James Maguire: Journalist, Author, Raconteur

James Maguire, Journalist, Author, Raconteur

Music

Lists of the great hit songs year by year, over the decades. Here’s the treasure of American music — each year spotlights creative talent, and the changes over time reflect the culture’s changing tastes.

Hit Songs of the 1950s

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Mellow Crooners to the Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll The 1950s, presumably quiet, was a time of galvanic transition. Toward the decade's end, a cohort of gooey old school crooners gave way to a much edgier sound – rock 'n roll. Hit Songs of 1950 A …
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2013 Part 1

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100. Brave, Sara Bareilles 99. I'm Different, 2 Chainz 98. Still Into You, Paramore 97. Get Your Shine On, Florida Georgia Line 96. Bugatti, Ace Hood feat. Future and Rick Ross 95. Downtown, Lady Antebellum 94. Let Her Go, Passenger 93. Runnin' …
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2012 Part 1

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100. Fly Over States, Jason Aldean 99. Burn It Down, Linkin Park 98. Somethin' 'Bout A Truck, Kip Moore 97. Adorn, Miguel 96. You Da One, Rihanna 95. Cashin' Out, Ca$h Out 94. Diamonds, Rihanna 93. Hard To Love, Lee Brice 92. Even If It Breaks …
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2011 Part 1

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100. Colder Weather, Zac Brown Band 99. Animal, Neon Trees 98. She Will, Lil Wayne feat. Drake 97. You And Tequila, Kenny Chesney feat. Grace Potter 96. Sure Thing, Miguel 95. My Last, Big Sean feat. Chris Brown 94. Price Tag, Jessie J feat. …
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2010 Part 1

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100. Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart, Alicia Keyes 99. Teach Me How To Dougie, Cali Swag District 98. Life After You, Daughtry 97. Lover, Lover, Jerrod Niemann 96. King Of Anything, Sara Bareilles 95. American Honey, Lady Antebellum 94. Smile, …
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2009 Part 1

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100. Pretty Wings, Maxwell 99. Never Say Never, The Fray 98. Goodbye, Kristinia DeBarge 97. Whatever It Is, Zac Brown Band 96. Say Hey (I Love You), Michael Franti and Spearhead feat. Cherine Anderson 95. Already Gone, Kelly Clarkson 94. Pop …
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2008 Part 1

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100. The Way I Are, Timbaland feat. Keri Hilson 99. Addicted, Saving Abel 98. Heaven Sent, Keyshia Cole 97. Into The Night, Santana feat. Chad Kroeger 96. Love Remains The Same, Gavin Rossdale 95. Feels Like Tonight, Daughtry 94. She Got It, 2 …
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