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Based on Shel Silverstein's poem about a man confronting his father who gave him a girl's name

Another version of the love theme from "Romeo and Juliet"

Cover of Dion's tribute to assassinated American leaders

Adapted from the musical "Hair," reflecting the hippie counterculture

A call to embrace love and spirituality

Based on the mythical lost continent of Atlantis

Cover of The Shirelles' hit, given a harder rock edge

Comforting a heartbroken lover

Cover of The Ronettes' song, reworked into a softer pop style

Written by Marvin Gaye and his wife Anna, about sincere love

John Fogerty's concern about upcoming political and ecological events

A psychedelic rock song with vivid imagery

John Lennon's account of his marriage to Yoko Ono

A celebration of Black beauty and pride

Brian and Murry Wilson's song about escaping from problems

A catchy pop song about unrequited love

A man reconsidering his decision to end a relationship

Motown connects the record's change of direction with Sly and the Family Stone's fusion of styles and Dennis Edwards' more forceful lead voice. That supports a musical influence, not a personal-life explanation of...

A tribute to stepfathers and their positive influence on children's lives

John Lennon wrote this Abbey Road opener, which carries the Lennon-McCartney credit. The band recorded it at EMI Studios in July 1969 with George Martin producing. It also shared a double A-side single with George...

Experimental rock sound with the use of tremolo effects

Live cover of Robert Johnson's blues classic

Partly inspired by the Book of Revelation in the Bible

A touching song about a father's love for his son

Jimmy Webb's reflection on a failed relationship

Written to capture the feeling of falling in love

Charles Wright and the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band developed in Los Angeles around Wright's singing and guitar. Its personnel included musicians such as James Gadson and Melvin Dunlap. Records including Do Your...

Affirmation of love and commitment

A plea to a lover not to leave for another man

John Lennon's plea to Yoko Ono for love and support

Cover of a song from the musical "Hair" about compassion

Harry Nilsson combined songwriting with a wide-ranging singing voice and an interest in interpreting other writers' material. His albums included Pandemonium Shadow Show, Aerial Ballet and the more rock-oriented...

A call for unity and acceptance of diversity

Finding true love after a long wait

Jimmy Webb's song about a soldier's longing for home during the Vietnam War

Commentary on social hypocrisy and interpersonal relationships

The song was central to the project first known as Get Back, intended to capture the band playing together rather than relying on extensive overdubs. The single paired "Get Back" with "Don't Let Me Down" in April...

A high-energy bubblegum pop song about desire for affection

A novelty song combining guitar playing and Tarzan

Desire to escape to a rural paradise

A song about the confusion and repetition in a troubled relationship

Another song from the musical "Hair," celebrating nature and optimism

A medley celebrating classic rock and roll songs

Written by Paul McCartney as a farewell song for Hopkin

Instrumental that became a surprise hit

Vocal version of Hugh Masekela's instrumental hit

Creedence Clearwater Revival came from El Cerrito, California, despite the Southern settings evoked by its roots-rock and blues sound. John and Tom Fogerty, Stu Cook and Doug Clifford had played together before...

Cover of the title song from the musical "Hair"

Booker T. & the M.G.'s combined their own instrumental records with work as the house band at Stax in Memphis. Booker T. Jones' organ and Steve Cropper's guitar were central to a rhythm section that included Al...

Theme song from the TV series "Hawaii Five-O"