Jacob Uitti

If the 1980s gave humanity one thing, it was a good party. While many during the luxurious decade worked very hard, they also made sure to cut loose and have a good time when the day was done.

In the 1980s, acoustic rock songs were often just as powerful as fully electrified ones. Artists knew that they could deliver an important message or idea with a stripped-down six-string and give fans a big impact.

Sometimes a song just doesn't last. For whatever reason, it sits and remains in the decade in which it was released, trapped in time.

Jacob Uitti After practice, George Gervin wanted to go home. He was a rookie playing for the Virginia Squires of the upstart American

In the 1960s, pop music wanted to entertain and educate. If you were driving down the highway, listening to your radio on the porch, or even dancing to a new tune on the weekend, chances were the song would make you think a bit.

The 1990s enjoyed a country music renaissance. If you were a fan during the decade, you likely had a permanent smile on your face.

In many ways, rock ruled the 1980s radio and television airwaves. But not every rocker succeeded immediately, right out of the starting blocks.

In the 1960s, rock music was exploding. In a way, the style was almost moving faster than anyone could keep up with it. Soloists were joining bands.

In the 1970s, folk songs were often masquerading as rock music. But just because a track includes a guitar doesn't mean it's always rock . In fact, sometimes those songs can boast an air of traditional folk music.

Rock music was essential listening in the 1990s . Wherever you looked, it seemed like there was a new group popping up with a hot song to perform.