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Who Had a Massive Hit in 1971 With “Maggie May”?
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Which Band Released the Iconic Song “Go Your Own Way” in 1977?
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Who Sang the 1972 Soul Classic “Let’s Stay Together”?
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What 1978 Hit Begins With “You Can Tell by the Way I Use My Walk…”?
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Which Elton John Song Became a Hit in 1973 With Lyrics About a Fictional Rockstar?
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Who Released the Protest Song “War” in 1970 With the Lyrics “Absolutely Nothing! ”?
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Which Queen Song From 1975 Blends Rock, Opera, and Ballad Styles?
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What Rolling Stones Song Says "But if You Try Sometimes... You Might Find You Get What You Need"
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Who Released “I Want You Back” in 1970?
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What Band’s 1973 Hit “Reelin’ in the Years” Featured Complex Guitar Solos?
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Who Sang “American Woman,” a Hit in 1970 That Became a Protest Song?
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Which Disco Group Had a Hit With “YMCA” in 1978?
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Who Recorded “Anarchy in the U. K. ” in 1976?
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What Band Released the Live Album “Frampton Comes Alive! ” in 1976?
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Who Sang the Soft Rock Ballad “If You Leave Me Now” in 1976?
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What Artist Had a 1973 Hit With “Piano Man”?
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Which Band Recorded “Dream On” in the Early ‘70s but Saw It Peak Later in the Decade?
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Who Had a Hit With “Ain’t No Sunshine” in 1971?
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What Was the Debut Single for Punk Pioneers The Clash in 1977?
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Which Funk Band Recorded “Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker)” in 1976?
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Who Sang the Sultry Hit “Let’s Get It On” in 1973?
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What Fleetwood Mac Song Opens With the Lyrics “Now Here You Go Again…”?
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Which Artist Had a Hit With “Crocodile Rock” in 1972?
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What Was the Name of the 1977 Hit by the Eagles About Excess and Fame?
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Who Performed the Reggae Hit “No Woman, No Cry” in 1975?
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What Carpenters Song Features the Line “Why Do Birds Suddenly Appear…”?
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Which Funk Band Made “September” a Timeless Party Hit?
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Who Had a Hit With “Time in a Bottle” in 1974, After His Death?
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What Progressive Rock Band Released “Roundabout” in 1972?
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Which Singer-Songwriter Released “Fire and Rain” in 1970?
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Which Band Scored a Hit With “Listen to the Music” in 1972?
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Who Sang the 1973 Classic “Killing Me Softly With His Song”?
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What Band Released the Arena Rock Hit “Don’t Fear the Reaper” in 1976?
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Who Performed the 1975 Disco Hit “The Hustle”?
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Which Former Beatle Released “Imagine” in 1971?
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Who Had a Hit With the Country-Rock Crossover “Take It Easy” in 1972?
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What Rock Band Released “Smoke on the Water” in 1972?
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Who Sang “I Can See Clearly Now” in 1972?
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What Was the First Hit for Boston in 1976?
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Who Had a 1971 Hit With “Me and Bobby McGee”?
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What Stevie Wonder Song From 1976 Contains the Line “You Are the Sunshine of My Life”?
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Who Had a 1974 Hit With the Novelty Track “Kung Fu Fighting”?
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Which Soft Rock Duo Sang “Sara Smile” in 1976?
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Who Sang “You’re So Vain” in 1972?
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What Song Did B. J. Thomas Popularize in 1970 for a Film Soundtrack?
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Which Band Released “Radar Love” in 1973?
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Who Released “The Joker” in 1973?
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Which Band Released the Glam Rock Hit “Ballroom Blitz”?
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What Was the Name of Blondie’s 1978 Breakout Hit?
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Who Sang “Lean on Me” in 1972?
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What Simon & Garfunkel Song Begins “Hello Darkness, My Old Friend”?
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Which Rock Band’s 1978 Hit Was “Roxanne”?
