3 One-Hit Wonders From the 1970s We Hear All the Time in Dentists’ and Doctors’ Offices

The article highlights three 1970s songs it says are common in dentists’ and doctors’ waiting rooms, where familiar, gentle music can help ease patients’ nerves. It argues that each track offers an accessible mood suited to a shared public space.

The selections are Anita Ward’s 1979 hit, Richie Havens’ soulful cover of The Beatles’ “Here Comes the Sun”, and Thin Lizzy’s “The Boys Are Back in Town”. The article describes Ward’s song as welcoming, Havens’ version as a more forceful take on George Harrison’s composition, and Thin Lizzy’s track as upbeat classic rock without overly brusque lyrics.