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