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Thank You Notes for Coaches: 100 Messages for Every Team

A good coach teaches far more than a sport: patience, teamwork, how to lose with grace and how to keep going when it gets hard. A few honest words at the end of the season mean more to them than most people realize. Here are 100 thank you notes for coaches, from short messages for a card to notes from parents and players, plus tips on what to write and gift ideas for the end of the season.

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Easy Ukulele Songs: 40 Songs for Beginners with Simple Chords

The ukulele is one of the easiest instruments to start: four nylon strings, small chord shapes and a happy sound that makes even simple songs feel like a party. Here are 40 easy ukulele songs for beginners, from three-chord classics and four-chord pop hits to kids' songs, Hawaiian favorites and campfire sing-alongs, plus tips for learning your first chords and strumming patterns.

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Songs About Texas: 47 Songs About the Lone Star State

Texas has inspired more country songs than almost anywhere on earth: cowboy ballads, Western swing, honky-tonk heartbreak and modern anthems about its wide-open spaces and proud people. Here are 47 songs about Texas, from Bob Wills and Marty Robbins to George Strait, ZZ Top and Beyoncé, including songs about Texas cities, plus picks for a Texas wedding, a move to the state and Texas Independence Day.

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11th Anniversary Gift Ideas: Steel, Jewelry and 30 Gifts

Eleven years together is the first anniversary after the big tenth, and it deserves more than a card. The traditional 11th anniversary gift is steel, a symbol of a marriage that has become strong and hard to bend, and the modern gift is fashion jewelry. Here are 30 gift ideas for him, for her and for the two of you, from engraved steel keepsakes to turquoise and a personalized song about your eleven years.

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12th Anniversary Gift Ideas: Silk, Linen, Pearls and 25 Gifts

Twelve years together means a full dozen anniversaries of shared routines, inside jokes and quiet victories. The traditional 12th anniversary gift is silk or linen, two fabrics that grow softer and more beautiful with use, and the modern gift is pearls. Here are 25 gift ideas for him, for her and for the two of you, plus how to celebrate and what to write in the card.

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13th Anniversary Gift Ideas: Lace, Textiles and 25 Gifts

Thirteen may be unlucky for some, but not for a couple who has made it this far together. The traditional 13th anniversary gift is lace, a delicate pattern of threads woven into something beautiful, much like thirteen years of shared life. The modern gift is textiles or furs. Here are 25 gift ideas for him, for her and for the two of you, plus how to celebrate and what to write in the card.

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14th Anniversary Gift Ideas: Ivory, Gold Jewelry and 25 Gifts

Fourteen years together is a quiet milestone that deserves a little shine. The traditional 14th anniversary gift is ivory, which today couples honor with ivory-colored gifts rather than real ivory, and the modern gift is gold jewelry. Here are 25 gift ideas for him, for her and for the two of you, plus how to celebrate and what to write in the card.

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Easy Piano Songs: 50 Songs for Beginners, Kids and Adults

You do not need years of lessons to play songs you love on the piano. Many famous melodies sit under one hand position, and hundreds of pop songs use the same few chords. Here are 50 easy piano songs for beginners, from three-note nursery tunes and simple classical pieces to four-chord pop hits, movie themes and Christmas favorites, plus tips on hand position, reading chords and practicing.

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16th Anniversary Gift Ideas: Silver Holloware and 30 Gifts

Sixteen years together is a milestone without a traditional gift, which leaves room to be creative. The modern 16th anniversary gift is silver holloware, the bowls, pitchers and vases that bring a little shine to everyday life, and many couples have fun with a sweet sixteen theme. Here are 30 gift ideas for him, for her and for the two of you, plus how to care for silver, date ideas and what to write in the card.

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17th Anniversary Gift Ideas: Furniture and 30 Gifts That Last

After seventeen years, you have built a home together, one room and one late-night talk at a time. The modern 17th anniversary gift is furniture, a fitting symbol for a life you have furnished side by side, and there is no traditional gift on the classic list. Here are 30 gift ideas for him, for her and for your home, plus how to choose furniture that lasts, DIY projects and date ideas.

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22nd Anniversary Gift Ideas: Copper and 25 Gifts That Glow

Twenty-two years together is a quiet milestone, two years past the big twentieth and still a few years short of silver. The modern 22nd anniversary gift is copper, a warm metal that conducts heat and grows a beautiful patina with age, much like a long marriage. Here are 25 copper gift ideas for him, for her and for your home, plus how to care for copper, date ideas and what to write in the card.

