American Songwriter

3 Hit Tracks That Knocked Your Favorite Song From the No. 1 Spot Back in 1974

These three hit tracks knocked other hit tracks from the No. 1 spot in 1974. Any of these tunes might just be your favorites.
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girl is almost moved to tears by sunshine on my shoulders!

A girl is moved to tears when rob-landes surprises her with a beautiful rendition of John Denver's 'Sunshine on My Shoulders' ...

John Denver’s Most Beloved Ballad Flopped—Until a 1973 Tearjerker TV Film Made It a Hit

The song reached the top of the charts after the song and others in Denver's catalog were featured in a made-for-TV movie.
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On This Day in 1973, John Denver Turned an Underperforming B-Side Into a Massive Hit—Proving That the Third Time’s a Charm

Fifty-two years ago today, John Denver released a song that would go on to be his first major hit on multiple charts.