Before The Cars had a record deal, Just What I Needed was already a local radio favorite in Boston. That unusual beginning says a lot about the song …

With its instantly recognizable opening synth line, handclaps and Benjamin Orr's cool, almost detached vocal, Let's Go captured something ess…

By the summer of 1977, KISS had already established the formula that would make them one of the most recognizable bands in rock: massive riffs, the…

There are songs that become hits, and there are songs that come to define an artist. For Patty Pravo , Pazza idea belongs firmly in the second categor…

Few love songs have been written as quickly—or with as much sincerity—as Annie's Song. Inspired by his wife, Annie Martell , John Denver composed …

By the late 1970s, Barry Manilow had become one of America's most successful adult contemporary artists, known for combining memorable melodies w…

By the mid-1970s, Bay City Rollers had become one of the biggest teen sensations in the world. Often compared to Beatlemania for the frenzy they insp…

Few songwriters have had the ability to transform life's simplest emotions into timeless pop music quite like Neil Diamond. Song Sung Blue is o…

Few songs have ever turned heartbreak into something as catchy—or as clever—as Want Ads. Released in March 1971 by Honey Cone , the song became one of…

By 1979, Olivia Newton-John was one of the biggest stars in popular music. Riding the momentum of Grease and a string of international hits, she succ…

By the mid-1970s, Chicago had become one of America's most successful bands, known for blending rock, jazz, pop, and sophisticated horn arrange…

Few rock songs from the early 1970s challenged mainstream expectations as casually—and as cleverly—as Lola. What begins like a loose, almost playful …

By the mid-1970s, Chicago had already mastered the balance between jazz-influenced arrangements and mainstream pop songwriting. (I’ve Been) Searchin’…

"Action" is a song by English glam rock band Sweet. It was released in July 1975 as the lead single from their fourth studio album Give Us…

"God Save the Queen" is a song by the English punk rock band the Sex Pistols. It was released on May 27, 1977, as the band's second sin…

"Bye, Bye, Baby (Baby, Goodbye)" is a song originally released by The Four Seasons in 1965. Scottish band Bay City Rollers released a cover…

"She's a Lady" is a song written by Paul Anka, originally released on his album Paul Anka '70s (1970). In 1971, Welsh singer Tom Jo…

"Have You Ever Seen the Rain" is a song by American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival. It was released on December 29, 1970, as the si…

"Go Your Own Way" is a song by the British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac. It was released on December 20, 1976, as the lead single from …

"Wuthering Heights" is a song by the English singer-songwriter Kate Bush. It was released on January 20, 1978, as the lead single from Bush…