[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!

Playlist

[A Collection of Classics] Nostalgic 70s Western Hit Songs
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Stayin’ AliveBee Gees		Disco boom ignited by film and music
2	Ain’t No SunshineBill Withers		A classic song that sings of loneliness and the pain of love
3	We Will Rock YouQueen		Queen’s signature song, a masterpiece that unites the audience
4	Just the Two of Us (feat. Bill Withers)Grover Washington Jr.		A moving masterpiece that sings of love and bonds
5	Let’s Get It OnMarvin Gaye		A supreme soul track where passion and love intertwine
6	Greatest Love Of AllWhitney Houston		Whitney Houston’s classic song
7	Hotel CaliforniaThe Eagles		A beautiful Eagles classic on guitar
8	Love TrainThe O’Jays		The O'Jays' classic about love and peace
9	SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire		An irresistible R&B dance track that makes you want to move
10	Lovin’ YouMinnie Riperton		Love song, Minnie Riperton's hit song
11	Immigrant SongLed Zeppelin		Led Zeppelin’s classic song, Immigrant Song
12	Let’s Stay TogetherAl Green		A soulful masterpiece with gentle tones that soothe the soul.
13	What’s Going OnMarvin Gaye		An innovative masterpiece depicting social issues
14	Bennie And The JetsElton John		Elton John’s signature song, with an exceptional sense of openness
15	SuperflyCurtis Mayfield		Curtis Mayfield’s classic song
16	Isn’t She LovelyStevie Wonder		The Birth of a Stevie Wonder Classic
17	Killing Me Softly With His SongRoberta Flack		The allure and emotion of Roberta Flack’s classic masterpiece
18	A Song For YouDonny Hathaway		Danny Hathaway's soul-stirring classic
19	Rock With YouMichael Jackson		Michael Jackson’s classic song “Rock With You”
20	Just My ImaginationThe Temptations		A classic masterpiece from the ’70s that depicts the scenes of love
21	Bohemian RhapsodyQueen		Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' becomes a massive hit
22	Walk This WayAerosmith		That song, the variety show ending
23	Piano ManBilly Joel		A signature song of the Piano Man, a timeless classic still loved today.
24	My SharonaThe Knack		“My Sharona” is a one-hit wonder.
25	Immigrant SongLed Zeppelin		Led Zeppelin’s classic song, a worldwide hit
26	Alone againGilbert O’Sullivan		Gilbert O’Sullivan’s sad masterpiece
27	Come and Get Your LoveRedbone		An American rock ba… that was active in the mid-70s
28	ImagineJohn Lennon		Anyway, from the 1960s to the 1970s, 2…
29	More Than A FeelingBoston		Boston's smash hit with captivating high notes
30	Happy Xmas (War Is Over)John Lennon & Yoko Ono		A famous classic that wishes for peace at Christmas.
31	Sir DukeStevie Wonder		Stevie Wonder’s classic, an immortal masterpiece
32	I’ve Got You On My MindWhite Plains		A classic by White Plains that sings of the exhilaration of love
33	That’s the way (I like it)KC and The Sunshine Band		Disco classic, a masterpiece that reached No. 1 in the U.S.
34	What A Fool BelievesThe Doobie Brothers		A quintessential anthem of West Coast AOR
35	Wuthering HeightsKate Bush		Kate Bush's classic song inspired by Wuthering Heights
36	The StrangerBilly Joel		A worldwide hit song in the late 1970s
37	Silly Love SongsPaul McCartney & Wings		A chart-topping classic in the U.S., one of Paul McCartney’s signature works
38	Fox On the RunSWEET		The glam rock classic “Fox On The Run”
39	Go WestVillage People		Village People's Hymn to San Francisco
40	The HustleVan McCoy		Van McCoy’s smash hit, a No. 1 song in the U.S.
41	Isn’t She LovelyStevie Wonder		The famous song by the blind artist Stevie Wonder
42	Hello Mr. MonkeyArabesque		Disco 'Sunrise' is a big hit in Japan
43	Joy To the WorldPentatonix		A Christmas classic covered by many artists.
44	Stairway to HeavenLed Zeppelin		Jimmy Page’s classic song, with striking arpeggios
45	le freakChic		Dance classic, the famous song by Chic
46	Hooked on a FeelingBlue Swede		Blue Suede, a pop song, becomes a hit
47	Your SongElton John		Elton John’s classic that honestly sings of love and resonates with the heart
48	Smoke on the WaterDeep Purple		Deep Purple’s classic song, Burn
49	A horse with no nameAmerica		A classic song by a group representing folk rock
50	The ChainFleetwood Mac		An iconic rock band masterpiece—fiery and powerful
51	Kung Fu FightingCarl Douglas		Fusion of disco and kung fu in the '70s
52	We Are the ChampionsQueen		Deliver the champion’s song to move hearts around the world
53	Let It BeThe Beatles		The masterpiece that becomes a support for the heart: Let It Be
54	Joy To The WorldThree dog night		“Circle of Life” is a popular song both in Japan and abroad.
55	20th Century BoyT-REX		The hit song from Glitter Rock is popular worldwide.
