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Rare Earth grew from Detroit's Sunliners, a club band that combined pop and R&B covers before moving toward heavier rock. The group joined Motown in 1969 and lent its name to the company's new rock label. Its...

This soulful ballad from the Broadway musical "Salvation" became Ronnie Dyson's breakthrough hit.

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

This rock song with prominent horns became one of Chicago's signature tracks and showcased their musicianship.

The Jackson 5 developed as a family group in Gary, Indiana, with Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael Jackson. Talent shows and club performances preceded their move to Motown. Bobby Taylor worked on early...

This cover of the Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell hit became Diana Ross's first solo number-one single.

This classic rock staple launched the career of British band Free and became their biggest hit.

This rock anthem became The Guess Who's most successful single in the United States.

This blues rock song became the biggest hit for Pacific Gas & Electric.

Mark Lindsay is a singer, saxophonist, songwriter and producer best known initially as the frontman of Paul Revere and the Raiders. He subsequently developed a solo recording career and worked behind the scenes in...

This melodic rock song became Canadian band Mashmakhan's only major hit.

This socially conscious song addressed various issues of the time, including the Vietnam War and racial tensions.

This song became Freda Payne's biggest hit and a disco classic.

This introspective folk rock song became one of Simon & Garfunkel's most critically acclaimed tracks.

This song became Simon & Garfunkel's biggest hit and won several Grammy Awards.

This anti-war song became another hit for Freda Payne following "Band of Gold."

This soulful track showcased Aretha Franklin's powerful vocals and became another hit for the Queen of Soul.

This song was Dawn's debut single and launched the career of Tony Orlando and Dawn.

This upbeat, rhythmic song contrasted with Simon & Garfunkel's usual folk sound and became a top 5 hit.

This funky instrumental showcased Kool & the Gang's early sound before their later disco success.

This guitar-driven rock song became one of Neil Young's most popular tracks with Crazy Horse.

This soulful tribute to stepfathers won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song.

Written and produced by Paul McCartney, this song became Badfinger's breakthrough hit.

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

This upbeat song became Neil Diamond's first number-one hit in the United States.

This dramatic ballad became another hit for Welsh singer Tom Jones.

This follow-up to "Band of Gold" continued Freda Payne's success on the charts.

This soul ballad showcased The Delfonics' smooth harmonies and became one of their signature songs.

This funky rock song became Five Flights Up's only charting hit.

This upbeat R&B-influenced song became one of Van Morrison's most popular and enduring hits.

This emotional ballad about a widowed father became another hit for Elvis Presley.

Bobby Sherman's recording career grew alongside television work on Shindig! and Here Come the Brides. His late-1960s and early-1970s pop repertoire included Little Woman, Easy Come, Easy Go and Julie, Do Ya Love Me....

This melancholic pop song was another hit for B.J. Thomas in 1970.

This uplifting song won Ray Stevens a Grammy Award for Male Pop Vocal Performance.

This Latin rock fusion track helped establish Santana as a major force in rock music.

This funk classic became the band's signature song and has been widely sampled in hip-hop.

This Southern Gothic narrative song became one of Bobbie Gentry's signature tracks.

This deeply personal song about Taylor's experiences with depression and addiction became his breakthrough hit.

This romantic ballad became Bobbi Martin's biggest hit and only top 40 entry.

This hard rock song gained popularity in 1971 and has since become a classic rock staple.

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

This extended version of The Temptations' hit became a success for rock band Rare Earth.

This novelty song became a surprise hit for the British duo The Pipkins.

This powerful rock song, featuring Merry Clayton on backing vocals, became one of The Rolling Stones' most acclaimed tracks.

This Motown-style song became the biggest hit for Chairmen of the Board.

This instrumental rock track became Pipeline's only charting hit.

Known for its organ intro, this rock song became Sugarloaf's biggest hit.

This upbeat soul track became Gene Chandler's biggest hit since "Duke of Earl" in 1962.

The Hollies grew from Allan Clarke and Graham Nash's musical partnership in Manchester. Their early beat-group recordings combined harmonies with guitar-led arrangements, moving from R&B covers into original songs....

This folk rock song showcased the group's signature harmonies and became a fan favorite.

