Near Misses: Hit Songs That Never Quite Made the Winner’s Circle
The article discusses popular songs from the 1970s that reached notable chart positions but never hit number one. It highlights tracks like Sister Sledge's 'We Are Family' and Elton John's 'Tiny Dancer' as examples of these 'near misses.' The piece emphasizes the cultural impact of these songs despite their chart performance.
- ▪Sister Sledge's 'We Are Family' changed wedding receptions but never reached No. 1.
- ▪Steely Dan's 'Peg' is a classic Yacht Rock song that stalled outside the Top 10.
- ▪Elton John's 'Tiny Dancer' is a timeless hit that never made it onto Casey Kasem's countdown.
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Hit Parade May 30, 20268:33 AM Near-Miss Hits—’70s Edition The cruelest numbers on the charts are No. 2, No. 11, and No. 41—but some hits that come up short wind up legendary. Copy Link Share Share <div class="slate-megaphone__slot"></div> View Transcript Advertisement Listen & Subscribe Choose your preferred player: Apple Podcasts Spotify TuneIn RSS Feed For questions about subscriptions or your Slate Plus feed, check our FAQ. <p class="slate-notification--error podcast-how-to-listen__notification">Please enable javascript to get your Slate Plus feeds.</p> All Slate Plus Podcasts Get Your Slate Plus Podcast If you can't access your feeds, please contact customer support. Thanks! Check your phone for a link to finish setting up your feed. Please enter a valid phone number.
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