(Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song
B.J. ThomasRelease: 1975Source checked
Source year-end #18A tongue-in-cheek take on country music's tendency towards sad love songs.
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Release: 1975Source checked
Source year-end #18A tongue-in-cheek take on country music's tendency towards sad love songs.
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Source year-end #28A mysterious song about a mentally ill girl with supernatural powers.
View background statusIan's reflection on her own experiences as a teenager and societal beauty standards.
View background statusA funky track about reciprocating love and affection.
View background statusA duet with Elton John about a bitter breakup.
View background statusA song about the difficulties of maintaining a relationship.
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Source year-end #4A country ballad about lost love and hope for reconciliation.
View background statusA soft rock love song about commitment and belonging.
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Source year-end #13A soft rock ballad about the complexities of relationships.
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Source year-end #16Inspired by the Mississippi River and New Orleans culture.
View background statusA cover of the Allman Brothers Band song, given a folk treatment.
View background statusFreddie Mercury's complex emotional and musical journey.
View background statusA disco song celebrating the dance craze of the time.
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Source year-end #26A funk-infused track showcasing Wonder's musical versatility.
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Source year-end #89A satirical look at human behavior through animal metaphors.
View background statusA rock song about a desirable but elusive man.
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Source year-end #81Electric Light Orchestra grew from the British group The Move, with Jeff Lynne, Roy Wood and Bev Bevan involved in its beginnings. The music combined rock rhythms and strong pop melodies with instruments associated...
View background statusA smooth soul ballad about offering love despite lacking material wealth.
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Source year-end #39Father-son relationship and the cycle of neglect
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Source year-end #48A story song about a romantic encounter in a Chevrolet van.
View background statusBased on Chopin's Prelude in C Minor, with lyrics about a magical love.
View background statusA funk track with a catchy horn riff, celebrating good times.
View background statusA light, romantic song inviting a partner to dance.
View background statusOriginally about the repeal of Prohibition, later changed to a romantic encounter.
View background statusA folk song reflecting on Baez's past relationship with Bob Dylan.
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Source year-end #80B.T. Express grew out of Brooklyn's funk scene and the King Davis House Rockers, with producer Jeff Lane helping shape the group. Their name shortened Brooklyn Trucking Express. The album Do It ('Til You're...
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Source year-end #64A disco cover of a British pop song about following a doctor's advice for heartbreak.
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Source year-end #56A satirical take on the music industry and rejection.
View background statusA soft rock ballad about not wanting to say goodbye to a lover.
View background statusA disco track about romantic fantasies.
View background statusAn instrumental funk track inspired by the popular catchphrase from the TV show "Good Times."
View background statusA cover of a song from "The Wiz," a retelling of "The Wizard of Oz."
View background statusA somber song about a woman who commits suicide.
View background statusA power ballad about the intensity of romantic feelings.
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Source year-end #59A funk track encouraging listeners to express themselves freely.
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Source year-end #45A soft rock love song about the joys of new romance.
View background statusCo-written with John Lennon, the song explores the darker side of fame and celebrity.
View background statusA rock ballad about romantic desire and intimacy.
View background statusMorris Albert is the Brazilian singer and songwriter whose English-language ballad Feelings brought his work to an international audience. Born in São Paulo, he developed a recording catalog that included the...
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Source year-end #29A funk anthem addressing social and political issues of the time.
View background statusA funk track with a provocative album cover that sparked controversy.
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Source year-end #100A disco track encouraging people to dance and have fun.
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Source year-end #65A disco anthem encouraging people to dance and have fun.
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Source year-end #76Joe Simon developed his singing through gospel and California vocal groups before establishing a solo soul career. Work with producer and broadcaster John Richbourg at Sound Stage 7 brought country-oriented material...
View background statusA funk track with a catchy, repetitive chorus.
View background statusA hard rock song with Cooper's trademark theatrical style.
View background statusA folk-rock song about personal growth and change.
View background statusWritten by John Farrar as a gentle ballad encouraging relaxation.
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Source year-end #19A cover of a 1962 Jerry Butler song about unrequited love.
View background statusA jazz-influenced song about the complexities of love and relationships.
View background statusA soft rock song with nature-inspired lyrics.
