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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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    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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    Late-'60s-to-early-'70s bubblegum, with a touch of breezy AM pop and a few Saturday morning favorites added in for good measure.
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    This playlist encapsulates the entire career of "The Hardest Working Man in Show Business," from his earliest influences to the artists that have followed in his funky, funky footsteps.

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    The mid-1990s brought about the end of the grunge heyday, but many of its key players have continued performing in various incarnations. This selection of songs presents many of them, along with a number of their notable followers.
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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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    Tired? Angry? Need some peace of mind? Put down whatever you're doing and enjoy some relaxing and inspiring musical moments at a nice slow tempo.
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    Dating back to 1930s, these are some of the earliest recordings of blues music. Though it had humble beginnings, the blues music of the Mississippi Delta paved the way for rock & roll.
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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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    Songs by Harry Belafonte and similar artists
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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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    Songs by indie artists that are strongly influenced by traditional roots rock, bluegrass, and country. Rootsy and rough around the edges.
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    Songs by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole and similar artists
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    Jazz as we know it began with the exciting blues-based licks and bold syncopation of ragtime. Enjoy the works of the ragtime masters who dominated the genre, as well as the early jazz groups who helped make the rag an American institution.
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    Like the blues music they're grounded in, The Black Keys possess both timelessness and staying power. Listen to the greatest songs from their influences -- including band favorites -- as well as those from their contemporaries and side projects.
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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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    Songs by Yo-Yo Ma and similar artists