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23rd Anniversary Gift Ideas: Silver Plate and 25 Gifts

Twenty-three years is a stepping stone toward your silver anniversary, and the modern 23rd anniversary gift is a preview: silver plate. Silver-plated gifts bring the shine of silver at a friendlier price, which makes them perfect for frames, trays and keepsakes. Here are 25 gift ideas for him, for her and for your home, plus the difference between silver plate and sterling, how to care for it and date ideas.

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27th Anniversary Gift Ideas: Sculpture and 25 Artful Gifts

Twenty-seven years of marriage is a work of art in its own right, shaped by patience, effort and a few happy accidents along the way. The modern 27th anniversary gift is sculpture, from a small figurine for a shelf to a commissioned piece for the garden. Here are 25 artful gift ideas for him, for her and for your home, plus how to commission a custom sculpture, sculpture date ideas and what to write in the card.

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Songs About Flying: 32 Songs About Planes, Birds and Freedom

Flying has always stirred the imagination: the thrill of takeoff, the view from above the clouds and the dream of breaking free. Here are 32 songs about flying, from Frank Sinatra's jet-set classics and The Byrds to Tom Petty, the Foo Fighters and Lenny Kravitz, plus songs about birds and freedom, picks for pilots and aviation fans and songs for the airport.

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Songs About Florida: 25 Songs About the Sunshine State

Florida has a soundtrack as bright as its beaches: island songs from the Keys, Latin rhythms from Miami, Southern rock born in Jacksonville and a few old tunes about the Suwannee River. Here are 25 songs about Florida, from Stephen Foster and Jimmy Buffett to Gloria Estefan, Will Smith and Taylor Swift, plus songs by Florida bands and picks for spring break, a beach wedding and a road trip down to Key West.

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Songs About Peace: 45 Songs About World Peace and Inner Calm

Music has always been one of the loudest voices for peace, from folk singers in the 60s to modern pop stars calling for kindness. Here are 45 songs about peace, from John Lennon, Cat Stevens and Bob Marley to Michael Jackson and the Black Eyed Peas, including protest songs, songs of unity, Christmas songs, songs for inner calm and hymns, plus ideas for school programs.

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Songs About Jealousy: 30 Songs About Envy and Insecurity

Jealousy is one of the most human feelings there is, and songwriters have been turning it into music for a century: the late-night suspicion, the rival who seems to have it all and the regret after saying too much. Here are 30 songs about jealousy, from Dolly Parton and John Lennon to The Killers, Beyoncé and Olivia Rodrigo, plus the difference between jealousy and envy and songs for moving past it.

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Songs About Loneliness: 34 Songs About Being Alone and Lonely

Everyone feels lonely sometimes: in a new city, after a breakup, in a crowded room or late at night when the house is quiet. Songs about loneliness remind us that the feeling is shared by millions. Here are 34 songs about loneliness and being alone, from Hank Williams and Roy Orbison to The Beatles, Green Day and Robyn, plus songs about peaceful solitude, comforting songs for lonely days and ways to reach out.

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Brooks and Dunn Songs: Their 30 Best Hits, Ranked by Era

Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn became the best-selling duo in country music history, mixing honky-tonk fun with some of the most heartbreaking ballads of the 90s and 2000s. Here are their 30 best songs, from the debut hits of 1991 to Believe and Red Dirt Road, plus the stories behind their biggest songs and picks for a line dance, karaoke, a wedding and a memorial.

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Waylon Jennings Songs: His 28 Best Outlaw Country Hits

Waylon Jennings did more than anyone to free country music from the polished Nashville sound, and his deep voice and thumping guitar defined the outlaw era. Here are his 28 best songs, from the Texas anthems and Willie Nelson duets to Amanda and the Dukes of Hazzard theme, plus the story of his narrow escape in 1959, the first platinum country album and the songs fans play at every outlaw country night.

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Dwight Yoakam Songs: His 26 Best Hits, from Honky Tonk Man On

Dwight Yoakam brought the twangy Bakersfield sound back to country radio in the 1980s, with tight jeans, a cowboy hat pulled low and a voice that could swing from honky-tonk swagger to aching heartbreak. Here are his 26 best songs, from Honky Tonk Man and Guitars, Cadillacs to Ain't That Lonely Yet and Fast as You, plus his famous covers, his partnership with Buck Owens and the stories behind the hits.

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Cody Johnson Songs: His 17 Best, from Wild as You to Dirt Cheap

Cody Johnson went from riding bulls and working as a prison guard in Texas to filling arenas with traditional country music that sounds like it could have come from George Strait's heyday. Here are his 17 best songs, from the independent albums that built his following to 'Til You Can't, The Painter and Dirt Cheap, plus the story of his rise, his albums and picks for a wedding, a road trip and a rodeo weekend.

