Helen Reddy Tribute 9/30/20

Helen Reddy passed away yesterday at the age of 78. I think Variety Magazine's comprehensive obituary sums up her life and career beautifully, and I highly recommend you read it: https://variety.com/2020/music/news/helen-reddy-dead-i-am-woman-singer-1234787284/

I would be completely remiss if I didn't honor her legacy by highlighting a few of her biggest hits—especially since almost ALL of them came during the '70s.

Among her “Great Songs of the '70s, were 9 #1's on either the Hot 100, the Adult Contemporary Chart, or both.

These included (in reverse order) 1974's “Angie Baby,” which topped both charts.

1973's “(Leave Me Alone) Ruby Red Dress:” #3 on the Hot 100 and #1 on the AC Chart.

And the song that defined her career and legacy (and still packs a powerful message in today's world): 1971's “I Am Woman," which went to #2 on the Hot 100 and #1 on the AC Chart.

I'd also like to include a beautiful song that only made it to #27 in 1977: “Candle on the Water,” from the original Disney Film “Pete's Dragon,” in which she starred with an all-star cast that included Jim Dale, Mickey Rooney, Jim Backus, Red Buttons and Shelley Winters.

Rest in Peace, Helen, May your musical legacy be a candle on the water to us all.