If you got to hear these hit songs in 1974 on the day they were released, it was probably an insanely euphoric experience.

For those who were not around in the year 1974 — or as a refresher for those who were — here are a few notable events. In February, publishing heiress Patty Hearst was abducted by a group of radicals ...

These three hit tracks knocked other hit tracks from the No. 1 spot in 1974. Any of these tunes might just be your favorites.

On June 22, 1974, Waylon Jennings’ “This Time” became his first No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. It was released as the lead single from his same-named LP, which he produced with Willie ...