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The music industry is losing many pop-era artists due to their advanced age, and paying tribute to their music is essential. The grid is being renovated, but we have started compiling a list of song candidates we believe should be included in the tribute. However, we are open to suggestions. To watch a video, click on the image. 🎶🎸🪕🎷🥁🎵
Truckin’ (Phil Lesh b. 15-Mar-40 d. 25-Oct-24)
The music never stopped for Phil Lesh until now. The legendary Grateful Dead bassist, who danced his notes through the band’s sonic tapestry for over three decades, has died at 84. While most bassists stayed in the background, Lesh turned his instrument into a leading voice, weaving between
Dancing In The Dark
Bruce Springsteen b. 23-Sep-49 Release Date: 09-May-84 Billboard Debut Date: 26-May-84 Peak Position: 2
Jump (For My Love)
Van Halen Release Date: 21-Dec-83 Top 40 Debut Date: 21-Jan-84 Highest Position: 1 Songwriter(s): Stephen Mitchell, Marti Sharron, Gary Skardina
MacArthur Park by Donna Summer
Donna Summer Released: 24-Sep-78 Top 40 Debut Date: 30-Sep-78 Highest Position: 1 Songwriter(s): Jimmy Webb
Last Dance
Donna Summer Release Date: 02-Jul-78 Top 40 Debut Date: 03-Jun-78 Highest Position: 3 Songwriter(s): Paul Jabara
I Love The Nightlife
Alicia Bridges Release Date: 19-Jun-78 Top 40 Debut Date: 09-Sep-78 Highest Position: 5 Songwriter(s): Alicia Bridges, Susan Hutcheson
Roll With the Changes
REO Speedwagon Release Date: 1978 Top 40 Debut Date: 09-Jun-78 Highest Position: 58 Songwriter(s): Kevin Cronin
Moonlight Feels Right
Starbuck Release Date: 31-Dec-75 Top 40 Debut Date: 29-May-76 Highest Position: 3 Songwriter(s): Bruce Blackman
Take It to the Limit
The Eagles Release Date: 15-Nov-75 Top 40 Debut Date: 17-Jan-76 Highest Position: 4 Songwriter(s): Randy Meisner, Don Henley, Glenn Frey
Everlasting Love
Carl Carlton Release Date: 1974 Top 40 Debut Date: 12-Oct-74 Highest Position: 6 Songwriter(s): Buzz Cason, Mac Gayden
Rockin’ Pneumonia and Boogie Woogie Flu
Johnny Rivers Released: Oct-72 (Orig.: Aug-57) Top 40 Debut Date: 11-Nov-72 Highest Position: 6 Songwriters: Johnny Vincent, Huey Smith
You’re So Vain
Carly Simon Release Date: 08-Nov-72 Top 40 Debut Date: 16-Dec-72 Highest Position: 1 Songwriter(s): Carly Simon
Rocky Mountain High
John Denver Release Date: October 30, 1972 Top 40 Debut Date: 06-Jan-73 Highest Position: 9 Songwriter(s): John Denver, Mike Taylor
Ventura Highway
America Release Date: 19-Sep-72 Top 40 Debut Date: 04-Nov-72 Highest Position: 8 Songwriter(s): Dewey Bunnell
Saturday in the Park
Chicago Release Date: 13-Jul-72 Top 40 Debut Date: 12-Aug-72 Highest Position: 3 Songwriter(s): Robert Lamm
Do You Wanna Dance
Bette Midler Release Date: 1972 Top 40 Debut Date: 20-Jan-73 Highest Position: 17 Songwriter(s): Bobby Freeman
Precious And Few
Climax Release Date: Dec-71 Top 40 Debut Date: 22-Jan-72 Highest Position: 3 Songwriter(s): Walter Nims
A Horse With No Name
America Release Date: 12-Nov-71 Top 40 Debut Date: 04-Mar-72 Highest Position: 1 Songwriter(s): Dewey Bunnell
Have You Seen Her
The Chi-Lites Release Date: Oct-71 Top 40 Debut Date: 30-Oct-71 Highest Position: 3 Songwriter(s): Barbara Acklin, Eugene Record
Ain’t No Sunshine
Bill Withers Release Date: Jul-71 Top 40 Debut Date: 14-Aug-71 Highest Position: 3 Songwriter(s): Bill Withers
Do You Know What I Mean?
