‘He Was Really Sayin’ Something’: The Motown flop that became a pop hit in 1982

Motown never had any shortage of pop hits, but one 1964 flop eventually resurfaced into the UK pop charts of 1982, infused ...

1976 Punk Rock Anthem Ranked Among 'Greatest Songs of All Time' Never Became a No. 1 Hit

The Ramones' debut single in 1976 became a defining punk rock anthem, but never entered the Billboard Hot 100 charts.

25 Songs That Define America Now

To mark America's Semiquincentennial, TIME asked 25 experts to share a song that captures the essence of American life today.
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This British Rock Song Hit the Top 20, but Dropped Off the Charts When It Was Banned After Princess Diana’s Death

Levellers were enjoying a Top 20 hit with their 1997 track, "What A Beautiful Day", until national tragedy struck.

Bad Bunny’s ‘Un Verano Sin Ti’ Is Officially The Most Streamed Album In Spotify History

Spotify’s newly unveiled list of the most streamed albums of all time has Bad Bunny's Un Verano Sin Ti sitting at number one.

The DJ who was a godfather of hip-hop

Afrika Bambaataa shaped the New York sound at street parties ...
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One for the charts: Fresh Rwandan tracks to add to your playlist

Music choices this week don’t point to a single direction. Moving through different playlists and platforms, there’s a steady mix of songs that have been around for a while and others starting to ...