52 Years Ago: Terry Jacks' 'Seasons in the Sun' Became a No. 1 Hit in 1974

A 1974 No. 1 that hit like a goodbye letter. 'Seasons in the Sun' turns 52 today and the backstory is wild (Beach Boys ...
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Terry Jacks' Tragic 1974 No. 1 Pop Hit Was Inspired by a Heartbreaking True Story

Tragedy songs were commonplace in the early to mid-1970s. Who can forget Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods’ war-themed song, “Billy Don’t Be a Hero,” and David Geddes’teen tragedy hit “Run Joey Run?” The ...