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Top Ten Songs of the Seventies

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

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10. Layla by Derek & The Dominos
Well it needed to be in the top ten...
9. Somebody To Love by Queen
One of the most underrated Queen songs ever, although it reached #2 in the UK in '76. A lot of meaning behind this one, and the vocals are just so mouth-wateringly good. The music in this is second only to Bohemian Rhapsody. It's that good.
8. Voodoo Chile by Jimi Hendrix
Possibly the greatset riffs in history are in this.. need I say more?
7. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
It's one of those Queen songs were you think Freddie Mercury was a bloody genius. He wrote this in the bath you know!
6. Imagine by John Lennon
Perfect! So much meaning in just one little song.
5. We Will Rock You by Queen
Just got the plot so right with this one...one of those songs that couldn't possibly get old. No other song performed live could have the same effect!
4. Rock And Roll by Led Zeppelin
What a song! This is what hard rock is supposed to be my dears...
3. We Are The Champions by Queen
Listen hard to the actual music...wonderful bass..and and the low sound piano.. wow..
2. Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin
Second only to 'Bohemian Rhapsody', this song has to be the finest song ever composed by these hard rockers...
1. Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
What can I say? This song was what the 70's were about...nothing can ever beat it.

10. Blue Bayou by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Another song with a really cool intro, but it is just an easy song to jam to I guess.
9. For What It's Worth by Buffalo Springfield
Never heard a song like it before, to be honest.
8. Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
What a great song to listen to!
7. Imagine by John Lenon
Touches everyone in some way or another and makes you think about everything.
6. Hotel California by The Eagles
Just a good song by a good band!
5. Evil Ways by Santana
Kind of a mellow song that you can just sit back and listen to and be relaxed...a great song to drive to.
4. Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin
wow!
3. Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Possibly the coolest start of any song ever, with a meaning sound.
2. Do You Feel Like We Do (Live) by Peter Frampton
He just goes off and rocks out, it is a cool, cool song with some basic lyrics.
1. Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynyrd
What else needs to be said...just listen to the way the flow changes and the rush it gives you.

10. Kashmir by Led Zeppelin
Second Zep masterpiece only to 'Stairway'...very clever to use an orchestra.
9. Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
Complicated and very well orchestrated musical piece.
8. Imagine by John Lennon
Beautiful song.
7. More Than A Feeling by Boston
Great rocker...incredible high notes.
6. Let It Be by The Beatles
Another of the seemingly thousands of tremendous McCartney greats.
5. Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Great jam.
4. Hotel California by The Eagles
Very well written,,,who doesn't know all the words to this song?
3. Won't Get Fooled Again by The Who
A tremndous rocker...very powerful.
2. American Pie by Don McLean
A great classic...terrific for sing-alongs.
1. Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin
A stunning masterpiece...a consistant elevation to coda.

10. All Right Now by Free
1970! This chorus is unlike any other! A poor guitar solo can't even ruin this song.
9. Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Nine minutes is a long song, especially today! This song is a deserving #9, and it would be higher if the lyrics were more passionate. Racy, bold, energetic. Solo guitar at its finest (barring Page).
8. Goodbye To Love by The Carpenters
I will admit I am terribly biased! Karen was a pop icon, but her voice is one of the best alto voices the world has heard. 'Goodbye To Love' has a lot of harmonized voices and a Tony Peluso fuzz guitar solo that makes me wish the song would continue. The song begins with Karen's deep voice, and it's haunting and magical.
7. More Than A Feeling by Boston
The best debut album of all time! How can you not nod your head to this catchy song! Handclaps, a sonic guitar, and a wailing voice! Is this good rock or what?
6. Smoke On The Water by Deep Purple
An underrated band, a classic set of power chords, and a 70's flavor combine to produce this chart-topping hit.
5. Born To Be Wild by Steppenwolf
The eternal feel good song. The open road, adventure, exploding into space!
4. Voodoo Child by Jimi Hendrix
Wackka Wackka! A great use of the wah pedal, and another rock legend. Hendrix was an incredible lefty guitarist, and a vocalist. Three person bands are rough! I give him a lot of credit, and a top 5 spot.
3. Black Magic Woman by Santana
The king of Latin Rock! Another huge influence on music today. Supernatural proves that he can still rock and sell records.
2. Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
Undeniably catchy! This song is all over the place! "Little high, little low" and pulsing verses. Great harmony and synthesis.
1. Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin
The greatest rock band ever! Rock changed the world in a way no other genre has. Therefore, the band is the most influential to date. (I know..... The Beatles and whatever....) This song is the greatest rock ballad of all time, and the undisputed king of songs.

