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: Every song ranked in the Billboard Year-End Top 100 from 1956 to 2012.

The late 1950s and 1960s are often referred to as the "Golden Age" of music. This era saw the rise of iconic artists like Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, and Little Richard, who dominated the Billboard Top 100 chart with their hits. Some notable songs from this period include: