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  • Creedence Clearwater Revival

    On This Day in 1969, Creedence Clearwater Revival Released the Album That Marked “The Beginning of the End”

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    3 Lyrical Gems From the 1960s That Are Perfect for Readers Over Listeners

    January 13, 2026, 6:30 am

  • 3 of Glen Campbell’s Best Songs From the 1970s

    On This Day in 1969, Glen Campbell Was in the Middle of a Massive Seven-Month Run at No. 1

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  • On This Day in 1968, the “Rhinestone Cowboy” Recorded His First Career No. 1 Hit

    On This Day in 1968, the “Rhinestone Cowboy” Recorded His First Career No. 1 Hit

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  • The Simple Guitar Trick That Is at the Heart of The Rolling Stones’ Sound, According to Keith Richards

    On This Day in 1964, The Rolling Stones Recorded the Buddy Holly Cover That Officially Introduced Them to an American Audience

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    3 Important Songs From 1964 That Diehard Country Fans Should Know

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  • On This Day in 1969, Johnny Cash Topped the Charts With This Song About Singing

    On This Day in 1969, Johnny Cash Was at No. 1 With a Song That Holds My Entire Childhood in 2 Minutes and 18 Seconds

    January 10, 2026, 2:10 pm

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