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The Hollies took a while to find their US footing. A song written by Graham Gouldman finally put them across in America.

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Last Updated on July 21, 2025 by Matt Staff The late 1960s were a whirlwind of culture, rebellion, creativity, and change. Music festivals that defined generations and ...

Francis was a top performer of the pre-Beatles era, rarely off the charts from 1957-64. Able to appeal to both young people and adults, she had more than a dozen top 20 hits, starting with Who’s Sorry ...

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