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James Gang – Funk #49

James Gang – Funk #49

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‘Funk #49’ is a song written by Joe Walsh, Jim Fox, and Dale Peters, and recorded by American hard rock band James Gang. The song featured as the first single...

James Gang – Funk #49

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‘Funk #49’ is a song written by Joe Walsh, Jim Fox, and Dale Peters, and recorded by American hard rock band James Gang. The song featured as the first single...

Bon Jovi – You Give Love a Bad Name

Bon Jovi – You Give Love a Bad Name

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‘You Give Love a Bad Name’ is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi, released as the first single from their 1986 album Slippery When Wet. Written by Jon...

Bon Jovi – You Give Love a Bad Name

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‘You Give Love a Bad Name’ is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi, released as the first single from their 1986 album Slippery When Wet. Written by Jon...

Bad Company – Shooting Star

Bad Company – Shooting Star

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‘Shooting Star’ is a song written by Paul Rodgers that was first released by Bad Company on their 1975 album Straight Shooter. Although not released as a single, it became...

Bad Company – Shooting Star

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‘Shooting Star’ is a song written by Paul Rodgers that was first released by Bad Company on their 1975 album Straight Shooter. Although not released as a single, it became...

T. Rex – Jeepster

T. Rex – Jeepster

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‘Jeepster’ is a song by English glam rock act T. Rex. It was released on 5 November 1971 by record label Fly as a single from the group's sixth studio...

T. Rex – Jeepster

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‘Jeepster’ is a song by English glam rock act T. Rex. It was released on 5 November 1971 by record label Fly as a single from the group's sixth studio...

Orleans – Still the One

Orleans – Still the One

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‘Still the One’ is a song written by Johanna Hall and John Hall, and recorded by the soft rock group Orleans on their album Waking and Dreaming, released in 1976,...

Orleans – Still the One

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‘Still the One’ is a song written by Johanna Hall and John Hall, and recorded by the soft rock group Orleans on their album Waking and Dreaming, released in 1976,...

Prince – When Doves Cry

Prince – When Doves Cry

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‘When Doves Cry’ is a song by American musician Prince, and the lead single from his sixth studio album Purple Rain. According to the DVD commentary of the film Purple...

Prince – When Doves Cry

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‘When Doves Cry’ is a song by American musician Prince, and the lead single from his sixth studio album Purple Rain. According to the DVD commentary of the film Purple...

ZZ Top – Sharp Dressed Man

ZZ Top – Sharp Dressed Man

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‘Sharp Dressed Man’ is a song by American rock band ZZ Top, released on their 1983 album Eliminator. Eliminator was one of few albums that have sold over 10 million...

ZZ Top – Sharp Dressed Man

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‘Sharp Dressed Man’ is a song by American rock band ZZ Top, released on their 1983 album Eliminator. Eliminator was one of few albums that have sold over 10 million...

Boston – Foreplay/Long Time

Boston – Foreplay/Long Time

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‘Foreplay/Long Time’ is a song by American rock band Boston, written by Tom Scholz. It appears on their 1976 self-titled debut album and is their second single from the album....

Boston – Foreplay/Long Time

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‘Foreplay/Long Time’ is a song by American rock band Boston, written by Tom Scholz. It appears on their 1976 self-titled debut album and is their second single from the album....

Fleetwood Mac - Dreams

Fleetwood Mac - Dreams

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‘Dreams’ is a song by British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac, written by singer Stevie Nicks for the band's eleventh studio album, Rumours (1977). In the United States, ‘Dreams’ was released...

Fleetwood Mac - Dreams

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‘Dreams’ is a song by British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac, written by singer Stevie Nicks for the band's eleventh studio album, Rumours (1977). In the United States, ‘Dreams’ was released...

Elton John - Funeral for a Friend / Love Lies Bleeding

Elton John - Funeral for a Friend / Love Lies B...

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‘Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding’ is a medley of two songs written by English musician Elton John and songwriter Bernie Taupin, and performed by John. It is the opening...

Elton John - Funeral for a Friend / Love Lies B...

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‘Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding’ is a medley of two songs written by English musician Elton John and songwriter Bernie Taupin, and performed by John. It is the opening...

