These hit tracks from 1970 had to knock a tune from the top to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and every song involved is a banger.

Fifty-five years ago today, Merle Haggard was in the middle of a long run at No. 1 with his second chart-topping album of the year.

More than five decades after its initial release, The Beatles’ final studio album has made a major comeback to the music charts. “Let It Be,” which became No. 1 on the Billboard 200 upon its May 1970 ...

Elvis Presley built his legendary career on memorable songs that remain industry standards today. But even the most incredible stars can miss out on significant chart-topping hits. During the 1970s, ...