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The Number One Singles of 1970

Only two songs stayed at the top for four weeks or more. And thus, no less than 29 singles reached #1 that year. Several musical acts had more than one.

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A Chat with ‘Leave It to Beaver’s Stephen Talbot: ‘I May Be a Dirty Rat, But I’m Not a Dumb Rat’

The filmmaker recalls the other ‘Beaver’ kids, offers his views on being a child actor, and muses on the impact of the show.

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How Neil Sedaka Helped Create 10cc

The unique collaboration, excerpted from the 2023 book, I’m Into Something Good: My Life Managing 10cc, Herman’s Hermits & Many More!, from Harvey Lisberg.

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Neil Sedaka, Legendary Brill Building Singer-Songwriter (‘Breaking Up is Hard to Do’), Dies

He began as a teen pop sensation, evolved to a gifted songwriter of some 500 tunes, a hitmaker in the ’60s, and a surprising comeback king a decade later with several big singles in the ’70s.

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The Important Half: John Lennon, ‘Julia’ and Singing to Reach

The song, inspired by his late mother, “is brave, because in the delivery we hear a singer willing to be transported.”

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Paul McCartney Post-Beatles ‘Man on the Run’ Documentary, Soundtrack Arrive

The film comes from Academy Award winning director Morgan Neville (20 Feet from Stardom).

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10 (More) Great Second Albums From Classic Rockers

A sophomore slump is a common classic rock jinx. Here are some acts that made a significant leap with the follow-up to their debut release.

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‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert’ is an Exhilarating Doc From ‘Elvis’ Biopic Director

Director Baz Luhrmann’s film, featuring long-lost footage from rehearsals and concerts of the King’s legendary Vegas residency in the 1970s, is a revelation.

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Aerosmith’s Debut Album Gets ‘Legendary Edition’

The 1973 album’s success would be one of rock ‘n’ roll’s most famous slow-burn underdog stories.

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: 100 Crucial Omissions

Every year, when the new inductees are announced, there is lots of grumbling from rock fans about omissions. Here’s our updated list…

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