[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.
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[All Classic Albums] Nostalgic 70s Western Music Hits (21–30)
Walk This WayAerosmith
I don’t know whose song this is or what it’s called, but I’m sure many people have heard it! It’s the ending theme of that famous variety show.
This track is from an album released in 1975.
Even though it came out in the ’70s, it still sounds really cool today.
Piano ManBilly Joel
Billy Joel’s nickname “Piano Man” comes from this song.
Released in 1974, it peaked at No.
25 on the U.S.
charts—more of a modest hit—but it has been performed at concerts for over 40 years and can be considered one of his greatest masterpieces.
More Than A FeelingBoston
A song released in 1976 by the American rock band Boston.
It came out alongside their debut album, Boston, which has sold over 18 million copies to date.
The song itself was also a major hit, reaching No.
5 on the U.S.
charts.
It’s a classic renowned for Brad Delp’s captivating high-range vocals.
Happy Xmas (War Is Over)John Lennon & Yoko Ono
A song by John Lennon and Yoko Ono released in 1971.
It’s famous as a classic Christmas song.
With the positive message “War is over if you want it,” it remains a popular track that is frequently played at Christmastime.
Alone againGilbert O’Sullivan
It’s a song by Irish singer-songwriter Gilbert O’Sullivan, released in 1972.
His gentle voice and beautiful melody are soothing, but the song is actually a sad one that serves as a suicide note.
I think it’s still a song you hear often.
It has been used in various films, TV dramas, and commercials, and in Japan it was even used once as the opening theme for the TV anime “Maison Ikkoku.”
What A Fool BelievesThe Doobie Brothers
This is the track that served as a major catalyst for The Doobie Brothers—who had once had a bright, easygoing West Coast image—to evolve into an AOR band.
It hit number one on the U.S.
charts in 1978 and won Song of the Year at the Grammys the following year.
Fox On the RunSWEET
“Fox On The Run,” released in 1975 by Sweet, one of the quintessential British rock bands of the 1970s.
They’re a group in the glam rock genre.
The song is about a cat-and-mouse relationship with a cunning woman, but its cool sound earned passionate support from rock-loving youths of the time.