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Robert Plant songs have proven to be a collection of amazingly tasteful and constantly exploring efforts. Over the course of 30 years and more than a dozen studio albums, the former Led Zeppelin frontman has created innovative mixes of rock, blues, country, folk, pop and world music, both alone and with a diverse list of musical collaborators. Okay, so we're gushing. But here's our list of the Top Robert Plant Songs.

...(read more)]]>Matthew Wilkening2010-09-01T09:00:00 00:00Top 10 Heart Songshttp://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/29/top-heart-songs/http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/29/top-heart-songs/http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/29/top-heart-songs/#comments

A few of our top 10 Heart songs -- which span over three of the band's first four albums -- made sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson the queens of '70s hard rock. After a slight career slump, the group returned in the mid-'80s with a more mainstream pop rock sound, scoring them some of their biggest hits, ever. This list counts down the best Heart songs throughout the band's four-decade career.

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'Who Will You Run To'

Penned by Diane Warren, one of the era's most successful songwriters, this Heart song warned an ex-lover that he would never find a love as good as the one he was leaving behind. "Who's gonna love you baby as good as I," protests Ann Wilson. The second single from Heart's 1987 album 'Bad Animals,' the track reached No. 7 on the Hot 100 chart.

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Heart Bad Animals

...(read more)]]>Scott Shetler2010-08-29T08:30:00 00:00Top 10 Rihanna Songshttp://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/28/top-rihanna-songs/http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/28/top-rihanna-songs/http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/28/top-rihanna-songs/#comments

Rihanna songs began hitting the charts while the Barbados-born singer was still a teenager. Over the course of four albums, Rihanna's sound has grown into a sophisticated blend of pop, dance and R&B. This evolution is reflected by the names of her albums, which have gone from 'Music of the Sun' to the more mature 'Good Girl Gone Bad' and 'Rated R.' The top 10 Rihanna songs derive from both her own albums and from her collaborations with hip-hop stars.

...(read more)]]>Scott Shetler2010-08-28T12:30:00 00:00Top 10 School Songshttp://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/27/top-school-songs/http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/27/top-school-songs/http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/27/top-school-songs/#comments

School songs, over the years, have graduated from simple book reports on student pride to dissertations on complex subjects. Nowadays, kids have to deal with pressure from peers to act cool as well as pressure from parents to choose a safe career, all while watching the calendar slowly drift towards summer vacation. It's enough to make you want to start a romance with a fellow student, or maybe even a teacher. Okay, there's the bell! Here's the Top 10 School Songs, as presented by your fellow music students here at AOL Radio High.

...(read more)]]>Matthew Wilkening2010-08-27T15:30:00 00:0010 Best Doobie Brothers Songshttp://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/22/best-doobie-brothers-songs/http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/22/best-doobie-brothers-songs/http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/22/best-doobie-brothers-songs/#comments

The best Doobie Brothers songs include tunes with rock, bluegrass, funk and soul influences. The Doobies -- none of whom were actually brothers -- formed in California in 1969 and recorded 'Black Water,' 'China Grove' and some of the best classic rock hits of the '70s. When singer Tom Johnston experienced health problems in 1975, the Doobies brought in Michael McDonald and moved in a more soulful direction. The McDonald era resulted in some of the best Doobie Brothers songs yet, including 'What a Fool Believes' and 'Minute by Minute.'

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'Nobody' (Re-recorded Version From New 2010 Album)

In September 2010 the Doobie Brothers will release 'World Gone Crazy,' their first studio album in 10 years. The lead single is a re-recording of the band's first 1971 hit, 'Nobody,' a catchy, up-tempo rock song. According to producer Ted Templeman, the new version aims to correct some of the faults of the original, which still remains a popular track among Doobies fans.

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Doobie Brothers Nobody

...(read more)]]>Scott Shetler2010-08-22T11:00:00 00:00Best Martini Lounge Musichttp://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/22/martini-lounge-music/http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/22/martini-lounge-music/http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/22/martini-lounge-music/#comments

Martini lounge music recalls a nostalgic time when jazz, bossa nova and easy listening elements combined to form the ultimate mood music. Many of these songs from the '50s and '60s have lived on for decades thanks to appearances in recent movies and tv shows. If you've seen 'Austin Powers,' 'The Pink Panther' or any of the James Bond films, you've been exposed to some of the best music from that era. Grab a cocktail and enjoy this list of the best martini lounge music.

