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Track of the Day: 'Yesterday' Atlantic Media
Aretha Franklin's Platinum Year Reuters

Aretha Franklin's Platinum Year

At 70, she's still the finest female vocalist in the history of American popular music.

Track of the Day: 'Obligated' Atlantic Media
Track of the Day: 'Berlin' Atlantic Media
Which of Today's Pop Newcomers Will End Up One-Hit Wonders? Eleven

Which of Today's Pop Newcomers Will End Up One-Hit Wonders?

Gotye, fun., and Carly Rae Jepsen resemble past single-smash acts in a few big ways.

Track of the Day: 'Surprise' Atlantic Media
Japan's Latest Pop-Music Craze? Kids YouTube

Japan's Latest Pop-Music Craze? Kids

Teens have long had a presence on the country's charts, but the stars have gotten younger lately.

Track of the Day: 'I Love It' Atlantic Media
The Bee Gees Are Disco Icons, but Robin Gibb Was Pure Pop AP Images

The Bee Gees Are Disco Icons, but Robin Gibb Was Pure Pop

He was the band's frontman in its early, Beatles-loving phase and a sideman in its 'Saturday Night Fever' era.

Donna Summer's Heavy-Breathing Blueprint for Pop AP Images

Donna Summer's Heavy-Breathing Blueprint for Pop

The disco singer died Thursday, but her influence will remain inescapable for a long time.

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