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Who Released “Love Train” in 1972?
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What Funky Track Did Wild Cherry Release in 1976?
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Who Sang “Dancing in the Moonlight” in 1972?
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Which Pink Floyd Album Was Released in 1973 and Stayed on the Charts for Over 14 Years?
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Who Had a Hit With “Feel Like Makin’ Love” in 1974?
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What Group Sang “Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)” in 1972?
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Which Funk Legend Released “Get Up (I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine” in 1970?
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Who Performed the Emotional Ballad “Without You” in 1971?
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Which Band Released the Song “Sultans of Swing” in 1978?
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Who Sang the 1975 Hit “Low Rider”?
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What Disco Group Released “Boogie Oogie Oogie” in 1978?
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Who Had a Hit With “Rock Lobster” in 1979?
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What Singer-Songwriter Released “Cat’s in the Cradle” in 1974?
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What Disco Hit Did Anita Ward Release in 1979?
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Which Band Had a Hit With “Hold the Line” in 1978?
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Who Sang “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing” in 1976?
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What Reggae Track Did Eric Clapton Famously Cover in 1974?
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What Artist's 1976 Hit Was “Dream Weaver”?
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Who Had a 1977 Hit With “You Light Up My Life”?
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What Group Performed “I’m Not in Love” in 1975?
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Who Released “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)” in 1970?
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What Progressive Rock Group Had a Hit With “Come Sail Away” in 1977?
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What Song Did Barry Manilow Sing About a Tragic Nightclub Romance?
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What Chart-Topping Track Did Gloria Gaynor Release in 1979 Besides “I Will Survive”?
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Who Performed the Song “Lonely Boy” in 1977?
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What Band Had a Major Hit With “We’re an American Band” in 1973?
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What Group Made “Sister Golden Hair” a Radio Staple in 1975?
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What Hit Song by T. Rex Helped Define Glam Rock in 1971?
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What Song Did Bonnie Tyler Release in 1977?
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Who Performed “Lonesome Loser” in 1979?
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What Was the Name of the 1975 Hit by Hot Chocolate?
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What Band Had a Hit With “So Into You” in 1977?
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Who Released the Song “Driver’s Seat” in 1978?
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What Duet Hit Did Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond Release in 1978?
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Which 1979 Disco Group Encouraged Listeners to “shake Your Groove Thing”?
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What 1971 Album by Carole King Became One of the Best-Selling Albums of All Time?
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What Soulful Track Did Al Wilson Release in 1973 That Became a Storytelling Classic?
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Who Recorded “Right Place, Wrong Time” in 1973?
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Rod Stewart
2
David Bowie
3
Elton John
4
Billy Joel
Rod Stewart’s “Maggie May” topped charts worldwide and established him as a major solo artist.
1
Journey
2
Fleetwood Mac
3
Heart
4
The Eagles
“Go Your Own Way” was a lead single from Fleetwood Mac’s best-selling album, Rumours.
1
Marvin Gaye
2
Al Green
3
Otis Redding
4
Bill Withers
Al Green’s smooth vocals and heartfelt delivery made “Let’s Stay Together” a soul staple.
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Stayin’ Alive
2
Disco Inferno
3
Le Freak
4
Funkytown
“Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees is one of the most iconic songs of the disco era.
1
Bennie and the Jets
2
Rocket Man
3
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
4
Tiny Dancer
“Bennie and the Jets” showcased Elton John’s quirky glam-rock style and charted No. 1 in the U.S.
1
James Brown
2
Edwin Starr
3
Curtis Mayfield
4
Isaac Hayes
Edwin Starr’s “War” became an anthem for the anti-Vietnam War movement.
1
Killer Queen
2
Bohemian Rhapsody
3
We Are the Champions
4
Don’t Stop Me Now
“Bohemian Rhapsody” broke boundaries and became one of Queen’s most acclaimed songs.