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George Michael Songs: His 30 Best, from Wham! to Fastlove

George Michael was one of the great voices of pop: a teen idol in Wham!, a solo superstar with Faith and a soulful, daring songwriter in the 90s. Here are his 30 best songs, from Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go and Last Christmas to Father Figure, Freedom! '90 and Fastlove, plus the stories behind his biggest hits and picks for a party, a wedding and the holidays.

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John Denver Songs: His 28 Best, from Country Roads to Calypso

John Denver's warm tenor and love of the outdoors made him one of the most popular singers of the 1970s, and his songs about home, nature and love are still sung around campfires, at weddings and at memorials. Here are his 28 best songs, from Take Me Home, Country Roads and Rocky Mountain High to Annie's Song and Calypso, plus the stories behind them and picks for every occasion.

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Diana Ross Songs: Her 30 Best, from The Supremes to Upside Down

Diana Ross has sung some of the most beloved songs in pop history, first as the lead voice of The Supremes and then as a solo superstar who conquered soul, disco and ballads. Here are her 30 best songs, from Baby Love and Stop! In the Name of Love to Ain't No Mountain High Enough, Upside Down and I'm Coming Out, plus the stories behind her biggest hits and picks for a wedding and a party.

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Conway Twitty Songs: His 30 Best, from Hello Darlin' On

Conway Twitty started as a rock and roll singer, became one of the biggest stars in country music and scored more number one hits than almost anyone in history. Here are his 30 best songs, from It's Only Make Believe and Hello Darlin' to Tight Fittin' Jeans and his famous duets with Loretta Lynn, plus his story and picks for an anniversary and a classic country night.

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Jimmy Buffett Songs: His 24 Best, from Margaritaville to Volcano

Jimmy Buffett turned island life into a sound, a lifestyle and one of the most devoted fan bases in music. His songs about boats, beaches and slowing down have soundtracked tailgates, vacations and backyard parties for half a century. Here are his 24 best songs, from Come Monday and Margaritaville to Volcano and It's Five O'Clock Somewhere, plus the Parrotheads and picks for a beach party.

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Reba McEntire Songs: Her 30 Best, from Fancy to I'm a Survivor

Reba McEntire has been one of country music's biggest voices for more than four decades, with dozens of number one hits, a long-running sitcom and a gift for story songs about strong women. Here are her 30 best songs, from Can't Even Get the Blues and Whoever's in New England to Fancy, Is There Life Out There and I'm a Survivor, plus her story and picks for a girls' night and a karaoke stage.

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Tom Jones Songs: His 26 Best, from It's Not Unusual to Sex Bomb

Sir Tom Jones has one of the most powerful voices in pop, and his career has stretched from the swinging 60s to number one albums in his eighties. Here are his 26 best songs, from It's Not Unusual, Delilah and She's a Lady to Kiss, Sex Bomb and his late-career triumphs, plus the stories behind his biggest hits and picks for a party, a wedding and karaoke.

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Three Dog Night Songs: Their 24 Best, from One to Shambala

Between 1969 and 1975, Three Dog Night were one of the biggest bands in America, with three lead singers, a string of top 40 hits and a knack for finding great songs by writers who were not yet famous. Here are their 24 best songs, from One and Joy to the World to Black and White and Shambala, plus the songwriters behind them and picks for a classic rock party.

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Def Leppard Songs: Their 26 Best, from Photograph to Love Bites

Def Leppard took hard rock to the top of the pop charts in the 1980s, with huge choruses, layered harmonies and two of the best-selling rock albums ever made. Here are their 26 best songs, from Photograph and Rock of Ages to Pour Some Sugar on Me, Love Bites and their 90s hits, plus the story of drummer Rick Allen, the albums to know and picks for a party, a wedding and karaoke night.

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Brad Paisley Songs: His 28 Best, from Then to Mud on the Tires

Brad Paisley is one of country music's great guitar players and one of its best storytellers, equally good at a tender love song and a joke that makes the whole room laugh. Here are his 28 best songs, from He Didn't Have to Be and We Danced to Mud on the Tires, She's Everything and Then, plus his duets with Alison Krauss, Dolly Parton and Carrie Underwood and picks for a wedding.

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100 Best Karaoke Songs: Easy, Funny, Country and Classic Picks

The right song can turn a nervous first-timer into the star of the night. Here are the 100 best karaoke songs, sorted by what you need: crowd-pleasers the whole room will sing, easy songs for beginners, picks for women and for men, rock and country anthems, 80s and 90s favorites, funny songs and showstoppers for confident singers, plus tips for choosing a song that fits your voice and hosting a karaoke party.

