knightwing51

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single,older guy who likes music

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    Soundtrack Mother's Day with these thoughtful and tender love songs handpicked by Michael Bolton for moms everywhere. http://www.michaelbolton.com
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    Chill to the relaxing sounds of the "feel good" 70s, with mellow pop hits to gently guide you through the day or help you unwind at night.
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    From the end of the '50s to the start of the '60s, the kids kicked off their shoes and started shaking all over the place. These were the sounds they moved to, back in the days when doo wop and R&B were just another way of saying "rock & roll."
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    From the late '70s to the early '80s, rock music evolved to incorporate a softer, more sophisticated studio-produced sound. These are the best songs from the last era of rock before video killed the radio star.
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    During the one-thousand and fifty-eight days between the Human Be-In (January 14, 1967) and the Altamont Speedway Festival (December 6, 1969), rock became the voice of a generation. This fertile period yielded more iconic songs than ever before or since.

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    the 70's best

My Favorites

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    These songs hit #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart in the 1960s. Since 1958, the Hot 100 has been America's barometer of song popularity.
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    In the 1960s, gospel music met secular lyrics describing the black experience in America, and soul music was born. '60s soul singers demanded respect, begged for love, and told it like it was, changing popular music forever.
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    These songs hit #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart in the 1970s. Since 1958, the Hot 100 has been America's barometer of song popularity.
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    Listen to the breeziest lite rock songs of the '70s.
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    All your favorite one-hit wonders from the '70s.
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    Grab the one you love and re-live the last dance of your '70s prom over and over again.
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    Dance your '80s-loving ass off!
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    It's easier than ever to lose it these days, so here's a little music therapy from the '70s. Enjoy these songs of comfort, joy, and common sense from the "Me" generation.
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    Here are some recent and memorable film scores from powerhouse composers like Hans Zimmer, Howard Shore and Thomas Newman.
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    Essential recordings from the 1930s and '40s Swing-era big bands, which featured upwards of 12 musicians. During their heyday, big bands produced America's most popular dance music.
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    As blue-eyed soul matured beyond its '60s roots, elements of funk, fusion and even disco beats started to percolate through the music. Come back to the decade where blue-eyed soul expanded its mind.
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    Bruce Allen is one of Canada's entertainment heavyweights, managing the careers of Michael Bublé, Bryan Adams and Anne Murray, to name a few. Check out Bruce Allen's favorite songs on this handmade playlist!
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    The decorations are set and the toddies are spiced, but a Christmas party isn't complete without a classic, and classy, soundtrack. Listen to the lush arrangements and sonorous voices of the iconic post-war crooners who set the standard for holiday music.
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    Rediscover The Nashville Sound: a lush, slick and often playful side of country music, popular between the late '50s and the mid-'70s, that brought easy-listening influences to traditional country in order to reach a wider pop audience.
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    Teen longing, sweet harmonies and walls of sound, from the songwriters at the Brill Building to Motown's hit factory.
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    Many of the solo artists that emerged in the 1970s became widely referred to as "singer-songwriters." These artists wrote and performed songs that were personal, sincere, introspective, and, most importantly, timeless.
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    The soothing and magical harp dates to 500 BC and has been used in a variety of musical settings ever since. Drift off to a gentler plane on the dulcet tones of these classical masterpieces.
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    From BBQs and honky-tonks to rodeos and hoedowns, this playlist of country songs is sure to bring out the "yee haw" in you.
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    Up-tempo funk grooves, danceable R&B, soulful divas, and deep DJ cuts of the ‘70s and early-'80s.
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    Characterized by its lush vocal harmonies, "doomph, doomph" bass lines, group snapping, and high falsetto, doo-wop was one of the most popular musical styles of the '50s and '60s.
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    After proving their pop sensibilities with the multi-platinum album Rumours, Fleetwood Mac released Tusk, one of the great double-albums of the '70s. Here are songs from (and inspired by) the era when classic rock, California pop, and new wave collided.
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    This station is the cure for your Saturday night fever. Grab your polyester shirt, dust off your roller skates, and do the hustle with the best disco hits of all time.
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    Experience life on tour with Montgomery Gentry by blasting this playlist of classic country and rock songs that Eddie and Troy listen to on their bus. Grab their new album 'Rebels On The Run' here: http://budurl.com/RebelsOnTheRun
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    Celebrate the things that make America great -- including cars, young love and rock & roll -- with these classic heartland rockers.
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    This eclectic playlist covers all the bases of love. From Motown classics to Rat Pack standards to '80s R&B sexiness to contemporary hits, these are essential love songs.
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    Home to The Swampers, one of the greatest house bands in American R&B history, Muscle Shoals Studio in Alabama remains the go-to destination for artists seeking that iconic, soulful sound. These are the essential songs recorded there.
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    Transport yourself to a beach, a rain forest, or a babbling brook. And relax.
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    Songs by Neil Diamond and similar artists
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    In the second half of the '80s, the success of Enya and the rest of a new generation of New Age artists led to the genre's second wind. Embracing everything from digital instruments to pop crossovers, New Age reached a whole new audience.
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    Northern Soul is the British label given to a specific sound: the heavy-hitting backbeat and lush production epitomized by Motown's glorious mid '60s heyday. These are the songs energized Northern Brits would dance to all night long.
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    If it's raining outside, you should be listening to this.
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    The best in romantic soul and R&B, from the Motown era through the quiet storm years to today's neo-soul superstars. Turn out the lights... or don't.
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    What becomes of the brokenhearted? They console themselves with these classic soul songs about love and loss.
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    Celebrate America in music, from marching bands to great pops orchestras. Play this sparkling homage to the land we love before, during, and after you vote today.
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    The Beatles are arguably the most important group in the history of recorded music. This playlist features essential songs by The Beatles, solo recordings by individual members, as well covers from their friends and indebted followers.
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    During the one-thousand and fifty-eight days between the Human Be-In (January 14, 1967) and the Altamont Speedway Festival (December 6, 1969), rock became the voice of a generation. This fertile period yielded more iconic songs than ever before or since.
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    Chill to the relaxing sounds of the "feel good" 70s, with mellow pop hits to gently guide you through the day or help you unwind at night.
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    Kick off your shoes and twist the night away to infectiously upbeat songs everyone knows by heart: the most fun rock, soul, and doo wop cuts from the '50s and '60s.
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    Journey's powerful, timeless rock ballads have made them one of the most commercially successful rock bands of all time. This playlist includes songs by Journey (and its members' side projects) and their closest contemporaries. http://www.journeymusic.com
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    Songs by Three Dog Night and similar artists
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    Take a trip from Haight on down to Sunset with these acoustic-centric songs by California artists from the late '60s and early '70s. Singer-songwriter, folk rock, country rock, soft rock. Lots of harmony, and plenty of mellow.
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    Songs that honor our veterans.
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    the 70's best
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Playlists for Home

