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Earth, Wind & Fire performing in 1975

4 Songs From 1975 That Every Baby Boomer Knows by Heart

John Denver

On This Day in 1975, John Denver Was at No. 1 With a Song Penned by a Bar Band Guitarist

3 Rock Songs From 1973 With Openings You Instantly Recognize

3 Rock Songs From 1973 With Openings You Instantly Recognize

4 Massive Country Hits From the Late 70s That Have Sadly Been Forgotten

4 Massive Country Hits From the Late 70s That Have Sadly Been Forgotten

Deep Purple photographded at their press launch at Clearwell Castle in Gloucestershire, England in September, 1973. The band worked on material at the Gothic castle for the album Burn. (Photo by Armando Gallo/Gettry Images)

4 Songs From 1973 That Every Baby Boomer Knows by Heart

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