[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 Classic Albums] Nostalgic 70s Western Music Hits (21–30)
Isn’t She LovelyStevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder, who is famous around the world, is an indispensable artist when talking about Western music of the 1960s.
Despite the challenge of being blind, he produced one classic after another, and everyone was captivated by his stunning high notes and vocal ability.
This song is also one that most people have heard at least once somewhere.
The lyrics, which celebrate the birth of his beloved daughter Aisha, warm the heart.
My SharonaThe Knack
You can recognize it right from the intro—My Sharona.
Released in 1979, it became a massive hit, spending five consecutive weeks at number one on the U.S.
charts.
Although The Knack didn’t have much success after this song and are often regarded as a one-hit wonder, their Beatles-like musical style was highly acclaimed.
[All-Time Greats] Nostalgic Western Hits of the ’70s (31–40)
Sir DukeStevie Wonder
It’s one of Stevie Wonder’s best-known songs.
Since it was used in car commercials and the like, I think many of you are very familiar with it.
The song was included on an album released in 1976 and came out as a single the following year.
Even today, it’s used as background music in commercials and various settings, and it’s often covered—truly a classic, wouldn’t you say?
Come and Get Your LoveRedbone
It’s ‘Come and Get Your Love’ by Redbone, an American rock band active in the mid-1970s.
It was a hit in 1974.
The band was unique at the time for having Native American members, and their strong songwriting was highly regarded by rock fans.
Immigrant SongLed Zeppelin
It’s a song released in 1970 by the British rock band Led Zeppelin.
Issued in the U.S., Europe, Japan, and more, it became one of their signature worldwide hits.
The opening scream by vocalist Robert Plant is incredibly famous—well known even among pro wrestling fans.
ImagineJohn Lennon
Anyway, from the 1960s to the 1970s, the Beatles were said to be one of the musical groups that defined the 20th century—there’s no one who doesn’t know them.
One of the members, the late John Lennon, released this as a solo song in 1971.
A song wishing for peace for humankind, it remains timeless even today.
It is a moving masterpiece that continues to question people around the world, making you wonder just how many tens of billions of times it has been listened to across the globe.
Wuthering HeightsKate Bush
This is a song released in 1978 as the debut single of British singer-songwriter Kate Bush.
It is themed after the famous novel Wuthering Heights.
In Japan, it is well known as the opening theme of the variety show Koi no Karasawagi.