1976

2021 Introduction: One of the foundational artists at Atlantic Records in the ‘60s, Ben E. King provided a consistent run of hit records, many of which have become modern-day classics – think “Stand By Me,” “Don’t Play That Song” and “Spanish Harlem” for starters. In 1975, he experience a welcome return to the label and the charts as he shared with David Nathan in 1976…

Originally sung by Gloria Jones in 1965, it became a hit for Soft Cell in 1981.

A tribute to what may be the Motown icon's greatest album.

Revisiting the jazz guitarist's crossover smash.

Released on September 28, 1976, it was the #1 album in America for the rest of the year.

Taylor's funky hit was the top song for the entire month of April 1976.