View background statusA smooth soul ballad pleading for love and commitment.
View background statusOften mistaken for a breakup song, it's actually about band loyalty.
View background statusReported release: 1974Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Source year-end #69A cover of Marvin Gaye's 1964 hit, rearranged as a folk-rock ballad.
View background statusBilly Swan grew up in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, listening to country music before discovering rock and roll. He learned drums, piano and guitar and began writing songs while young. His recording career is closely...
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Source year-end #73Ottawa-born Paul Anka developed a career as both a singer and a songwriter. Diana and Lonely Boy became familiar parts of his own repertoire, while other performers recorded his compositions, including Tom Jones with...
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Another disco track encouraging dancing and good times.
View background statusA funk track expressing a desire for personal freedom.
View background statusA soft rock love song offering devotion through music.
View background statusAn ironic love song using innovative studio techniques.
View background statusA country ballad about a woman trying to convince her lover she's not his ex.
View background statusA disco track about intense romantic attraction.
View background statusA power pop song about intense romantic attraction.
View background statusA heartfelt apology song written during a difficult period in Denver's marriage.
View background statusA disco track about falling in love quickly.
View background statusAn upbeat pop song about the miraculous nature of love.
View background statusReported release: 1974Date needs verification | Recent carryover
A reissue of the 1964 hit about determining if a man truly loves you.
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Source year-end #30Written about a free-spirited woman the band knew.
View background statusInspired by the sound of their car crossing a bridge in Miami.
View background statusWings began in 1971 around Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney and Denny Laine. The group developed its own touring and studio life through a changing lineup, with Jimmy McCulloch and Joe English joining the core trio...
View background statusFreddie Mercury's portrayal of a high-class prostitute, showcasing the band's theatrical style.
View background statusReported release: 1974Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Source year-end #15Inspired by the popularity of martial arts films in the 1970s.
View background statusStyx formed in Chicago around Dennis DeYoung and brothers Chuck and John Panozzo, making its record debut in 1972. Early albums drew on British progressive rock before the band developed a more accessible pop...
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Source year-end #23A song about a New Orleans prostitute, inspired by the city's red-light district.
View background statusA folk ballad about saying goodbye to a loved one.
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Source year-end #9A romantic song about finding joy in simple moments with a loved one.
View background statusA love song with a positive message about following one's heart.
View background statusAn upbeat funk song encouraging listeners to make the most of life.
View background statusWritten by Dan Peek about his wife, offering hope to those feeling alone.
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Source year-end #90A quirky song about a man who learns to dance to impress a woman.
View background statusA power ballad cover of the Everly Brothers' song about the pain of love.
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Source year-end #1Written by Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield, the song was inspired by the idea of love's enduring power.
View background statusA soulful ballad about the irresistible nature of love.
View background statusWritten as a lullaby for Riperton's daughter, Maya Rudolph.
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Source year-end #35A cover of The Beatles' psychedelic classic, with John Lennon on backing vocals.
View background statusA light-hearted pop song about the magical feeling of new love.
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Source year-end #36Originally titled "Brandy," the song is about lost love and longing.
View background statusA soft rock ballad about finding comfort in a lover during difficult times.
View background statusA country-pop cover of the jazz standard, with added humorous lyrics.
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Source year-end #74A duet cover of a song about two lovers separated by a mountain.
View background statusA cover of a French song, adapted to English, about a father's love for his son.
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Source year-end #5A nostalgic love song about childhood sweethearts.
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Source year-end #72A disco cover of the Jackson 5's 1971 hit about inability to end a relationship.
View background statusA lighthearted song about saying no to drugs and alcohol.
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Source year-end #66Ottawa-born Paul Anka developed a career as both a singer and a songwriter. Diana and Lonely Boy became familiar parts of his own repertoire, while other performers recorded his compositions, including Tom Jones with...
View background statusA blend of rock and R&B, inspired by the Spinners and Al Green.
View background statusA departure from Cooper's usual style, addressing domestic abuse.
View background statusA nostalgic song about past love and the passage of time.
View background statusRingo Starr, born Richard Starkey in Liverpool, played with Rory Storm and the Hurricanes before joining the Beatles in 1962. His drumming emphasized steady time and carefully placed fills. His solo recordings...
