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Beginning with "A Teenagers' Romance" in 1957 and ending with "Garden Party" in 1972
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Rick Astley did not write "Never Gonna Give You Up" it was written by Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman, known as Stock Aitken Waterman. Rick Astley 1st recorded it New Years Day 1987, (he was 20) & it was released in August 1987 (when he was 21) as the first single from his debut album. Also, 1st of 13 top 30 hits for Rick (born February 6,1966). Not too shabby!
The Righteous Brothers had 12 Top 40 hits, which includes "He", "Go Ahead and Cry" and "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling", and "Unchained Melody" was number 4 in 1965.
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According to Billboard magazine, the Top 5 Female singers of the 70s are as follows: *1. Olivia Newton-John (12 Top 20 Hits, 8 Top 10 Hits, 3 No. 1's) 2. Diana Ross (10 Top 20 Hits, 4 Top 10 Hits, 4 No. 1's) 3. Donna Summer (9 Top 20 Hits, 9 Top 10 Hits, 4 No. 1's) *4. Helen Reddy (11 Top 20 Hits, 6 Top 10 Hits, 3 No. 1's) 5. Aretha Franklin (10 Top 20 Hits, 5 top 10 Hits, 0 No. 1's) *However, Olivia Newton-John and Helen Reddy were the only female 70's artists who put more than 10 songs into the Top 20 during the 70s.