4 Tracks From 1976 That Even Modern Music Fans Can Get Behind
The article highlights four songs from 1976 that it argues still appeal to modern listeners, spanning pop, soul and disco. Together, the tracks show the range of music from the period, from ABBA’s more melancholy storytelling to Stevie Wonder’s celebration of family and the Bee Gees’ dance-floor sound.
ABBA’s “Knowing Me, Knowing You” appeared on *Arrival*, while Elton John’s “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” became a duet with Kiki Dee after Dusty Springfield was unavailable; the producer said he pushed John to give Dee an equal share. Wonder wrote “Isn’t She Lovely” about his daughter Aisha Morris, and the recording includes her first cry. The article also says the Bee Gees’ disco hit was their third US Billboard Hot 100 number one.
- Four 1976 songs remain familiar to listeners today.
- ABBA, Elton John and Kiki Dee feature in the selections.
- Stevie Wonder’s song includes his daughter’s first cry.