1963 Timeless Classic, Reimagined by a 13-Year-Old, Became a No. 1 Hit Twice

Written by legendary songwriting duo Gerry Goffin and Carole King, the heartfelt ballad became a No. 1 hit for Steve Lawrence, earning its place among the era's biggest pop songs. Eight years later, ...

68 Years Ago Today: Iconic Singer’s Classic Song Reached No. 1 on ‘Billboard’ Chart

It was on this day, 68 years ago, that a legendary singer once again reclaimed his spot atop the Billboard charts in the ...
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'60s rock legend Jo Ann Campbell turns 88

Jo Ann Campbell, the iconic "Blonde Bombshell," celebrates her 88th birthday.

Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Smash Ties As One Of The Band’s Longest-Charting Hits

As it returns to the Billboard Hot 100, "Sweet Home Alabama" ties as Lynyrd Skynyrd's second-longest-charting hit, alongside ...

1974 Classic Ballad, Named No. 1 Hit Song, Became a Soft Rock Anthem

Released in 1974, "Sundown" marked the commercial peak of Gordon Lightfoot's remarkable career.
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3 of the Best First No. 1 Hits of 1970s Disco

Disco might have had a brief reign in the 60s and 70s, but boy, did it seem like fun. Here are a few of the best first No. 1 hits from this period and genre of music. This disco hit was released in ...

1977 Classic Ballad, Once Spent 40 Weeks Charting, Became a Soft Rock Anthem

Released in 1977, Paul Davis' "I Go Crazy" quietly became one of the biggest soft rock success stories of the decade. The heartfelt ballad spent an extraordinary 40 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, one ...

Shaun Cassidy's 1977 No. 1 Hit Made History as First Mother-Son Billboard Chart Toppers

Forty-nine years ago today, on July 16, 1977, a teen idol who was just 18 watched a song older than most of his fans climb to ...

1977 No. 1 Hit Voted Among the ‘Worst Songs of the 1970s’ Topped the Charts for 10 Weeks Straight

A 1977 No. 1 hit that spent 10 weeks atop the charts was later voted among the 'worst songs of the 1970s,' and fans still ...