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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. Cat Scratch Fever by Ted Nugent
I first heard this song as it was sung by Pantera, but the original is usually better (except in Billy Idol's case with Mony Mony).
9. Iron Man by Black Sabbath
Another I first heard on Detroit Rock City, and I thought it was so good. My dad even taught me to play it on guitar!
8. Rebel Rebel by David Bowie
I first heard this song on Detroit Rock City and I loved it! It caused me to be a David Bowie-loving freak, which soon became Billy Idol-loving freak!
7. School's Out by Alice Cooper
This song I thought was pretty awesome beacuse it relates to students in school everywhere!
6. Jailbreak by Thin Lizzy
I thought that Jailbreak was an awesome song, I first heard it when I saw the 1999 movie Detroit Rock City (all 70s songs, it took place in 1978) and fell in love with the song!
5. Rock And Roll All Nite by KISS
This song by KISS was one of their most famous, and even now, in 2004, five-year-olds even know all the lyrics! It became a world-famous song.
4. Surrender by Cheap Trick
This song became a very popular song of Cheap Trick's in the 70's, even if the original recorded version was rarely played.
3. Highway To Hell by AC/DC
This song was again sang by Marilyn Manson in the 90s, but I prefer the original 70s version by AC/DC.
2. Rock n' Roll High School by The Ramones
This song became very popluar after the movie Rock n' Roll High School, and I thought it was pretty funny!
1. Unchained by Van Halen
This was a very popular song. It wasn't the first on my Top 10 Van Halen list, but it was the first 70's song and thought it should get some credit. More like a lot of credit!

10. The Sunshine Of My Love by Cream
9. We Will Rock You by Queen
8. Free Will by Rush
7. I'm Free by The Who
6. Rock 'N' Roll Band by Boston
5. T.N.T by AC/DC
4. All Right Now by Free
3. Money by Pink Floyd
2. Smoke On The Water by Deep Purple
1. Rock 'N' Roll by Led Zeppelin
Robert Plant's voice rocks. That riff just gets stuck in your head.

10. Susy Q by Creedence Clearwater Revival
What needs to be said about these guys? I don't think they've done one song I didn't like.
9. Dream Weaver by Gary Wright
This is laying on the hood of your car at night listening to the crickets song.
8. Southern Cross by Crosby, Stills & Nash
Another highway song.
7. Watcha Gonna Do by Pablo Cruise
Good tunes.
6. Forever by Journey
Good stuff.
5. Fire On The Mountian by Marshall Tucker Band
I like the Marshall Tucker Band.
4. Can't You See by Marshall Tucker Band
Great--nothing else needs to be said.
3. Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress) by Hollies
They really should get more recognition. I think this is probably the best song they've ever done!
2. Seven Bridges Road by Eagles
Totally awesome to be listening to this as you cruise down the highway.
1. Two Hangmen by Mason Profit
Fits in with the seventies attitude & feelings very well. Great easy listening song!

10. Dark Side Of The Moon by Pink Floyd
9. American Pie by Don McLean
8. Carry On Wayward Son by Kansas
7. Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
6. Imagine by John Lennon
5. (Don't Fear) The Reaper by Blue Oyster Cult
4. Sweet Emotion by Aerosmith
3. Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynrd
2. Layla by Derek & The Dominos
1. Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin

10. Dream On by Aerosmith
It, along with the band, will never get old.
9. American Pie by Don McLean
Ya expected it on the list. It belongs.
8. Hey Jude by Beatles
We all know it. Or at least the main verses.
7. Beth by KISS
What's a 70's top ten list without KISS?
6. Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Rules the lighter songs.
5. Nights In White Satin by Moody Blues
A different type of song to relate to. Great!
4. Dream Weaver by Gary Wright
We all just love to hear it over and over.
3. Lola by Kinks
Gotta love it.
2. Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin
We have all been there with that song.
1. Hotel California by Eagles
Any questions?

10. Hotel California by Eagles
It's only this far down because my dad likes them!
9. Black Dog by Led Zeppelin
Always a crowd pleaser.
8. Bron-y-aur Stomp by Led Zeppelin
Great foot tappin' song.
7. Rocking All Over The World by Status Quo
One of those party songs.
6. Children Of The Revolution by T-Rex
Great intro.
5. Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrrd Skynyrd
If only they were British!!
4. Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
If only it was written and performed by Led Zeppelin, the song would be no.1. Shame!
3. Immigrant Song by Led Zeppelin
If ever there was a war-cry, this would be it!
2. Kashmir by Led Zeppelin
Yet another example of why Led Zeppelin owned the 70's.
1. Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin
There's just no beating this song. Majestic guitar and drum playing by Page and Bonham, accompanied by Plant's excellent vocals.

10. Black Magic Woman by Santana
Well, my favorite Santana *tune* is 'Europa', but since this is about songs, I'll have to forgo the instrumental.
9. Hypnotized by Fleetwood Mac
Before they became pop stars.
8. Imagine by John Lennon
...because sometimes simplicity is a good thing.
7. Lucky Man by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Excellent analog synth.
6. Reelin' In The Years by Steely Dan
This is a group with so many great songs. I settled on the one that brings back the oldest memories.
5. Kashmir by Led Zeppelin
Great song -- 'nuff said.
4. Love Reign O'er Me by The Who
The entire 4th side of Quadrophenia (they had "sides" in those days) is a masterpiece.
3. The Musical Box by Genesis
As with Yes, it's hard to pick a favorite early Genesis song, but this one stands out in my mind.
2. Frozen Love by Buckingham Nicks
How many people even know that Lindsey and Stevie put out an album before they joined Fleetwood Mac? This is a gem that is overlooked far too often.
1. And You And I by Yes
Choosing a Yes song was tough since there are so many good ones from this period. I picked this over 'Yours Is No Disgrace' and 'Starship Trooper' (favorite concert encore) because of its structure and climax. But those strengths apply to the other songs as well.

10. Ripple by Grateful Dead
So peaceful.
9. Kashmir by Led Zeppelin
duh duh duh, duh duh duh, duh duh duh, duh duh duh....
8. Spanish Caravan by The Doors
Again, I have no idea what songs are late 60's versuss early 70's. This song is mind-numbing.
7. Uncle John's Band by Grateful Dead
I love when my nephews call me Uncle John.
6. Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd
The Wall still makes me feel comfortably numb.
5. Gimme Shelter by The Rolling Stones
Was this 70's or 60's. I'll go with 70's.
4. Babe I'm Gonna Leave You by Led Zeppelin
Unforgetable guitar.
3. The Boxer by Simon & Garfunkel
"I am just a poor boy but my stories seldom told....."
2. Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin
The first song I danced to.
1. Dream On by Aerosmith
I loved this song the first time I heard it in High School.

10. Californication by Led Zeppelin
Going to San Fransico? Have fun! But Led Zeppelin never did.
9. Custard's Last Stand by Led Zeppelin
One of my friend's favorites.
8. Dazed And Confused by Led Zeppelin
Been dazed and confused so long it's not true.
7. Three Years Old by Led Zeppelin
A little song about a father's love for his daughter.
6. Moby Dick by Led Zeppelin
An Awesome job by John Bonham...one of the best drummers that ever lived.
5. Ramble On by Led Zeppelin
No words to describe this song.
4. Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin
Not my favorite song, yet highly popular.
3. Kashmir by Led Zeppelin
A song about a little country that most people have never heard of.
2. The Rain Song by Led Zeppelin
One of the best songs they ever made. Just extremely rhtymic.
1. Black Dog by Led Zeppelin
A tribute to the fans. Not many bands showed their appreciation like Led Zeppelin.