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'The Theme From Route 66'

With an easygoing piano, vibrant string sections and a prominent bassline, Nelson Riddle & his orchestra captured the spirit of one of America's most iconic highways with 'The Theme From Route 66.' The instrumental composition, written for the popular 'Route 66' television series, earned Riddle a pair of Grammy nominations and still stands as one of music's best lounge songs.

Nelson Riddle Route 66

...(read more)]]>Scott Shetler2010-08-22T08:30:00 00:0010 Best TV Theme Songshttp://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/21/best-tv-theme-songs/http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/21/best-tv-theme-songs/http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/21/best-tv-theme-songs/#comments

These days, TV theme songs are pretty much an afterthought, but for many years the theme song for a television show was just as important as the characters and storylines. Who can hear the titles 'Dukes of Hazzard' or 'The Addams Family' without immediately humming the theme songs? There have been so many memorable TV theme songs over the years that popular themes from 'Knight Rider,' 'Happy Days,' 'Golden Girls' and 'Fraggle Rock' didn't even make the cut. Check out our list of the 10 Best TV Theme Songs.

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'Good Ol' Boys [Theme From the Dukes of Hazzard]'

Waylon Jennings

Waylon Jennings fit the "outlaw country" label perfectly. So it made perfect sense that he write and sing the theme for 'The Dukes of Hazzard,' a show about country boys Bo and Luke Duke running afoul of the law. Jennings served as the show's narrator and his theme song hit No. 1 on the country chart.

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Theme From The Dukes Of Hazzard

...(read more)]]>Scott Shetler2010-08-21T15:00:00 00:0010 Best Stevie Ray Vaughan Songshttp://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/21/best-stevie-ray-vaughan-songs/http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/21/best-stevie-ray-vaughan-songs/http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/21/best-stevie-ray-vaughan-songs/#comments

Stevie Ray Vaughan songs helped reignite blues interest in the '80s. Influenced by the likes of Albert King, B.B. King, Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Guy and numerous others, the talented guitarist became a legend in his own right. Though Vaughan's life ended early due to a 1990 helicopter crash post-concert, his musical genius and best work continues to inspire us today.

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'Lenny'

A few months after guesting on Davie Bowie singles 'Let's Dance' and 'Modern Love' in 1983, Vaughan released his debut album 'Texas Flood,' which spent six months on the charts. The album's closing track was 'Lenny,' a beautiful instrumental Vaughan wrote for his wife Lenora. Vaughan recorded the song on his Stratocaster guitar, also named Lenny.

Texas Flood

...(read more)]]>Scott Shetler2010-08-21T08:30:00 00:0010 Best Pantera Songshttp://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/20/best-pantera-songs/http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/20/best-pantera-songs/http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/20/best-pantera-songs/#comments

One of their most successful albums, 'Vulgar Display of Power,' is a pretty accurate description of the best Pantera songs and their groove metal sound. For more than two decades, the band never watered-down their aggressive metal sound, still achieving mainstream success, most notably when 'Far Beyond Driven' knocked Ace of Base off the charts to debut at No. 1 in 1994. Pantera called it quits in 2003, not long before guitarist Dimebag Darrell was tragically killed on-stage, but the band's legacy is 20 years' worth of musical mayhem.

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'This Love'

The second single from 1992's 'Vulgar Display of Power,' 'This Love' was a ballad by Pantera standards, opening with a down-tempo verse before revealing an explosive, call-and-response chorus. The track's music video was featured on an episode of 'Beavis and Butt-head,' who approved of the song but mocked singer Phil Anselmo's intensity, asking, "Does this Pantera guy ever relax"?

Pantera This Love

...(read more)]]>Scott Shetler2010-08-20T12:12:00 00:00Top 10 Kpop Songshttp://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/15/top-kpop-songs/http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/15/top-kpop-songs/http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/15/top-kpop-songs/#comments

Korean pop music, or Kpop, is enjoying an international popularity that is bigger than any music coming out of Asia today. However, to much of the Western world, Kpop is still more a sideshow than top pop. Here's a list of the more recent Top 10 Kpop songs that serve as a good primer to the genre.

