12 Songs From the ’70s & ’80s That Broke the Rules

Some of the biggest songs in music history were almost never released. Others were considered too political, too controversial, too sexual, too strange, or simply too different. This countdown explores 12 legendary songs from the 1970s and 1980s that challenged the music industry and changed popular music forever. From Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On” and Diana Ross’s “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” to The Temptations’ “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone,” Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition,” Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean,” Donna Summer’s “Love to Love You Baby,” Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive,” Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together,” Marvin Gaye’s “Sexual Healing,” Prince’s “1999,” and “Little Red Corvette,” these records reveal the stories behind some of music’s most unexpected breakthroughs. Discover the songs that challenged Motown, pushed radio boundaries, crossed racial barriers, transformed disco, reshaped R&B and soul, and helped bring Black artists further into the mainstream. Which song broke the biggest rule? Watch until the end and decide for yourself. Subscribe for more stories about classic R&B, soul, funk, Motown, disco, Black music history, legendary artists, and the untold stories behind iconic songs. #MusicHistory #ClassicRNB #SoulMusic #Motown #Prince #MarvinGaye #MichaelJackson #70sMusic #80sMusic