Seventies Radio Hits: A Decade's Soundtrack

0:00On April 22nd, if you graduated high school in the 1970s, one massive radio smash ruled the airwaves that spring and summer. From the class of 1970 to 1979, billboards year in charts crown a top hit for each year. Think Carpenter's close to you, topping for four weeks in 1970, or Rod Stewart's Maggie May holding number one for five the next year. Earlier this week, folks dug into these tracks, sparking the stagetrips. Roberta Flacks, the first time ever I saw your face, dominated six weeks for the class of 1972 after a movie boost. Then came Tony Orlando and Don's tie a yellow ribbon around the old oak tree in 1973 in 1973, followed by John Denver's Quick Pinned. Annie Song for two weeks in 1974. Annie Song's hit hard, shaping memories improving the decade's soft spots. Listener Stillhum, Elton John's Island Girl, from 1975, Wings Defiant Silly Love Songs

1:02for five weeks in 1976. And young Andy Gibbs back-to-back wins. I just want to be your everything in 1977 and shadow dancing in 1978. Fast forward to 1979. The next My Shirona crushes it for six weeks, reviving rock when critics called it dead. Each class got a unique soundtrack, from ballads to bangers. That mix captures the 70s wild radio ride timeless vibes that still echo today. That's the story for today, entertainment and celebrity news. Today, driven by AI, I'm Cory with the story.