[Western Music] A roundup of debut songs by female artists from the 1970s
The 1970s were a golden era that saw the debuts of many female artists who left a brilliant mark on music history.
A distinctive feature of that time was the emergence of numerous singer-songwriters—women who wrote and composed their own music and created masterpieces that moved listeners with their remarkable expressive power.
Their debut songs, which can be considered the starting point of their journeys, brim with the radiance of young talents paving the way for a new era.
In this piece, we focus on the first singles of female singers who debuted in the ’70s, introducing a selection of gems that colored the music scene of the time.
Playlist
| [Western Music] A roundup of debut songs by female artists from the 1970s | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Wuthering HeightsKate Bush | play_arrow | Genius female singer-songwriter from the UK |
| 2 | I’m Every WomanChaka Khan | play_arrow | An artist with a powerful singing voice who is active on the global stage |
| 3 | Lady Of The NightDonna Summer | play_arrow | Donna Summer's debut song and legacy |
| 4 | Shameevelyn champagne king | play_arrow | Debut single by Evelyn "Champagne" King, a singer from the height of the disco era |
| 5 | If Not for YouOlivia Newton-John | play_arrow | The Musical World of Olivia Newton-John |
| 6 | Les FleursMinnie Riperton | play_arrow | A magical masterpiece that invites you into the world of music |
| 7 | Come to MeFrance Joli | play_arrow | France Joli's disco classic |
| 8 | Got To Be RealCheryl Lynn | play_arrow | Sheryl Lynn, who found success through church singing |
| 9 | Think It OverCheryl Ladd | play_arrow | Early hits by 70s Rudd are captivating. |
| 10 | I’ve Cried The Blue Right Out Of My EyesCrystal Gayle | play_arrow | Debut song by country singer Crystal Gayle |
| 11 | FreeDeniece Williams | play_arrow | Deniece Williams’s song of independence and freedom |
| 12 | Torn Between Two LoversMary MacGregor | play_arrow | An inspiring masterpiece that sings of the conflicts of love |
| 13 | This Will BeNatalie Cole | play_arrow | Natalie Cole’s father-daughter singer debut song |
| 14 | Ring My BellAnita Ward | play_arrow | Anita Ward’s pioneering musicality |
| 15 | I need a manGrace Jones | play_arrow | Grace Jones’s innovative music |
| 16 | Delta DawnTanya Tucker | play_arrow | Tanya Tucker’s legendary debut song |
| 17 | Harpo’s BluesPhoebe Snow | play_arrow | The classic song by jazz singer Phoebe Snow |
| 18 | I’m Just A Sucker For Your LoveTeena Marie | play_arrow | The appeal of white Motown singers and funk |
| 19 | I Love The NightlifeAlicia Bridges | play_arrow | Alicia Bridge's musical life |
| 20 | Never Can Say GoodbyeGloria Gaynor | play_arrow | Gloria Gaynor's debut single |
| 21 | HeartbreakerPat Benatar | play_arrow | A female singer who pioneered hard rock |
| 22 | Crazy on YouHeart | play_arrow | Heart, a hard rock band from Seattle. |
| 23 | All the King’s GardensJoan Armatrading | play_arrow | The emotions and allure of a singer-songwriter |
| 24 | I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa ClausLene Lovich | play_arrow | Rene Lovich's Eccentricity |
| 25 | RenacerMiami Sound Machine | play_arrow | music of Miami Sound Machine |
| 26 | That’s The Way I’ve Always Heard It Should BeCarly Simon | play_arrow | A popular folk-based singer-songwriter |
| 27 | SnowbirdAnne Murray | play_arrow | A popular Canadian singer moved me with soothing music. |
| 28 | Maybe He’ll KnowBLUE ANGEL | play_arrow | The untold story of Cyndi Lauper’s debut |
| 29 | GloriaPatti Smith | play_arrow | Patti Smith, a classic by the Queen of Punk |
| 30 | My My HoneycombBonnie Tyler | play_arrow | Bonnie Tyler, popular for her distinctive voice and musical style |
| 31 | X OffenderBlondie | play_arrow | Blondie, a leading band of the New Wave |
| 32 | Ain’t No Mountain High EnoughDiana Ross | play_arrow | Diana Ross achieved great success after graduating from the Supremes. |
| 33 | Rolling StoneSuzi Quatro | play_arrow | Suzy, a multi-talented female rock artist |
| 34 | It’s Too LateCarole King | play_arrow | Late-blooming singer-songwriter, Carole King |
| 35 | Ring RingABBA | play_arrow | ABBA, a globally popular pop group |


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