Leon Russell wrote "A Song for You," a timeless ballad that became one of his greatest legacies and has since been covered by hundreds of artists.

One of the biggest hits of the 80s was nearly abandoned before becoming a chart-topping soft rock favorite that still resonates more than 40 years later.

From "Long Long Time" and "Blue Bayou" to her hit duets with Aaron Neville, these are the 40 best Linda Ronstadt songs for ...

James Taylor has long been one of the defining voices of 1970s soft rock, and his influence runs so deep that Taylor Swift ...

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Here are four sweet soft rock songs from the 70s. After listening to these, we can bet you'll have a reason to believe in ...

Ambition was at an all-time high in the 70s classic rock scene. These four songs show off that multi-part excitement that ...

July 6 marks a special milestone for one of the unsung heroes of 1970s soft rock. Rik Elswit, the longtime guitarist for Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show, turns 81 today. Best known for his distinctive ...

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