How 'Voices Carry' Became an MTV Anthem Through Its Powerful Music Video

The brilliant and cathartic release and the characters demand to finally be seen resonated strongly in the MTV era, too.

1984 Power Anthem Became One of the Most Adrenaline-Fueled Songs of the ’80s

There's one 1980s song that hits the ground running every single time, and that's the 1984 power pop hit “Holding Out for a ...
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How AC/DC’s ‘Thunderstruck’ became one of Hollywood’s most expensive songs

This legendary anthem is once again surging on the charts decades after becoming one of rock music’s most recognizable ...

Joan Jett's 1982 Cover Song Became One of Rock’s Dreamiest Love Anthems

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts' rendition of "Crimson and Clover" opens with Jett's signature raspy vocals over a grating ...
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10 Songs That Became Global Hits Thanks to 'Stranger Things'

As "Stranger Things" prepares to end in late 2025, fans are looking back at what made the show unforgettable. Beyond monsters, bikes, and friendships, one element stands above the rest: music. Over ...
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Who said this: Manny Pacquiao’s song that became an anthem to many Filipinos

Manny Pacquiao's song serves as an inspiration to many Filipinos.
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6 Songs From Movies That Became One-Hit Classics

You know those tunes that stick with you long after the credits roll? The ones that have you humming along, even if you can’t remember the last time you watched the movie? We’re talking about songs ...
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Why “Something” Became the Song That Proved George Harrison Was a Beatles Equal

Curious from birth, Fiona is a music writer, researcher, and cultural theorist based in the UK. She studied her Bachelor of Music in London, specializing in audiovisual practices, and progressed to a ...
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3 Country Songs That Became Hits After Their Makers Had Already Given Up on Them

Sometimes, even a song that a songwriter is proud of gets passed over by potential recording artists. As a result, some songs eventually get abandoned or given up on. And, in very rare instances, ...
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How does a song become number one?

OMI’s reggae-influenced and incredibly addictive song “Cheerleader” continues its two-week reign as the number one song in America. This year, the number one club is very exclusive. So far, only 7 ...