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60 Electronic Wedding Songs: EDM for Every Moment of the Day

For couples who met on a dance floor or at a festival, electronic music can make a wedding feel like the best night of the year. Here are 60 electronic wedding songs for every moment, from atmospheric processional tracks and tender first dances to entrance bangers, dance floor anthems, 90s house throwbacks and an emotional last dance, plus tips for blending EDM with music your grandparents will enjoy.

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Stevie Nicks Songs: Her 30 Best, from Rhiannon to Stand Back

Stevie Nicks wrote some of the most beloved songs in rock, first as the mystical voice of Fleetwood Mac and then as a solo star who topped the charts on her own. Here are her 30 best songs, from Rhiannon, Landslide and Dreams to Edge of Seventeen, Stand Back and her later work, plus the stories behind her biggest hits and picks for a wedding, a father-daughter dance and a memorial.

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100 Best Kids Songs: Sing-Alongs, Disney Hits, Dance and Bedtime

Children learn, move, laugh and fall asleep to music, and the right songs can turn a long car ride or a rainy afternoon into a party. Here are the 100 best songs for kids, from nursery rhymes and action songs to Disney and movie favorites, clean pop hits for a dance party, songs that teach the alphabet and counting and gentle songs for bedtime, plus tips for singing with children at every age.

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40 Line Dance Songs: Country Classics, Party Dances and New Hits

Nothing fills a dance floor faster than a line dance: everyone knows the steps, nobody needs a partner and guests from 8 to 80 can join in. Here are 40 line dance songs, from country bar classics like Boot Scootin' Boogie and Achy Breaky Heart to party favorites like the Electric Slide, Cupid Shuffle and Cha Cha Slide, Latin and Tejano favorites, newer viral dances and tips for planning line dances at a wedding.

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Boz Scaggs Songs: His 20 Best, from Lowdown to Lido Shuffle

Boz Scaggs blended rock, R&B, blues and smooth soul into some of the coolest records of the 1970s. His album Silk Degrees produced Lowdown, Lido Shuffle and We're All Alone, and its studio band went on to form Toto. Here are his 20 best songs, from his early blues with Duane Allman to his late-70s hits and 80s radio favorites, plus the stories behind them and picks for a slow dance and a dinner party.

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Black Eyed Peas Songs: Their 24 Best, from Where Is the Love On

The Black Eyed Peas went from an alternative hip-hop crew in Los Angeles to one of the biggest pop groups in the world, with songs that still fill dance floors at weddings, games and graduations. Here are their 24 best songs, from Where Is the Love? and Let's Get It Started to Boom Boom Pow, I Gotta Feeling and their recent Latin collaborations, plus the stories behind their biggest hits and picks for a party.

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Soundgarden Songs: Their 25 Best, from Black Hole Sun to Spoonman

Soundgarden were the heaviest of the great Seattle bands, mixing Black Sabbath riffs, odd time signatures and Chris Cornell's astonishing four-octave voice. Here are their 25 best songs, from the early SST years and Louder Than Love to Badmotorfinger, the number one album Superunknown and their 2012 reunion, plus the stories behind Black Hole Sun and Spoonman and the albums every fan should own.

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George Harrison Songs: His 30 Best, with The Beatles and Solo

George Harrison was the quiet Beatle, but he wrote some of the band's most beloved songs and went on to a remarkable solo career. Here are his 30 best songs, from Taxman, Something and Here Comes the Sun to My Sweet Lord, What Is Life, Got My Mind Set on You and the Traveling Wilburys, plus the stories behind them and picks for a wedding and a memorial.

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Randy Newman Songs: His 25 Best, from Sail Away to Toy Story

Randy Newman is one of America's great songwriters: a satirist with a piano, a storyteller who sings from the point of view of characters most writers would avoid, and the voice of Toy Story for a whole generation of kids. Here are his 25 best songs, from his 70s classics and the hits other artists made of his work to I Love L.A. and his Oscar-winning songs for Pixar, plus the stories behind them.

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Kris Kristofferson Songs: His 25 Best, from Bobby McGee On

Kris Kristofferson was a Rhodes Scholar, an Army helicopter pilot and a studio janitor before he became one of the greatest songwriters in country music. His songs were hits for Janis Joplin, Johnny Cash, Ray Price and Sammi Smith before he became a star himself. Here are his 25 best songs, from Me and Bobby McGee and Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down to Why Me and The Highwaymen, plus the stories behind them.

