The beloved classic was also named a ‘Song of the Century’ by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2001.

In 1970, the Dutch rock group Shocking Blue hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Venus.” The group made history as the first-ever Dutch band to top the coveted U.S. music chart, per The Current.

Here are three one-hit wonders from the early 1970s who topped the Billboard Hot 100 with songs that told dark or sad stories, including tunes by Vicki Lawrence and Stories.

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The 1970s brought us some of the most memorable hits in the history of country music. The decade saw Dolly Parton release timeless tunes like “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You.” Tanya Tucker held ...

Using Billboard's Hot Country Songs charts, Stacker identified the most popular song of each year by selecting those that held the top spot the longest.

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