30 Best Songs of the 1970s, Ranked
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Pop vocal trio the Bee Gees performing at the Music for UNICEF Concert at the United Nations General … More Assembly in New York City, January, 1979. Getty Images The 1970s were an eclectic time for music and cultural phenomena. Between disco, rock, country, R&B, funk and soul music the ‘70s saw some of the greatest sonic outputs of any era, and to this day many of these songs are still celebrated and able to find new audiences due to their ingenious writing and powerful performances. It can’t be overstated just the sheer number of hits that came out of the ‘70s, and much of this is due to the renaissance within music that was occurring at the time. Top ‘70s Songs Rock or what’s now referred to as classic rock, was at its peak during the decade. From Eagles, Led Zeppelin, The Who and Queen, the ‘70s gave birth to many of the genre’s most popularized bands. Disco and Funk absolutely dominated the scene as well, with solo artists like Stevie Wonder and Gloria Gaynor making waves throughout the decade, not to mention iconic groups like ABBA and Bee Gees helping define the sound and looks of the era. While there are a countless number of iconic songs from the ‘70s, there are few that stand out as gems and all time greats, and the following songs have been chosen based on their proven ability to traverse through subsequent decades and remain relevant within the eyes of pop-culture and new generations. 30. “Love Train” by The O’Jays (1972) The gleeful R&B masterpiece that is the O’Jays “Love Train” has shown itself to be a timeless song from the group, given its appearance throughout today’s media and pop-culture. While The O’Jays incredible ability to write catchy melodic R&B hooks wasn’t…
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