The Prelude to The Top Songs of 1996* Continues...

We have two more segments to present before we get started with Inside The Rock Era's salute to the Class of 1996:

Jesus To A Child

George Michael

I Got Id

Pearl Jam

Dance Into The Light

Phil Collins

If Your Girl Only Knew

Aaliyah

Glycerine

Bush

I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)

R. Kelly

Beautiful Life

Ace of Base

I Want To Come Over

Melissa Etheridge

This Date in Rock Music History: June 6

1960:  Tony Williams left the Platters to pursue a solo career.





1960:  Roy Orbison released the single "Only the Lonely".
1960:  The Silver Beatles and Gerry and the Pacemakers performed at the Grosvenor Ballroom in Liscard, Lancashire, England.
1962:  The Beatles auditioned for producer George Martin of EMI Records, playing "Love Me Do" and "Ask Me Why".

Prelude to The Top Songs of 1996

Soon, we'll be featuring the Top 50 Songs of 1996.  Prior to that, a few songs that should also be featured to whet your appetite:

Oh Virginia

Blessid Union of Souls

Until It Sleeps

Metallica

My Maria

Brooks & Dunn

Loungin'

LL Cool J

Standing Outside A Broken Phone Booth

Primitive Radio Gods

Lady

D'Angelo

Key West Intermezzo (I Saw You First)

John Mellencamp

Jealousy

Natalie Merchant