Artist: The Carpenters Originally written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, "Close To You" was one of the most beloved songs in the '70s. The lyrics depict unrequited love — a longing to be close ...

The heartbroken Perry, who’s described the writing of this song as “love justice,” actually played ... with the prog-rock ...

For as long as there have been country songs, there have been ... pleading for her life as much as her love. There’s something ever so taboo about this 70s country classic too; it’s hard ...

Bob did not record many love songs during The Wailers’ early 70s stint with the producer Lee Perry, but “Stand Alone,” a song about a man haunted by a relationship that’s turning sour ...