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'As Time Goes By' (2001)

Tasha Reid (Yoon Mi Rae)

This soulful ballad, about a woman trying to get over lost love, showcases the talents of one of the best female R&B vocalists in Asia. Her feminine voice may be a little rough around the edges but is always captivating. As one of the few bi-racial musicians in Korea, she also serves as a role model for acceptance and cultural awareness. The song may be a little old but it has all the qualities of a timeless classic.

Tasha Yoon Mi Rae As Time Goes By

...(read more)]]>Michael Kim2010-08-15T08:30:00 00:00Modern Gospel Songs List -- Top 500http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/15/modern-gospel-songs-list-top-500/http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/15/modern-gospel-songs-list-top-500/http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/15/modern-gospel-songs-list-top-500/#comments

Marvin Sapp

These 500 songs from the likes of Marvin Sapp, Donald Lawrence, sisters duo Mary Mary, Fred Hammond, and many others define the modern gospel sound. Whether it's the inspirational worship chimes of Smokie Norful, or the soul, funk and even jazz elements in Kirk Franklin's repertoire, we've got enough tracks here to lift your spiritual beliefs.

All 500 of the following songs can be heard on AOL's Modern Gospel radio station. To make it easy to find the track you're looking for, we've sorted this list alphabetically by artist name. So, go ahead, sing-a-long with Marvin: "Now how I see how you were there for me and I can say / I'm stronger, I'm wiser, I'm better, much better..."

Top 500 Modern Gospel Songs List

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21:03, 'Cover Me'
21:03, 'I'm Sorry'
7 Sons of Soul, 'Prayin' 4 You'
Adrian B. King, 'You're Awesome'
Al Green, 'Everything's Gonna Be Alright'
Andrae Crouch, 'All Because of Jesus'
Andrae Crouch, 'The Lord Is My Light'
Angie Stone, 'Rain Down'
Arkansas Gospel Mass Choir, 'I Lift My Hands'

...(read more)]]>AOL Radio Staff2010-08-15T08:00:00 00:00Top 100 Alternative Songs of the '90shttp://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/14/top-100-alternative-songs-of-the-90s/http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/14/top-100-alternative-songs-of-the-90s/http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/14/top-100-alternative-songs-of-the-90s/#comments

The top alternative songs of the '90s helped usher in a major cultural shift, as serious-minded, image-free bands blew hair metal and pop off the airwaves almost overnight. Many of these bands have gone on to become the new ruling class of rock 'n' roll in the years, and decades, that followed. Here's where it all started: The top 100 alternative rock songs of the '90s, as chosen by AOL Radio listeners.

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'Been Caught Stealing'

Jane's Addiction

The success of this bass-heavy ode to theft helped fuel the decade's highly influential Lollapalooza tours.

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Jane's Addiction Ritual de lo Habitual

...(read more)]]>Matthew Wilkening2010-08-14T08:30:00 00:00Love Songs List -- Top 500http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/14/love-songs-list-top-500/http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/14/love-songs-list-top-500/http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/14/love-songs-list-top-500/#comments

Mariah Carey '90s shot

The top 500 love songs may incorporate anything from heavy '80s synth beats to blue-eyed soul-infused tracks, but all encapsulate the rush of new love and the satisfaction of having the perfect partner in your life, some even agonizing over a heart-rending relationship.

Whether it's the soft rock of Air Supply and Celine Dion, the contemporary R&B soul of All-4-One and Mariah Carey, or even country pop genre-benders LeAnn Rimes and Faith Hill, all 500 of the following songs can be heard on AOL's Love Songs radio station. To make it easy to find the track you're looking for, we've sorted this list alphabetically by artist name. After all, as Elton John puts it, you may just find 'Your Song.'

