You may have heard that the seven-inch single turned 60 years old on March 31. When Eddy Arnold's Texarkana Baby / Bouquet of Roses was released on bright green vinyl way back in 1949, it changed the way people thought about listening to music.
While vinyl itself has been in decline since the 1980s, the idea of the single has remained paramount in the consciousness of the music fan - whether it be via cassette, CD, or, these days, digital download.
To celebrate this milestone in the history of popular music, we set ourselves a daunting challenge: try to identify the best single from each year of its existence.
Ultimately, this can only ever be a subjective exercise, so we hope you'll bear that in mind while reading. We'd also love to hear your thoughts and suggestions
Vinyl Record Day 12th August
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60 Years Of the Single
You may have heard that the seven-inch single turned 60 years old on March 31. When Eddy Arnold's Texarkana Baby / Bouquet of Roses was released on bright green vinyl way back in 1949, it changed the way people thought about listening to music.
While vinyl itself has been in decline since the 1980s, the idea of the single has remained paramount in the consciousness of the music fan - whether it be via cassette, CD, or, these days, digital download.
To celebrate this milestone in the history of popular music, we set ourselves a daunting challenge: try to identify the best single from each year of its existence.
Ultimately, this can only ever be a subjective exercise, so we hope you'll bear that in mind while reading. We'd also love to hear your thoughts and suggestions