[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	Boogie WonderlandEarth, Wind & Fire		Dance song by Earth, Wind & Fire
2	Stayin’ AliveBee Gees		A signature work of the Bee Gees, a quintessential disco track
3	SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire		A groove-filled masterpiece that captivates the heart.
4	The HustleVan McCoy		A 1975 hit song sold over 10 million copies.
5	Don’t Leave Me This WayTHELMA HOUSTON		Thelma Houston’s classic 1970s disco song
6	I Feel LoveDonna Summer		Donna Summer's groundbreaking disco track
7	Heaven Must Be Missing An AngelTavares		Tavares’s classic disco song released in 1976
8	Y.M.C.A.Village People		The Village People’s timeless disco classic
9	I Love The NightlifeAlicia Bridges		A classic from disco’s golden era that sets the heart free
10	Le FreakChic		A disco classic, a massive hit released in 1978
11	Dancing QueenABBA		ABBA's masterpiece disco song is still loved today
12	Instant ReplayDan Hartman		A disco classic that sings about restarting love
13	Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get EnoughMichael Jackson		Michael Jackson’s classic hit, disco music
14	Boogie FeverThe Sylvers		A disco group had a huge hit in the 1970s.
15	CelebrationKool and The Gang		A classic song that colors the joy of life with festive music
16	Sex MachineJames Brown		James Brown's signature songs
17	Love To Love You BabyDonna Summer		Donna Summer's legendary disco classic
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	Doctor LoveFirst Choice		A masterpiece disco dance tune from the ’70s
21	Born to Be AlivePatrick Hernandez		The untold story behind the birth of a global hit disco song
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	Jungle BoogieKool and The Gang		Danceable funk by Kool & the Gang
26	Ain’t No Stopping Us NowMcFadden & Whitehead		A powerful disco anthem about overcoming adversity
27	Knock on WoodAmii Stewart		70s disco-style song
28	The Sound of PhiladelphiaMFSB & The Three Degrees		The sweet melody of 1974 Philadelphia soul
29	The BumpThe Communards		The Commodores’ funky classic
30	No More TearsBarbra Streisand & Donna Summer		A lyrical piece that starts with the piano turns funky partway through.
31	You’re The First, The Last, My EverythingBarry White		Barry White's classic disco
32	Love HangoverDiana Ross		Diana Ross's smash-hit single
33	Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)The Jacksons		A disco-funk song by the Jacksons
34	Best of My LoveThe Emotions		A blockbuster hit song by a girl band
35	This ChristmasDonny Hathaway		Christmas songs, with a captivating sense of rhythm
36	Car WashRose Royce		Rose Royce's signature song from the disco era
37	The Best Disco In TownRitchie Family		Disco classic by The Ritchie Family
38	We Are FamilySISTER SLEDGE		A disco classic that praises family bonds
39	Come To MeFrance Joli		France Joli's disco classic
40	Get Down TonightKC and The Sunshine Band		Dance classic. Let's make love.
41	Love TrainThe O’Jays		The O'Jays' message song of love and unity
42	Fly Robin FlySilver Convention		Disco’s innovation group scores a smash hit on the first try
43	Disco InfernoThe Trammps		The signature song by The Trammps became a symbol of the disco boom.
44	Young Hearts Run FreeCandi Staton		A disco classic, loved across generations
45	Rock the BoatThe Hues Corporation		A fun, 70s-style pop disco number
46	Night FeverBee Gees		A smash hit disco track
47	I Wanna Be Your LoverPrince		Prince's Love Song
48	Last DanceDonna Summer		Donna Summer’s ’70s dance tune
49	Ring My BellAnita Ward		Anita Ward’s signature song. The theme is the telephone.
50	Hot StuffDonna Summer		Grammy Award-winning classic
51	Money, Money, MoneyABBA		ABBA's signature song, the feelings of a dreaming woman
52	Keep on TruckinEddie Kendricks		Disco hit songs by Eddie Kendricks
53	Haven’t Stopped Dancing YetGonzalez		Gonzalez’s classic 70s dance hit
54	Let’s Start The DanceHamilton Bohannon		The ultimate track that captivates the dance floor
55	Heart Of GlassBlondie		Blondie’s 1979 smash hit
56	What’s Going OnMarvin Gaye		An iconic anti-war song
57	LovemachineSupermax		A danceable track with a simple base
58	Take Me HomeCher		Cher's smash hit is taking the music world by storm.