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With his soulful croon and bluesy reimagining of 50s rock’n’roll, the best Chris Isaak songs brought rockabilly cool back from the brink.

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The song most associated with Prince, Purple Rain is an epic power ballad that embodied its creator’s search for transcendence through music.

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Written after a shock admission from James Taylor, Carly Simon’s ‘No Secrets’ album was a revelation for singer-songwriters everywhere.

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Taking hard rock to new peaks, the best Jeff Beck songs saw the legendary guitarist leave The Yardbirds to embark on a soaring solo career.

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From long-awaited appearances to history-making headline slots, the best Glastonbury performances have built the festival’s legend.

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Spandau Ballet were at peak fame for the ‘Parade’ album, which signalled a new approach for the former New Romantics turned soul balladeers…

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One of Fleetwood Mac’s most recognisable songs, Gypsy drew upon nostalgia and tragedy to create something timeless.

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Streamlining R&B into his mix of rap and acoustic folk-pop, the success of Ed Sheeran’s second album, ‘×’, elevated him to pop greatness.

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It’s title track was a global smash, but Alice Cooper’s ‘School’s Out’ album also deserves top marks as a rock classic.

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Majestic and dream-like, Marillion's 1985 album, ‘Misplaced Childhood’, brought the neo-prog quintet success beyond their wildest dreams.

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