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  • On This Day in 1970, Janis Joplin Began Recording Her Version of "Me and Bobby McGee"

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    On This Day in 1977, Meat Loaf Released the Theatrical Masterpiece That Became One of the Best-Selling Albums of All Time

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  • 3 Hit Tracks That Knocked Your Favorite Song From the No. 1 Spot Back in 1973

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  • Lynyrd Skynyrd

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