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Led Zeppelin IV (aka ZOSO)Led Zeppelin IV (aka ZOSO) by Led Zeppelin
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This gave birth to the long, dramatic rock song... "Stairway To Heaven" which is still played and enjoyed by many generations.
ThrillerThriller by Michael Jackson
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This one put him on the map. It released the most singles and was enjoyed, and still is, by many generations.
Love to Love You BabyLove to Love You Baby by Donna Summer
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This one put her on the map and made her a household name. Still a great dance tune.
Goodbye Yellow Brick RoadGoodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John
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This album exploded on the heels of another great one by him. Spurned a number of hits, most of which still recieve airtime.
The Wall (Deluxe Packaging Digitally Remastered)The Wall (Deluxe Packaging Digitally Remastered) by Pink Floyd
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Landmark both in film and on vinyl, and now on CD. Another brick in this stack.
RumoursRumours by Fleetwood Mac
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This one brought them out of obscurity and set them on a decades long journey.
Simple DreamsSimple Dreams by Linda Ronstadt
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Her days with the stone ponies were good, but 'Blue Bayou' put her in the spotlight. She has put out numerous great albums since.
The Beatles 1The Beatles 1 by The Beatles
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Hard to select a single album here. Suffice to say this group had on of the longest lasting impressions in music.
Elv1s 30 #1 HitsElv1s 30 #1 Hits by Elvis Presley
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This man was equally as influential in pop/rock music as the beatles. His music lives on.
The Divine Miss MThe Divine Miss M by Bette Midler
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Her landmark album that brought her into the spotlight where she still entertains.
The Essential Barry ManilowThe Essential Barry Manilow by Barry Manilow
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Say what you will, but this man has churned out more remembered music than most. A great little start to collect here.
Main CourseMain Course by Bee Gees
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With the release of 'Jive Talkin' this group headed upward for the second time in their history and laid the groud rules for the disco era.
Songs You Know by Heart : Jimmy Buffett's Greatest Hit(s)Songs You Know by Heart : Jimmy Buffett's Greatest Hit(s) by Jimmy Buffett
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His hit, 'Margaritaville', still lasts as one of the great all-time summer party songs. Great concerts. Fantastic musical longevity.
The Manhattan TransferThe Manhattan Transfer by The Manhattan Transfer
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When 'Operator' hit the scene, it propelled this group, and modern jazz vocals, onto the radio. Great stuff.
Ultimate CollectionUltimate Collection by Quincy Jones
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Most anything this man touches turns to gold. Hard to pick a particular tune. But nuff said that he has had a powerful impact on modern music.
MadonnaMadonna by Madonna
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With this ablum, she singlehandedly took the dance craze and gave it a history. Longevity is incredible.
Ultimate PrinceUltimate Prince by Prince
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His music was everywhere and is still enjoyed. Hard to deny the impact this man has had.
Anthology: The Warner/Reprise YearsAnthology: The Warner/Reprise Years by Emmylou Harris
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Being hard to categorize, this woman has offered some beautiful music for decades now and is still going strong.
The Essential Willie NelsonThe Essential Willie Nelson by Willie Nelson
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Another timeless wonder. Whether his music is sung by others or by himself, this man has had a powerful voice in music.
Ricky Nelson - Greatest HitsRicky Nelson - Greatest Hits by Ricky Nelson
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Another long lived voice with quite a history too. Music still played and enjoyed.
The Platters - All-Time Greatest HitsThe Platters - All-Time Greatest Hits by The Platters
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Timeless music that still drifts in and out of our lives. Set the elegant standard for doo-wop.
The Best of Chet Baker SingsThe Best of Chet Baker Sings by Chet Baker
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Wonderful smooth jazz great. Still played and enjoyed decades later.
Sinatra Reprise: The Very Good YearsSinatra Reprise: The Very Good Years by Frank Sinatra
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Hard to pick a particular album here. Suffice to say his longevity is incredible. Generations later he is still enjoyed.
Best of Mel TorméBest of Mel Tormé by Mel Tormé
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Another timeless voice who's music is still enjoyed.
Pure Ella: The Very Best of Ella FitzgeraldPure Ella: The Very Best of Ella Fitzgerald by Ella Fitzgerald
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One of the most influential female vocalists of all time! Great stuff here and quite a resume too. Her music still lives on.
The Definitive CollectionThe Definitive Collection by Louis Armstrong
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'Satchmo' at his finest. Set many standards for his time and his music has withstood the test of time as well.
Whitney Houston - The Greatest HitsWhitney Houston - The Greatest Hits by Whitney Houston
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This young lady took the world by storm for years. Hard to deny the impact she has had.
Diana Ross and the Supremes - The Ultimate CollectionDiana Ross and the Supremes - The Ultimate Collection by Diana Ross & the Supremes
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Indelible history that still lives on. Very tenacious and has offered numerous songs, whether with the supremes or solo.
Essential CollectionEssential Collection by Gladys Knight & the Pips
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This wonderful vocalist had imbedded music in the years that still lives on. Wonderful whether with the pips, or solo.
The Essential Tony Bennett (Rm) (2CD)The Essential Tony Bennett (Rm) (2CD) by Tony Bennett
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Still going strong. Cannot say enough about this man's gift of song and the impact he's had.
Sticky FingersSticky Fingers by The Rolling Stones
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This group definitely influenced the rock section of music. Still going strong too.
The JokerThe Joker by Steve Miller Band
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The release of this album moved him onward and upward. He is still wowing summer concerts.
Every Picture Tells a StoryEvery Picture Tells a Story by Rod Stewart
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His first solo hit, Maggie May, got him off to a powerful start and he is still going strong.
AnticipationAnticipation by Carly Simon
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The title track put her deep into the spotlight. Still standing, she has most definitely defined a section of popular music.
Tracy ChapmanTracy Chapman by Tracy Chapman
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Her self titled debut, with 'fast car' as the lead single, drove this wonderful singer/songwriter forward.
Tuesday Night Music ClubTuesday Night Music Club by Sheryl Crow
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Her debut single, All I Want To Do, brought her forward as a modern singer/songwriter. Still going stong also.
O Yeah: Ultimate Aerosmith Hits  (Stereo)O Yeah: Ultimate Aerosmith Hits (Stereo) by Aerosmith
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With the release of 'Dream On', this group grabbed the charts for a few decades and influenced rock for years.
Rock the Boat: Golden ClassicsRock the Boat: Golden Classics by The Hues Corporation
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The beginning of the dance decade known as disco started with the release of 'Rock the Boat'. A great song still around.
The Very Best of Marvin GayeThe Very Best of Marvin Gaye by Marvin Gaye
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Undeniably one of the most soulfoul singers of any time. His music influenced generations.
Bananarama - Greatest HitsBananarama - Greatest Hits by Bananarama
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The girl-group, dance diva sound was started by these ladies.