Top 100 Songs of the 70s
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The Top 100 Tracks of the 70s, a golden era for music, offer an unparalleled journey through sound and time.
This list not only encapsulates the diversity and innovation of the decade but also serves as a gateway to understanding the cultural shifts that influenced these timeless hits.
Join us as we explore the melodies and rhythms that defined a generation, from the disco fever to rock revolutions, each song tells a story of its own.
Greatest Songs From The 70s
1 HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE by Bee Gees | |
2 I JUST WANT TO BE YOUR EVERYTHING by Andy Gibb | |
3 YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE by Debby Boone | |
4 LE FREAK by Chic | |
5 STAYIN’ ALIVE by Bee Gees | |
6 Y.M.C.A. by Village People | |
7 SHADOW DANCING by Andy Gibb | |
8 HOT STUFF by Donna Summer | |
9 NIGHT FEVER by Bee Gees | |
10 RAINDROPS KEEP FALLIN’ ON MY HEAD by B.J. Thomas | |
11 BEST OF MY LOVE by The Emotions | |
12 I WILL SURVIVE by Gloria Gaynor | |
13 (LOVE IS) THICKER THAN WATER by Andy Gibb | |
14 LET’S GET IT ON by Marvin Gaye | |
15 KISS YOU ALL OVER by Exile | |
16 A FIFTH OF BETHOVEN by Walter Murphy & The Big Apple Band | |
17 DA YA THINK I’M SEXY by Rod Stewart | |
18 EVERGREEN (LOVE THEME FROM A STAR IS BORN) by Barbra Streisand | |
19 BOOGIE OOGIE OOGIE by A Taste of Honey | |
20 AMERICAN PIE by Don McLean | |
21 MY SHARONA by The Knack | |
22 TIE A YELLOW RIBBON ROUND THE OLE OAK TREE by Tony Orlando and Dawn | |
23 I THINK I LOVE YOU by the Partridge Family | |
24 I’LL BE THERE by The Jackson 5 | |
25 HOT CHILD IN THE CITY by Nick Gilder | |
26 TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT (GONNA BE ALRIGHT) by Rod Stewart | |
27 LAY DOWN SALLY by Eric Clapton | |
28 I GO CRAZY by Paul Davis | |
29 PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC by Wild Cherry | |
30 THREE TIMES A LADY by Commodores | |
31 KNOCK THREE TIMES by Tony Orlando and Dawn | |
32 LET IT BE by The Beatles | |
33 RHINESTONE COWBOY by Glen Campbell | |
34 JOY TO THE WORLD by Three Dog Night | |
35 THE FIRST TIME EVER I SAW YOUR FACE by Roberta Flack | |
36 DON’T IT MAKE MY BROWN EYES BLUE by Crystal Gayle | |
37 A LITTLE MORE LOVE by Olivia Newton-John | |
38 BABY COME BACK by Player | |
39 PHILADELPHIA FREEDOM by Elton John | |
40 STILL by Commodores | |
41 SAD EYES by Robert John | |
42 ALONE AGAIN (NATURALLY) by Gilbert O’Sullivan | |
43 BAD GIRLS by Donna Summer | |
44 POP MUZIK by M | |
45 DISCO DUCK by Rick Dees & His Cast of Idiots | |
46 BOOGIE NIGHTS by Heatwave | |
47 I WRITE THE SONGS by Barry Manilow | |
48 I GOTCHA by Joe Tex | |
49 THE WAY WE WERE by Barbra Streisand | |
50 IT’S TOO LATE/I FEEL THE EARTH MOVE by Carole King | |
51 RING MY BELL by Anita Ward | |
52 YOU MAKE ME FEEL LIKE DANCING by Leo Sayer | |
53 SILLY LOVE SONGS by Wings | |
54 (THEY LONG TO BE) CLOSE TO YOU by The Carpenters | |
55 I WANT YOU BACK by The Jackson 5 | |
56 MAGGIE MAY/REASON TO BELIEVE by Rod Stewart | |
57 REUNITED by Peaches & Herb | |
58 YOU NEEDED ME by Anne Murray | |
59 YOU’RE THE ONE THAT I WANT by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John | |
60 EMOTION by Samantha Sang | |
61 I’LL NEVER LOVE THIS WAY AGAIN by Dionne Warwick | |
62 TOO MUCH HEAVEN by Bee Gees | |
63 DON’T LEAVE ME THIS WAY by Thelma Houston | |
