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The joy of rekindling a relationship

A cover of Jackie Wilson's song about the uplifting power of love

Engelbert Humperdinck was born Arnold Dorsey in India and grew up in Leicester, England. He worked as a saxophonist and nightclub entertainer before adopting a stage name borrowed from the German composer. Release Me...

Joe Tex was the performing name of Joseph Arrington Jr., who grew up singing in school and church choirs around Baytown, Texas. Talent contests took him to Harlem's Apollo Theater, and a later move to New York led to...

The pain of discovering a partner's infidelity

Brotherhood of Man was formed by producer and songwriter Tony Hiller and passed through two distinct recording lineups. United We Stand belonged to the early period. A later quartet of Martin Lee, Lee Sheridan,...

A quirky love song about a free-spirited girl

The band's frustration with their record label

The positive aspects of being in love

An African-American work song from the early 20th century

A cover of Bruce Springsteen's song about youthful experiences

A cover of Roy Orbison's song about longing for home

The excitement of the disco era

An appreciation for a strong, confident woman

The intensity and passion of rock and roll lifestyle

A playful take on romantic expertise

The film "Car Wash" and its working-class themes

The search for spiritual meaning in life

A medley of classic songs with a disco twist

A fictional story of young love

A relationship with an emotionally distant partner

The band's struggles in the music industry

Harrison's meeting with the manager of comedian Lord Buckley

Shaun Cassidy began recording for Warner Bros. while still in high school. Songs including Da Doo Ron Ron and That's Rock 'n' Roll accompanied his television work in The Hardy Boys Mysteries. His later career shifted...

The joy and freedom of dancing

The hope and possibilities of a new day

A combination of disco and jazz music styles

C.J. & Company was a Detroit group developed by guitarist Dennis Coffey, whose work also included Motown sessions. Coffey co-produced Devil's Gun with longtime collaborator Mike Theodore. Their work with the group...

The heat and energy of the disco dance floor

The desire to dance and have fun

The directness of romantic propositions

A plea for a second chance in a troubled relationship

The pain of losing a lover

A cover of the Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes song about heartbreak

Christine McVie's optimism following her divorce from John McVie

A cover of the Beach Boys hit about reassurance in a relationship

Stevie Nicks' tumultuous relationship with Lindsey Buckingham

The end of a relationship and moving on

Encouragement to live life to the fullest

The film "A Star Is Born" and its central love story

The excitement of a new romantic relationship

A unique approach to introducing band members and their zodiac signs

Social issues and the desire for freedom

The importance of showing love and kindness

Lindsey Buckingham's frustration with his relationship with Stevie Nicks

David Soul was the singer and actor David Richard Solberg. Folk singing and guitar performance preceded his television fame in Starsky & Hutch; he also appeared on variety television as the masked Covered Man. His...

The triumphant spirit of the film "Rocky"

The track was a studio addition to Live at the London Palladium, despite that album's live framing. Do not describe the hit itself as an onstage recording solely from the album title.

A cover of the 1960 Jimmy Jones hit about being a "fix-it" man in relationships

Paul Stanley's attempt to write a Rod Stewart-style song

The power of music in expressing emotions

A romantic encounter in an elevator

Nostalgic memories of high school dances

The concept of phone dating services

The excesses and decadence of the American dream

A love ballad written for the "Saturday Night Fever" soundtrack

Leo Sayer developed his singing and harmonica playing in Sussex before a songwriting partnership with David Courtney and management by Adam Faith. His early album Silverbird and performances in a Pierrot costume...

Barry Gibb wrote the song for his younger brother Andy

The power of imagination and fantasy in relationships

Cooper's struggle with alcoholism

The desire to be close to someone you admire

Wonder's childhood memories

Moving on after a difficult breakup

The deep connection felt in a loving relationship

The band's desire to create a catchy dance tune

The all-consuming nature of new love

Written by Ron Miller and Kenneth Hirsch, it's about a woman reflecting on her life choices.

The birth of Wonder's daughter, Aisha

Ronnie Milsap is a North Carolina singer and keyboardist whose repertoire connects country with R&B, pop and classical training. Before establishing himself in Nashville, he recorded R&B-influenced material and...

The physical and emotional intimacy of a relationship

The song was inspired by the ups and downs of romantic relationships.

David Dundas worked across pop records, advertising and screen music. His early commercial writing included Capital Radio jingles and a Brutus jeans advertisement that developed into Jeans On. After releasing albums,...

