Classic and hit Western pop songs from the 1970s
The 1970s were a particularly tumultuous period in music history.
Genres such as New Soul, which laid the foundation for R&B, disco featuring distinctive synthesizer sounds, and New Wave with its unconventional and striking musicality, all had their moment in the spotlight.
This time, we’re showcasing pop hits from the 1970s that took the world by storm!
From timeless classics that everyone knows, regardless of age or gender, to hidden gems frequently heard in commercials and variety shows, we’ve picked a wide selection.
Please take your time and enjoy!
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Masterpieces and hit songs of Western pop music from the 70s (21–30)
Your SongElton John
“Boku no Uta wa Kimi no Uta” (original title: “Your Song”) is a song by the British musician Elton John.
The composition is by Elton John himself.
It has been used in many Japanese commercials and covered by numerous artists, so many people have probably heard the opening piano intro and the first lines of the song.
What A fool BelievesDoobie Brothers
“What a Fool Believes” is a song co-written by Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald in 1978.
It was released on the Doobie Brothers’ album Minute by Minute, the band to which McDonald belonged at the time.
At the 22nd Annual Grammy Awards, it won two of the General Field categories: Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
We’re All AloneRITA COOLIDGE
“We’re All Alone” is a 1976 song by Boz Scaggs, but it has been covered by many singers.
Rita Coolidge’s cover, released the following year, reached a peak position of No.
7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and made the song famous.
Alone Again (Naturally)Gilbert O’Sullivan
This is a 1972 song by Gilbert O’Sullivan.
Right after its release, it spent a total of six weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Easy Listening charts.
In the UK and in Japan, it topped the Oricon Western Music Singles chart for five consecutive weeks in 1972.
Rich GirlDaryl Hall & John Oates
Rich Girl is Daryl Hall & John Oates’ first No.
1 single, released in 1977.
Daryl and John met while attending Temple University in 1967, started playing in bands, and debuted in 1972 on the Atlantic label.
In 1975, they moved to RCA and released their first album there, Sara Smile.
The single Sara Smile became a smash hit.
They went on to score major hits with songs like Rich Girl, Wait for Me, and Kiss on My List.
Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get EnoughMichael Jackson
“Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” is a song released by Michael Jackson in 1979.
With this work, Jackson won the 1980 Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance and received awards in four categories at the American Music Awards.
Let It BeThe Beatles
It’s a famous song released by the Beatles in 1970.
It spent three consecutive weeks at number one in the UK’s Music Week magazine and four consecutive weeks at number one on the U.S.
Billboard chart, ranking 31st on Billboard’s year-end chart for 1970.
The lead vocal is by Paul McCartney.