64 YOU’RE SO VAIN by Carly Simon | |
65 KEEP ON TRUCKIN’ by Eddie Kendricks | |
66 I LOVE THE NIGHTLIFE by Alicia Bridges | |
67 IF YOU LEAVE ME NOW by Chicago | |
68 LOVE MACHINE by The Miracles | |
69 I LIKE DREAMIN’ by Kenny Nolan | |
70 CAN’T SMILE WITHOUT YOU by Barry Manilow | |
71 MIDNIGHT TRAIN TO GEORGIA by Gladys Knight & the Pips | |
72 YOU DON’T BRING ME FLOWERS by Neil Diamond & Barbra Streisand | |
73 MACARTHUR PARK by Donna Summer | |
74 (SHAKE, SHAKE, SHAKE) SHAKE YOUR BOOTY by KC and the Sunshine Band | |
75 IF I CAN’T HAVE YOU by Yvonne Elliman | |
76 RISE by Herb Alpert | |
77 LOVE IS ALIVE by Gary Wright | |
78 BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER by Simon & Garfunkel | |
79 BRAND NEW KEY by Melanie | |
80 INDIAN RESERVATION (THE LAMENT OF THE CHEROKEE RESERVATION INDIAN) by Paul Revere & the Raiders | |
81 BENNIE AND THE JETS by Elton John | |
82 WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN by The Carpenters | |
83 JUST THE WAY YOU ARE by Billy Joel | |
84 YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A STAR (TO BE IN MY SHOW) by Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. | |
85 ONE LESS BELL TO ANSWER by The 5th Dimension | |
86 SOMEDAY WE’LL BE TOGETHER by Diana Ross & the Supremes | |
87 BAD, BAD LEROY BROWN by Jim Croce | |
88 LEAVING ON A JET PLANE by Peter, Paul and Mary | |
89 THE RUBBERBAND MAN by The Spinners | |
90 ANGEL IN YOUR ARMS by Hot | |
91 LOVE WILL KEEP US TOGETHER by Captain & Tennille | |
92 KISS AND SAY GOODBYE by The Manhattans | |
93 UNDERCOVER ANGEL by Alan O’Day | |
94 (YOUR LOVE HAS LIFTED ME) HIGHER AND HIGHER by Rita Coolidge | |
95 FIRE by The Pointer Sisters | |
96 MISS YOU by The Rolling Stones | |
97 BRANDY (YOU’RE A FINE GIRL) by Looking Glass | |
98 DANCING MACHINE by The Jackson 5 | |
99 MY SWEET LORD/ ISN’T IT A PITY by George Harrison | |
100 TOUCH ME IN THE MORNING by Diana Ross |
What songs were popular in the 70’s?
The 1970s were a diverse era for music, featuring a variety of genres. Among the popular 70s songs, rock bands like Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd made significant impacts.
Disco also rose to prominence with hits from the Bee Gees and Donna Summer. Additionally, soul and funk were well-represented by artists like Stevie Wonder and James Brown.
This decade’s 70s music hits were known for their innovation and lasting influence.
What was the biggest hit of the 70s?
The biggest hit of the 70s is often debated, but a strong contender is “Staying Alive” by the Bee Gees. This song, a defining 70s music hit, was emblematic of the disco era and featured prominently in the film “Saturday Night Fever.”
Other significant 1970s songs that competed for the top spot include “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen and “Hotel California” by The Eagles. These tracks are staples when discussing the best songs of the 70s.
What was the top 10 songs in 1970?
The top 10 songs in 1970 included a mix of genres, reflecting the eclectic nature of 1970s music. Hits like “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Simon & Garfunkel and “Let It Be” by The Beatles were critically acclaimed.
Other top 70s songs from 1970 were “American Woman” by The Guess Who and “I’ll Be There” by The Jackson 5. These tracks are key parts of any comprehensive 70s songs list.