[A Collection of Classics] Nostalgic 70s Western Hit Songs
The scene opened up widely in the ’60s, and in the ’70s many rock bands flourished—Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, the Sex Pistols, the Beatles…
However, in the latter part of the decade, an explosive disco boom arrived.
From among the many classic songs that lit up the Western music charts of the 1970s—including rock bands releasing disco-style tracks—I’ve selected some nostalgic hit tunes.
Please enjoy a generous helping of the legendary albums and songs that thrilled fans around the world!
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A Collection of Classic Albums: Nostalgic Western Hits of the ’70s (’71–’80)
SurrenderCheap Trick
It was Japanese fans who first recognized the appeal of Cheap Trick.
They began to gain worldwide popularity after the release of Dream Police, which includes this song, in 1976.
Cheap Trick was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame the other day, and they’re still very much active, having released a new album this year.
Will You Dance?Janis Ian
A song by American singer-songwriter Janis Ian, released in 1977.
It is included on the album Miracle Row, which was also released that year.
In Japan, it was used as the theme song for the TV drama Kishibe no Album, and the album recorded sales of over one million copies.
Heart Of GlassBlondie
Blondie, led by Debbie Harry, who would probably be billed today as an “almost-too-beautiful punk singer.” Watching this music video—with its abundance of close-ups—you can easily understand why she was called the second coming of Marilyn Monroe.
Of course, it wasn’t just about the visuals; the band also possessed a musicality that critics held in high regard.
Saturday NightBay City Rollers
In the Western music scene of the 1970s, the Bay City Rollers were the biggest idols.
They gained fervent support in Japan as well, especially among junior high and high school girls.
Released in 1976, this song is both their signature track and their only U.S.
number-one hit.
BurnDeep Purple
The famous riff from this song is frequently used in TV shows and commercials.
Recently, it’s probably best known from the Tama Home commercials.
True to Ritchie Blackmore’s strong classical influences, the interlude’s chord progression quotes a piece by Bach.
Pop MuzikM
The techno-pop-style sound, as if it predicted the music of the coming 1980s, is very striking.
It was a number that reached No.
1 on the U.S.
charts in 1979, but later there was talk that the hit song “Ghostbusters” was essentially a rehash of this track.
Bridge over Troubled WaterSimon&Garfunkel
A song released in 1970 by the American folk rock duo Simon & Garfunkel.
It was their biggest hit, spending six consecutive weeks at number one on the US Billboard singles chart and topping the year-end chart, and it won four Grammy Awards.