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Music lovers often miss the full richness of 1971's musical landscape. We celebrate the famous hits while amazing songs fade ...
Critics widely consider 1971 one of the best years in music history. For NPR's 50th anniversary, public radio stations turn back the clock and reflect on the year's best tracks.
All of the songs we just heard were recorded or became hits in the year 1971. They're great for a summer holiday playlist, which is why we have pulled this next interview out of the NPR archives.
“Angel from Montgomery” by John Prine (1971) John Prine wrote and recorded “Angel from Montgomery” for his 1971 self-titled debut album. However, he didn’t release the song as a single.
Rolling Stones Release Career-Spanning Best Of Compilation ‘Honk’ The compilation, available in vinyl, CD and digital, collects classic cuts and hits from every Stones album from 1971 through ...
10 Perfect Rock Songs From 1971. Soundtrack of Rock Growing Up. by Tim Coffman. Dec 22, 2021 December 22nd, 2021. Apple.
Perhaps foremost, “1971” reflects how music influenced the national agenda during that period, as exemplified by songs like John Lennon’s “Imagine” and Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going ...
The Recording Industry Association of America told The Associated Press on Monday that the Eagles’ album - “Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975” - is now certified 38x platinum, which means sales ...
With '1971: The Road Starts Hear,' Aerosmith have excavated a stunning recording from 1971 that crushes their actual debut album.
Critics widely consider 1971 one of the best years in music history. For NPR's 50th anniversary, public radio stations turn back the clock and reflect on the year's best tracks.