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Music Essentials We've searched our extensive music library and put together a list of essential artists and composers we think every serious music lover should know. Our list spans decades and styles, genres and movements, cataloging the greats from the greatest. Each list shows the artist's best works and is ranked by what Amazon's customers favor most--so the No.1 album is the one customers love best--a good place to start if you're discovering something new. We've also created a special Essentials Forum just for debating the list, since what's the fun in making a list if you can't discuss it? Participate in the conversation and help us grow our list of Essentials by telling us what you like, don't like, and would like to see. What Music Does Bob Dylan Call Essential? In Chronicles: Volume One, Bob Dylan shares his thoughts on hundreds of songs, artists, poets, and philosophers. He was excited to hear that Amazon.com's music editors have gone through his book, page by page, to pull out some of the most interesting references to songs, albums, and musicians. Check them out: - Chapter 1: Billie Holiday, Karen Dalton, Pete Seeger, and more
- Chapter 2, Part A: Judy Garland, Mike Seeger, Harry Belafonte, and more
- Chapter 2, Part B: Hank Williams, Tony Bennett, Billy Bragg & Wilco, and more
- Chapter 3: The Byrds, Al Kooper, Duane Eddy, and more
- Chapter 4: The Beatles, Charlie Daniels, Johnny Cash, and more
- Chapter 5: Neil Sedaka, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Joan Baez, and more
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Essential Girl Groups Mary Wilson, Florence Ballard and future diva Diana Ross became postergirls for a generation of sophisticated if lovelorn singers, folding soul into pop for an unforgettable sound.
The Supremes' Essentials Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire and Emily Robison never meant to kick up such a fuss, but that's what happens when you re-energize a country-pop scene gone stale.
The Dixie Chicks' Essentials TLC didn’t do much to advance the wholesome reputation of girl groups, but the 1990s wouldn’t have been the same without their seriously satisfying hip-hoppy pop.
TLC's Essentials From the get-go Sleater-Kinney was something of a supergroup, with a vivid, feminist knack for writing taut, passionate, indie-rock anthems. Listen chronologically; they just kept getting stronger and stronger.
Sleater-Kinney's Essentials |