This hard rock song continued Steppenwolf's string of hits in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

This remake of a 1963 Ruby & the Romantics song became Eddie Holman's biggest hit.

This jazz-rock fusion track showcased Blood, Sweat & Tears' unique sound.

This catchy pop song became the biggest hit for British band Vanity Fare.

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

This pop song continued B.J. Thomas's string of hits following "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head."

This energetic cover of Sly & the Family Stone's hit became one of Ike & Tina Turner's signature songs.

This song was The Jackson 5's first Motown single and their first number-one hit.

This track solidified The Jackson 5's popularity and showcased Michael Jackson's vocal abilities.

From the musical "Promises, Promises," exploring the pain of heartbreak

Combination of two unfinished songs by Paul McCartney and John Lennon

This ballad showcased Elvis Presley's emotional delivery in his later career.

This feel-good summer anthem became a global hit for British rock group Mungo Jerry.

This dramatic pop song about a man on the run from the law became R. Dean Taylor's biggest hit.

This song was written, recorded, and released within a span of ten days, showcasing John Lennon's solo work.

This Motown song, co-written by Stevie Wonder, became The Spinners' biggest hit on the label.

This cover of Conway Twitty's 1958 hit showcased Glen Campbell's vocal range.

This bubblegum pop song became one of Tommy Roe's last major hits.

This country-rock song became Michael Nesmith's biggest hit after leaving The Monkees.

This pop song became one of teen idol Bobby Sherman's biggest hits.

This upbeat pop song became Robin McNamara's only hit single.

Inspired by Melanie's experience at Woodstock, this collaboration became her breakthrough hit.

This song was released as a single before the album of the same name, which became The Beatles' final studio album.

This song about an encounter with a transgender woman became one of The Kinks' most famous and controversial tracks.

This cover of Melanie's song became a hit for The New Seekers in several countries.

This upbeat, country-influenced song showcased CCR's versatility and became one of their many hits.

This one-hit wonder topped charts in several countries and became a staple of oldies radio.

This soulful track preceded the band's more famous hit "Express Yourself."

This R&B ballad became The Moments' biggest hit and was later sampled by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys.

This upbeat soul song showcased the vocal harmonies of The Friends of Distinction.

This Motown track became one of The Originals' biggest hits.

This posthumous release showcased Otis Redding's soulful vocals on a cover of Clyde McPhatter's R&B classic.

This catchy pop song became the only major hit in the US for Dutch band Tee Set.

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

Chicago formed in its namesake city in 1967 with the aim of combining a rock rhythm section and a prominent horn section. The musicians brought backgrounds in jazz, R&B and other styles to that approach. Their first...

Originally written by Randy Newman, this cover version became Three Dog Night's second number-one hit.

This hard rock classic became Mountain's best-known song and a staple of classic rock radio.

This Caribbean-influenced pop song became Bobby Bloom's only major hit.

This upbeat pop song became British band White Plains' biggest international hit.

This experimental rock song became a surprise hit for Hotlegs, who later evolved into 10cc.

This hard rock song showcased The Guess Who's evolving sound and became one of their biggest hits.

This optimistic soul song became The Five Stairsteps' biggest hit and has been widely covered.

This cover of the Edwin Hawkins Singers' gospel hit showcased Glen Campbell's versatility.

This follow-up to "O-o-h Child" continued The Five Stairsteps' success on the charts.

This ballad marked Gary Puckett's solo career after leaving The Union Gap.

Black Sabbath formed in Birmingham from the blues-oriented group Earth, bringing Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward together. The early albums Black Sabbath and Paranoid established a heavy,...

This soulful story-song about rural poverty became Clarence Carter's biggest hit.

This funk-influenced track represented The Temptations' venture into psychedelic soul.

This song was featured in the film "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and won an Academy Award.

This soulful ballad revived Brook Benton's career and has been widely covered by other artists.

This uplifting song became Diana Ross's debut solo single after leaving The Supremes.

This introspective pop song became Scottish band Marmalade's biggest international hit.

This one-hit wonder featured a memorable opening piano riff and became Blues Image's only major success.