1
Gimme Shelter
2
Brown Sugar
3
You Can’t Always Get What You Want
4
Angie
Released in 1969 and popular through the ‘70s, this track mixes rock with gospel-style choir vocals.
1
The Jackson 5
2
The Four Tops
3
The Supremes
4
The Temptations
The Jackson 5’s debut single became a Motown classic and launched Michael Jackson’s career.
1
Chicago
2
Boston
3
The Doobie Brothers
4
Steely Dan
Steely Dan’s “Reelin’ in the Years” is known for its sharp lyrics and intricate instrumentation.
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The Doors
2
Crosby, Stills & Nash
3
Bob Dylan
4
The Guess Who
The Guess Who’s “American Woman” was interpreted as a critique of American culture during the Vietnam War.
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Village People
2
Bee Gees
3
Chic
4
KC and the Sunshine Band
“YMCA” became a dance anthem and cultural phenomenon thanks to Village People’s costumes and catchy chorus.
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Buzzcocks
2
Sex Pistols
3
The Clash
4
Ramones
“Anarchy in the U.K.” by the Sex Pistols helped ignite the punk rock movement in Britain.
1
Boston
2
Lynyrd Skynyrd
3
Peter Frampton
4
Yes
“Frampton Comes Alive!” was one of the best-selling live albums of all time.
1
Chicago
2
Bread
3
Air Supply
4
America
Chicago’s “If You Leave Me Now” earned the American rock band their first Grammy Award.
1
James Taylor
2
Billy Joel
3
Elton John
4
Paul Simon
“Piano Man” became Billy Joel’s signature song and is based on his early experiences in barrooms.
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Deep Purple
2
Aerosmith
3
Led Zeppelin
4
Black Sabbath
Aerosmith’s “Dream On” gained popularity after a 1976 re-release and became their breakthrough hit.
1
Ray Charles
2
Marvin Gaye
3
Smokey Robinson
4
Bill Withers
Bill Withers wrote and sang “Ain’t No Sunshine” while working a regular day job.
1
London Calling
2
White Riot
3
I Fought the Law
4
Rock the Casbah
“White Riot” was The Clash’s raw and politically charged introduction to the punk scene.
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Kool & The Gang
2
Earth, Wind & Fire
3
Ohio Players
4
Parliament
Parliament’s wild stage shows and funky basslines helped define the genre in the '70s.
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Barry White
2
Marvin Gaye
3
Teddy Pendergrass
4
Smokey Robinson
Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On” blended soul with sensual themes and topped charts.
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Don’t Stop
2
Dreams
3
Sara
4
Rhiannon
“Dreams” became Fleetwood Mac’s only Billboard No. 1 hit after the band released it in 1977.
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Billy Joel
2
Paul McCartney
3
Neil Diamond
4
Elton John
Elton John’s “Crocodile Rock” was a nostalgic throwback to early rock 'n' roll.
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New Kid in Town
2
Life in the Fast Lane
3
Desperado
4
Hotel California
“Hotel California” became a defining song of the decade with cryptic lyrics and iconic guitar solos.
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Bob Marley & The Wailers
2
Toots & The Maytals
3
Jimmy Cliff
4
Peter Tosh
Bob Marley’s iconic song “No Woman, No Cry” helped bring reggae to global audiences.
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Rainy Days and Mondays
2
Superstar
3
(They Long to Be) Close to You
4
We've Only Just Begun
“Close to You” was The Carpenters' breakthrough hit and showcased Karen Carpenter’s warm vocals.
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The Commodores
2
Kool & The Gang
3
The Isley Brothers
4
Earth, Wind & Fire
“September” became Earth, Wind & Fire’s most beloved song and a staple of celebration playlists.
1
Harry Chapin
2
Jim Croce
3
John Denver
4
Cat Stevens
Jim Croce’s “Time in a Bottle” hit No. 1 posthumously following his plane crash.
