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Best tin pan alley music, ranked
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Best anthemTake Me Out to the Ball Game - Jack Norworth & Albert Von Tilzer
An enduring stadium chant that captures early 20th-century optimism.
- Catchy chorus
- Widely recognizable
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Best uplifting tuneBlue Skies - Irving Berlin
A bright, optimistic standard that’s been covered by countless artists.
- Memorable melody
- Timeless lyrics
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Best bluesy balladStormy Weather - Harold Arlen & Ted Koehler
A moody, emotionally rich piece that showcases sophisticated harmony.
- Rich harmonies
- Emotive delivery
- Complex chords
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Best dance number CrimsonCheek to Cheek - Irving Berlin
A suave, swing-era classic that remains a favorite for ballroom dancing.
- Swing rhythm
- Elegant lyric
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Best sophisticated pop PolygramNight and Day - Cole Porter
Porter’s sleek, chromatic melody set a new standard for popular songwriting.
- Chromatic melody
- Smart lyrics
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Best romantic balladSomeone to Watch Over Me - George & Ira Gershwin
A tender, lyrical masterpiece that endures as a jazz standard.
- Lush chord changes
- Intimate mood
- Slow tempo
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Best feel-good classic RhinoSingin' in the Rain - Nacio Herb Brown & Arthur Freed
An exuberant, rain-kissed anthem that epitomizes the golden age of Hollywood music.
- Joyful tempo
- Iconic hook
- Highly familiar