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1970 timeless ballad became a No. 1 smash hit

The explosive protest song became one of the most powerful and enduring anthems of its time.
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1970 Hit Song Reached No. 1 Twice—And Changed Lives ‘Massively’

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In 1970, the Dutch rock group Shocking Blue hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Venus.” The group made history as the ...
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1970 emotional hit topped the charts, now it's named one of the decade's best

'Fire and Rain' by James Taylor is hailed as a timeless classic ...

1970 Hit Film 'Woodstock,' Nominated for Rare Academy Award, Ranked Among 'Best Movies of All Time'

Woodstock has been ranked one of the best movies of all time by Rotten Tomatoes. The iconic 1970 music documentary ranked on ...
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1970 No. 1 Hit, Once Named Best Country Song of the Year, Turns 56

It's been exactly 56 years since Conway Twitty released one of his biggest hits. On March 23, 1970, the iconic country music singer released what would become a career-defining smash hit: his beloved ...
American Songwriter

4 Rock One-Hit Wonders From the 1970s That Everyone Forgot About (But You Should Remember)

Some one-hit wonders from the 1970s have stood the test of time, while others have, unfortunately, been mostly forgotten by modern-day audiences. Some of these one-hit wonders really deserve more ...
American Songwriter

4 Country Songs From 1970 That Deserved To Hit No. 1

In the mood for some super underrated country songs from the year 1970? The first year of the decade was a fine one for country tunes. Yet, many charting hits that year did not make it to the No. 1 ...