The Turtles’ “Happy Together”: A Critical Analysis

“Happy Together” is a song written by Garry Bonner and Alan Gordon and originally recorded by the American rock band ...
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A Look at the History of “The Sound of Silence” by Simon & Garfunkel

“The Sound of Silence” is a song written by Paul Simon and originally recorded by the American folk rock duo ...
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“You’re So Vain”: The Story Behind Carly Simon’s Iconic Song

Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain” is one of the most iconic and enduring songs of the 1970s. The song is ...
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“Blue Velvet”: The Song That Made Bobby Vinton a Star

“Blue Velvet” is a song written by Bernie Wayne and originally recorded by American singer Tony Bennett in 1951. The ...
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The Many Cover Versions of “Little Egypt”: A Tribute to Elvis Presley’s Legacy

“Little Egypt” is a song written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. It was first recorded by The Coasters in ...
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A Look at the History of “Roustabout” by Elvis Presley

“Roustabout” is a song written by Otis Blackwell and Winfield Scott and recorded by American singer Elvis Presley. It was ...
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“Riders on the Storm”: The Doors’ Dark and Mysterious Masterpiece

“Riders on the Storm” is a song by the American rock band The Doors. It was written by the band’s ...
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“Sweet Home Alabama”: The Song That Defined Southern Rock

“Sweet Home Alabama” is a song written and originally recorded by American rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. It was released in ...
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The Lennon Sisters’ “Que Sera Sera”: A Cover That Became a Classic

“Que Sera Sera (Whatever Will Be Will Be)” is a song written by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans for the ...
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Ain’t That a Shame: One of the Most Important Rock and Roll Songs of All Time

Ain’t That a Shame is a song written by Fats Domino and Dave Bartholomew. It was first recorded by Domino ...
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