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Yes
2
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
3
Genesis
4
King Crimson
Released in 1972, “Roundabout” featured complex rhythms and became Yes’s most recognizable track.
1
Neil Young
2
Cat Stevens
3
James Taylor
4
Carole King
James Taylor’s “Fire and Rain” addressed themes of personal loss and mental health.
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Chicago
2
Creedence Clearwater Revival
3
The Band
4
The Doobie Brothers
The Doobie Brothers' upbeat anthem “Listen to the Music” helped launch their career in the early '70s.
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Diana Ross
2
Gladys Knight
3
Aretha Franklin
4
Roberta Flack
Roberta Flack's soulful performance earned her a Grammy for Record of the Year.
1
Kansas
2
Blue Öyster Cult
3
Rush
4
Foreigner
“Don’t Fear the Reaper” became Blue Öyster Cult’s biggest hit and is known for its haunting guitar riff.
1
Donna Summer
2
Chic
3
Van McCoy
4
KC and the Sunshine Band
Van McCoy's “The Hustle” popularized a dance craze and topped the Billboard Hot 100.
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George Harrison
2
Paul McCartney
3
John Lennon
4
Ringo Starr
John Lennon’s “Imagine” became a universal anthem for peace and hope when he released it in the early 1970s.
1
Lynyrd Skynyrd
2
America
3
The Byrds
4
Eagles
“Take It Easy” was the debut single that helped define the Eagles’ sound.
1
Deep Purple
2
Uriah Heep
3
Led Zeppelin
4
Black Sabbath
“Smoke on the Water” features one of the most famous guitar riffs in rock history.
1
Jimmy Cliff
2
Johnny Nash
3
Al Green
4
Bob Marley
Johnny Nash’s uplifting reggae-influenced hit, “I Can See Clearly Now,” became a chart-topping classic.
1
Amanda
2
Rock & Roll Band
3
Peace of Mind
4
More Than a Feeling
“More Than a Feeling” helped propel Boston’s debut album to multi-platinum success.
1
Carly Simon
2
Joni Mitchell
3
Joan Baez
4
Janis Joplin
Janis Joplin’s posthumous release of “Me and Bobby McGee” became one of her most beloved songs.
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Superstition
2
Isn’t She Lovely
3
You Are the Sunshine of My Life
4
Sir Duke
Stevie Wonder’s heartfelt ballad earned him a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
1
George McCrae
2
Wild Cherry
3
Carl Douglas
4
Lipps Inc.
Carl Douglas’s “Kung Fu Fighting” was a surprise hit and a disco favorite.
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Loggins & Messina
2
Simon & Garfunkel
3
Seals & Crofts
4
Hall & Oates
Hall & Oates gained mainstream success with the romantic and iconic ballad “Sara Smile.”
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Stevie Nicks
2
Linda Ronstadt
3
Carole King
4
Carly Simon
Carly Simon’s biting lyrics sparked decades of speculation about the song’s subject and is still famous today.
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Love Story
2
The Way We Were
3
Bridge Over Troubled Water
4
Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head
“Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head” was featured in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
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Golden Earring
2
Bad Company
3
Thin Lizzy
4
Free
Dutch band Golden Earring scored an international hit with the driving rock track “Radar Love.”
1
The Guess Who
2
The Byrds
3
Bob Seger
4
Steve Miller Band
“The Joker” became Steve Miller Band’s first No. 1 hit in the U.S.
1
Mott the Hoople
2
Slade
3
T. Rex
4
The Sweet
Sweet’s “Ballroom Blitz” helped bring glam rock to the mainstream music world.
1
Call Me
2
Rapture
3
Heart of Glass
4
Atomic
“Heart of Glass” merged disco and new wave, earning Blondie major radio play and fame.
1
Bill Withers
2
Donny Hathaway
3
Marvin Gaye
4
Curtis Mayfield
“Lean on Me” became a heartfelt anthem of friendship and support and remains so even today.