View background statusA folk-rock song about life's journey and personal growth.
View background statusBillie Jean King recalled Elton offering to write a song for her in 1974 and choosing a title connected with her Philadelphia Freedoms tennis team. Their friendship and love of the Philadelphia sound informed the...
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Source year-end #21An instrumental funk track inspired by James Brown's horn section.
View background statusA country-pop song about a woman asking a bartender not to play a certain song on the jukebox.
View background statusA cover of The Marvelettes' 1961 hit, rearranged as a slower ballad.
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Source year-end #57A jazzy folk song about a romantic relationship with an older man.
View background statusA folk song about people who offer comfort during difficult times.
View background statusA disco cover of the Four Tops' Motown classic.
View background statusA pop-rock song about a romantic meeting.
View background statusWritten by Larry Weiss, the song was inspired by the struggles of aspiring performers in Nashville.
View background statusA funk song about relaxing and taking it easy.
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A rock anthem celebrating life on the road as a touring musician.
View background statusA cover of Del Shannon's 1961 hit about lost love.
View background statusAn instrumental track showcasing Barry White's orchestral arrangements.
View background statusAn instrumental disco track with a seductive groove.
View background statusA soulful love song with Green's signature smooth vocals.
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A disco track encouraging people to dance and have fun.
View background statusWritten as a message of self-empowerment and believing in oneself.
View background statusA novelty song about a woman's obsession with shoes.
View background statusA funk song celebrating the hard work and dignity of a shoeshine boy.
View background statusInfluenced by the songwriting style of George Harrison.
View background statusA funk track with suggestive lyrics and a catchy groove.
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Source year-end #6A cover of Soul Brothers Six's 1967 hit, given a rock makeover.
View background statusElton's official history traces this song to a conversation with Long John Baldry at London's Bag O'Nails pub. Baldry urged the conflicted young musician to reconsider an impending marriage and protect his future....
Read background and sourcesA cover of Ben E. King's classic, recorded during Lennon's "lost weekend" period.
View background statusA funk song about the inexplicable nature of attraction and love.
View background statusA disco-influenced track about the intensity of love.
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A cover of a 1965 Kim Weston song, given a rock treatment.
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Source year-end #11A celebration of rural life and values.
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Source year-end #60The title track from their album, offering a message of hope and perseverance.
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Source year-end #22Inspired by the dance craze of the same name popular in New York discos.
View background statusThe theme song from the popular TV show of the same name.
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A southern rock anthem celebrating southern music and culture.
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Source year-end #54A medley combining the theme from "The Way We Were" with a song from the musical "The Fantasticks."
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Source year-end #97A country-rock song telling the story of a one-night stand.
View background statusA jazz-funk fusion track with an uplifting message.
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Source year-end #27A song about lost love and regret, originally recorded in 1959.
View background statusA soul ballad about persevering through hard times in a relationship.
View background statusA disco-infused cover of the 1934 standard about how love changes one's perspective.
View background statusA soul ballad showcasing White's deep voice and romantic lyrics.
View background statusA reflective ballad about the aftermath of a celebration.
View background statusA cover of the Everly Brothers' 1960 hit, given a country-rock treatment.
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Source year-end #75The Three Degrees developed as a female vocal trio guided by Richard Barrett, recording for labels including Swan and Roulette before joining Philadelphia International. Their partnership with Gamble and Huff...
View background statusA disco-influenced track marking the group's comeback.
View background statusA plea for unity and harmony in a divided world.
View background statusA folk-rock ballad telling the story of a legendary ghost horse.
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Source year-end #98A rock song with a stuttering vocal hook, originally recorded as a joke.
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Source year-end #67A cover of Billy Preston's song, slowed down into a soulful ballad.
View background statusYou Got the Love opens Rufus' 1974 album Rags to Rufus and credits Chaka Khan and Ray Parker Jr. as its writers. The album was produced by Bob Monaco and Rufus. Issued as a single alongside the album's other major...
Read background and sourcesA cover of Betty Everett's 1963 hit, given a rock edge by Ronstadt.
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Source year-end #49A romantic soul ballad celebrating the totality of love.
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