Tony Orlando & Dawn: Sentimental (with Big Chops)
Tony Orlando & Dawn were everywhere in the 70s, from radio to TV. Their blend of harmony and cheeky wit was just what the decade needed.
John Denver: Dig Him Or Diss Him?
With his sincere grin and folky songs, John Denver became a huge 70s star. So why is he still given short shrift?
The First Take Is The Deepest: Demos Turned Hits
Sometimes, those rough “demo” tapes of a song hold just the right ingredients to be a hit — and nothing further needs to be done.
When The Beatles & Stones Were Minor Hitmakers
Before they ruled the world, the Beatles and the Stones were just trying to catch a break — which included writing for other artists.
“Oops! We Made A Hit…” – Unexpected Chart-Toppers
Written in an hour, written as a joke…there are a ton of hit songs never expected to make the charts. But they did. Here are a few.