The 1970s was a tumultuous time, full of upheaval on many fronts, from the end of the Vietnam War to the dawn of personal computers. It makes sense that its music had a similar helter-skelter feel.

Whether you were around when these songs first hit the radio 50 years ago, or just recently discovered them on some retro playlist—you’ve probably belted out a few (or a lot) of these classics. Yup, ...

Compiling such a finite list presents tough choices for anyone, as the band’s recorded output of great music during its heyday was impressively prolific by any standard and includes well over 50 gems.

Right about now, when the temperatures careen into three digits and steering wheels hurt to hold, pop culture editors are forcing their writers to speculate on what will be” The Song of the Summer,” ...