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Written by King and Gerry Goffin, it was King's debut as a performer.

Everyday With You Girl is documented on the Classics IV album Traces with Dennis Yost explicitly named in the licensed credit. The 1969 album context places it alongside the group's better-known title song, while...

This song launched The Carpenters to stardom and became their signature hit.

This soft rock song, from the film "The Sterile Cuckoo," became The Sandpipers' biggest hit.

This harmony-rich soft rock song became Redeye's only major hit.

This folk-rock song helped establish Seals and Crofts as a notable duo in the early 1970s.

This soft rock ballad became Bread's first and only number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100.

This slowed-down cover of The Beatles' hit helped establish The Carpenters' signature sound.

The Carpenters were the sibling partnership of Richard and Karen Carpenter, born in Connecticut and raised partly in Downey, California. Richard played piano and Karen drums in their early trio before both worked in...

Bread's Baby I'm-a Want You was released in 1971 before becoming the title track of the band's fourth album in 1972. David Gates produced that album during the transition from founding member Robb Royer to...

This romantic ballad, originally from the film "Lovers and Other Strangers," became a hit for The Carpenters in 1971.

Another hit from King's "Tapestry" album, this upbeat song showcases her piano skills and powerful vocals.

I Need You appeared on America's self-titled debut, originally released late in 1971. Ian Samwell and Jeff Dexter produced the album, whose acoustic guitars and vocal harmonies also frame Sandman and Three Roses. The...

This soft rock ballad became one of Bread's most popular and enduring songs.

From King's award-winning album "Tapestry," this song showcases her songwriting prowess and emotional depth.

This soft rock ballad continued to be popular in 1971, becoming one of Bread's signature songs.

This folksy, storytelling song became Lobo's breakthrough hit.

This melancholic ballad became one of The Carpenters' most recognizable hits.

Originally written by Bonnie Bramlett and Leon Russell, The Carpenters' version became a signature hit for the duo.

That's the Way I've Always Heard It Should Be opens Carly Simon's 1971 debut album. Eddie Kramer produced the record at Electric Lady Studios in New York, with Ed Freeman arranging strings for this song. The original...

Carole King revisited Will You Love Me Tomorrow on Tapestry in 1971, performing a song she had written with Gerry Goffin for the Shirelles. Her own recording belongs to the Lou Adler-produced Ode/A&M album. It is...

Carole King's own recording of You've Got a Friend opens the second half of the original Tapestry program from 1971. Lou Adler produced the album, recorded at A&M studios, with King credited on piano and vocals. The...

The band's experience in the desert

O'Sullivan's feelings of loneliness and abandonment

Simon's relationship with Cat Stevens

Aubrey appeared on Bread's 1972 Guitar Man album. Its arrangement centers on classical guitar, orchestral strings and a music box, providing a more intimate setting than the electric guitar featured in the album's...

Diary is one of the original songs on Bread's January 1972 album Baby I'm-a Want You. The David Gates-produced record introduced Larry Knechtel into the band's album lineup after Robb Royer's departure. Diary became...

A satirical take on political campaigns

David Gates' tribute to his late father

The Carpenters were the sibling partnership of Richard and Karen Carpenter, born in Connecticut and raised partly in Downey, California. Richard played piano and Karen drums in their early trio before both worked in...

I'd Love You to Want Me belongs to Lobo's 1972 Big Tree album Of a Simple Man. The recording credits identify Roland Kent LaVoie, the performer known as Lobo, as its writer and lead singer, with Phil Gernhard...

It Wouldn't Have Made Any Difference is the second track on Todd Rundgren's 1972 album Something/Anything?, with Rundgren credited as its writer and singer. The Almost Famous soundtrack later included this original...

Summer Breeze is the title recording of Seals and Crofts' fourth album, released by Warner Bros. in 1972. Jim Seals and Dash Crofts had already spent years in music before this release broadened their audience. The...

The loneliness of a groupie waiting for a rock star

David Gates wrote The Guitar Man, which Bread released as a single in the summer of 1972 before the Guitar Man album. Larry Knechtel played the featured lead guitar, developing its wah-wah phrases after earlier solo...

A cover of The Tokens' version of a Zulu folk song

The freedom of the open road

Subject of the song remains a mystery, with many speculating about its inspiration Features backing vocals by Mick Jagger

Gilbert O'Sullivan developed a distinctive pop songwriting style around melodic arrangements and carefully shaped lyrics. His early repertoire included Nothing Rhymed and Alone Again (Naturally), followed by songs...

