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    Western swing was developed in the dance halls of America's lower Great Plains during 1920s and '30s. Derived predominantly from swing jazz, Western swing laid the sonic foundation upon which country music was later built.
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    All country music orbits Johnny Cash. This playlist includes songs by his greatest influences, his closest contemporaries, his indebted followers, and The Man In Black himself. http://johnnycash.com/
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    Modern death metal can have a more prominent melodic side, along with a taste for synthesizers, harmonies and orchestral influences. Explore this Scandinavia-born style that's spread around the world.
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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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    These are good, old songs about food. It's the perfect upbeat soundtrack for cooking comfort food.

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    This epic playlist features a thousand essential recordings that every person with an ear should hear. Suffice it to say, this playlist has a bit of everything.
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    Relive your bright and sunny California-in-the-'90s memories with these musical guests and soundtrack highlights from Beverly Hills 90210. Perfect for a giddy girls' night.
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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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    Born in the slums of the Santo Domingo during Trujillo's dictatorship, Bachata tells the story of the Dominican Republic. Bachata songs cover themes about unrequited love, heartbreak, and sadness.
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    The Gipsy Kings got this party started internationally, but there's much more to the Spanish rumba. Warning: playlist may cause exhaustion due to dancing on the table 'til dawn.
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    Inspired by the classic beach party movies of the 1960s, this collection of surf rock, pop, and doo-wop music is perfect for riding waves or doing the twist by a beach-side bonfire.
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    Songs by Bing Crosby and similar artists
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    A collection of songs featured on the popular country music blog, countryandwestern.tumblr.com. Listen to a mix of good ol' guys and gals, with a sprinkle of modern cowboys and cowgirls.
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    Wake up and enjoy a moment of serenity with these light and familiar pop songs from the '60s through today. http://bouchonbakery.com
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    Sometimes all you need is a rousing song to get yourself out of a rut. Take inspiration from some of the all-time great pop vocalists and c'mon, get happy!
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    Songs by Celtic Thunder and similar artists
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    Songs by Celtic Woman and similar artists
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    Calypso tells the story of island life, commenting on politics, sex and everyday scandals to the irresistible rhythm that is the national sound of Trinidad and Tobago. Go beyond "Day-O" with this classic calypso.
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    From outlaw adventures to tales of romantic woe, these vintage country tunes each have their own story to tell.
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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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    Bright, sunny, catchy pop tunes from the '70s, '80s, '90s and early '00s; it's the most fun way to start your day.
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    These are the songs that take classic rock to another level: forgotten B-sides and sprawling deep cuts from the most iconic rock acts of the '60s and '70s.
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    Some songs just sound like summertime. Hold up your lighter and groove to these essential warm-weather classic rock jams.
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    Nothing but the big hits from the classic rock era, optimized for going that extra mile.
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    The most essential classic rock hits from the late '60s through the early '70s. Long hair, epic guitar solos, and singers who graduated from frontman school with honors.
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    Nothing but vintage rockabilly here, from its earliest champions to its biggest stars. Go, cat, go!
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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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    Wake up to a touch of twang with these country tunes that'll coax you from your slumber with a Nashville nudge. These country gems have just enough kick to get your engine running.
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    If you're ready to rev things up country-style, here's all the honky-tonking ammo you'll need. These beer-drinkin', hell-raisin' tunes are toting a trailer's worth of twang, for those who want a downhome feel when they're raising the roof.
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    From the 1960s beginning of the country-rock revolution through the '80s cowpunk mavericks to today's alt-country artists, here's everything you need to know about the intersection of rock and country.
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    This is the heartfelt sound of the South -- the intersection of country, soul, rockabilly and R&B in the '50s, '60s and '70s; songs of drinkin', cheatin', and lovin' with Louisiana brass and Nashville strings.
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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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    Rest your weary heads, lovers of classic country music. Here's a host of old-school acoustic ballads, from the first wave of Nashville stars to the later artists who kept the classic country sound alive.
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    From a bad-trip run through the jungle to a soaring journey around the dark side of the moon, these legendary classic rock songs from the '60s and '70s are epic in sound and scope.
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    A collection of rock's hardest-hitting classics, get ready to whip out your air guitar and let it rip!
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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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    Get yourself the eye of the tiger by psyching up with this set of rousing late-'70s and '80s cocky rock hits.
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    The yearning, country-tinged feel of Cajun music and the blues-based, party-starting grooves of zydeco are at the core of Louisiana's musical tradition. These are the old-school artists who built the sound.
