1970 Timeless Ballad Became a No. 1 Smash Hit

In 1970, a song hit the airwaves that didn't just top the charts, it captured the spirit of a generation. "War," performed by ...

1970 No. 1 Hit Rock Anthem Was Originally Written for Someone Else

Paul McCartney wrote a hit track that wasn't intended for The Beatles, but became their last No. 1 track on the charts.

1972 No. 1 Hit That Turned a Protest Song Into an Enduring Classic

Covering a nearly 20-year-old song, this band reinvented a political anthem through the power of rock, winning the adoration ...
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1972 classic named No. 1 hit song became a timeless anthem

A 1972 hit that still speaks loud today.
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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.