Title track from their album of the same name Features the duo's signature soft rock sound

Don't Expect Me to Be Your Friend appears on Lobo's 1972 album Of a Simple Man. The recording credits name Roland Kent LaVoie as the writer and lead vocalist, with Phil Gernhard producing. Its original album release...

Follow-up to O'Sullivan's hit "Alone Again (Naturally)" Features a more upbeat, pop sound

Written by Larry Evoy The band's biggest hit

The pain of losing a loved one, possibly about Sara Allen.

Written by Joe Raposo for Sesame Street Features Karen Carpenter's distinctive vocals

Written by Richard Carpenter and John Bettis Nostalgic song about listening to old records

Subject of the song remains a mystery, with many speculating about its inspiration Features backing vocals by Mick Jagger

Written by Kenny Loggins and Jim Messina Later covered by Poison in 1988

Finding joy in a loving relationship

Haven't Got Time for the Pain closes Carly Simon's 1974 Hotcakes album, produced by Richard Perry. Simon wrote the music and Jacob Brackman the words. The song's official credits identify Simon on piano, James Taylor...

A power ballad cover of the Everly Brothers' song about the pain of love.

Exotic fantasy with Middle Eastern themes

Story of a traveling musician and long-distance love

A cover of The Marvelettes' 1961 hit, rearranged as a slower ballad.

Soft rock love song with a gentle groove

Tin Man is part of Holiday, the 1974 America album that began the trio's studio partnership with George Martin. Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell and Dan Peek's vocal blend remained central while the production setting...

Uplifting love song written by Richard Carpenter and John Bettis

A soft rock love song about commitment and belonging.

A soft rock ballad about the complexities of relationships.

Daisy Jane belongs to Hearts, America's 1975 album recorded in Sausalito with producer George Martin and engineer Geoff Emerick. The album's arranged pop setting also included Sister Golden Hair and Woman Tonight,...

A light, romantic song inviting a partner to dance.

A soft rock ballad about not wanting to say goodbye to a lover.

A soft rock love song about the joys of new romance.

A folk-rock song about personal growth and change.

A soft rock song with nature-inspired lyrics.

Ottawa-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...

A soft rock love song offering devotion through music.

Written by Dan Peek about his wife, offering hope to those feeling alone.

A power ballad cover of the Everly Brothers' song about the pain of love.

A soft rock ballad about finding comfort in a lover during difficult times.

Miracles appears on Jefferson Starship's Red Octopus, released in June 1975 after Marty Balin joined the lineup. The album brought several former Jefferson Airplane musicians together in this newer band. It preceded...

Never Gonna Fall in Love Again belongs to Eric Carmen's first solo album, issued by Arista in 1975 after his work with the Raspberries. The same original album introduced All by Myself, establishing his separate solo...

A departure from Cooper's usual style, addressing domestic abuse.

A nostalgic song about past love and the passage of time.

A folk-rock song about life's journey and personal growth.

A cover of The Marvelettes' 1961 hit, rearranged as a slower ballad.

Influenced by the songwriting style of George Harrison.

A folk-rock ballad telling the story of a legendary ghost horse.

Daryl Hall and John Oates began their musical partnership in Philadelphia, meeting while Oates attended Temple University. Their shared recording work combines rock, soul and pop, with She's Gone representing an...

The unexpected nature of falling in love.

The desire for emotional and physical closeness in a relationship.

The desire to reconnect with a former love.

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...

A cover of the Everly Brothers song about the pain of love.

Lowdown comes from Boz Scaggs's 1976 Silk Degrees. The artist's album history places it alongside Lido Shuffle among the recordings that established the album's wider audience. Its studio setting also connects Scaggs...

England Dan & John Ford Coley brought Dan Seals and John Ford Coley together after they had played in the Texas group Southwest F.O.B. Their early duo albums appeared through A&M before a later association with Big...

Hall's girlfriend at the time, Sara Allen.

The enduring nature of a long-term relationship.

Boz Scaggs closes the original Silk Degrees album program with We're All Alone. This 1976 Scaggs performance is a separate recording from Rita Coolidge's later version already represented in the catalog.

The theme song for the television show "Welcome Back, Kotter."

Boz Scaggs developed a mixture of blues, R&B, rock and ballad singing after growing up in Oklahoma and Texas. He recorded in Stockholm and played on the Steve Miller Band's Children of the Future and Sailor before...