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The Sound of Silence
2
The Boxer
3
Bridge Over Troubled Water
4
Cecilia
Although released earlier in the 1960s, “The Sound of Silence” remained iconic throughout the 1970s.
1
Blondie
2
Talking Heads
3
The Police
4
The Cars
“Roxanne” was The Police’s breakthrough song and marked the start of their success.
1
The Spinners
2
Earth, Wind & Fire
3
The Temptations
4
The O’Jays
The O’Jays' “Love Train” became a feel-good anthem with a message of global unity.
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Car Wash
2
Play That Funky Music
3
Get Down Tonight
4
Jungle Boogie
“Play That Funky Music” was Wild Cherry’s one-hit wonder, now a party staple.
1
Pilot
2
Looking Glass
3
King Harvest
4
10cc
King Harvest’s mellow groove made “Dancing in the Moonlight” a feel-good radio favorite.
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The Dark Side of the Moon
2
Animals
3
Meddle
4
Wish You Were Here
“The Dark Side of the Moon” became one of the most enduring albums in music history.
1
Roberta Flack
2
Minnie Riperton
3
Dionne Warwick
4
Donna Summer
Roberta Flack’s sensual performance in 1974's “Feel Like Makin’ Love” earned her critical and commercial acclaim.
1
Ambrosia
2
Looking Glass
3
The Hollies
4
Orleans
“Brandy” by Looking Glass was a huge soft rock hit and remains a classic one-hit wonder.
1
James Brown
2
Rick James
3
Bootsy Collins
4
Sly Stone
James Brown’s grooves and vocals in his iconic songs set the standard for funk music.
1
Gilbert O’Sullivan
2
Eric Carmen
3
Harry Nilsson
4
Elton John
Harry Nilsson’s cover of Badfinger’s “Without You” became a No. 1 hit and fan favorite.
1
AC/DC
2
Dire Straits
3
The Rolling Stones
4
The Kinks
“Sultans of Swing” was Dire Straits’ breakthrough hit and highlighted Mark Knopfler’s distinctive guitar style.
1
War
2
Santana
3
Tower of Power
4
Earth, Wind & Fire
War’s funky anthem “Low Rider” became synonymous with West Coast car culture.
1
Silver Convention
2
Sister Sledge
3
A Taste of Honey
4
The Emotions
“Boogie Oogie Oogie” by A Taste of Honey hit No. 1 and became a dance floor favorite.
1
Devo
2
Talking Heads
3
Blondie
4
The B-52’s
“Rock Lobster” introduced The B-52’s quirky new wave sound to a wider audience.
1
Dan Fogelberg
2
Harry Chapin
3
Jim Croce
4
Gordon Lightfoot
Harry Chapin's “Cat’s in the Cradle” tells a powerful story about fatherhood and regret.
1
Don’t Leave Me This Way
2
I Love the Nightlife
3
Knock on Wood
4
Ring My Bell
“Ring My Bell” topped the charts and became Anita Ward’s signature song.
1
Journey
2
Foreigner
3
Toto
4
REO Speedwagon
Toto’s debut single “Hold the Line” combined hard rock and melodic hooks.
1
Andy Gibb
2
Kenny Loggins
3
Barry Manilow
4
Leo Sayer
Leo Sayer’s energetic falsetto-powered track won a Grammy for Best R&B Song.
1
Redemption Song
2
I Shot the Sheriff
3
Stir It Up
4
One Love
Clapton’s cover of Bob Marley’s “I Shot the Sheriff” brought reggae to mainstream rock audiences.
1
Alan Parsons Project
2
Supertramp
3
ELO
4
Gary Wright
Gary Wright’s “Dream Weaver” used synthesizers to create a dreamy, futuristic sound.
