Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new tracks. Listen to the Playlist on Spotify here (or find our profile: nytimes) and at Apple Music here, and sign ...

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The year 1975 was a very good one for Elton John and Chicago. It was pretty good as well for artists from Olivia Newton-John ...

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