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I Wanna Be Sedated: pure classical harmony cementing the Ramones' hit in punk rock history
USA,
Rock
, 1970s
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Maybellene: Chuck Berry changed the lyrics of his first hit while recording
USA,
Rock
, 1950s
Music Theory
7 songs featuring Mixolydian mode
England, USA,
Rock
, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s
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Subterranean Homesick Blues popularized Dylan's idea of an official lyric video
USA, Folk,
Rock
, 1960s
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Shaman's Blues: quintessential The Doors song refined their most controversial album
USA,
Rock
, 1960s
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Baba O'Riley or Teenage Wasteland brought to life by Lowrey organ
England,
Rock
, 1970s
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Rollin' and Tumblin' as the essence of slide guitar technique combined with lyrics diversity
England, USA, Blues,
Rock
, 1930s, 1950s, 2000s
Music Theory
5 songs featuring Dorian mode
Canada, England, France, USA, Ballade, Drinking Song, Folk, Popular Song,
Rock
, Work Song, World Music, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s
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Wishful Sinful: atypical harmony of Robby Krieger
USA,
Rock
, 1960s
Music Theory
Popular songs using Lydian mode
Canada, England, USA, Popular Song, Progressive Rock,
Rock
, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s
2 comments
SYNTHESIZER
Plainsong: The Cure's psychedelic liturgy on the edge of the world
England, New Wave, Popular Song,
Rock
, 1980s
Music Theory
Deceptive cadence: chord progressions and song examples
England, New Wave,
Rock
, 1960s, 1980s
SONGWRITER
Savoy Truffle: cautionary song about chocolate by the quiet Beatle
England,
Rock
, 1960s
Album
Surrealistic Pillow as the ultimate psychedelic experience pioneered by Jefferson Airplane
USA, Art Rock,
Rock
, 1960s
Album
Swordfishtrombones: groundbreaking instrumentation catches Tom Waits' signature sound
USA, Experimental Rock,
Rock
, 1980s
ORCHESTRA
Mozart and Tom Waits wrote music for the glass armonica which was rumored to cause mental health damage
Austria, England, Germany, Ireland, USA, Adagio,
Rock
, Baroque, Classical, 1980s
1 comment
CHOIR
Gershwin's Summertime: the most recorded song draws inspiration from Ukrainian lullaby and African American spiritual
Ukraine, USA, Folk, Jazz, Opera, Popular Song,
Rock
, 20st Century Classical, 1930s, 1960s, 2010s
3 comments
FILM
The drama of The Chain kept alive on the big screen
United Kingdom, USA, Popular Song,
Rock
, Soundtrack, 1970s, 2010s
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Cream's biggest hit inspired by Hendrix's debut in England
England, Popular Song,
Rock
, 1960s
TECHNOLOGIES
Innovative Bohemian Rhapsody set new standards for the music video production
England, Rhapsody,
Rock
, 1970s
1 comment
SONGWRITER
Seven Nation Army riff conquers sport and classical music
USA,
Rock
, 2000s
SONGWRITER
Who is the true architect behind The House of the Rising Sun?
England, USA, Ballade, Blues, Popular Song,
Rock
, Classical, 1930s, 1940s, 1960s, 2000s
SONGWRITER
Dazed and Confused: evolution through Led Zeppelin live shows
England, USA, Folk, Popular Song,
Rock
, 1960s, 1970s
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