Firefall brought together musicians with experience in groups including the Flying Burrito Brothers, Spirit, the Byrds and Zephyr. Its sound paired country-rock arrangements with pop melodies and close harmonies. The...

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

A plea for a second chance in a troubled relationship

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...

Reassurance and support in a relationship

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...

Gold's own childhood experiences

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 allure of nightlife and city lights

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

The intensity of newfound love

Questioning the future of a relationship

The song was inspired by Rafferty's experiences living in London and his struggles in the music industry.

Guitarist Kerry Livgren was inspired by a book of Native American poetry.

The song was inspired by the universal need for love and affection.

Chris Rea developed as a singer, songwriter and slide guitarist in Middlesbrough, England. Work with the bands Magdalene and Beautiful Losers preceded his solo recordings for Magnet, where producer Gus Dudgeon worked...

The song was written for the film "The Goodbye Girl" and inspired by its storyline.

The song was inspired by the desire to let go of worries and enjoy life.

The song was inspired by the concept of fantasy relationships.

The song was inspired by the belief that love can overcome any obstacle.

The song was inspired by nostalgic memories of past relationships.

Gerry Rafferty included Right Down the Line on City to City in 1978. Its appearance on later retrospective packages is distinct from the release of this original album recording.

Gold wrote this song as a tribute to his close friends.

This cover version was inspired by The Temptations' original 1964 recording.

This cover version was inspired by Boz Scaggs' original recording from 1976.

Whenever I Call You Friend is the Stevie Nicks collaboration on Kenny Loggins's Nightwatch. Loggins wrote the song with Melissa Manchester, while Nicks joined him for the recorded vocal performance. The 1978 album...

The song was inspired by the all-encompassing nature of love.

The song was inspired by the challenges of maintaining a long-distance relationship.

Emotional resilience in the face of hardship

The pain of being abandoned by a loved one

Little River Band formed in Melbourne in 1975, bringing experienced Australian musicians into a melodic soft-rock group. Glenn Shorrock, Beeb Birtles and Graeham Goble were central to its early vocal and songwriting...

The struggles of someone unlucky in love

Lotta Love opens Nicolette Larson's 1978 debut album Nicolette. Her work as a backing vocalist had connected her with Neil Young, whose song became a key part of her move into solo recording. Ted Templeman produced...

England Dan & John Ford Coley brought Dan Seals and John Ford Coley together after they had played in the Texas group Southwest F.O.B. Their early duo albums appeared through A&M before a later association with Big...

The pain of unrequited love

The unpredictable nature of relationships

A cover of Barbara Mason's song about being ready for love.

A power ballad about the pain of losing a loved one.

A warning about potential relationship troubles.

Written about finding peace and tranquility on the water.

A soft rock song about intense, hidden emotions.

Written for the movie "Caddyshack," a song about self-confidence.

A power ballad with controversial lyrics about forbidden love.

Boz Scaggs developed a mixture of blues, R&B, rock and ballad singing after growing up in Oklahoma and Texas. He recorded in Stockholm and played on the Steve Miller Band's Children of the Future and Sailor before...

A motivational song about maintaining passion and drive.

Written as a love song for Fogelberg's wife.

Written by Graham Russell about the overwhelming feelings of falling in love.

A cover of The Chiffons' hit, which King co-wrote in 1963.

Ride Like the Wind was included on Christopher Cross's self-titled debut, released by Warner Bros. in 1979 and produced by Michael Omartian. Cross's own songbook lists it in that original program. The 1979 album...

Sailing appears on Christopher Cross's 1979 debut. Cross provides his original guitar voicings in the official album songbook. The album was produced by Michael Omartian; its 1979 release precedes the 1980...

Written about Loggins' father's battle with heart disease.

A plea for patience in a long-distance relationship.

A cover of Barbara Mason's song about being ready for love.

A soft rock love song about devotion.

A cover of The Righteous Brothers' classic about fading love.

A soft rock hit for the British pop veteran.

Written for the film "Arthur," this collaboration with Burt Bacharach won an Oscar.

A soft rock hit that showcased the band's melodic style.

Another romantic ballad that solidified Air Supply's soft rock sound.

A soft rock hit for the singer-songwriter.

A soft rock love song that became the band's biggest hit.

A soft rock hit for the singer-songwriter.

April Wine's Just Between You and Me is part of Nature of the Beast, released in 1981. The filename names April Wine even though the screenshot's artist tag says Various; this performance is separate from Lou Gramm's...

A smooth R&B ballad that launched James Ingram's career.

Originally intended as a demo for Janna Allen, the song became a hit for Hall & Oates.

