[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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[All-Time Classics] Nostalgic Western Hit Songs of the ’70s (111–120)
SuperstitionStevie Wonder
It’s a smash hit by a legend not only in the worlds of soul and funk but in popular music as a whole.
Even after reaching number one on the U.S.
charts in 1973, it has remained a fan favorite and one of the most electrifying moments in live performances.
[All Classic Albums] Nostalgic Western Hits of the ’70s (121–130)
Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?Rod Stewart
This is Rod Stewart’s biggest hit, a track that spent four consecutive weeks at number one on the U.S.
charts in 1979.
However, it stirred up controversy because its vibe and bassline were said to resemble the Rolling Stones’ “Miss You.” It definitely feels like it was quite influenced by it.
Dancing QueenABBA
ABBA, a monster-level pop group whose total sales of singles and albums released to date exceed 370 million copies.
Among their long career, this song, released in 1976, is their biggest hit.
It’s a supreme pop song where the rhythm of disco music is blended with a sweet, wistful melody.
I Need to Be in LoveCarpenters
A famous song that everyone knows.
Its Japanese title is “Seishun no Kagayaki” (literally, “The Brilliance of Youth”), and true to its name, it became the ending theme for the 1995 TV drama ‘Miseinen’ (Minors) in Japan, and was also used in the ‘Minors’ Declarations’ segment on the variety show ‘Gakkō e Ikō!’ It remains a timeless youth anthem even today.
RasputinBoney M
A song released in 1978 by Boney M, a disco group from Germany.
They enjoyed immense popularity in Europe from the 1970s to the 1980s.
This song, which is about the Russian mystic Rasputin, reached number one on the charts in their home country of Germany and number two in the UK, becoming a major hit across Europe.
StarmanDavid Bowie
It’s a song released in 1972 by British rock musician David Bowie.
It is famous as one of Bowie’s early hits and reached number 10 on the UK Singles Chart.
Disguised as the fictional musician Ziggy Stardust, Bowie’s flamboyant costumes and innovative performances captivated audiences.
My WayElvis Presley
A song released in 1977 after the death of American rock singer Elvis Presley.
The original version was Frank Sinatra’s single released in 1969.
Issued a few weeks after Presley’s death, it outperformed the original on the U.S.
singles chart, reaching No.
22, and also peaked at No.
9 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming a worldwide hit.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced global hit songs from the ’70s up to this point.
Did you find any favorites? For those who spent their youth back then, I’m sure it feels nostalgic.
Even for people who didn’t experience that era, the sense of nostalgia in many of these unfamiliar songs actually feels fresh, doesn’t it? I think it also helps you discover the roots of today’s artists.