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George Jones Songs: His 28 Best, from White Lightning to Choices

George Jones had what many singers call the greatest voice in country music, and his songs about heartbreak, drinking and lost love set the standard for everyone who followed. Here are his 28 best songs, from White Lightning and She Thinks I Still Care to The Grand Tour, He Stopped Loving Her Today, Tennessee Whiskey and his duets with Tammy Wynette, plus the stories behind them and picks for a memorial.

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Meat Loaf Songs: His 22 Best, from Bat Out of Hell to Paradise

Meat Loaf sang rock and roll like grand opera, and with songwriter Jim Steinman he made Bat Out of Hell, one of the best-selling albums of all time. Here are his 22 best songs, from Bat Out of Hell, Two Out of Three Ain't Bad and Paradise by the Dashboard Light to his 1993 comeback I'd Do Anything for Love, plus his duets, the stories behind the hits and picks for karaoke night.

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James Brown Songs: His 28 Best, from I Got You to Sex Machine

James Brown, the Godfather of Soul, invented funk, set the template for hip-hop and gave some of the most electrifying performances in music history. Here are his 28 best songs, from Please, Please, Please and I Got You (I Feel Good) to Cold Sweat, Sex Machine, Funky Drummer and Living in America, plus the stories behind them, the album to start with and picks for a party and a workout.

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The Doors Songs: Their 25 Best, from Light My Fire to L.A. Woman

The Doors combined Jim Morrison's dark poetry with Ray Manzarek's swirling organ, Robby Krieger's flamenco-tinged guitar and John Densmore's jazz drumming to create one of the most distinctive sounds of the 1960s. Here are their 25 best songs, album by album, from Break On Through and Light My Fire to Roadhouse Blues and Riders on the Storm, plus the stories behind them.

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Genesis Songs: The 28 Best, from Supper's Ready to I Can't Dance

Genesis are one of the few bands that conquered two worlds: first as daring progressive rock storytellers with Peter Gabriel, then as one of the biggest pop-rock bands of the 1980s with Phil Collins out front. Here are their 28 best songs, from The Musical Box and Supper's Ready to Follow You Follow Me, Turn It On Again, Invisible Touch and I Can't Dance, plus their story and the albums to start with.

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Crosby, Stills and Nash Songs: The 24 Best, with Their Stories

Crosby, Stills and Nash made harmony the sound of a generation: three voices from The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield and The Hollies, later joined by Neil Young. Here are their 24 best songs, from Suite: Judy Blue Eyes and Marrakesh Express to Teach Your Children, Our House, Ohio and Southern Cross, plus the story of Woodstock, who wrote what and picks for a graduation and a new home.

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Thomas Rhett Songs: His 24 Best, from Die a Happy Man to Marry Me

Thomas Rhett has become one of country music's most reliable hitmakers and its go-to voice for wedding songs, with a run of number ones built on love songs written for his wife, Lauren. Here are his 24 best songs, from It Goes Like This and Die a Happy Man to Marry Me, Look What God Gave Her and Angels (Don't Always Have Wings), plus picks for a first dance and the story behind his family.

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Little River Band Songs: Their 20 Best, from Reminiscing to Lady

Little River Band brought rich, West Coast-style harmonies from Australia to American radio, with a string of soft rock hits in the late 70s and early 80s that are still staples of classic rock and yacht rock playlists. Here are their 20 best songs, from It's a Long Way There and Help Is on Its Way to Reminiscing, Lady, Cool Change and Take It Easy on Me, plus their story and picks for an anniversary.

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Condolence Messages: 90 Examples for Cards, Texts and Coworkers

Finding the right words after a death is hard, and most people worry about saying the wrong thing. Here are 90 condolence messages you can use or adapt, from short notes for a card to messages for the loss of a mother, father, husband, wife, child, grandparent, friend or pet, words for a coworker or client, religious and non-religious messages, plus how to write your own and what to avoid.

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How to Write a Song: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Anyone can write a song. You do not need to read music or play like a professional, just an idea, a melody you can hum and a willingness to rewrite. This step-by-step guide shows you how to write a song from the first idea to a finished demo: finding a title, choosing a structure, writing a melody and chord progression, writing lyrics that rhyme and feel true, and the habits that help you finish.

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Bob Dylan Songs: 30 Best, from Blowin' in the Wind to Hurricane

Bob Dylan changed what a popular song could say, and his work earned him a Nobel Prize in Literature. Here are his 30 best songs, era by era, from the protest songs of the early 60s and the electric breakthrough of Like a Rolling Stone to Blood on the Tracks, his gospel years and late masterpieces, plus the famous covers by other artists and picks for a wedding, a graduation and a memorial.

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