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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.

1972 Classic Named No. 1 Hit Song Became a Timeless Anthem

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American Songwriter

On This Day in 1970, Johnny Cash Defied Richard Nixon’s Song Requests During This Historic White House Performance

Johnny Cash refused to perform these "anti-black," "anti-hippie" songs during an April 17, 1970 concert at the White House.

The Guess Who's 1970 No. 1 Hit Medley Became a Timeless Classic Rock Anthem

Fifty-five years ago, the Guess Who topped the charts with a song medley that would become one of their signature hits. The ...
American Songwriter

The “Cult” Behind The Kinks’ Massive Hit, “Waterloo Sunset”, and Why It Served the Song So Well

There was a subtle, cultish energy behind The Kinks' seminal hit "Waterloo Sunset", which is partially why it worked so well.