[Definitive Edition] Masterpieces of 70s Disco Music

In the 1970s, various forms of Black music such as soul, funk, and R&B began to draw attention.

Disco music is a genre with a somewhat vague definition.

Generally, it refers to upbeat tracks—often heard in discos—within genres like soul, funk, and R&B.

This time, we’ve picked out some disco music classics.

You’ll find plenty of famous songs you’ve probably heard at least once, so be sure to read to the end!

Playlist

[Definitive Edition] Masterpieces of 70s Disco Music
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Love To Love You BabyDonna Summer		Donna Summer's legendary disco classic
2	Boogie WonderlandEarth, Wind & Fire		Dance song by Earth, Wind & Fire
3	Stayin’ AliveBee Gees		A signature work of the Bee Gees, a quintessential disco track
4	SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire		A groove-filled masterpiece that captivates the heart.
5	I Feel LoveDonna Summer		Donna Summer's groundbreaking disco track
6	Heaven Must Be Missing An AngelTavares		Tavares’s classic disco song released in 1976
7	The HustleVan McCoy		A 1975 hit song sold over 10 million copies.
8	I Love The NightlifeAlicia Bridges		A classic from disco’s golden era that sets the heart free
9	Don’t Leave Me This WayTHELMA HOUSTON		Thelma Houston’s classic 1970s disco song
10	Y.M.C.A.Village People		The Village People’s timeless disco classic
11	Dancing QueenABBA		ABBA's masterpiece disco song is still loved today
12	Le FreakChic		A disco classic, a massive hit released in 1978
13	Sex MachineJames Brown		James Brown's signature songs
14	CelebrationKool and The Gang		A classic song that colors the joy of life with festive music
15	Boogie FeverThe Sylvers		A disco group had a huge hit in the 1970s.
16	Instant ReplayDan Hartman		A disco classic that sings about restarting love
17	Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get EnoughMichael Jackson		Michael Jackson’s classic hit, disco music
18	Long Train Runnin’Doobie Brothers		Birth of the Doobie Brothers’ signature song
19	Never Can Say GoodbyeGloria Gaynor		A disco song about Gloria Gaynor’s struggle with a breakup
20	Born to Be AlivePatrick Hernandez		The untold story behind the birth of a global hit disco song
21	Doctor LoveFirst Choice		A masterpiece disco dance tune from the ’70s
22	You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)Sylvester		I can affirm myself with Sylvester’s classic song.
23	That’s The Way (I Like It)KC and The Sunshine Band		Signature songs of KC and the Sunshine Band
24	I Will SurviveGloria Gaynor		Gloria Gaynor’s signature disco song
25	Ain’t No Stopping Us NowMcFadden & Whitehead		A powerful disco anthem about overcoming adversity
26	The BumpThe Communards		The Commodores’ funky classic
27	The Sound of PhiladelphiaMFSB & The Three Degrees		The sweet melody of 1974 Philadelphia soul
28	Jungle BoogieKool and The Gang		Danceable funk by Kool & the Gang
29	Knock on WoodAmii Stewart		70s disco-style song
30	This ChristmasDonny Hathaway		Christmas songs, with a captivating sense of rhythm
31	No More TearsBarbra Streisand & Donna Summer		A lyrical piece that starts with the piano turns funky partway through.
32	Love HangoverDiana Ross		Diana Ross's smash-hit single
33	You’re The First, The Last, My EverythingBarry White		Barry White's classic disco
34	Get Down TonightKC and The Sunshine Band		Dance classic. Let's make love.
35	Come To MeFrance Joli		France Joli's disco classic
36	Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)The Jacksons		A disco-funk song by the Jacksons
37	The Best Disco In TownRitchie Family		Disco classic by The Ritchie Family
38	Best of My LoveThe Emotions		A blockbuster hit song by a girl band
39	I Wanna Be Your LoverPrince		Prince's Love Song
40	Car WashRose Royce		Rose Royce's signature song from the disco era
41	Ring My BellAnita Ward		Anita Ward’s signature song. The theme is the telephone.
42	Young Hearts Run FreeCandi Staton		A disco classic, loved across generations
43	We Are FamilySISTER SLEDGE		A disco classic that praises family bonds
44	Love TrainThe O’Jays		The O'Jays' message song of love and unity
45	Disco InfernoThe Trammps		The signature song by The Trammps became a symbol of the disco boom.
46	Fly Robin FlySilver Convention		Disco’s innovation group scores a smash hit on the first try
47	Rock the BoatThe Hues Corporation		A fun, 70s-style pop disco number
48	Money, Money, MoneyABBA		ABBA's signature song, the feelings of a dreaming woman
49	Night FeverBee Gees		A smash hit disco track
50	Last DanceDonna Summer		Donna Summer’s ’70s dance tune
51	Hot StuffDonna Summer		Grammy Award-winning classic
52	Let’s Start The DanceHamilton Bohannon		The ultimate track that captivates the dance floor
53	Keep on TruckinEddie Kendricks		Disco hit songs by Eddie Kendricks
54	Haven’t Stopped Dancing YetGonzalez		Gonzalez’s classic 70s dance hit
55	LovemachineSupermax		A danceable track with a simple base
56	Heart Of GlassBlondie		Blondie’s 1979 smash hit
57	What’s Going OnMarvin Gaye		An iconic anti-war song
58	Take Me HomeCher		Cher's smash hit is taking the music world by storm.