The first year of the 1970s was a monumental period for pop music, as evidenced by the sheer volume of classic and still enduring songs that went to No. 1 on the pop chart during those 12 months. The ...

Strangely, greatest hits albums can be polarizing. Some music “purists” out there believe that true fans should dive into each record a band released and appreciate all their songs—not just the top ...

In 1970, Norman Greenbaum's life changed when his song "Spirit in the Sky" became a hit. The song peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 on April 18, 1970, just four months after it was released as ...

Sometimes the oddest songs go No. 1. After they become hits, it’s hard to imagine them as anything but massively popular. But, if we can imagine how crazy the three 1970s No. 1’s below would’ve been ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Black Sabbath left a lasting impact on the music scene with its timeless hits still resonating with listeners even today. Released ...