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Essentials: The Top 10 Classical Albums Every Music Fan Should Own

Whether you’re a classical connoisseur or a musical neophyte, here are ten albums that belong in every music fan’s library.

Wanda Jackson was the female version of Elvis Presley; that only worked against her in the early days of country and rock and roll.

A soulful classic 1968 release from a masterful performer, Feliciano! defies categorization.

September of My Years was recorded in 1965 when Frank Sinatra would soon turn 50; this is a concept album that ranks among his finest.

Joan Armatrading’s self-titled third album, released in 1976 and produced by Glyn Johns, was an album far ahead of its[…]

This classic jazz piano album belongs in every collection; here are three reasons to listen to this record for the next ten or twenty years.