10. Over The Hills And Far Away by Led Zeppelin
By far their best song. Sorry, but this song is far better than 'Stairway'.
9. American Girl by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
A real rockin' tune that forces you to sing along each time you hear it.
8. Imagine by John Lennon
It wouldn't be a list without it.
7. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John
Who doesn't love this song and this album? Everything from this album is a absolute classic, hats off to Elton and Bernie for producing such masterful work.
6. The Spirit Of Radio by Rush
I love it, they're on this year, and I've already got my tickets. July 17th, woohoo!!!
5. Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
A nostalic classic.
4. Baba O'Riley by The Who
Greatest intro ever! Gotta love those synths.
3. Layla by Derek & The Dominos
I love the outro in this song, classic stuff......
2. If You See Her, Say Hello by Bob Dylan
Excellant song with a beautiful melody. The lyrics are very haunting.
1. Dogs by Pink Floyd
Incredible Lyrics, awesome solo and an all around great song.

10. Werewolves Of London by Warren Zevon
9. Piano Man by Billy Joel
8. Hotel California by The Eagles
7. Imagine by John Lennon
6. Dream On by Aerosmith
5. Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
4. Free Bird by Lynryd Skynyrd
3. Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen
2. Layla by Derek & The Dominos
1. Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin

10. Brain Damage/Eclipse by Pink Floyd
Although the album says its two different songs, I don't think many people just listen to one with out the other.
9. Strangle Hold by Ted Nugent
Another great timeless song.
8. Kashmir by Led Zepplin
Every last second of this almost ten-minute long masterpiece is great.
7. White Room by Cream
Clapton is just awesome in this song.
6. Bohiemian Rhapsody by Queen
This is just one of those great universal songs everyone loves. It's a timeless classic.
5. Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynyrd
One of the best solos ever.
4. Hotel California by Eagles
Great lyrics and great guitar solo.
3. Paranoid by Black Sabbath
Instant classic.
2. Dream On by Aerosmith
The best of Aerosmith, before the dreadful 'Just Push Play' "pop" album played after Backstreet Boys on the radio.
1. Stairway To Heaven by Led Zepplin
This song just simply rocks! I don't think there will ever be a song so powerful as this.

10. Sailing by Christopher Cross
Probably the most beautiful song in my eyes! I can't name all the good tunes from the seventies, there are too many!
9. Escape (Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
8. Lowdown by Bozz Scaggs
7. Dance With Me by Orleans
'Still The One' is a great one also.
6. On and On by Stephen Bishop
5. Show Me The Way by Peter Frampton
Hey, 'Frampton Come Alive' is one of the best of all.
4. Tell Me Something Good by Rufus
What a great funky song!
3. Come And Get Your Love by Redbone
2. Dancing In The Moonlight by King Harvest
What can I say, great tune.
1. Tiny Dancer by Elton John
These songs are not necessarily in order, just amazing songs from the most amazing era of music ever!

10. Detroit Rock City by KISS
This song screams 'party'!
9. Pinball Wizard by The Who
The highlight of 'Tommy'.
8. Aqualung by Jethro Tull
Wow, can Ian play the flute! Almost makes me want one!
7. I Wanna Be Sedated by The Ramones
The song that started it all, for punks that is.
6. Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynrd
Oone of the few LONG songs I can sit through.
5. Sultans Of Swing by Dire Straits
Sweet, sweet solo!
4. Highway To Hell by Ac/DC
Rock anthem of the 70's.
3. Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd
David Gilmour is my God...well one of them.
2. Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
Best car song ever!
1. Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin
Who can argue?

10. Dream On by Aerosmith
Old school Aerosmith is the way to go.
9. Layla by Derek & The Dominos
Great guitar riff, excellent song.
8. Over The Hills And Far Away by Led Zeppelin
First of many songs by Zep to appear on this list.
7. Hotel California by Eagles
On a dark desert highway...
6. More Than a Feeling by Boston
More than a feeling, baby.
5. Magic Carpet Ride by Steppenwolf
One of the absolute greatest grooves. This was a song ahead of its time.
4. Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin
The most requested radio song of all time.
3. Baba O'Riley by The Who
Great, great song.
2. Sweet Emotion by Aerosmith
This song still gives me goosebumps every time I hear it.
1. Fool In The Rain by Led Zeppelin
I have yet to hear a greater song. I believe this song defines Zeppelin... more than just a rock band.