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Album: Sounds of Silence
Genre: Folk Rock
Writer: Paul Simon
Released: September, 1965
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With The Sounds of Silence the American duo Simon and Garfunkel got their biggest recognition. The song was written by Paul Simon as a way of capturing the emotional trauma felt by the majority of Americans when the President John F. Kennedy was killed on 22nd November, 1963. Simon & Garfunkel were ranked #40 on 2004 Rolling Stone list of the 100 Greatest Artist of All Time. During 2007, they were inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame in 2007. On March 25, 2008, it was released a live material titled Live 1969 which included songs like: 59th Street Bridge Song, Mrs. Robinson, Bridge over Troubled Water, I Am a Rock, Kathy’s Song, For Emily, Whenever and Why Don’t You Write Me.

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Album: Rhinestone Cowboy
Genre: Country
Writer: Larry Weiss
Released: May, 1975
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 When the song was released on May, 1975 it soon became popular not only on country fans but also on pop ones. Rhinestone Cowboy won a certified Gold by RIAA and received two a Grammy Award nomination for Best Country and Best Record of the Year. Glen Campbell was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2005. He is an American country pop singer and guitarist who born in Delight Arkansas. On August, 2008 he released his 58th album titled Glen Campbell which have received positive comments. Some of songs included are: Sing, Times Like These, These Days, Good Riddance and Grow Old with Me.

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Album: Day Dreamin’
Genre: Rock N’ Roll
Released: 1960
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Wanda Jackson released this song in 1960 and became a hit. In that time, the song reached the peak position #32 during eight weeks while in United States, it got the Pop Top 40. Before 60’s, Let’s Have a Party was first recorded by Elvis Presley and Winifred in 1953 and 1957 respectively. From January to June, 2009, Wanda Jackson will be making a series of appearances. Some places she is going to visit are: Tucson, AX (01/10/2009), Felton, CA (01/14/2009), Petaluma, CA (01/16/2009), Long Beach, CA (01/17/2009), Nashville, TN (02/17/2009), New Orleans, LA (04/29/2009) and Bryant, IN (06/04 and 05/2009).

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Album: Jingle Bell Rock
Genre: Christmas
Writers: Joe Beal & Jim Boothe
Released: 1957
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This version of the standard and old Christmas songs “Jingle Bells” was first made by Bobby Helms in 1957. The one was written by Jim Boothe and Joe Beal. The single takes some lyrics parts of the original and other popular songs like Jingle Hop and Rock Around the Clock. The singer Brenda Lee also got a great success with Jingle Bell Rock during 1964 and 1967, time on this song ranked on Billboard Christmas Singles Chart. More than thirty-five artists and bands have used it. Some of them are: Jonas Brothers, Billy Idol, Rascal Flats, Hilary Duff, Girls Aloud, Mary Wells, Chet Atkins, Chris Brown, The Fall and Dr. Teeth and The Electric Mayhem. Bobby Helms was an American Singer who born in 1933 and died on 19th June, 1997. Some of his most selected discography are: Pop-A-Billy (1983), All New Just For You (1968), Sorry My Name Isn’t Fred 1966), I’m the Man (1966) and To My Special Angel (1957).

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Album: Have A Holly Jolly Christmas
Genre: Christmas
Released: 1964
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A Holly Jolly Christmas was performing by Burl Ives during the Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer special. The song was incorporated into the album Have A Holly Jolly Christmas released in 1965. It was first recorded by The Quinto Sisters. Also, it has been related  to the singer Johnny Marks who was very popular for his another Christmas songs like: I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day and Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree. On the other hand, Burl Ives was an actor and a American music singer. He released more than fifty albums. Some of them are: Christmas by the Bay (1977), Christmas at the White House (1972), Sweet, Sad and Salty (1968), On the Beach at Waikiko (1964) and Christmas Eve with Burl Ives (1957).

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Album: Love Tracks
Genre: Disco
Writers: Dino Fekaris, Freddie Perren
Released: October, 1978

I Will Survive is one of the most representative songs from 70’s. It received two certified platinum and a 1980 Grammy Award for Best Disco Recording. It has been ranked at #97 on Billboard’s Greatest Songs of all time. Singers like Diana Ross, Tony Clifton, Robbie Williams, Selena and Dame Shirley Bassey are some of the artists who have included their cover version. Besides that, it has been used on television series, shows and movies like: The Replacements, Queen of the Desert, Men in Black II, Dr. Dolittle 2, Ally Mcbeal, Prom Night and The Muppet Show. Her last material was Christmas Presence released in 2007.

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Album: Pretenders
Genre: Rock
Writers: James Honeyman-Scott, Chrissie Hynde
Released: November, 1979
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During two weeks this song was a number one hit in UK and Australia in 1980. It also reached the peak position #14 on Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. The music video was premiered on August 1st, 1981 on MTV. Brass in Pocket was used on the film Lost in Translation by Scarlett Johansson who sang the song to Bill Murray’s character in a karaoke bar. Thanks to the great popularity reached for this single in the 80’s, the song has been ranked into the VH1’s 100 Greatest Song of the 80’s Countdown. The entire album got a certified Gold and Platinum by RIAA in 1980 and 1982. This year, the band released its last material titled Break Up the Concrete.

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Album: Spirits Having Flown
Genre: Pop
Released: November, 1978
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On 6th January, 1979 this song appeared as number one hit on Billboard Chart. The one was the Bee Gees contribution to the Music for UNICEF fund. To Much Heaven earned more than seven million dollars in publishing royalties. The single was included into the thirteenth Bee Gees’ album. The album received an American Music Awards for Best Pop/Rock Album in during this same year. Also, it reached the peak position one on Australian Kent Music Report Albums Chart. The band was active until 2003 two years later before they released their last material before the death of Maurice Gibb.

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Album: Elvis’ Christmas Album
Genre: Christmas
Writers: Jay W. Johnson, Billy Hayes
Released: 1957
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Although this song was not originally released by Elvis Presley, he was the singer who became it in a classic Christmas song of all times with its particular rock-and-roll style. It is many singers who have included this song. Among them are: Celine Dion, Jim Reeves, Dean Martin, Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson, Tom Keifer, Billy Idol, Ann Wilson, The Beach Boys, Glen Campbell and Wynonna. The Elvis’ Christmas album sold more than 9 million copies around the world. Other songs included into this material were: Santa Claus is Back in Town, Santa Bring my Baby Back (to me), I’ll Be Home for Christmas, Silent Night, Peace in the Valley and O Little Town of Bethlehem. Blue Christmas has entered into Country Billboard Chart this week.

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Album: The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Genre: Doo-wop
Writers: Hugo Peretti, Solomon Linda, George David Weiss, Luigi Peretti
Released: 1961
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The Lion Sleeps Tonight is one of the most popular hit from 60’s. The song become a number one hit in United States and United Kingdom. It has different versions. Some of the artists and bands who have included as a cover are: Erick Donaldson (1971), Robert John (1972), Tight Fit (1982) and Sandra Bernhard (1989). Also it has been used on tv series and movies like: The Simpsons, The Lion King, Ace Ventura and Friends. The Tokens is an American group from New, York. They were inducted into the Vocal Hall of Fame in 2004. They is going to do a New Years Eve performing in San Ramon, CA.

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