3 Rock Songs From the 70s That Were Rereleased and Became Major Hits
Three rock songs were given a second release and then became major hits, showing how timing, promotion and audience response can transform a track’s fortunes.
– Aerosmith’s “Dream On” reached No. 59 in 1973 but climbed to No. 6 after its 1976 rerelease.
– Derek and the Dominos’ “Layla”, centred on Eric Clapton, George Harrison and Pattie Boyd, was released in 1971 before gaining chart success in 1972.
– The Moody Blues’ “Nights In White Satin”, originally issued in 1967, reached No. 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1972 and topped Cash Box.
- Rereleases turned three older rock songs into major hits.
- “Dream On” rose from No. 59 to No. 6.
- “Nights In White Satin” became a US chart leader.