Top 500 Love Songs List

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ABBA, 'The Winner Takes It All'
Air Supply, 'All Out of Love'
Air Supply, 'Even the Nights Are Better'
Air Supply, 'Here I Am'
Air Supply, 'Lost in Love'
Air Supply, 'Making Love Out of Nothing at All'
Air Supply, 'The One That You Love'
Al Green, 'Let's Stay Together'
al jarreau, 'After All'
Alabama, 'Feels So Right'
Alabama, 'Forever's as Far as I'll Go'
Alabama, 'There's No Way'
Alicia Keys, 'If I Ain't Got You'
All-4-One, 'Beautiful as You'
All-4-One, 'I Can Love You Like That'
All-4-One, 'I Swear'
Ambrosia, 'Biggest Part of Me'
Ambrosia, 'How Much I Feel'
Ambrosia, 'You're the Only Woman'
America, 'I Need You'
Amy Grant, 'I Will Remember You'
Amy Grant, 'That's What Love Is For'
Anita Baker, 'Caught Up in the Rapture'
Anita Baker, 'No One in the World'
Anita Baker, 'Sweet Love'
Ann Wilson, 'Almost Paradise [Love Theme from Footloose]'
Anne Murray, 'I Just Fall in Love Again'
Anne Murray, 'Just Another Woman in Love'
Anne Murray, 'You Needed Me'
Art Garfunkel, 'I Only Have Eyes for You'
Atlantic Starr, 'Always'
Atlantic Starr, 'Masterpiece'
Atlantic Starr, 'Secret Lovers'

...(read more)]]>AOL Radio Staff2010-08-14T08:00:00 00:00Top 10 Kenny Chesney Songshttp://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/08/top-kenny-chesney-songs/http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/08/top-kenny-chesney-songs/http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/08/top-kenny-chesney-songs/#comments

Not only is it difficult to decipher the top Kenny Chesney songs, it's impossible to even list all of his No. 1 singles on this list. One of the defining American country singers of the past two decades, Chesney has more than 30 Top 10 hits, 11 certified gold records and four consecutive Entertainer of the Year Awards. Here are our favorites, which reminisce on first love, the importance of family and the simple things in life.

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'I Lost It'

'I Lost It' was one of two new songs released as a single on Chesney's 2000 'Greatest Hits' album. Co-written by Neil Thrasher and Jimmy Olander, the track also features uncredited background vocals from singer-songwriter Pam Tillis.

iTunes | Lyrics

Kenny Chesney I Lost It

...(read more)]]>Derek Evers2010-08-08T08:30:00 00:0010 Best Acoustic Songshttp://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/07/best-acoustic-songs/http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/07/best-acoustic-songs/http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/07/best-acoustic-songs/#comments

Acoustic songs have been popular since the early days of folk music, but the stripped-down sound, sans electric guitars, tends to go hand-in-hand with songwriting. Here we have the best acoustic songs of all types -- some as originally recorded and some remade as unplugged versions -- ranging from the classic rock ballad 'Layla' to the hard-rocking power ballad 'Patience.'

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'You've Got to Hide Your Love Away'

John Lennon wanted to write something that sounded like Bob Dylan, and he succeeded with 'You've Got to Hide Your Love Away.' This folksy tune from the 'Help!' soundtrack features a stripped-down arrangement with prominent acoustic guitar, along with tambourine and flute, and showcases Lennon's unusually rustic vocals. The Beach Boys, Oasis and, more recently, Eddie Vedder have recorded versions of this song.

Lyrics | 10 Best Beatles Songs

Beatles Help

...(read more)]]>Scott Shetler2010-08-07T08:30:00 00:00Top Alternative Songs of 2010 (So Far)http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/06/top-alternative-songs-2010/http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/06/top-alternative-songs-2010/http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/06/top-alternative-songs-2010/#comments

The top alternative songs of 2010 are right at home on some of the world's biggest stages. More, now than ever, top alternative bands Muse, 30 Seconds to Mars and Three Days Grace are headlining arena rock tours, while churning out singles that continue to make our annual alternative lists -- and ultimately break the barrier between alternative and rock. Here are our favorite alternative songs this year, rated by AOL Radio Listeners.

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'Hanging On by a Thread'

The Letter Black

An impressive debut for the the Christian hard rock band, 'Hanging on by a Thread' is the title track of the Letter Black's first LP. Formerly known as Breaking the Silence, the Uniontown, Pa. band started out as a praise team at bandmates/spouses Sarah and Mark Anthony's local church.

