In 1971, Three Dog Night had a major hit with "An Old Fashioned Love Song"—and it came after an iconic musical duo passed on it. Written by one of the era's most respected songwriters, the song became ...

The Three Dog Night classic became a signature song, but it almost didn't happen.

Sometimes, even oftentimes, a song that flops for one artist turns into a major hit for another. Case in point? Three Dog Night’s “Black & White.” “Black & White” was released as a single from Three ...

Billboard's year-end No. 1 hit of 1971 — sang by the late Chuck Negron — was catchy and ebullient, a joybomb when we needed one. By Paul Grein Forever No. 1 is a Billboard series that pays special ...

Before it became a six-week No. 1 hit, 'Joy to the World' was dismissed as sounding too much like a children’s song.