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Most Recognized Music of All Time
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The Golden Years: 1938-1942The Golden Years: 1938-1942 by Glenn Miller
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"In The Mood" by Glenn Miller is likely one of the most recognized pieces of modern music ever!
The Charleston EraThe Charleston Era by Various Artists
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The "Charleston" Generation is slowly passing on, but the song and what it stood for remains forever!
It's My Party: The Mercury AnthologyIt's My Party: The Mercury Anthology by Lesley Gore
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Millions of kids (TODAY!) can name this 1963 tune in ONE NOTE - "It's My Party" by Lesley Gore is the ultimate all-time Rock & Roll girl-song!
The Best Of Bill Haley & His Comets: 20th Century Masters-(Millennium Collection)The Best Of Bill Haley & His Comets: 20th Century Masters-(Millennium Collection) by Bill Haley & His Comets
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"Rock Around The Clock" officially started the Rock & Roll Era - some 50 years and 25 million records later we still recognize this super-hit!
Let's Twist AgainLet's Twist Again by Chubby Checker
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Come on Baby, let's do "The Twist" - Hank Ballard's paved the way for Chubby Checker's King-of-the-Novelty-Dances Career. We've been twistin' ever since!
The Beatles 1The Beatles 1 by The Beatles
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"She Loves You" by The Beatles is one of the first (and most recognized) songs to end the "oldies" era and usher in the age of Rock!
Elvis 56Elvis 56 by Elvis Presley
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Elvis Presley's "Hound Dog" was the B-side of his 11-week #1 hit "Don't Be Cruel" - for instant recognizability "Hound Dog" is Elvis' #1 signature song!
The Best Of Judy Garland: 20th Century Masters (Millennium Collection)The Best Of Judy Garland: 20th Century Masters (Millennium Collection) by Judy Garland
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Signature songs don't get any bigger than Judy Garland's "Over The Rainbow", one of modern time's most recognizable tunes!
The Original Sound Of Miss Music! Music! Music!The Original Sound Of Miss Music! Music! Music! by Teresa Brewer
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Everyone's checking their pocket change for nickels when Teresa Brewer's "Music! Music! Music!" plays in the juke box - an all-time favorite and extremely recognizable song!
Forty LicksForty Licks by Rolling Stones
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Just about anyone over 30 (and many under) recognize this Rock Anthem! I Can't Get No "Satisfaction" by The Rolling Stones!