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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. Smoke On The Water by Deep Purple
Unforgettable!
9. The Immigrant Song by Led Zeppelin
Sweeeeeeet!!!!!!!
8. Black Dog by Led Zeppelin
Wicked!!!!!!
7. Whole Lotta Love by Led Zeppelin
We all need coolin' from time to time...
6. What Is And What Should Never Be by Led Zeppelin
Led Zep's what is...
5. Hotel California by The Eagles
Exquisitely enjoyable music...
4. Kashmir by Led Zeppelin
Why does it have to end?
3. Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
Pure genius...
2. Imagine by John Lennon
Imagine indeed..
1. Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin
Words cannot describe.....

10. Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
Maybe not the group's most famous song but probably the best.
9. We Are The Champions by Queen
Possibly the most well-known of any rock song.
8. Behind Blue Eyes by The Who
A great song on a great album.
7. Hotel California by The Eagles
A masterpiece that will never be forgotten.
6. Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin
A bit overrated but still a great song.
5. Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen
Can't make this list without the boss.
4. Dream On by Aerosmith
The masterpiece of Aerosmith.
3. Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lyrics aren't bad but definitely at #3 because of the music.
2. Layla by Derek & The Dominos
The guitar solo is outstanding, but the piano at the end is what takes your breath away.
1. Won't Get Fooled Again by The Who
It's a bit long, 8:33, but you'll never hear greater music or lyrics in any other song.

10. Heart Of Glass by Blondie
9. Can't Stand Losing You by The Police
8. Take A Chance On Me by ABBA
7. Ben by Michael Jackson
This was Michael's first solo no. 1 hit in 1972.
6. Dark Lady by Cher
5. Love Story by Nino Tempo & April Stevens
A truly classic. Everytime there's a breakup or a makeup this tune pops up instantly in my head.
4. Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head by B.J. Thomas
The perfect anti-depression song.
3. Life On Mars by David Bowie
Simply the best Bowie song ever.
2. How Can You Mend A Broken Heart? by The Bee Gees
1. My Sweet Lord by George Harrison
He went to trial because they said it sounded too much like The Shirelles' 1963 no. 1 hit, "He's So Fine".

10. (Don't Fear) The Reaper by Blue Oyster Cult
Extremely haunting song with excellent guitar work.
9. Whiskey In The Jar by Thin Lizzy
Excellent adaption of the classic Irish song.
8. Layla by Derek & The Dominos
Clapton is a genius.
7. Achilles Last Stand by Led Zeppelin
An amazing, epic song.
6. The Chain by Fleetwood Mac
Vastly underrated song in my opinion.
5. Hotel California by The Eagles
I love this song.
4. Freebird by Lynyrd Skynyrd
The solo at the end blows me away each and every time I hear it.
3. Child In Time by Deep Purple
Amazing song which is, sadly, underrated.
2. Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd
Almost as good as 'Stairway'. Amazing solo by David Gilmour.
1. Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin
Needs no explanation.

10. Dark Side Of The Moon by Pink Floyd
What is the light side of the moon?
9. More Than A Feeling by Boston
Honorable mention: 'Rock And Roll Band'
8. Imagine by John Lennon
Imagine John Lennon still living today.
7. Bat Out Of Hell by Meat Loaf
Love his style of music.
6. Piano Man by Billy Joel
Shows how depressing the world is at times.
5. Hotel California by The Eagles
Must be some hotel.
4. Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Beautiful.
3. American Pie by Don McLean
Great lyrics...best 8-minute plus song of all time.
2. Hey Jude by The Beatles
Naaaaaanaaaaaaaaaaanaaaaaaaaannnaaaaaaaaaa nananana..........Hey Jude
1. Kashmir by Led Zepplin
Absolutely Amazing Song.

10. Bohemian Raphsody by Queen
This song is so great ....awesome vocals!
9. Kashmir by Led Zeppelin
This song makes me want to run around in my underwear!
8. Anarchy In The UK by Sex Pistols
I love this song....DaMn! Sid Vicious was hot!
7. Wild World by Cat Stevens
This song just kicks ass...
6. Smoke On The Water by Deep Purple
Steve Morse...awesome in this song....
5. Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd
.....turn it up!!!...another awesome song...Go Confederates!
4. The Joker by Steve Miller
YEA BABY...I love this song and Steve Miller is just amazing.
3. Sister Golden Hair by America
This song is so pretty...it makes me want to giggle like a little girl.
2. Black Dog by Led Zeppelin
Wow.....this song is amazing...and Led Zeppelin kicks @ss. *JiMmY pAgE*
1. Freebird by Lynyrd Skynyrd
FREEBIRD!!! haha I'm only 14 and I know this song....Lynyrd Skynyrd is an awesome band!

10. I've Seen All Good People by Yes
I love the guitar, it's just pretty.
9. Killer Queen by Queen
Seems as though every word fits perfectly into the tune, very chimey and is just fun to listen to.
8. Me And Bobby McGee by Janis Joplin
Great women, sings the blues with so much feeling, though she's too young to be singing the blues.
7. Fever Dog by Stillwater
One of those songs that kinda make you want to jump on a stage and start singing your heart out.
6. It's Still Rock 'N' Roll To Me by Billy Joel
I forget if song is 70's or 80's. Nonetheless, it's gotta be one of the greatest songs of rock since it quesions if rock is either fashion ...or music, doesn't matter, it's still rock'n'roll.
5. Sweet Emotion by Aerosmith
Great guitar riff, at first I felt as though the guitar was talking to me.
4. Elvis Presley by Suspicious Minds
Awesome song!
3. Like A Rolling Stone by Bob Dylan
Words cannot describe the immortality of this song.
2. Bohiemian Rhapsody by Queen
Very original, Mercury's voice hits every pitch so perfectly, professionally, and with feeling. The guitar solos also should take the most credit it deserves.
1. Tiny Dancer by Elton John
Tell me one person that doesn't like this song.