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The Letter Black Hanging On By A Thread

...(read more)]]>Derek Evers2010-08-06T15:30:00 00:00Wedding Songs Planning -- Music Checklisthttp://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/06/wedding-songs-planning-music-checklist/http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/06/wedding-songs-planning-music-checklist/http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/06/wedding-songs-planning-music-checklist/#comments

Couple Cutting Wedding Cake

Getty Images

So, you're getting married. Congratulations! Oh wait...are you instead the poor sucker being asked to do the wedding songs planning for someone else's big event? Well, in either case we're here to help.

AOL Radio Blog and our sister site Aisle Dash have each done quite a few wedding-related song lists over the years. Now we've combined them all in one place, to make it easier for you to plan your wedding.

From your introductions to cake-cutting songs to dances with your parents, we've got great suggestions of what to play (and what not to play), to create the perfect soundtrack for the big day.

Must-Play Songs for the Bridal Shower

Before there can be a wedding, there must be a bridal shower. It's a great time to get together all the bridesmaids and bride's closest friends and family, to set the mood for the future event. So make sure the music's right with these helpful hints from Aisle Dash.

Listen to Must-Play Songs for the Bridal Shower

...(read more)]]>Matthew Wilkening2010-08-06T13:50:00 00:00Number One Radio Songs -- August 2010http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/05/number-one-radio-songs-august-2010/http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/05/number-one-radio-songs-august-2010/http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/05/number-one-radio-songs-august-2010/#comments

Want to catch up on all the hottest singles in each of the major musical genres for August 2010? Well, here's a quick rundown of the number one songs on AOL Radio's 10 most popular new music stations. Each of these artists earned this month's title by being the highest-rated song on their respective station, according to AOL Radio listeners.

'Airplanes' Feat. Hayley Williams

B.o.B didn't need an airplane, a dream, a genie or a wish, just some help from Paramore's Hayley Williams, to reach the pinnacle of our Top Pop playlist.

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B.O.B. Airplanes

...(read more)]]>Matthew Wilkening2010-08-05T11:20:00 00:0010 Best Elvis Presley Songshttp://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/03/best-elvis-presley-songs/http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/03/best-elvis-presley-songs/http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/03/best-elvis-presley-songs/#comments

Elvis Presley may be known as the King of Rock 'n' Roll, but the best Elvis songs reveal much more than just rock music. Elvis scored hits on the country, R&B and pop charts while also demonstrating blues, gospel and rockabilly influences. His performances, at one point, may have been deemed too hot for television -- he was once infamously shot from the waist up on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' -- but now prove he's simply one of the greatest artists of the 20th century.

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'Burning Love'

'Burning Love' was Presley's biggest hit of the '70s, reaching No. 2 in 1972 to become his 40th Top 10 hit. The uptempo track reaches its climax at the end, with Elvis boasting, "I'm just a hunk, a hunk of burnin' love." Surprisingly, the song was written by Dennis Linde, who penned the Dixie Chicks' 'Goodbye Earl.'

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Elvis Burning Love and Hits from His Movies, Vol. 2

...(read more)]]>Scott Shetler2010-08-03T09:30:00 00:0010 Most Awesomely Bad Songshttp://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/01/bad-songs/http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/01/bad-songs/http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/01/bad-songs/#comments

Bad songs? Nah, more like awesomely bad songs! You may never admit you like these soft rock singles, but they're secret guilty pleasures for many of us, and if you're not one of them, then... why did you click on this post? Relax, you're among friends, so just sit back and enjoy our list of 10 songs so bad they're actually awesome. While you're at it, hear all of them on AOL Radio's Sailing Away station.

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'Sailing'

Christopher Cross

Christopher Cross wrote this tranquil song -- for his self-titled 1979 debut album -- about his fond teenage memories of sailing with his best friend. He says the waves took his mind off his daily worries, and if you let yourself go for a minute, the music can put you right on that boat with him, too.

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Christopher Cross Sailing

...(read more)]]>Matthew Wilkening2010-08-01T08:30:00 00:00