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The Shadows' 10 greatest songs, ranked

Blondie

Blondie's 15 greatest songs, ranked

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Smokey Robinson

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USA For Africa - We Are The World

'We Are The World' by USA For Africa: The making of the star-studded charity anthem

Bob Marley

Bob Marley facts: Songs, wife, children, religion and tragic early death of the reggae icon

Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley facts: The King of Rock and Roll's songs, films, marriage, children, and tragic death

Bleached blonde hair, snarling top lip, and hefty wail: Billy Idol is instantly recognisable.

Billy Idol's top 10 songs, ranked

John Lennon

John Lennon facts: Childhood, songs, marriages, children and death of The Beatles legend

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Ronnie Spector movie Be My Baby: Cast, release date and songs for the music biopic

The Beatles

Every number one Beatles single – and what kept the others off the top

The Beach Boys and Charles Manson

'Never Learn Not To Love': The Beach Boys song secretly written by cult leader Charles Manson

Barry Manilow

Barry Manilow facts every fan should know: Songs, age, partner and more

Stevie Wonder lyrics

QUIZ: How well do you know the lyrics to Stevie Wonder's biggest songs?

Simon & Garfunkel

Simon and Garfunkel facts: Songs, why they split, their Central Park show and reunions

The Beatles and The Beach Boys were considered great rivals throughout the 1960s.

The Beach Boys' song Paul McCartney said brings him "to tears" each time he hears it