Lee Michaels Release Date: May 1971 Top 40 Debut Date: 04-Sep-71 Highest Position: 6 Songwriter(s): Lee Michaels
Never Can Say Goodbye
The Jackson 5 Released: 16-Mar-71 Top 40 Debut Date: 10-Apr-71 Highest Position: 2 Songwriter: Clifton Davis
Temptation Eyes
The Grass Roots Release Date: Dec-70 Top 40 Debut Date: 13-Feb-71 Highest Position: 15 Songwriter(s): Harvey Price, Daniel Walsh
Love the One You’re With
Crosby Still Nash & Young Release Date: Nov-70 Top 40 Debut Date: 19-Dec-70 Highest Position: 14 Songwriter(s): Stephen Stills
25 or 6 to 4
Chicago Release Date: Jun-70 Top 40 Debut Date: 01-Aug-70 Highest Position: 4 Songwriter(s): Robert Lamm
Make It With You
Bread Release Date: Apr-70 Top 40 Debut Date: 11-Jul-70 Highest Position: 1 Songwriter(s): David Gates
Band Of Gold
Freda Payne Release Date: Feb-70 Top 40 Debut Date: 30-May-70 Highest Position: 3 Songwriter(s): Edythe Wayne, Ron Dunbar
Almost Cut My Hair
David Crosby b. 14-Aug-41 d. 19-Jan-23 Recording Date: 09-Jan-70
Rock & Roll Hoochie Coo
Edgar Winter’s White Trash Released: 1970 Songwriter: Rick Derringer
Walk On By
Isaac Hayes b. 20-Aug-42 d. 10-Aug-08 Release Date: 23-Sep-69
Crystal Blue Persuasion
Tommy James and The Shondells Release Date: Jun-69 Top 40 Debut Date: 28-Jun-69 Highest Position: 2 Songwriter(s): Eddie Gray, Tommy James, Mike Vale
Beginnings
Chicago Release Date: 27-Jan-69 (Rec.) Top 40 Debut Date: 10-Jul-71 Highest Position: 7 Songwriter(s): Robert Lamm
More Today Than Yesterday
The Spiral Starecase Release Date: 07-Jan-69 Top 40 Debut Date: 03-May-69 Highest Position: 12 Songwriter(s): Pat Upton
Magic Carpet Ride
Steppenwolf Released: Sep-68 Top 40 Debut Date: 05-Oct-68 Highest Position: 3 Songwriters: John Kay, Rushton Moreve
I Say a Little Prayer
Aretha Franklin Release Date: Oct-67 Top 40 Debut Date: 24-Aug-68 Highest Position: 10 Songwriter(s): Bacharach Burt & Hal David
(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher
Jackie Wilson Recorded: 06-Jul-67 Top 40 Debut Date: 02-Sep-67 Highest Position: 3 Songwriters: Gary Jackson, Raynard Miner, Carl Smith
White Rabbit
Jefferson Airplane Release Date: 24-Jun-67 Top 40 Debut Date: 01-Jul-67 Highest Position: 8 Songwriter(s): Grace Slick
Sunday Will Never Be the Same
Spanky & Our Gang Release Date: 13-Apr-67 (Rec.) Top 40 Debut Date: 03-Jun-67 Highest Position: 9 Songwriter(s): Terry Cashman, Gene Pistilli
California Girls
The Beach Boys Release Date: 12-Jul-65 Top 40 Debut Date: 07-Aug-65 Highest Position: 3 Songwriter(s): Brian Wilson, Mike Love
Help Me, Rhonda
The Beach Boys Release Date: 08-Mar-65 Top 40 Debut Date: 01-May-65 Highest Position: 1 Songwriter(s): Brian Wilson, Mike Love
Blowin’ in the Wind
Bob Dylan Release Date: 13-Aug-63 Top 40 Debut Date: 28-Oct-16 Highest Position: 35 Songwriter(s): Bob Dylan