1971 Rod Stewart's Classic Hit Almost Wasn’t Released but Became His Breakout No. 1 Song

Maggie May made Rod Stewart a solo star in 1971 and decades later earned a place in the Grammy Hall of Fame for its lasting ...
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The 3 Best Songs From Led Zeppelin’s Legendary 1971 Self-Titled LP ‘Led Zeppelin IV’

When you get a classic album, you don't have to whittle it down. But we did! These are the three best songs from Led Zeppelin's 1971 LP.
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The explosive story of Third World War, the band who inspired The Who and influenced punk

From John Lennon to The Who, to The Faces and The Clash and beyond, Third World War influenced many ...
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4 Classic Rock Legends Who Had No. 1 Hits in 1971 That Have Stood the Test of Time

These classic rock legends had No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1971 with songs that have stood the test of time, including George Harrison and Janis Joplin.

1971 Hit Ranked Among Best ‘Soft Rock Songs’ of All Time Became a Heartbreak Anthem

In 2024, Ultimate Classic Rock pulled together a definitive ranking of the best “soft rock” songs ever recorded, offering a unique blend of classic tracks and modern hits. In ...

1971 Hit Ranked Among Best ‘Soft Rock Songs’ of All Time Became a Breakup Anthem

In 2024, Ultimate Classic Rock ranked the top 40 soft rock songs in history, compiling an era-spanning list of the greatest ...

1971 Soft Rock Classic Was a No. 1 Hit That Launched a Solo Career

Rod Stewart was already on his third studio album when a B-side track gained attention and cemented him as a household name.

The Eagles Reach A Career Milestone With The Biggest Album Of All Time

The Eagles reach a career milestone as Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 hits 520 weeks — a full decade — on the Billboard 200.
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This 1979 No. 1 yacht rock anthem is always mistakenly attributed to Jimmy Buffett—here’s why

It’s played at every beach bar on the planet, but the "King of Margaritaville" didn't actually write this tropical classic.