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Classic rock, pop, and soul songs from the '60s, '70s, and '80s

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“Venus” (Shocking Blue/Bananarama)

Venus, Shocking Blue

Today’s classic song of the day spans three decades. It was first released and a big hit in Europe during the summer of 1969. That recording was then picked up in the U.S. and topped the U.S. charts in early 1970. Finally, a cover of the tune went to #1 in multiple countries in 1986. How many songs do you…

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  • January 20, 2025

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