Released in November 1973 (nine months after "Aloha from Hawaii"), this album was recorded in Palm Springs and in the legendary home of Southern soul, Stax Studios. Backed by ace musicians and... more

Earth, Wind & Fire introduced all the "elements" of the day on this 1979 LP including disco (via the #2 R&B hit "Boogie Wonderland" featuring the Emotions), silky ballads (the gorgeous "After the... more

Hip-hop's big-screen breakthrough came with this 1984 flick bursting with beats, break dancing, emcees and graffiti. Old-school hip-hop dominates this original soundtrack, but you'll also hear... more

The still-stunning song (and production) that is "Taxi"—Harry's first hit—is the obvious star on the late, great singer-songwriter's debut, which charted in March 1972. But the whole thing is a... more

Chicago had yet another fantastic year in '84, when the twin #3 smashes "Hard Habit to Break" and "You're the Inspiration" lifted "Chicago 17" to #4 (their highest placement in eight years). It's... more