Can you believe that 1975 was already 50 years ago? It’s strange to see how fast time is going. Some of the best rock songs were released in 1975, many of which are still listened to today. Click through the slideshow for 15 rock songs that turn 50 this year.
“Philadelphia Freedom”
- Artist: Elton John
- Release Date: February 28, 1975
- Song Length: 5:38
“Sweet Emotion”
- Artist: Aerosmith
- Release Date: May 19, 1975
- Song Length: 3:09
“Fame”
- Artist: David Bowie
- Release Date: June 2, 1975
- Song Length: 3:30
“One of These Nights”
- Artist: Eagles
- Release Date: May 19, 1975
- Song Length: 3:28
“Shine On You Crazy Diamond”
- Artist: Pink Floyd
- Release Date: September 15, 1975
- Song Length: 25:57
“Listen to What the Man Said”
- Artist: Paul McCartney and the Wings
- Release Date: May 16, 1975
- Song Length: 3:57
“It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ‘n’ Roll)”
- Artist: AC/DC
- Release Date: December 8, 1975
- Song Length: 5:15
“Take It To the Limit”
- Artist: Eagles
- Release Date: November 15, 1975
- Song Length: 3:48
“Midnight Blue”
- Artist: Melissa Manchester
- Release Date: April 1975
- Song Length: 3:25
“Bohemian Rhapsody”
- Artist: Queen
- Release Date: October 31, 1975
- Song Length: 5:55
“Only Women Bleed”
- Artist: Alice Cooper
- Release Date: March 1975
- Song Length: 3:31
“Welcome to the Machine”
- Artist: Pink Floyd
- Release Date: September 13, 1975
- Song Length: 7:25
“At Seventeen”
- Artist: Janis Ian
- Release Date: July 1975
- Song Length: 4:43
“In My Time of Dying”
- Artist: Led Zeppelin
- Release Date: February 24, 1975
- Song Length: 11:08
“Hair of the Dog”
- Artist: Nazareth
- Release Date: March 14, 1975
- Song Length: 4:11
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