[70s Western Music] Timeless Masterpieces and Popular Songs by Female Singers

The melodies flowing from the radio, the moment the needle drops on a record, and that voice you heard on a street corner… The songs by female singers who lit up the Western music scene of the 1970s continue to resonate across generations.

Emerging from the United States and the United Kingdom, these artists captivated the world with soulful vocals, the raw edge of rock, and delicate ballads.

In this article, we’ll showcase a rich selection of classic tracks by female singers from the ’70s Western music scene.

Whether you’re looking to revel in nostalgia or discover something new, enjoy reading to the very end!

Playlist

[70s Western Music] Timeless Masterpieces and Popular Songs by Female Singers
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Lovin’ YouMinnie Riperton		Please be sure to listen to the soothing classic 'Lovin’ You.'
2	When Will I See You AgainThe Three Degrees		The Three Degrees, Singing the Soul
3	DreamsStevie Nicks		Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac
4	Rock SteadyAretha Franklin		The Legend of Aretha Franklin, Queen of Soul
5	Rose GardenLynn Anderson		Lynn Anderson, the country songstress
6	Dancing QueenABBA		Introduction to the global classic 'Dancing Queen'
7	Heart Of GlassBlondie		In the 1970s, New Wave took the music world by storm.
8	Don’t Leave Me This WayTHELMA HOUSTON		Selma Houston's soul classic
9	The Winner Takes It AllAgnetha Fältskog		Agnetha, global success as an ABBA singer
10	Rainy Days and MondaysKaren Carpenter		The charm of the 1970s songstress duo, the Carpenters
11	I Honestly Love YouOlivia Newton-John		Introduction to Olivia Newton-John’s classic songs
12	Big Yellow TaxiJoni Mitchell		A singer-songwriter from Canada and a versatile musician
13	Nobody Does It BetterCarly Simon		Introducing singer-songwriters of the 1980s and their signature songs
14	I Am WomanHelen Reddy		Aussie songstress’s women’s liberation anthem, “I Am Woman”
15	Symphony in BlueKate Bush		An English art-rock female singer
16	SuperstarCarpenters		The Carpenters: Their Allure and the Secret of Their Popularity
17	When Will I Be LovedCher		Cher shines in pop-disco
18	The Way We WereBarbra Streisand		Barbra Streisand, a diva who epitomizes the 1970s
19	Blue BayouLinda Ronstadt		Linda Ronstadt’s classic song “Blue Bayou”
20	Call MeDebbie Harry		Debbie Harry, the lead singer of Blondie
21	Boulder to BirminghamEmmylou Harris		Emmylou Harris, who fused country and rock
22	Up on the RoofLaura Nyro		A New York female musician, known for her distinctive musical style
23	Young Hearts Run FreeCandi Staton		Gospel songstress Candi Staton
24	At SeventeenJanis Ian		A classic that sings of the loneliness of youth and self-acceptance
25	Best of My LoveThe Emotions		A disco classic sung by a sister group
26	Open Your Eyes You Can FlyFlora Purim		Flora Purim, the diva of Brazilian jazz
27	Car WashRose Royce		Rose Royce's Soul Sound
28	Move OverJanis Joplin		Janis Joplin, a soulful voice
29	If I Can’t Have You (From “Saturday Night Fever”)Yvonne Elliman		Elliman’s signature song “I Can’t Have You”
30	I’m Every WomanChaka Khan		Chaka Khan’s classic song “I’m Every Woman”
31	Killing Me Softly with His SongRoberta Flack		Flack, a singer blending soul and jazz
32	I’ve Never Been To MeCharlene		80s hit song, the classic by Charlene
33	You’ve Got a FriendCarole King		Carole King’s classic song and friendship
34	This Will BeNatalie Cole		Natalie Cole, the daughter of Nat King Cole
35	EvergreenBarbra Streisand		Barbra Streisand's great success
36	You Needed MeAnne Murray		Introduction to Two Styles of Country Music
37	Think It OverCheryl Ladd		Early hits by 70s Rudd are captivating.
38	Love HangoverDiana Ross		Diana Ross, a singer active since the 1970s
39	Love SongDionne Warwick		Dionne's pop-soul classic
40	CompanyRickie Lee Jones		Singing the youth of Rickie Lee Jones
41	If Not for YouOlivia Newton-John		The Musical World of Olivia Newton-John
42	Hot StuffDonna Summer		Signature song of Donna Summer, the Queen of Funk
43	Chuck E.’s in LoveRickie Lee Jones		Rickie Lee Jones, an innovator in music
44	Lost in FranceBonnie Tyler		Husky-voiced songstress Bonnie Tyler
45	Because the NightPatti Smith Group		The influence of Patti Smith, the queen of punk
46	My GirlThe Temptations		The King of Soul: The Temptations’ Allure
47	Breathe AgainToni Braxton		Toni Braxton takes the music world by storm with her classic hit
48	Ring My BellAnita Ward		Anita Ward’s pioneering musicality
49	The RoseBette Midler		Bette Midler is a charming actress and singer.
50	I Will SurviveGloria Gaynor		In the 1970s, a variety of music genres blossomed.