in the 70s - Top Ten Songs of the Seventies

Top Ten Songs of the Seventies

What are your top ten favorite songs from the 70s?

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10. Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd
9. Imagine by John Lennon
8. Across The Universe by The Beatles
Recorded in 1968, released 1969, did not become a hit until 1970.
7. White Rabbit by Jefferson Airplane
ALthough it was released in 1967 it paved the way for psychedelic rock.
6. Rock And Roll by Led Zeppelin
5. Piano Man by Billy Joel
4. Instant Karma by John Lennon
3. Love Train by The O'Jays
2. Message In A Bottle by Sting & The Police
1. Heroes by David Bowie

10. Hello It's Me by Todd Rundgren
9. Ramble Tambe by Creedence Clearwater Revival
8. Let It Be by Beatles
1970 RELEASE IS A STANDARD
7. Free Ride by Edgar Winter Group
6. Live And Let Die by Paul Mccartney & Wings
STILL SOUNDS GREAT LIVE.
5. Blue Collar by BTO
4. Mother by John Lennon
3. Mr. Skin by Spirit
WHAT A GREAT SONG AND LP, BUT NOBODY KNOW IT
2. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John
1. If You Could Read My Mind by Gordon Lightfoot
NOW THAT'S HOW TO WRITE A SONG

10. Slow Blues by Jimi Hendrix
August 1970 - Hendrix spent only four weeks recording in Electric Lady, most of which took place while the final phases of construction were still ongoing. An opening party was held on August 26, and the following day Hendrix created his last ever studio recording: a cool and tranquil instrumental known only as "Slow Blues".
9. Take It Easy by The Eagles
8. Margaritaville by Jimmy Buffett
7. Baba O'Rielly by The Who
6. Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
5. Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd
4. Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin
3. American Pie by Don McLean
2. Layla by Derek & The Dominos
1. Hotel California by The Eagles

10. Strutter by KISS
9. Detroit Rock City by KISS
8. We're An American Band by Grand Funk Railroad
7. You Shook Me All Night Long by AC/DC
6. Whole Lotta Rosie by AC/DC
5. Baba O'Reilly by The Who
4. Winning by Santana
3. Hey Jude by The Bealtes
Also not sure if its 60's or 70's
2. The Boys Are Back In Town by Thin Lizzy
1. We Will Rock You by Queen
I'm not sure if this is from the 70's or 80's but its a sweet song

10. Rocky by Austin Roberts
Always made me tear up
9. Ma Baker by Boney M
One of their best
8. Let's Do It by Russell Morris
Go Russ
7. Lovin' You by Minnie Riperton
What a perfect voice. RIP Minnie
6. I Feel Love by Donna Summer
Classic sex on a stick on the disco floor
5. Mama Told Me (Not To Come) by Three Dog Night
A good, fun song
4. So Into You by Atlanta Rhythm Section
We thought disco would last forever.
3. Imaginary Lover by Atlanta Rhythm Section
This was hot
2. I Think I'm Gonna Fall In Love by Supercharge
I wish I could get these guys on CD
1. You've Gotta Get Up & Dance by Supercharge
That Sax playing is something else.

10. Detroit Rock City by KISS
Again, was raised on the classic rock... so KISS was thrown in there! I couldn't possibly pick just ONE KISS song...
9. Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin
I don't know what it is about this song.... I just love it
8. School's Out by Alice Cooper
When I graduated high school, I played this song as loud as I could. It's every school child's anthem.
7. Time by Pink Floyd
My best friend's band did a cover of this song - which was great... but it'll never be greater than the original!
6. Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd
If you don't know this song - you need help! It's always a song that can be sung and loud.
5. Who Are You by The Who
Oh my gosh!!!! I simply love this song - it's constantly being played!
4. Old Time Rock & Roll by Bob Seger
It always makes me want to do the "Risky Business" dance....
3. Iron Man by Black Sabbath
Again, another timeless song!!!!
2. Smoke On The Water by Deep Purple
Excellent guitar work!!! Enough said!
1. Bohemian Raphsody by Queen
I may be only 21, but I was raised on Queen!!! This song is timeless!!