Was 1975 the best year for albums ever? I think so and these four get my vote for the ones that defined the landmark year.

In honor of hip-hop turning 50, here is a short list of classic songs that help serve as the sound of New York.

Discover more about the most exciting decade in musical history throughout the Sounds of the 50s series. Here’s presenter Leo Green’s top 10 songs from this defining musical era. 1.