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Photo by Paul Natkin/WireImage 4 Confidence-Boosting Hits From 1981 That Feel Like Letting Loose
In need of an immediate confidence boost? These four iconic hits from 1981 should give you the self-assurance you need.
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CIRCA 1972: Country singer Dolly Parton poses for a portrait in circa 1972. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
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(MANDATORY CREDIT Koh Hasebe/Shinko Music/Getty Images) Chicago Peter Cetera live at Nippon Budokan, Tokyo, June 18, 1971. (Photo by Koh Hasebe/Shinko Music/Getty Images)
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – SEPTEMBER 12: Ronnie Dunn of Brooks & Dunn performs at Bridgestone Arena on September 12, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images) -
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MAY 17: Miranda Lambert performs onstage at the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 17, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for ACM) -
Portrait of Canadian musician Joni Mitchell wearing a black short-sleeved dress with several necklaces, November 1968. This image was from a photo shoot for the fashion magazine Vogue. (Photo by Jack Robinson/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 21: Ronnie Wood performs at O2 Forum Kentish Town on August 21, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Matthew Baker/Getty Images) -
DETROIT, MI – MAY 7: (L-R) Drummer Steven Adler, Duff McKagan, vocals Axl Rose, guitarist Slash and guitarist Izzy Stradlin of the music group Guns N' Roses pose for a portrait on May 7, 1988, at the Detroit State Theater in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Ross Marino/Getty Images) -
WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 13: Zac Brown Band performs on the main stage during the UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest at The Ellipse on June 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
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AMERICAN IDOL "815 (Ladies' Night)" – Powerhouse performances celebrate the Iconic Women of Music, featuring Miranda Lambert, as the Top 10 return hoping to earn a spot in the Top 8. America votes live to decide who moves one step closer to becoming the next American Idol. SUNDAY, MAY 4 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT/7:00-9:01 p.m. CDT/6:00-8:01 p.m. MDT/5:00-7:01 p.m. PDT), on ABC. (Disney/Eric McCandless) LUKE BRYAN, LIONEL RICHIE (Photo by Eric McCandless/Disney via Getty Images) -
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THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO — — Pictured: Musician Trace Adkins performing on April 8, 1998 — (Photo by: Margaret Norton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images) -
CIRCA 1960 Rock and Roll singer Dion DiMucci of "Dion And The Belmonts" poses for publicity photo after going solo circa 1960. (Photo by: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
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Since 1925, Ryman Auditorium has been the "home" of the Grand Ole Opry and the national headquarters of foot-stomping, tear-jerking country music. By the spring of 1972, the red brick walls and stained glass windows will cease to echo the sounds of western music. At that time, not too far away, will be the new Opry House, surrounded by a series of specialty shops, restaurants, a motel and rides for the kids. -
The Texas Playboys, backup band for the late Bob Wills pose for a Capitol Records publicity still circa 1975. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
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English musicians Eric Stewart (left) and Lol Creme of rock band 10cc holding promotional balloons in New York, October 1975. (Photo by Richard E. Aaron/Redferns/Getty Images) -
Photo by Chris Walter/WireImage 4 of the Best One-Liners From 1973 Rock Songs
We round up four of the all-time best one-liners to come out of rock ‘n’ roll, from Black Sabbath to The Eagles.
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2nd July 1964: The Beatles, John Lennon, George Harrison (1943 – 2001), Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, pictured on their arrival in London following a tour of Australia. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)
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THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO — Tim McGraw — Air Date 05/15/2003 — Episode 2490 — Pictured: (l-r) Musical guest Tim McGraw performs on May 15, 2000 (Photo by Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images) -
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CIRCA 1973: Chuck Panazzo, John Curulewski, Dennis De Young, John Panazzo, James Young of the rock quintet "Styx" poses for a portrait in circa 1973. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) -
CIRCA – 1950'S: Country and Western Singer Ferlin Husky sings in a recording studio circa 1950's. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 14: Riley Green performs at Spotify & Riley Green's "That's Just Me" Album Release Party at Desert 5 Spot on September 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for Spotify)
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American musician, singer, songwriter and poet Lou Reed (1942 – 2013) performing live in 1973. (Photo by Gus Stewart/Getty Images) -
American singer and songwriter Taylor Swift performs on stage as part of her Eras Tour in Lisbon on May 24, 2024. (Photo by ANDRE DIAS NOBRE / AFP) (Photo by ANDRE DIAS NOBRE/AFP via Getty Images) -
LONDON – 1965: Keith Moon, Pete Townshend, John Entwhistle and Roger Daltrey of the rock and roll band "The Who" pose for a portrait in 1965 in London, England. (Photo by Cyrus Andrews/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) -
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