This novelty song from Sesame Street became an unexpected hit on the Billboard Hot 100.

Motown identifies Syreeta Wright among the writers associated with this 1970 record. It comes from Wonder's increasingly self-directed phase at the label.

This folk-pop song became Anne Murray's breakthrough hit in the United States and established her international career.

This funky R&B track became the biggest hit for the group 100 Proof (Aged in Soul).

This dramatic pop-rock song became one of Kenny Rogers' early hits with The First Edition.

This world music-influenced track showcased Neil Diamond's experimentation with different sounds.

This psychedelic funk song marked the collaboration between former Animals frontman Eric Burdon and the band War.

This gospel-influenced R&B track showcased Aretha Franklin's powerful vocals and piano playing.

This unique blend of gospel and psychedelic rock became Norman Greenbaum's only major hit.

This bluesy rock song became one of Faces' most popular tracks and a signature song for Rod Stewart.

This soulful track became one of Johnnie Taylor's biggest hits of the early 1970s.

This smooth R&B ballad showcased a softer side of The Four Tops.

This melodic rock song became Wadsworth Mansion's only major hit.

This folk rock song, featuring Jerry Garcia on pedal steel guitar, became one of CSNY's most beloved tracks.

Originally released in 1967, this song became a hit when re-released in 1970 and prevented Smokey Robinson from retiring.

This funk classic showcased Sly Stone's innovative use of slap bass and wah-wah guitar.

This Motown ballad became another hit for The Originals in 1970.

This heavy rock version of the traditional folk song became Frijid Pink's biggest hit.

Joe Cocker came from Sheffield, England, and developed through skiffle and pub performances of blues material. His rough vocal texture and emotionally forceful delivery became central to his interpretations of songs...

The recording grew out of the Let It Be project, originally conceived around live-in-the-studio performance. Phil Spector later added an orchestral and choral arrangement. The official album history explains that...

This uptempo song was the third consecutive number-one hit for The Jackson 5.

This song about a smooth-talking ladies' man became The Jaggerz's only major hit.

B.B. King developed his blues career from Mississippi roots into Memphis radio and recording. Work as a performer and disc jockey at WDIA accompanied his early records, followed by national attention for Three...

This folk rock song showcased Jethro Tull's unique blend of rock and traditional instruments.

This live recording showcased Elvis's powerful vocals and became one of his last major hits.

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

This pop rock song, written by Tommy James, became Alive N Kickin's only major hit.

This uptempo rock and roll song showcased CCR's ability to create catchy, radio-friendly hits.

This soulful ballad became one of Tyrone Davis's signature songs and biggest hits.

This uplifting pop song became Brotherhood of Man's biggest hit in the United States.

This uptempo rock song continued CCR's string of hit singles in 1970.

This is a post-Diana Ross Supremes recording, from the period when Jean Terrell had joined the group. It should not be credited as a Diana Ross lead performance.

Known for its prominent horn section, this rock song became The Ides of March's biggest hit.

This Dutch rock band's biggest hit later became famous again when covered by Bananarama in the 1980s.

This Latin rock instrumental became El Chicano's biggest hit and a staple of East Los Angeles music.

Joe South combined songwriting and performing with substantial work as a studio guitarist. His career developed in Atlanta and Nashville, including sessions for Aretha Franklin and Bob Dylan. He wrote and produced...

This cover of The Ronettes' hit became one of Jay and the Americans' last chart entries.

This anti-war protest song became one of the most popular songs of the year.

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...

This energetic soul track became The Flaming Ember's biggest hit.

This melancholic ballad became a hit for Canadian group The Poppy Family, featuring Susan Jacks on vocals.

This romantic ballad helped establish Mac Davis as a solo artist after his success as a songwriter.

This unique, wordless song became an unexpected hit for Bob Dylan.

Tom Jones grew up in Pontypridd, South Wales, and sang in clubs before signing with Decca. His early records placed a powerful voice within compact pop arrangements, while his repertoire continued to draw on rhythm...

Written by Joni Mitchell, this version by CSNY became an anthem for the Woodstock generation.

This catchy pop song became British band Christie's biggest international hit.

This cover of Dusty Springfield's hit became another successful single for Elvis Presley.