Toto - Rosanna

Toto - Rosanna

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‘Rosanna’ is a song written by David Paich and performed by the American rock band Toto, the opening track and the first single from their 1982 album Toto IV. This...

Toto - Rosanna

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‘Rosanna’ is a song written by David Paich and performed by the American rock band Toto, the opening track and the first single from their 1982 album Toto IV. This...

The Kinks - Lola

The Kinks - Lola

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‘Lola’ is a song by the English rock band the Kinks, written by frontman Ray Davies for their 1970 album Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One. The song...

The Kinks - Lola

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‘Lola’ is a song by the English rock band the Kinks, written by frontman Ray Davies for their 1970 album Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One. The song...

Elvis Costello - Watching the Detectives

Elvis Costello - Watching the Detectives

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‘Watching the Detectives’ is a 1977 single by English singer-songwriter Elvis Costello. Inspired by the Clash and Bernard Herrmann, the song features a reggae beat and cynical lyrics. Costello's fourth...

Elvis Costello - Watching the Detectives

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‘Watching the Detectives’ is a 1977 single by English singer-songwriter Elvis Costello. Inspired by the Clash and Bernard Herrmann, the song features a reggae beat and cynical lyrics. Costello's fourth...

Sanford-Townsend Band - Smoke from a Distant Fire

Sanford-Townsend Band - Smoke from a Distant Fire

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‘Smoke from a Distant Fire’ is a song by American duo Sanford-Townsend Band. It was released as a single in 1977 from their self-titled album. The song peaked at No....

Sanford-Townsend Band - Smoke from a Distant Fire

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‘Smoke from a Distant Fire’ is a song by American duo Sanford-Townsend Band. It was released as a single in 1977 from their self-titled album. The song peaked at No....

The Mamas & the Papas - I Saw Her Again

The Mamas & the Papas - I Saw Her Again

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‘I Saw Her Again’ is a song recorded by the U.S. vocal group the Mamas & the Papas in 1966. Co-written by band members John Phillips and Denny Doherty, it...

The Mamas & the Papas - I Saw Her Again

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‘I Saw Her Again’ is a song recorded by the U.S. vocal group the Mamas & the Papas in 1966. Co-written by band members John Phillips and Denny Doherty, it...

Whitesnake - Fool for Your Loving

Whitesnake - Fool for Your Loving

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‘Fool for Your Loving’ is a song recorded by English rock band Whitesnake. Originally released on their 1980 album Ready an' Willing, it was re-recorded for their 1989 album Slip...

Whitesnake - Fool for Your Loving

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‘Fool for Your Loving’ is a song recorded by English rock band Whitesnake. Originally released on their 1980 album Ready an' Willing, it was re-recorded for their 1989 album Slip...

The Cars - My Best Friend's Girl

The Cars - My Best Friend's Girl

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‘My Best Friend's Girl’ is a song by American rock band the Cars from their 1978 self-titled debut album on Elektra Records, released on June 6 of that year. Written...

The Cars - My Best Friend's Girl

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‘My Best Friend's Girl’ is a song by American rock band the Cars from their 1978 self-titled debut album on Elektra Records, released on June 6 of that year. Written...

Van Halen - Hot for Teacher

Van Halen - Hot for Teacher

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‘Hot for Teacher’ is a song by the American rock band Van Halen, taken from their sixth studio album, 1984. The song was written by band members Eddie Van Halen,...

Van Halen - Hot for Teacher

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‘Hot for Teacher’ is a song by the American rock band Van Halen, taken from their sixth studio album, 1984. The song was written by band members Eddie Van Halen,...

Scandal - The Warrior

Scandal - The Warrior

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‘The Warrior’ is a song by American rock band Scandal featuring Patty Smyth, from the album Warrior, written by Holly Knight and Nick Gilder. The song went to number seven...

Scandal - The Warrior

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‘The Warrior’ is a song by American rock band Scandal featuring Patty Smyth, from the album Warrior, written by Holly Knight and Nick Gilder. The song went to number seven...

Billy Joel - It's Still Rock and Roll to Me

Billy Joel - It's Still Rock and Roll to Me

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‘It's Still Rock and Roll to Me’ is a song written and performed by Billy Joel, from the hit album Glass Houses. Released in 1980, the song peaked at number...

