Roger McGuinn), and David Crosby. It was first released as...

The Byrds - Eight Miles High

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‘Eight Miles High’ is a song by the American rock band the Byrds, written by Gene Clark, Jim McGuinn (a.k.a. Roger McGuinn), and David Crosby. It was first released as...

The Who - Won’t Get Fooled Again

The Who - Won’t Get Fooled Again

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‘Won't Get Fooled Again’ is a song by the English rock band the Who, written by Pete Townshend. It was released as a single in June 1971, reaching the top...

The Who - Won’t Get Fooled Again

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‘Won't Get Fooled Again’ is a song by the English rock band the Who, written by Pete Townshend. It was released as a single in June 1971, reaching the top...

Prince - Little Red Corvette

Prince - Little Red Corvette

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‘Little Red Corvette’ is a song by American recording artist Prince. The song combines a Linn LM-1 beat and slow synth buildup with a rock chorus, over which Prince, using...

Prince - Little Red Corvette

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‘Little Red Corvette’ is a song by American recording artist Prince. The song combines a Linn LM-1 beat and slow synth buildup with a rock chorus, over which Prince, using...

The Buggles - Video Killed the Radio Star

The Buggles - Video Killed the Radio Star

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‘Video Killed the Radio Star’ is a song written by Trevor Horn, Geoff Downes and Bruce Woolley in 1979. It was recorded concurrently by Bruce Woolley and the Camera Club...

The Buggles - Video Killed the Radio Star

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‘Video Killed the Radio Star’ is a song written by Trevor Horn, Geoff Downes and Bruce Woolley in 1979. It was recorded concurrently by Bruce Woolley and the Camera Club...

The Beatles - Yesterday

The Beatles - Yesterday

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‘Yesterday’ is a song by the English rock band the Beatles, written primarily by Paul McCartney and credited to Lennon–McCartney. It was first released on the album Help! in August...

The Beatles - Yesterday

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‘Yesterday’ is a song by the English rock band the Beatles, written primarily by Paul McCartney and credited to Lennon–McCartney. It was first released on the album Help! in August...

Warrant - Cherry Pie

Warrant - Cherry Pie

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‘Cherry Pie’ is a song by the American glam metal band Warrant. It was released in September 1990, as the lead single from the album of the same name. It...

Warrant - Cherry Pie

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‘Cherry Pie’ is a song by the American glam metal band Warrant. It was released in September 1990, as the lead single from the album of the same name. It...

EMF - Unbelievable

EMF - Unbelievable

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‘Unbelievable’ is a song written and recorded by British band EMF, originally appearing on their debut album, Schubert Dip (1991). It was released as a single in the UK in...

EMF - Unbelievable

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‘Unbelievable’ is a song written and recorded by British band EMF, originally appearing on their debut album, Schubert Dip (1991). It was released as a single in the UK in...