The experience of touring and being away from home

A playful take on primal attraction

Graham Nash's experience of writing a song quickly before leaving for a tour

Reassurance and support in a relationship

The desire for a continuous flow of love and good feelings

The pain and acceptance of a relationship ending

Clapton was inspired by American country music when writing this song.

Lido Shuffle appeared on Boz Scaggs's 1976 Silk Degrees album. Scaggs made that record with Los Angeles session musicians who would later be associated with Toto. The album also introduced Lowdown and We're All...

The excesses of the 1970s Los Angeles lifestyle

The ups and downs of life and love

Gold's own childhood experiences

The success of overcoming relationship challenges

Lost Without Your Love came from Bread's reunion period and brought David Gates' singing and songwriting back together with the group's studio musicians. The title recording circulated in 1976 before the surrounding...

The perfect feeling of being in love

The evolution of love in a long-term relationship

Appreciating the simple joys in life

A fictional story of a man abandoned by his wife

The desire to escape fame and return to a simpler life

Boney M. developed from producer Frank Farian's studio work in West Germany into a disco act with a recognizable performing lineup: Liz Mitchell, Marcia Barrett, Maizie Williams and Bobby Farrell. The catalog...

Buffett's experiences in Key West, Florida

The changing nature of love

A whimsical story of animal romance

The strength found in self-love and independence

The allure of nightlife and city lights

The fleeting nature of fame and popularity

The disco scene and nightlife culture

Bob Seger formed the Silver Bullet Band from Detroit-area musicians after earlier work with the Bob Seger System. The partnership reached a wider audience through Live Bullet and Night Moves in 1976. Seger's raspy...

Theme song for the James Bond film "The Spy Who Loved Me"

Bishop's experiences with past relationships

A wealthy young man Daryl Hall knew in college

The perfect moment for romantic connection

Beach in Queens, New York

Olivia Newton-John was born in Cambridge and grew up in Melbourne, where television talent shows helped launch her singing career. After performing in Britain, she recorded If Not for You with producers Bruce Welch...

The concept of kundalini energy in yoga

Newman wrote this satirical song to mock prejudice and discrimination.

A cover of Stevie Wonder's hit about commitment in love

A tribute to Duke Ellington and other jazz legends

A dance move popular in the funk scene

The signs of a failing relationship

The intensity of newfound love

Gabriel's decision to leave the band Genesis

Freddie Mercury's longing for a meaningful relationship

Elton John's career combines piano playing, singing and composition with a long songwriting partnership with lyricist Bernie Taupin. The two were brought together in 1967, before the debut album Empty Sky and the...

Allen Toussaint's memories of visiting relatives in Louisiana

Burton Cummings is a Canadian singer and songwriter whose career spans the Guess Who and a separate solo catalog. His work with the group included These Eyes, No Time and American Woman. A self-titled solo debut...

John Williams' iconic theme for the "Star Wars" film

The popularity of the "Star Wars" film and its music

The struggle to survive in New York City

A love letter written on strawberry-scented paper

The romance of slow dancing

The carefree spirit of swing dancing

The frustration of trying to reach someone by phone

A humorous take on innuendo and double entendres

Shaun Cassidy began recording for Warner Bros. while still in high school. Songs including Da Doo Ron Ron and That's Rock 'n' Roll accompanied his television work in The Hardy Boys Mysteries. His later career shifted...

The importance of self-love and inner strength

The joy brought by a loved one

Producer Thom Bell's son, who was teased for being overweight

The complexities and sacrifices of romantic relationships

The popular television series "Charlie's Angels"

The epic space opera film "Star Wars"

Rod Stewart is a British singer whose rasping voice connects blues, folk, soul and popular ballads. His early performing work included the Jeff Beck Group and Faces, while a parallel solo career produced Gasoline...

The dilemma of being in love with two people simultaneously

A dream about a guardian angel of love

One of Presley's last recordings before his death

Freddie Mercury's reflection on the band's success and struggles

Brian May's desire to create a song for audience participation

Barry Manilow is a singer, composer, arranger and producer whose work connects popular song with theatre, film and orchestral performance. Albums such as Singin' with the Big Bands, Showstoppers and Manilow Sings...

Questioning the future of a relationship

The longing felt in long-distance relationships

A combination of a French film and the Vietnamese zodiac

Cooper's attempt at writing a straightforward love song

The couple's own relationship and acceptance of each other

The uplifting effect of love and inspiration

The magical feeling of falling in love

Christine McVie's affair with the band's lighting director

Sayer's love for dancing and disco music

The end of a living arrangement or relationship

A cover of the Cilla Black hit expressing deep love