Billy Joel - It's Still Rock and Roll to Me

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‘It's Still Rock and Roll to Me’ is a song written and performed by Billy Joel, from the hit album Glass Houses. Released in 1980, the song peaked at number...

Jethro Tull - Locomotive Breath

Jethro Tull - Locomotive Breath

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‘Locomotive Breath’ is a song by British progressive rock band Jethro Tull from their 1971 album, Aqualung. Written as a comment on population growth, the song was meant to replicate...

Jethro Tull - Locomotive Breath

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‘Locomotive Breath’ is a song by British progressive rock band Jethro Tull from their 1971 album, Aqualung. Written as a comment on population growth, the song was meant to replicate...

Pink Floyd - Money

Pink Floyd - Money

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‘Money’ is a song by English rock band Pink Floyd from their 1973 album The Dark Side of the Moon. Written by Roger Waters, it opened side two of the...

Pink Floyd - Money

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‘Money’ is a song by English rock band Pink Floyd from their 1973 album The Dark Side of the Moon. Written by Roger Waters, it opened side two of the...

Peter Frampton - I'm In You

Peter Frampton - I'm In You

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‘I'm in You’ is the hit song released by Peter Frampton as a single from his album I'm in You. This was the title track from Frampton's 1977 I'm In...

Peter Frampton - I'm In You

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‘I'm in You’ is the hit song released by Peter Frampton as a single from his album I'm in You. This was the title track from Frampton's 1977 I'm In...

'Til Tuesday - Voices Carry

'Til Tuesday - Voices Carry

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‘Voices Carry’ is a song by the American rock band 'Til Tuesday. It was produced by Mike Thorne for the band's debut studio album, Voices Carry (1985). The accompanying music...

'Til Tuesday - Voices Carry

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‘Voices Carry’ is a song by the American rock band 'Til Tuesday. It was produced by Mike Thorne for the band's debut studio album, Voices Carry (1985). The accompanying music...

The Guess Who - No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature

The Guess Who - No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature

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‘No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature’ is a medley by the Canadian rock band The Guess Who. It was released on their 1970 album American Woman, and was released on the...

The Guess Who - No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature

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‘No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature’ is a medley by the Canadian rock band The Guess Who. It was released on their 1970 album American Woman, and was released on the...

AC/DC - It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)

AC/DC - It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wann...

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‘It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)’ is a song by Australian hard rock band AC/DC. It is the first track of the group's...

AC/DC - It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wann...

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‘It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)’ is a song by Australian hard rock band AC/DC. It is the first track of the group's...

Europe - The Final Countdown

Europe - The Final Countdown

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‘The Final Countdown’ is a song by Swedish rock band Europe, released in 1986. Written by lead singer Joey Tempest, it was based on a keyboard riff he made in...

Europe - The Final Countdown

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‘The Final Countdown’ is a song by Swedish rock band Europe, released in 1986. Written by lead singer Joey Tempest, it was based on a keyboard riff he made in...

Black Sabbath - Changes

Black Sabbath - Changes

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‘Changes’ is a ballad by Black Sabbath. It first appeared on Vol. 4, which was released in 1972. According to band members, Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi stayed up all...

Black Sabbath - Changes

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‘Changes’ is a ballad by Black Sabbath. It first appeared on Vol. 4, which was released in 1972. According to band members, Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi stayed up all...

Don Henley - Dirty Laundry

Don Henley - Dirty Laundry

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‘Dirty Laundry’ is a song written by Don Henley and Danny Kortchmar, from Henley's debut solo studio album I Can't Stand Still, (1982). The song hit number 1 on the...

Don Henley - Dirty Laundry

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‘Dirty Laundry’ is a song written by Don Henley and Danny Kortchmar, from Henley's debut solo studio album I Can't Stand Still, (1982). The song hit number 1 on the...

Tom Petty - Free Fallin'

Tom Petty - Free Fallin'

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‘Free Fallin’ is the opening track from American musician Tom Petty's debut solo album, Full Moon Fever (1989). The song was written by Petty and his writing partner for the...

Tom Petty - Free Fallin'

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‘Free Fallin’ is the opening track from American musician Tom Petty's debut solo album, Full Moon Fever (1989). The song was written by Petty and his writing partner for the...

