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Back when Don’t Stop Believin’ met Eye of the Tiger: an era of anthems

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From a shack in the country to global hit: the story of “Love Shack”

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The year we Vogued, fell for Pretty Woman, and welcomed Mandela home

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From washboards to world-stage: Fleetwood Mac’s origin story revealed

Classic Countdown is written in bold black text above a large black circle containing 1976 in white, with a red and white split background—evoking the spirit of iconic mixtapes from the era.

Relive the year Soweto rose, James Hunt took pole, and Elton & Kiki flirted in harmony

Prince's fight for music right and ownership

More than music: Prince’s fight to own his masterpieces

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How ‘Bad’, ‘Breakout’, and ‘Living in a Box’ captured the sound of pop evolution

The art of staying power: Shania Twain and Texas on writing from the heart

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When mixtapes were gold and Mambo No. 5 was unavoidable

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Stagecraft and stardom: Freddie Mercury on winning over audiences

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Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Wonder and the Eagles take over the Countdown

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From soundtrack sleeper to airplay giant: The story of Iris

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