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    Want to listen to that fantastic collection of hits from the '30s, '40s and '50s without having to wander post-apocalyptia killing radscorpions and super mutants? Look no further fellow gamer. Three Dog Out!
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    These are good, old songs about food. It's the perfect upbeat soundtrack for cooking comfort food.
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    In the '50s and '60s, NYC's Greenwich Village was home to America's folk music revival. With Odetta and Pete Seeger guiding newcomers like Bob Dylan and Joan Baez, the Village proved fertile ground (once again) for seminal bohemian developments.
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    This lively and fun collection of indie and Americana music will keep you clapping, stomping and smiling.
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    Here's some hard rock motivation to maintain that rock-hard body.
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    A collection of warm acoustic songs, handpicked for enjoying the crisp autumn air, fall foliage, and hot apple cider.
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    Of course, only Freddie Mercury and the lads truly sounded like Queen, but these artists invoke the spirit of Queen by being as bombastic, exciting and over-the-top as possible.
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    Songs by Lawrence Welk and similar artists
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    From World War II through the early '60s, The Golden Age of Big Band Jazz brought us some of the greatest interpreters of song, arguably ever. This velvet sound is the stuff of legend.
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    It's mambo time with the best of the Cuban big band era. Explore the music that inspired dancemania in Havana and around the world.
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    Got a long workout ahead of you? This fun, upbeat mix of pop, rock, and hip hop will help you go the distance without getting bored.
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    Jimmy Buffett is more than a singer/songwriter, he's a state of mind. Put on your flip-flops and embrace your inner Parrothead with this beach-ready mix of Jimmy's hits, friends, influences and tributes.
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    This playlist takes you back to a time when Sinatra was king, men wore suits, and everyone swilled martinis like the world was going to end in nuclear winter. Thankfully, it didn't, and the swingin' lounge music of the era lives on.
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    These are the greatest songs to workout to, as determined by the editors of Men's Health magazine. http://www.menshealth.com/
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    Nashville's greatest female singers, from the queens of the countrypolitan era to today's sassy and multi-dimensional female country stars.
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    Need a new music scheme for your workout routine? Take a break from the pop madness and get fit with this eclectic mix of classic and modern rock songs.
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    In late '50s Britain, the young Beatles absorbed a surprisingly eclectic mix of styles, including early rock & roll, pop, jazz, blues, folk, country & western, and swing. Here are the songs that inspired the 20th century's most influential band.
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    Songs by Rush and similar artists
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    Reggae's uptempo predecessors are the focus of this playlist spanning ska, sound systems, bluebeat and rocksteady.
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    A collection of classics and lesser-known gems from the beginning of rock & roll, with an emphasis on country-leaning "hillbilly rock," otherwise known as rockabilly.
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    Hit the southern backroads with these classic 45s from the birth of rock 'n' roll. And while you're out there, visit 706 Union Street in Memphis, where Sam Phillips' Sun Records birthed their pioneering mix of R&B and hillbilly music.
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    Not quite ready to leave the safety of your sheets? Ease into the day with these bright and airy tunes from the '60s and '70s, plus newer songs inspired by that same lighthearted style.
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    Funky rhythm & blues punctuated by sleazy guitar bursts; a playlist celebrating loose morals and unchaste pursuits.
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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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    All country music orbits Johnny Cash. This playlist includes songs by his greatest influences, his closest contemporaries, his indebted followers, and The Man In Black himself. http://johnnycash.com/
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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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    The islands call with this mix of hip-swaying Hawaiian classics, contemporary singers, and tunes for ukelele or slack-key guitar for that luau state of mind.
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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.
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    Listen to key tracks from today's most popular Americana albums, as measured by the Americana Music Association's weekly airplay chart.
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    Got yourself a '69 Pontiac Trans Am with a 350 H.O. under the hood, a two-tone custom spray job and racing slicks out back? Blast these scuzzy, '70s-leaning rock anthems from your radio and taste the envy in the parking lot air.
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    Breaker Breaker 1-9! If you got a copy on me, listen to this honky-tonk playlist on your CB radio. These tunes will get you and your 18-wheeler from Mad Rock to Sewer City in no time.
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    Classic rock favorites from the '60s, '70s and '80s about rebellion, freedom, and the pursuit of good times. The Man can't bust our music!
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    Western swing was developed in the dance halls of America's lower Great Plains during 1920s and '30s. Derived predominantly from swing jazz, Western swing laid the sonic foundation upon which country music was later built.