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Photo by Doug Griffin/Toronto Star via Getty Images 7 Major Hits That Prove We Were Obsessed With Love in 1976
The sheer number of love songs topping the charts in 1976 gives off the distinct impression that we were obsessed with love that year.
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American singer, songwriter and musician Tom Petty (1950-2017) attends a press conference for his debut solo album 'Full Moon Fever', 1989. (Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images) -
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(Original Caption) A singer called Joni. Joni Mitchell, Canadian singer-songwriter, United Kingdom, 1968. The guitar-pickin' gal is Joni Mitchell, a long blonde haired Canadian folk singer. Pictured last night outside the Revolution club, Joni is here (until 1st October) for radio, television and concert appearances. Apart from concert appearances, 25 year old Joni will be heard on "Top Gear" on Radio One and "The Monday Show" on BBC 1. (Photo by © Hulton-Deutsch Collection/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images)
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English rock band the Beatles arrive at London Airport from the USA, with their manager Brian Epstein (1934 – 1967, in coach doorway), 2nd September 1965. From left to right, John Lennon (1940 – 1980), George Harrison (1943 – 2001), Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. (Photo by George Stroud/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) -
Musician Willie Nelson attends 24th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards on April 10, 1989 at Disney Studios in Burbank, California. (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) -
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George Jones, who released several country songs about whiskey
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SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO – APRIL 29: Musician Billy Joel performs live at Coliseo de Puerto Rico, Jose M. Agrelot on April 29, 2008 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Photo by GVCruz/WireImage) -
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – SEPTEMBER 16: Chris Stapleton performs onstage during the 25th Annual Americana Honors & Awards at Ryman Auditorium on September 16, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Americana Music Association)
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American rock group Nirvana, backstage in Frankfurt, Germany, 12th November 1991. Left to right: drummer Dave Grohl, singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain (1967 – 1994) and bassist Krist Novoselic. (Photo by Paul Bergen/Redferns/Getty Images) -
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 07: Recording artist Toby Keith accepts USO award onstage during ACM Presents: An All-Star Salute To The Troops at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for ACM) -
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The Mamas And The Papas At The Hollywood Bowl The folk group "The Mamas And The Papas" including John Phillips, Mama Cass, Michelle Phillips, and Denny Doherty pose for portraits and rehearse for their performance on April 2, 1966 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
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Jim Nabors (L) and Jerry Reed (C) appear onstage during a screening at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas, on July 11, 1982. (Photo by Ken Vaughan/WWD/Penske Media via Getty Images) -
Steve Gulley of Mountain Heart and Grasstowne, September 20, 1962 — August 18, 2020. (Photo courtesy of Facebook) -
LIVERMORE, CA – Gram Parsons of The Flying Burrito Brothers performs onstage at The Altamont Speedway on December 6, 1969 in Livermore, California. (Photo by Robert Altman/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
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Elvis Presley and Scotty Moore (left) performing on The Milton Berle Show at NBC's Hollywood studio, Los Angeles, California, 5th June 1956. Presley performed 'I Want You, I Need You, I Love You' and 'Hound Dog'. Press reaction to his performance was largely negative with his gyrating movements during 'Hound Dog' proving particularly controversial. (Photo by Bettmann Archive/Getty Images) -
BERKELEY, CA – SEPTEMBER 1977: Linda Ronstadt performs at the Greek Theater on September 17, 1977 in Berkeley, California. (Photo by Ed Perlstein/Redferns/Getty Images) -
Singer and musician Merle Haggard performs at the Poplar Creek Music Theater, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, August 16, 1983. (Photo by Paul Natkin/Getty Images) -
John Rzeznik of Goo Goo Dolls at event, New York, 1990s. (Photo by Steve Eichner/Getty Images)
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Pop group The Byrds (l to r): Chris Hillman; Dave Crosby; Mike Clark; Jim McGuinn; and Gene Clark. (Photo by © Hulton-Deutsch Collection/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images) -
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Musicians Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush attending the BPI Awards after winning in their categories, London, February 10th 1987. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images) -
American singer-songwriter Stephen Bishop, 27th September 1977. (Photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images) -
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CIRCA 1972: Singer Mick Jagger of the rock and roll band "The Rolling Stones" performs onstage in circa 1972. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)