When I think of great 1974 albums, among the best for me is Phoebe Snow’s self-titled debut. It is a poignant intersection of jazz, folk, blues, singer-songwriter introspection, and psychedelia.

This week 41 years ago, supermodel Kate Moss was born, Peter Benchley’s novel “Jaws” was published, the sitcom “Happy Days” began an 11-year run on ABC and the following songs were the ...

These are among our picks for Songs of the Summer in 1974 and 1984. (Images courtesy of the record labels) ... it’s also considered by some to be the first disco song to top the charts.

The song became Collins’ first U.S. No. 1, bumping Kenny Loggins’ springtime hit “Footloose” off the top spot. “And you comin’ back to me is against all odds, It’s the chance I’ve ...

Summer songs of ’74 “Band on the Run,” Paul McCartney & Wings / Released in April, peaked at No. 1 in June “Well, the rain exploded with a mighty crash, as we fell into the sun!” Oh my ...

This week, 40 years ago, “The Longest Yard” was the No. 1 film at the box office, famed aviator Charles Lindbergh died and the following songs were the most popular in the United States ...

Summertime, and the listening is easy, songs are rockin’ and the volume is high. Which is to say, it’s time to talk about songs of summers past. Songs of the summer anchor us in a time and ...