A 1971 country hit built around guilt and betrayal climbed to No. 1 on this day 55 years ago, becoming one of Conway Twitty’s ...

The year 1971 was a musical powerhouse that gave us some of the most unforgettable songs in American history. It was a time when the cultural revolution of the ’60s was maturing into something deeper ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In 1971, Charley Pride added another chart-topping success to his already remarkable run in country music. His single, "I'd Rather ...

In 1971, George Harrison released a solo single that would go on to define his post-Beatles career and reach No. 1 not once, ...

Picking the best songs ever made is a nearly impossible task. However, there are some tracks that have persevered as undeniable hits. In 2024, Rolling Stone ranked the 500 best songs of all time, ...

It takes some serious luck and talent to replace a megahit like “Brown Sugar” by The Rolling Stones at No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart. That’s precisely what the R&B outfit Honey Cone did with their hit ...

Classic rock radio had a good year in 1971, with plenty of still-memorable hits to choose from for daily airplay. Some of those hits, though, have become somewhat underrated in retrospect. I can’t ...

Freddie Hart’s “Easy Loving” hit No. 1 in 1971, winning fans with its honest take on love, and it still holds up as a ...