Some years don’t fade—they hover. And 2016 is one of those years that still shows up uninvited, sliding into your playlists like it pays rent. If the cultural mood is looping back (again), then the soundtrack has to come with it: the pop confessionals, the late-night bangers, the gleeful earworms, the songs that made you text someone you absolutely should not have texted. Here are the 21 tracks that defined the year—and if 2016 is truly returning, they’re not optional.

Johnny Cash never pretended to be neutral. While much of Nashville tried to tiptoe around the Vietnam War, Cash walked straight into it—boots first, guitar slung low, and conscience fully intact. At a time when protest could cost you radio play, sponsors, and even your career, Cash decided that silence felt worse.

Ending a TV show is hard. Walk away too early and fans feel robbed. Stay too long and suddenly the magic starts slipping. These shows were still good, still watchable, and still beloved. But if they’d just wrapped things up one season sooner, their legacies might be nearly flawless.

Hanoi Rocks were on the doorstep of becoming the next superstars of rock when unthinkable tragedy struck.

Every family has this argument. It usually starts with a record collection, ends with someone storming off, and somehow always involves The Beatles. To some people, they’re untouchable. To others, they’re overrated pioneers who’ve been mythologized beyond reason.

Discover the 25 greatest sports documentaries ever made, from iconic tales like Hoop Dreams and The Last Dance to gripping true stories of triumph, scandal, and obsession. This ultimate ranking celebrates the most powerful, emotional, and unforgettable sports films of all time—perfect for die-hard fans and documentary lovers alike.