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10 Forgotten Hits from 1972 That Deserve Another Listen

Long-form17:14People & BlogsPublished Sep 18, 2026, 12:08 AM · 5w ago
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#ForgottenHits #OneHitWonders #RockHistory 10 Forgotten Hits from 1972 That Deserve Another Listen 1972 gave us some of the biggest names in rock history... but not every great song came from an artist who stayed in the spotlight. Some records seemed to be everywhere for one unforgettable moment, then the voices behind them quietly faded from American radio. In 10 Forgotten Hits from 1972 That Deserve Another Listen, we’re going back to a remarkable year to rediscover songs that may bring back memories within seconds. From the heartbreaking loneliness of Gilbert O’Sullivan’s “Alone Again (Naturally)” and the unmistakable groove of Stealers Wheel’s “Stuck in the Middle with You” to the warmth of King Harvest’s “Dancing in the Moonlight,” these records all have stories worth hearing again. Along the way, we’ll revisit Raspberries, Argent, Climax, Gallery, Uriah Heep, Sailcat, and Chi Coltrane... and uncover some of the surprising stories hiding behind their best-remembered songs. These Forgotten Hits from 1972 aren’t just old records. For many listeners, they’re three-minute time machines back to car radios, vinyl records, summer nights... and memories that never completely disappeared. Which 1972 song takes you back the fastest? And what forgotten hit should have been on this list? Tell us in the comments. 🔔 Subscribe for more forgotten hits, classic rock stories, music history, and unforgettable songs from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.
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