A soft rock ballad that showcased Vannelli's smooth vocals.

Boz Scaggs developed a mixture of blues, R&B, rock and ballad singing after growing up in Oklahoma and Texas. He recorded in Stockholm and played on the Steve Miller Band's Children of the Future and Sailor before...

A soft rock hit from the "Dream Weaver" singer.

Ride Like the Wind was included on Christopher Cross's self-titled debut, released by Warner Bros. in 1979 and produced by Michael Omartian. Cross's own songbook lists it in that original program. The 1979 album...

Dan Fogelberg grew up in a musical family in Peoria, Illinois, with a father who worked as a musician, teacher and bandleader. Piano preceded guitar in his development, and hearing the Beatles sharpened his interest...

From Cross's Grammy-winning debut album.

Another romantic ballad from the Australian soft rock duo.

This romantic ballad solidified Air Supply's popularity in the U.S.

An upbeat pop-rock song that has become one of the duo's most enduring hits.

A cover of The Righteous Brothers' classic about fading love.

Theme song for the film "Arthur," co-written by Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, and Peter Allen.

Gained popularity after being featured on the soap opera "General Hospital."

Written by Daryl Hall, Sara Allen, and Janna Allen about instant attraction.

Written by Terry Skinner, Kenneth Bell, and J.L. Wallace about finding new love after heartbreak.

An English adaptation of Umberto Tozzi's 1979 Italian song.

Air Supply developed around Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock after they met in an Australian production of Jesus Christ Superstar in 1975. Early performances paired their voices with Russell's guitar and...

Written about refusing to compromise one's principles, especially in the music business.

Co-written with Ed Sanford, inspired by the 1962 Chuck Jackson song "I Keep Forgettin'."

Named after the 1948 film starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, reminiscing about a past romance.

Fogelberg wrote this tribute to his father, a high school band director.

A song about jealousy and suspicion in a relationship.

Inspired by New York City in the 1980s and its fast-paced lifestyle.

Written by Kathy Wakefield and Benjamin Wright about the many ways to show love.

Written about the feeling of being watched or monitored in a relationship.

Another romantic ballad from the Australian soft rock duo.

Written by Graham Goble about the vulnerability in new relationships.

A romantic ballad about finding true love.

Written by Russ Ballard about the magical feeling of falling in love.

Written by Tom Snow and Dean Pitchford about the excitement of a new relationship.

A more rock-oriented sound for the duo, with socially conscious lyrics.

A more upbeat departure from Cross's usual soft rock style.

Gained popularity after being featured on the soap opera "General Hospital."

Sting wrote the song while staying in Jamaica. He has described its apparent tenderness as deceptive: its narrator is possessive, concerned with watching and controlling another person. It should not be classified as...

A cover of a Mike Oldfield song, with Hall & Oates adding their own R&B flair.

An English adaptation of Umberto Tozzi's 1979 Italian song.

Co-written with Michael McDonald, who also provided backing vocals.

Written by Michael Bolton, who later had his own hit with the song.

A soft rock ballad featuring lead vocals by Steve Lukather.

Stephen Bishop moved from San Diego to Los Angeles as a young songwriter and worked for E. H. Morris Publishing. His songs have been recorded by artists including Art Garfunkel, Eric Clapton and Phil Collins, while...

Genesis formed in England in 1967 around school friends Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks, Anthony Phillips and Mike Rutherford. Phil Collins and Steve Hackett joined the early album lineup, whose long arrangements combined...

Written by Jim Steinman, known for his theatrical, epic compositions.

Inspired by New York City in the 1980s and its fast-paced lifestyle.

A metaphor comparing love to basketball, inspired by Hall's love for the sport.

An English adaptation of a French song by Martine Clemenceau.

Little River Band formed in Melbourne in 1975, bringing experienced Australian musicians into a melodic soft-rock group. Glenn Shorrock, Beeb Birtles and Graeham Goble were central to its early vocal and songwriting...

Another single from Cross's second album, maintaining his signature soft rock sound.

The song was inspired by the concept of learning about love and relationships through experience.

Written for the film of the same name, the song was inspired by the movie's theme of rebelling against authority through dance.

The song was inspired by the complexities of romantic relationships in the 1980s.

The song reflects on the challenges of maintaining relationships in the fast-paced music industry.

Daryl Hall and John Oates began their musical partnership in Philadelphia, meeting while Oates attended Temple University. Their shared recording work combines rock, soul and pop, with She's Gone representing an...