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    Your little darling only gets to be a princess for a short period of time. Beyond the tiara, let her have courtly music and pretty songs to go with her reign.
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    On August 1, 1981, MTV ushered in the sounds and looks that defined the '80s. Listen to the songs -- and remember the videos -- from MTV's first golden age, 1981-1990.
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    Tonight, celebrate your love with these smash love ballads of the '80s. From quiet-storm crooners to power ballad rockers, each of these hit tunes will make you want to be with your beloved. Shoulder pads and hairspray optional.
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    Step back to the age of big hair and even bigger hooks. Enjoy these 80 classic pop-rock hits of the neon decade, every single one of them a Top 10 chart smash.
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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.

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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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    A new brand of country music emerged in the '70s that sought to bring raw honky tonk emotion and authenticity back to the genre, which had become increasingly pop-oriented. These are the outlaw country songs that mattered.
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    This playlist takes you back to an idyllic '70s pool party where the bathing suits were as small as the sunglasses were big; Stealers Wheel was blasting out of the poolside AM and funky disco gems were spinning inside on the HiFi.
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    Dance your '80s-loving ass off!
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    All your favorite one-hit wonders from the '80s.
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    Grab the one you love and re-live the last dance of your '80s prom over and over again.
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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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    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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    This playlist is the cure to a long, hard day at work; real music that's really relaxing.
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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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    At the end of the relationship, sometimes you just want to wallow. These classic lost-love ballads from the 1980s are the perfect soundtrack to a good cry.
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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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    Since the late 1950s, bossa nova has entranced listeners around the world. Enjoy over five decades' worth of music from Brazil and beyond, all influenced by the languid sensuality that began on Ipanema beach.
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    UK sophisti-pop featuring either glossy '80s-style production or an overt American soul and jazz influence.
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    At the dawn of the 1980s, blue eyed soul began to expand in new directions as ex-punks and rockers discovered the joys of Motown and Stax singles. The resulting blend of pop and R&B was one of the defining sounds of the era.
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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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    Originating in the 1950s, bossa nova (Portugese for "new trend") combined harmonies and rhythms from American jazz with Brazilian samba. Now these songs have become standard jazz repertoire.
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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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    Listen to feel-good, classic pop songs that Mom will love.
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    Start the day with some old familiar friends. These classic rock hits are sure to get you up and moving with a smile on your face and rock 'n' roll in your heart.
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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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    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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    A sophisticated, earthy soundtrack of classical music inspired by autumn. Listen closely and you'll hear leaves changing color.
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    Kids love the adventure, depth and whimsy of classical music. It inspires their imaginations and helps give them an understanding of history. Make the concert hall a magical place for kids of all ages!
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    Wind down after a long night out with these boozy nocturnal ballads from the classic singer-songwriters of the '60s, '70s and '80s.
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    Starting in the late 1940s, a new, more cerebral and mellower response to bebop became one of the dominant strains in jazz. Enjoy the birth, maturation and continuation of cool jazz, with an emphasis on ballads.
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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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    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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    This is where the Hot 100 meets 100 hot reps. Get your fitness on!
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    Family travel can be a zoo! A good ride needs a good soundtrack; you can tame those savage beasts and still entertain the adults in the car with this playful mix of good ol' songs to sing the journey away.
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    These are the songs you heard as a kid in the backseat of Dad's car. Relive the memories while you take the wheel on a long drive with your dad.
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    Sometimes it takes a grown man to make a grown man cry. These songs, all by great male artists, take guys to their emotional zeniths.
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    Classic country drinkin' songs, from the old school (Hank Williams, Webb Pierce) to the new crew (Blake Shelton, Jerrod Niemann).
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    '80s movies had the best music. If you need songs for a motivational montage, a wild party, or romantic kiss, these songs provide the perfect soundtrack for an '80s nostalgia trip.
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    The E Street Band and The Asbury Jukes perfected the Jersey Shore Sound, but this playlist features all the classic Jersey rock songs, from the Four Seasons to Bon Jovi.
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    Let the cool breezes of these laid-back R&B classics put you in a place where stress evaporates on contact and you drift off into an otherworldly plane of sweet soul music from every era.
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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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    Classic sounding, and sometimes sentimental, these nocturnal rock ballads are the perfect nightcap after a long day of sex, drugs, and rock & roll.
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    On August 1, 1981, MTV ushered in the sounds and looks that defined the '80s. Listen to the songs -- and remember the videos -- from MTV's first golden age, 1981-1990.
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    Settle in with the quieter side of jazz. Wind down and drift off to the relaxing sounds of post-bop, cool, modern and contemporary jazz, perfect for those mellow late-night hours.
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    Do you have a fever for which the only prescription is more cowbell? Listen to the greatest songs totally driven by percussion's eager overachiever.
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    Many would argue that there is nothing better than a live musical, but Hollywood has come close. Listen to songs from your favorite musical movie soundtracks.
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    Travel back to a simpler time and let these legendary crooners sing you to sleep. These are the best soft and sentimental doo wop, jazz, and soul songs of the '50s and '60s.
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    Music from and inspired by the James Bond film series, the classic film scores of John Barry, and the works of original Bond author Ian Fleming.
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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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    You're not an American until you take a cross-country road trip, and it isn't a proper road trip unless you're blasting these songs. This playlist is long enough for even the most arduous leg of your journey.
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    Music to f*ck to. Not make love. Raw sexual energy
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    The best songs featured in animated movies, from Rio to Aladdin to the Little Mermaid and more.
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    Every kid needs to grow up with great music. These are the classic songs you should sing with (and to) your kids.
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    Everyone knows that music is powerful, but did you know that it can reduce physical pain by increasing your body's production of pain-fighting endorphins? This playlist of beautiful, relaxing songs is better than a neck massage. Almost.
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    Dig into some deep-down country sounds with these titanic twangmasters from the Lone Star State, from Western swing to outlaw country and honky tonk.
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    Songs by Texas Tornados and similar artists
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    Mellow out to these unearthly tunes blending folk melodies, Celtic rhythms, and ambient soundscapes. Take yourself back to the days of lordships, fairies, and medieval spirits.
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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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    Enter the cool, classy universe of Sade, one of the 1980s' most singular song stylists. Along with her mellow, jazz-kissed sound, enjoy the music of her precedents, disciples, and other artists who flew the flag of subtle-but-sizzling soul.
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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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    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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    Let these recordings of soothing ocean surf transport you to a white sand beach in the tropics.
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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.