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After opening for The Who in 1973, Skynyrd watched their popularity skyrocket. With that, and the biggest hit of their career, "Sweet Home Alabama," their second album "Second Helping" was a huge success.

The only thing bigger than Eric Clapton's Slowhand record in 1977 was the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack. Since it just missed entering our 50 Greatest Albums Countdown, we bring it to you in our "Honorable mention" sub-category.

The 1976 debut record from Heart didn't quite get in to our Top 50 countdown, but did get a lot of votes in our 50 Greatest Albums of All Time.

Not necessarily what you'd expect on the Eagle, but this album was tremendously influential. Paul McCartney and Sir George Martin credit "Pet Sounds" with inspiring one of their biggest albums. Tom Nakashima gives you the background and reasons "Pet Sounds" is among the greatest.

Under-rated? You bet...when you put it next to McCartney's previous work (Sgt. Peppers, for example). Tom Nakashima takes you inside the 1973 album, featuring "Band On The Run," "Helen Wheels," and "Jet."

Mick and Keith's 1972 double-album was originally panned by critics, but times change. Tom Nakashima takes you deep into the album's background. You'll hear "Tumblin' Dice," "Happy" and "Rocks Off"

Tom Nakashima investigates the debut record by Lou Gramm, Mick Jones and Foreigner. Includes "Feels Like The 1st Time," "Cold As Ice," and "Long Long Way From Home."