The track, released as a single from their debut album, launched this band into the musical stratosphere.

Jackson Browne was a rock star who had a string of hits in the 1970s and 1980s, including “Running on Empty,” “Somebody’s Baby,” “You’re a Friend of Mine,” “Tender Is the Night,” and “Boulevard.” ...

The best classic rock songs change everything. For example, The Eagles’ “Take It Easy” was an announcement in more ways than one. The tune also transitioned 1960s music into 1970s music. The Eagles’ ...