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Pearl Jam - Wishlist (1998)

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" Wishlist " is a song by the American rock band Pearl Jam. Written by vocalist Eddie Vedder, " Wishlist " was released on May 5, 1998 as the second single from the band's fifth studio album, Yield (1998). The song peaked at number six on both the Mainstream Rock and Modern Rock Billboard charts. The song was included on Pearl Jam's 2004 greatest hits album, rearviewmirror (Greatest Hits 1991–2003). Read more about the song

Bee Gees - Tragedy (1979)

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" Tragedy " is a song released by the Bee Gees, written by Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb, included on their 1979 album Spirits Having Flown . The single reached number one on the UK in February 1979 and repeated the feat the following month on the US Billboard Hot 100. Read more about the song

Bon Jovi - Lay Your Hands On Me (1989)

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" Lay Your Hands on Me " is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi. It was released on August 1, 1989 as the fourth single from the band's 1988 album New Jersey . It peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the band's fourth single from New Jersey to chart in the Top 10 and it also charted at #20 on the Mainstream rock charts. Read more about the song

Bruce Springsteen - Born in the U.S.A. (1984)

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" Born in the U.S.A. " is a 1984 song written and performed by Bruce Springsteen, and released on the album of the same name. One of Springsteen's best-known singles, Rolling Stone ranked the song 275th on their list of " The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time ", and in 2001, the RIAA's Songs of the Century placed the song 59th (out of 365). The song addresses the harmful effects of the Vietnam War on Americans and the treatment of Vietnam veterans upon their return home. It is an ironic retort to the indifference and hostility with which Vietnam veterans were met. Read more about the song