14K views · 431 reactions | On this day in Rock and Roll History -April 17 1971 Three Dog Night's "Joy to the World" hit the top of the US singles chart for the first of a six week stay. It made #24 in the UK. The record became the best selling song of the year in the US, beating out Rod Stewart's "Maggie May". Hoyt Axton, son of "Heartbreak Hotel" author, Mae Axton, wrote the song. | Johnny Rock and Roll Radio | Facebook