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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. 🎶🎸🪕🎷🥁🎵

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12-Mar-241970s

All By Myself

Eric Carmen b. 1949 d. 11-Mar-24

09-May-841980s, Rock

Dancing In The Dark

Bruce Springsteen b. 23-Sep-49 Release Date: 09-May-84 Billboard Debut Date: 26-May-84 Peak Position: 2

21-Dec-831980s, Rock

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

16-Nov-811980s, Pop

867-5309/Jenny

Tommy Tutone Release Date: 16-Nov-81 Top 40 Debut Date: 13-Mar-82 Highest Position: 4 Songwriter(s): Alex Call, Jim Keller

18-Nov-781970s, R&B

September

Earth Wind & Fire Released: 18-Nov-78 Highest Position : 8 Songwriter(s) : Maurice White, Al McKay, Allee Willis

24-Sep-781970s, Disco

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

01-Sep-781970s, Pop

What You Won’t Do for Love

Bobby Caldwell b. 15-Aug-51 d. 14-Mar-23

03-Jul-781970s, Disco

Last Dance

Donna Summer Release Date: 02-Jul-78 Top 40 Debut Date: 03-Jun-78 Highest Position: 3 Songwriter(s): Paul Jabara

19-Jun-781970s, Disco

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

01-Jan-781970s, Rock

Roll With the Changes

REO Speedwagon Release Date: 1978 Top 40 Debut Date: 09-Jun-78 Highest Position: 58 Songwriter(s): Kevin Cronin

20-Sep-771970s, Disco

Shame

Evelyn “Champagne” King Release Date: 20-Sep-77 Top 40 Debut Date: 22-Jul-78 Highest Position: 9 Songwriter(s): John Fitch, Reuben Cross

21-May-761970s, Pop

I Need to Be in Love

Carpenters Release Date: 21-May-76 Top 40 Debut Date: 04-Jul-76 Highest Position: 25 Songwriter(s): Richard Carpenter, John Bettis, Albert Hammond

31-Dec-751970s, Rock

Moonlight Feels Right

Starbuck Release Date: 31-Dec-75 Top 40 Debut Date: 29-May-76 Highest Position: 3 Songwriter(s): Bruce Blackman

15-Nov-751970s, Rock

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

02-Aug-751970s, Pop

Who Loves You

The Four Seasons Release Date: 02-Aug-75 Top 40 Debut Date: 20-Sep-75 Highest Position: 3 Songwriter(s): Bob Gaudio, Judy Parker

20-May-741970s, Pop

Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me

George Michael and Elton John in a 1991 duet Released: 20-May-74 Top 40 Debut Date: 22-Jun-74 Highest Position: 2 Songwriters: Elton John, Bernie Taupin

01-Jan-741970s, Disco

Everlasting Love

Carl Carlton Release Date: 1974 Top 40 Debut Date: 12-Oct-74 Highest Position: 6 Songwriter(s): Buzz Cason, Mac Gayden

01-Nov-731970s, R&B

Love’s Theme

Barry White b. 12-Sep-44 d. 04-Jul-03 Release Date: November 1973 Top 40 Debut Date: — Highest Position: Songwriter(s): Barry White

12-Nov-721970s, Rock

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

08-Nov-721970s, Rock

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

31-Oct-721970s, Folk

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

19-Sep-721970s, Rock

Ventura Highway

America Release Date: 19-Sep-72 Top 40 Debut Date: 04-Nov-72 Highest Position: 8 Songwriter(s): Dewey Bunnell

13-Jul-721970s, Rock

Saturday in the Park

Chicago Release Date: 13-Jul-72 Top 40 Debut Date: 12-Aug-72 Highest Position: 3 Songwriter(s): Robert Lamm

18-May-721970s, Pop

Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)

Looking Glass Release Date: 18-May-72 Top 40 Debut Date: 01-Jul-72 Highest Position: 1 Songwriter(s): Elliot Lurie

01-Jan-721970s, Rock

Do You Wanna Dance

Bette Midler Release Date: 1972 Top 40 Debut Date: 20-Jan-73 Highest Position: 17 Songwriter(s): Bobby Freeman

01-Dec-711970s, Rock

Precious And Few

Climax Release Date: Dec-71 Top 40 Debut Date: 22-Jan-72 Highest Position: 3 Songwriter(s): Walter Nims

12-Nov-711970s, Rock

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