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    An eclectic mix of classic songs about summer.
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    Whether you grew up on '70s AM radio or simply wish you did, this is the wake-up soundtrack for you. The pop, rock, and soul acts that ruled the airwaves in the '70s are gathered here for the sole purpose of easing you into consciousness after a night in dreamland.
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    A classic folk soundtrack for a night spent under the stars with good friends. Throw a log on the fire, share a blanket and pass the wine.
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    From the end of the '50s to the start of the '60s, the kids kicked off their shoes and started shaking all over the place. These were the sounds they moved to, back in the days when doo wop and R&B were just another way of saying "rock & roll."
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    Listen to the most popular Christmas songs in America right now, as determined by Billboard's Hot Holiday Song Chart.
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    Perhaps the most important record label in history, Motown gave us a wealth of smooth and funky soul hits. From The Temptations to The Supremes to Marvin Gaye and beyond, these are the classic songs from Hitsville, U.S.A.
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    The best relaxing, sleep-inducing songs for passing out and getting some zzzzzz's.
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    Throughout his prolific career, Eric Clapton has collaborated with some of the biggest names in rock & roll, blues, and pop. Listen to a collection of songs that feature "Slowhand" as a sideman, lead guitarist, or bandleader.
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    In honor of the new film "Act of Valor," we put together a playlist of the best film scores used in war movies. Get the Blu-ray here: http://bit.ly/JU3EFr
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    From the late '70s to the early '80s, rock music evolved to incorporate a softer, more sophisticated studio-produced sound. These are the best songs from the last era of rock before video killed the radio star.
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    Soundtrack Mother's Day with these thoughtful and tender love songs handpicked by Michael Bolton for moms everywhere. http://www.michaelbolton.com
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    All of the greatest, uptempo songs from Motown's 1959-1970 Golden Age, digitally remastered from the mono master tapes. Listen to these classics the way they were meant to be heard.
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    Songs by Native American Flute and similar artists
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    Idyllic electronic sounds that evoke expansive rural vistas, from expressive Teutonic rock (Neu!, Cluster, Brian Eno) to deep-listening drone (Fennesz, Oneohtrix Point Never, Emeralds).
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    These recordings of rainforest ambiences will transport you to the middle of a jungle in the tropics.
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    When you're fighting a daunting foe, nothing beats bold orchestral backing. Well, except maybe the occasional stirring electronic setting. These epic movie tracks are perfect for heading into a massive life-or-death battle.
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    These creepy & ominous textures from contemporary horror films/video games are sure to provoke the worst kind of fear.
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    Get down with these soul and R&B classics -- many of which are about food -- at your next barbecue.
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    Sometimes you just need some "me" time, with a good book and a cup of tea. Here's some calming classical music for your quiet moments alone.
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    From Liverpool to London and Cardiff to Cork, U.K. artists were all the rage during the British Invasion's mid-'60s peak. From raw rock & roll to parent-friendly pop, these acts brought Swinging London to the rest of the globe.
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    Whitney Houston was one of the most talented singers in the history of pop music. Listen to her treasured voice as well as songs from her biggest influences, closest contemporaries, and indebted followers.
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    Gentle yet invigorating thunderstorm recordings to listen to with a roof over your head, curled up under the covers.
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    Salsa at its most upbeat, featuring artists who came to prominence during the initial salsa explosion in the late 1960s and '70s. ¡Azúcar!
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    With their penchant for twang and aversion to lyrics, these 1950s and '60s acts -- some fleeting, some lasting -- all reveled in the rock instrumental.
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    Some songs just have a certain je ne sais quoi; when you hear them you start skipping down a crowded public street. Embarrassing? Absolutely. Will you care? Not likely.
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    Tie a sweater around your neck and set sail for the high seas with these smoother than smooth yacht rock classics.

Playlists for Work

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    Some days it feels like you should have stayed in bed. So enjoy a sweet respite from the grind of modern life with the eternal sunshine of these classic upbeat '80s hits.
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    They don't make rock songs like they used to! These songs feature the best axe-men of all-time playing their best riffs, licks, and solos.
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    Musical styles come and go, but some songs will always sound great. This collection of upbeat pop and rock songs from the '60s, '70s and '80s is perfect for the workday or the weekend.