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Old songs are good forever
Posted by Sapna on January 8, 2024 at 3:32 pmI like old songs of bollywood and Hollywood. One of my fev song . Really like music of this song
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Oldies songs generally refer to popular hits from the late 1950s to the 1970s. They encompass various genres like rock and roll, pop, R&B, and soul. Here are some notable examples:
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Rock and Roll:
- “Johnny B. Goode” by Chuck Berry (1958): This high-energy rock and roll song is an iconic standard of the genre.
- “Rock Around the Clock” by Bill Haley & His Comets (1954): Often considered one of the first major rock and roll hits.
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Pop:
- “I Want to Hold Your Hand” by The Beatles (1963): One of the songs that marked the British Invasion and the Beatles’ influence on global music.
- “Be My Baby” by The Ronettes (1963): A classic produced by Phil Spector, famous for his “Wall of Sound” production style.
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Soul and Motown:
- “My Girl” by The Temptations (1965): A signature song of the Motown era.
- “Respect” by Aretha Franklin (1967): This empowerment anthem is a highlight of the soul genre.
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R&B:
- “Stand by Me” by Ben E. King (1961): A classic ballad with rich instrumentation and heartfelt lyrics.
- “Sitting on the Dock of the Bay” by Otis Redding (1968): An influential song combining soul and pop elements.
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Folk and Rock:
- “Blowin’ in the Wind” by Bob Dylan (1962): A protest song that became an anthem of the civil rights movement.
- “California Dreamin'” by The Mamas and The Papas (1965): A folk-rock hit emblematic of the California sound.
These oldies classics continue to influence modern music and remain favorites across generations. They offer a window into the musical trends and cultural dynamics of their time.
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Here are some popular and iconic songs from the 1980s:
- “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson (1982)
- “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” by Eurythmics (1983)
- “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper (1983)
- “When Doves Cry” by Prince (1984)
- “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi (1986)
- “Take On Me” by a-ha (1985)
- “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” by Simple Minds (1985)
- “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” by Whitney Houston (1987)
- “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” by Wham! (1984)
- “Like a Virgin” by Madonna (1984)
- “Sweet Child O’ Mine” by Guns N’ Roses (1988)
- “Hungry Like the Wolf” by Duran Duran (1982)
- “Material Girl” by Madonna (1984)
- “Africa” by Toto (1982)
- “Edge of Seventeen” by Stevie Nicks (1981)
- “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” by Poison (1988)
- “We Didn’t Start the Fire” by Billy Joel (1989)
- “The Power of Love” by Huey Lewis and the News (1985)
- “Karma Chameleon” by Culture Club (1983)
- “Come On Eileen” by Dexys Midnight Runners (1982)
The 1980s was a diverse decade for music, with genres like pop, rock, new wave, and hip-hop producing many iconic and influential songs that still resonate today.