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!

Playlist

Classic and hit Western pop songs from the 1970s
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire		The classic song 'September' is an eternal masterpiece.
2	Bohemian RhapsodyQueen		Queen’s classic: narrative quality and warm melody
3	What’s Going OnMarvin Gaye		Marvin Gaye’s classic song “What’s Going On”
4	Life On MarsDavid Bowie		David Bowie, a profound influence on music
5	Hotel CaliforniaThe Eagles		The Appeal of the Eagles' Classic 'Hotel California'
6	SuperstitionStevie Wonder		Stevie Wonder’s classic song “Superstition”
7	ImagineJohn Lennon		John Lennon's iconic song 'Imagine,' which wishes for peace
8	Stayin’ AliveBee Gees		Bee Gees, a representative group of disco music
9	Dancing QueenABBA		ABBA’s classic “Dancing Queen,” an eternal masterpiece
10	I Will SurviveGloria Gaynor		An iconic song that sings of women’s love and strength
11	You’ve Got a FriendCarole King		Carole King’s classic, a song about friendship
12	A Song For YouDonny Hathaway		Danny Hathaway's soul music
13	Heart Of GlassBlondie		New Wave of the ’70s: Blondie’s rise
14	Let’s Stay TogetherAl Green		Al Green, who revolutionized soul music
15	Bad BloodNeil Sedaka		Neil Sedaka's rock fusion works
16	Yesterday Once MoreCarpenters		A classic hit by the comfortable sibling duo, the Carpenters
17	Kiss and Say GoodbyeThe Manhattans		The Manhattan's classic song is still captivating.
18	Hot StuffDonna Summer		Donna Summer, 'Hot Stuff' is a legendary song.
19	Don’t Go Breaking My Heart (with Kiki Dee)Elton John		Let's enjoy Elton John's classic pop hits
20	Lovin’ YouMinnie Riperton		Minnie Riperton’s classic song “Lovin’ You”
21	RoxanneThe Police		The Police’s classic song “Roxanne,” a captivating track
22	Your SongElton John		Elton John's classic song, loved by many people
23	What A fool BelievesDoobie Brothers		The classic song won two Grammy Awards.
24	We’re All AloneRITA COOLIDGE		Boz Scaggs’s classic, sung by many
25	Alone Again (Naturally)Gilbert O’Sullivan		A big hit song from 1972 that spent 6 weeks at number one
26	Rich GirlDaryl Hall & John Oates		Hall & Oates’ 1977 signature song “Rich Girl”
27	Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get EnoughMichael Jackson		Michael Jackson's hit song wins an award.
28	Let It BeThe Beatles		The smash hit song “Let It Be.”
29	Someday ManPaul Williams		Depicting the struggles and hopes of a dream-driven youth
30	I’ve Got You On My MindWhite Plains		A classic by White Plains that sings of the exhilaration of love
31	Night FeverBee Gees		Hit songs from Saturday Night Fever
32	The RoseBette Midler		Theme song of a film starring Bette Midler
33	S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y NIGHT!Bay City Rollers		A classic hit by a popular idol band from the 1970s
34	HonestyBilly Joel		Billy Joel’s classic song “Honesty”
35	ReminiscenceBarbra Streisand		The classic film 'The Way We Were' starring Barbra.
36	I’m Not In Love10cc		A classic song that sings of the heartrending feelings of a man who has fallen in love
37	I’m In the Mood for DancingThe Nolans		A popular song sung by The Nolans
38	I Just Want to Be Your EverythingAndy Gibb		A song of love, a timeless masterpiece that stirs the heart
39	ABCThe Jackson 5		Michael during the Motown era
40	Smoke on the WaterDeep Purple		Signature songs by Deep Purple
41	Stairway To HeavenLed Zeppelin		Signature songs by Led Zeppelin, famous guitar tracks
42	My Sharona liveThe Knack		The Knack scored a big hit.
43	You Are the Sunshine of My LifeStevie Wonder		Stevie Wonder's classic song
44	I Need to Be in LoveCarpenters		A heart wavering between eternal love and reality
45	LongerDan Fogelberg		A classic love song born in Hawaii
46	Best of My LoveThe Emotions		A 70s disco classic that sings of love and joy
47	Walk This WayAerosmith		Aerosmith’s signature hit song “Walk.”
48	Saturday in the ParkCHICAGO		The sorrow of war and the wish for peace
49	That’s The Way (I Like It)KC and The Sunshine Band		The hit song of the disco golden age, “That’s The Way”
50	How Deep Is Your LoveBee Gees		The Bee Gees’ poignant love song, a timeless classic that resonates with the heart.
51	Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?Rod Stewart		Rod Stewart, 1979 hit song
52	Killing Me Softly With His SongRoberta Flack		A soul-stirring masterpiece, a moving work that took America by storm
53	Have You Never Been MellowOlivia Newton-John		A smash hit song by a British singer
54	You’re In My HeartRod Stewart		A masterpiece where love for soccer intertwines with a wistful heart in love.
55	Silly Love SongsWings		Wings’ love song, a classic that heals the heart