[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 (41–50)
Joy To the WorldPentatonix
An indispensable song for Christmas is Joy to the World.
It has long been sung in churches as a carol celebrating Christmas, but in 1970 the American trio Three Dog Night covered it and made it a big hit.
The a cappella group Pentatonix, who debuted in 2011, also delights us with their beautiful harmonies.
Stairway to HeavenLed Zeppelin
The arpeggio at the beginning is so famous that, alongside Deep Purple’s riff from “Smoke on the Water,” just about everyone has copied it, so you’ve probably heard it at least once.
It’s a long, eight-minute track in three movements that builds up gradually.
The lyrics seem to tell a story, but they’ve been interpreted in various ways.
Jimmy Page wielding a double-neck guitar in live footage looks indescribably cool.
le freakChic
Led by Nile Rodgers, Chic recently made headlines for their collaboration with Daft Punk.
This is their most famous track.
Topping the U.S.
charts in 1978, it remains a dance classic still used by many club DJs today.
Hooked on a FeelingBlue Swede
This is a cover of “Hooked on a Feeling,” originally released in 1969 by American pop singer B.
J.
Thomas, performed by the Swedish rock band Blue Swede.
It starts with the distinctive “Ooga-Chaka” chant and has a curious vibe, but it’s arranged in a really cool way.
It didn’t just stay in their home country of Sweden—it also reached number one on the U.S.
charts.
Your SongElton John
A classic song by Elton John, a pianist and singer-songwriter who epitomized the 1970s.
It features simple yet moving lyrics and a gentle melody.
The song expresses honest feelings toward a loved one and reached No.
7 in the UK and No.
8 in the US in 1971.
It was also the track that propelled Elton John to stardom.
Covered by many artists, it was used in John Lewis’s Christmas advertisement in 2010.
It’s a perfect song for expressing gratitude to someone you love or for listening to with someone special.
Smoke on the WaterDeep Purple
A masterpiece by Deep Purple that shook the world.
Its simple yet powerful guitar riff embodies the essence of rock.
Featured on the 1972 album Machine Head, the song was released as a single the following year and climbed to No.
4 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Lyrics inspired by a real fire incident ignite the listener’s imagination.
This work is recommended not only for rock fans but also for those interested in music history.
It’s also a rewarding challenge for anyone who’s just started playing guitar.
A horse with no nameAmerica
The folk rock group America, representative of the 1970s.
The folk rock genre was born in the late 1960s, but when you listen to America’s music, it feels much more refined than it was at its inception.
This song was released in 1972 and reached number one on the U.S.
charts.