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Celebrated songs that were album tracks, not singles
Why weren't these 33s released as 45s?
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The decision to release an album track as a single is made because it stands the best chance of becoming a hit. And while an artist or record company usually makes the right choice, some songs are left lurking in the grooves that deserve singular status, iconic recordings that in hindsight would surely have topped the music charts. So, what tunes missed the cut, and who sang them?
Click through this playlist and check out your favorite LP tracks that should have been singles.
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