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Donna Summer had a No. 1 hit with this song 48 years ago, though it was first recorded by Richard Harris, the actor who played Dumbledore in the LOTR films.
Read MoreProgressive rock is kind of a niche genre, but it has still had its moment in the sun, with some one-hit wonders actually charting with prog rock tunes.
Read More1970 was a great year for music, but while some tunes still endure from the time, other hits faded from memory even though they shouldn't have.
Read MoreOne-hit wonders come and go, but their songs live on in pop-culture memory. These girl groups that only had one major hit are perfect examples.
Read MoreIn 1972, Creedence Clearwater Revival's John Fogerty had divorce on the mind, both at home and with his band, inspiring him to write their final hit song.
Read MoreSome of the most memorable moments in TV history stand out because of the song in the scene, and these one-hit wonders found a second life on television.
Read MoreMistakes happen in the studio, but one band didn't even realize that they were being recorded when they churned out what became their biggest hit.
Read MoreMotown was a hit factory for decades, but some of their most famous stars actually hit it even bigger after abandoning the label for greener pastures.
Read MoreThis rare '70s pressing of a Doors album is sought after by collectors. The small batch of records has a unique cover that makes it extra valuable.
Read MoreVinyl records can tell you a lot about the music you're listening to and where it came from, you just need to know how to read the runout groove markings.
Read MoreThe Doobie Brothers' sound changed with the addition of Michael McDonald to the band, and his third album with them solidified his place in yacht rock.
Read MoreThe "Ed Sullivan Show" was a weekly part of life for young boomers, and many in that generation remember seeing the Beatles and these other rock acts.
Read MoreThe '70s music scene produced a plethora of one-hit wonders, some of whom managed to quietly continue a musical career, while others changed paths completely.
Read MoreThis 1973 hit song was inspired by a journey Farrah Fawcett was about to take, but the mode of transportation was different in the final version.
Read MoreFrom Ted Nugent's first forays into the genre to Iron Butterfly's epic, these are the best psychedelic rock songs that gave their bands their sole success.
Read MoreIn 1969, a music legend scored his last No 1. hit with this cover song, and he was backed up by a successful singer from the Grateful Dead.
Read MoreThe trajectory of John Lennon's life, and of rock 'n' roll music in general, was permanently altered the day he discovered Elvis Presley.
Read MoreOccasionally, a pair of musicians will join and create magic. Even more rarely, a duo will pop out one fantastic album, never to release a record together again.
Read MoreA chart-topping hit from the late 60s came off of the soundtrack of one of the biggest movies of the year, but the song's genesis was a bit more complex.
Read MoreChristmas tunes have nearly endless staying power, and one surprising superstar collaboration for a television special has become a holiday standard.
Read MorePlenty of country music stars have sold more than a million records, but the first singer to cross that threshold is almost an unknown today.
Read MoreWhile country rock may have been dominated by a few acts in the '70s, other artists such as Nick Lowe charted well with the genre, only to fade away soon after.
Read MoreIt's incredibly rare that a band goes from their garage to the top of the charts, but this unique group hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with this bop.
Read MoreThese five songs don't just prove that whistling works in rock; that breath of air through the artists' lips is arguably what made these tracks so iconic.
Read MoreThese musicians and bands were on top of the world -- and the charts -- in the 1990s, but many of them have faded into obscurity since that storied decade.
Read MoreThere's so much potential for disaster when working that closely together for so long, but some duos weather problems and remain active for dozens of years.
Read MoreSupergroups seem to have all the necessary ingredients for success, but sometimes they peak and flame out even faster than a typical pop band.
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