The Moody Blues - Tuesday Afternoon

The Moody Blues - Tuesday Afternoon

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‘Tuesday Afternoon’ (sometimes referred to as ‘Forever Afternoon (Tuesday?)’, or simply ‘Forever Afternoon’) is a 1968 song written by Justin Hayward that was first released by English rock band the...

The Moody Blues - Tuesday Afternoon

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‘Tuesday Afternoon’ (sometimes referred to as ‘Forever Afternoon (Tuesday?)’, or simply ‘Forever Afternoon’) is a 1968 song written by Justin Hayward that was first released by English rock band the...

Grateful Dead - Touch of Grey

Grateful Dead - Touch of Grey

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‘Touch of Grey’ is a 1987 single by the Grateful Dead, and is from the album In the Dark. The song is known for its refrain "I will get by...

Grateful Dead - Touch of Grey

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‘Touch of Grey’ is a 1987 single by the Grateful Dead, and is from the album In the Dark. The song is known for its refrain "I will get by...

John Fogerty - The Old Man Down the Road

John Fogerty - The Old Man Down the Road

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‘The Old Man Down the Road’ is a song by American rock artist John Fogerty. It was released in December 1984 as the lead single from Fogerty's comeback album, Centerfield....

John Fogerty - The Old Man Down the Road

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‘The Old Man Down the Road’ is a song by American rock artist John Fogerty. It was released in December 1984 as the lead single from Fogerty's comeback album, Centerfield....

Guns N' Roses - You Could Be Mine

Guns N' Roses - You Could Be Mine

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‘You Could Be Mine’ is a song by American rock band Guns N' Roses from their fourth studio album, Use Your Illusion II. The song was released on June 21,...

Guns N' Roses - You Could Be Mine

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‘You Could Be Mine’ is a song by American rock band Guns N' Roses from their fourth studio album, Use Your Illusion II. The song was released on June 21,...

Skid Row - 18 And Life

Skid Row - 18 And Life

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‘18 and Life’ is a song by American heavy metal band Skid Row. It was released in June 1989 as the second single from their self-titled debut album. The power...

Skid Row - 18 And Life

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‘18 and Life’ is a song by American heavy metal band Skid Row. It was released in June 1989 as the second single from their self-titled debut album. The power...

Scorpions - Still Loving You

Scorpions - Still Loving You

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‘Still Loving You’ is a power ballad by the German hard rock band Scorpions. It was released in June 1984 as the second single from their ninth studio album, Love...

Scorpions - Still Loving You

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‘Still Loving You’ is a power ballad by the German hard rock band Scorpions. It was released in June 1984 as the second single from their ninth studio album, Love...

Steely Dan - Dirty Work

Steely Dan - Dirty Work

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‘Dirty Work’ is a song written by Donald Fagen and Walter Becker of Steely Dan, which appeared on the band's 1972 debut album Can't Buy a Thrill. The song's lyrics...

Steely Dan - Dirty Work

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‘Dirty Work’ is a song written by Donald Fagen and Walter Becker of Steely Dan, which appeared on the band's 1972 debut album Can't Buy a Thrill. The song's lyrics...

Steve Winwood - Roll with It

Steve Winwood - Roll with It

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‘Roll with It’ is a song recorded by Steve Winwood for his album of the same name, released on Virgin Records. It was written by Winwood and songwriter Will Jennings....

Steve Winwood - Roll with It

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‘Roll with It’ is a song recorded by Steve Winwood for his album of the same name, released on Virgin Records. It was written by Winwood and songwriter Will Jennings....

Canned Heat - On The Road Again

Canned Heat - On The Road Again

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‘On the Road Again’ is a song recorded by the American blues rock group Canned Heat in 1967. A driving blues rock boogie, it was adapted from earlier blues songs...

Canned Heat - On The Road Again

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‘On the Road Again’ is a song recorded by the American blues rock group Canned Heat in 1967. A driving blues rock boogie, it was adapted from earlier blues songs...

Santana – Black Magic Woman

Santana – Black Magic Woman

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‘Black Magic Woman’ is a song written by British musician Peter Green, which first appeared as a single for the band Fleetwood Mac in 1968. In 1970, the song was...

Santana – Black Magic Woman

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‘Black Magic Woman’ is a song written by British musician Peter Green, which first appeared as a single for the band Fleetwood Mac in 1968. In 1970, the song was...