Bobby Helms began performing in Indiana on his family's Monroe County Jamboree, singing while his brother played guitar. His recording career encompassed country ballads and early rock-oriented material. Decca...
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Brenda Lee began performing on radio and television as a child and signed with Decca in 1956. Her work with producer Owen Bradley linked a forceful rock-and-roll delivery to carefully arranged pop ballads. She also...
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Burl Ives recording from 1964, not later annual holiday chart appearances. This recording is included in the 1964 editorial listening list. A documented songwriting-inspiration account has not been established.
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A duet celebrating the joy of being in love.
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Slade developed from the Midlands group the 'N Betweens into a prominent British glam-rock act. The familiar quartet brought together Noddy Holder, Jim Lea, Dave Hill and Don Powell. Working with manager and producer...
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Madonna is a singer, songwriter and producer whose first single, Everybody, appeared in 1982. Her early albums connect dance rhythms with concise pop songs; later records range from the ballads of Bedtime Stories to...
View background statusWham! was the British duo of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, who became friends at school in Hertfordshire and played in an earlier ska band. Their 1980s pop drew on soul and R&B, with Fantastic followed by Make...
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A festive love song that has become a modern Christmas standard.
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The song was a political commentary on the Iraq War and American foreign policy.
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