1
Debby Boone
2
Barbra Streisand
3
Carly Simon
4
Olivia Newton-John
Debby Boone’s emotional ballad stayed at No. 1 for ten weeks on the Billboard Hot 100.
1
10cc
2
Chicago
3
Bread
4
Air Supply
10cc’s soft rock hit was known for its innovative multi-track vocal layering.
1
The Isley Brothers
2
Funkadelic
3
Sly & The Family Stone
4
Parliament
Sly & The Family Stone’s funky grammar-bending hit became one of their biggest.
1
Kansas
2
Yes
3
Rush
4
Styx
“Come Sail Away” showcased Styx’s flair for dramatic rock storytelling and turned him into a music icon.
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Copacabana
2
Mandy
3
Looks Like We Made It
4
Can’t Smile Without You
Barry Manilow's “Copacabana” tells a dramatic story set to a Latin-inspired disco beat.
1
I Feel Love
2
MacArthur Park
3
Love to Love You Baby
4
Let Me Know (I Have a Right)
Though lesser known, “Let Me Know” became a dance hit for Gloria Gaynor.
1
Rupert Holmes
2
Andrew Gold
3
Todd Rundgren
4
Paul Anka
Andrew Gold’s iconic “Lonely Boy” detailed emotional struggles with catchy pop-rock melodies.
1
The Allman Brothers Band
2
Grand Funk Railroad
3
Lynyrd Skynyrd
4
ZZ Top
Grand Funk Railroad’s anthem “We’re an American Band” celebrated the wild life of rock touring.
1
Orleans
2
America
3
Bread
4
Seals & Crofts
America’s blend of folk and soft rock gave them numerous hits, including “Sister Golden Hair.”
1
Jeepster
2
Get It On (Bang a Gong)
3
20th Century Boy
4
Ride a White Swan
“Get It On” brought glam rock to the American mainstream music scene.
1
It’s a Heartache
2
Total Eclipse of the Heart
3
Holding Out for a Hero
4
More Than a Feeling
“It’s a Heartache” became a raspy-voiced international hit for Bonnie Tyler, landing her on the list of legendary artists.
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Bad Company
2
Boston
3
REO Speedwagon
4
Little River Band
Little River Band’s “Lonesome Loser” blended pop hooks with soft rock harmonies, becoming a hit in their home country Australia and beyond.
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Heaven Is in the Back Seat of My Cadillac
2
Every 1’s a Winner
3
Emma
4
You Sexy Thing
“You Sexy Thing” combined funk grooves with romantic lyrics and became Hot Chocolate’s biggest hit.
1
Poco
2
Atlanta Rhythm Section
3
Orleans
4
Pure Prairie League
Atlanta Rhythm Section’s mellow tune blended soft rock and Southern charm.
1
Supertramp
2
The Outfield
3
Sniff ‘n’ the Tears
4
The Cars
“Driver’s Seat” became a cult classic of late ‘70s rock and it's not hard to understand why.
1
Don’t Go Breaking My Heart
2
Endless Love
3
Islands in the Stream
4
You Don’t Bring Me Flowers
“You Don’t Bring Me Flowers” showcased both vocalists in a powerful breakup ballad.
1
Labelle
2
Chic
3
KC and the Sunshine Band
4
Peaches & Herb
Peaches & Herb’s “Shake Your Groove Thing” became a top dance hit at the decade’s end.
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Tapestry
2
It’s Too Late
3
You’ve Got a Friend
4
I Feel the Earth Move
Carole King’s Tapestry was a landmark album of the singer-songwriter era and landed Ms. King a spot in the music history books.
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When a Man Loves a Woman
2
Lean on Me
3
Let’s Stay Together
4
Show and Tell
“Show and Tell” reached No. 1 with its emotional delivery and narrative lyrics.
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Van Morrison
2
Leon Russell
3
Joe Cocker
4
Dr. John
Dr. John blended New Orleans funk with rock for his biggest hit, “Right Place, Wrong Time.”
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