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    18 Essential '70s Breakup Songs

    When it comes to singing about heartaches, no decade did it better than the ‘70s.

    1. Freda Payne, "Band of Gold"

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    2. Bill Withers, "Ain’t No Sunshine (When She’s Gone)"

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    3. Linda Ronstadt, "You're No Good"

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    4. Rod Stewart, "Maggie May"

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    5. Derek and the Dominos, "Bell Bottom Blues"

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    6. Chicago, "If You Leave Me Now"

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    7. Joni Mitchell, "River"

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    8. Bob Dylan, "If You See Her, Say Hello"

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    9. Ann Peebles, "I Can't Stand the Rain"

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    10. The Carpenters, "Superstar"

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    11. Daryl Hall & John Oates, "She's Gone"

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    12. Carly Simon, "You're So Vain"

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    13. Elton John, "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word"

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    14. Dolly Parton, "We Used To"

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    15. The Rolling Stones, "Angie"

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    16. Carole King, "It's Too Late"

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    17. Fleetwood Mac, "Go Your Own Way"

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    18. Fleetwood Mac, "Silver Springs"

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