56	Me and Bobby McGeeJanis Joplin		Janis Joplin’s masterpiece, a voice that sings from the soul
57	Take It EasyThe Eagles		The Eagles’ classic song “Take It Easy”
58	Livin’ ThingElectric Light Orchestra		A classic ELO song beloved by the progressive generation
59	Stand by meJohn Lennon		John Lennon's soul cover song ranks 20th on the US charts
60	Heart Of GlassBlondie		Deborah Harry’s Blondie: beauty and musicianship
61	Born to Be AlivePatrick Hernandez		The untold story behind the birth of a global hit disco song
62	Sugar Baby LoveThe Rubettes		The Rubettes' hit song is a big success.
63	Doctor LoveFirst Choice		A masterpiece disco dance tune from the ’70s
64	All By MyselfEric Carmen		A moving masterpiece that portrays loneliness
65	You’ve Got a FriendJames Taylor		The classic “Distant Memories” — loved beyond the 1970s
66	Make It With YouBread		A timeless song that embraces the hearts of two people in love
67	If You Leave Me NowCHICAGO		A classic song about a bittersweet farewell in love
68	Without YouHarry Nilsson		A heartfelt love ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak
69	BurnDeep Purple		Ritchie's classic riff with classical influences
70	Rich GirlDaryl Hall & John Oates		Hall & Oates' hit song "Rich Girl"
71	If You Don’t Know Me by NowHarold Melvin & The Blue Notes		Soul of the ’70s, timeless songs that touch the heart
72	Pop MuzikM		Technopop that pioneered 80s music
73	I Wanna Be Your LoverPrince		Prince’s iconic 70s hit, a singular allure
74	PersephoneWishbone Ash		A classic of twin lead guitar, rich in emotion.
75	Don’t Pull Your LoveHamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds		The iconic 1970s hit 'The Game of Love'
76	Black SabbathBlack Sabbath		The inaugural year of metal, the masterpiece released on the 13th
77	Will You Dance?Janis Ian		Janis Ian’s classic became a big hit in Japan.
78	Wonderful TonightEric Clapton		Clapton’s classic that portrays sweet love
79	LaylaEric Clapton		Clapton’s classic that portrays a heartrending love
80	I’m Not In Love10cc		A classic song that sings of the heartrending feelings of a man who has fallen in love
81	Saturday NightBay City Rollers		Bay City Rollers’ US No. 1 hit from the ’70s
82	I Shot The SheriffBob Marley & The Wailers		The classic song “Sheriff” that sings of justice and peace
83	Love will keep us togetherCaptain & Tennille		A pop duo that was a huge hit in the 70s
84	SurrenderCheap Trick		Cheap Trick is still active.
85	TransmissionJoy Division		The classic song by the punk band Joy Division
86	(Bang A Gong) Get It OnT-REX		The smash hit song “Get It On” by T. Rex
87	Marquee MoonTelevision		A catchy rock song with a swaying, extended feel
88	I Fought The LawThe Clash		The Clash’s punk classic, innovative
89	London CallingThe Clash		The classic song by the punk rock band The Clash
90	Miss YouThe Rolling Stones		A rock band that took on disco
91	Louie LouieThe Stooges		The mad energy of garage rock: the allure of Iggy
92	Venus and Mars & Rock ShowWings		Wings’ classic ’70s hit, brimming with musical passion
93	Brandy (You’re A Fine Girl)Looking Glass		A hit song depicting the love between a port town girl and a fisherman
94	Blitzkrieg BopRamones		The fiery spirit of punk rock, a song brimming with a sense of speed
95	Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest WordElton John		Elton John's classic song that sings about the pain of a broken heart
96	My LovePaul McCartney & Wings		A moving masterpiece that sings of the depth of love
97	I Will SurviveGloria Gaynor		An anthem for women loved across borders
98	Detroit Rock CityKISS		The theme of KISS’s signature song, Detroit Rock City
99	Anarchy in the U.K.SEX PISTOLS		This is the British punk rock from 1976...
100	Just The Way You AreBilly Joel		A love song about accepting your partner
101	I’ll Be ThereThe Jackson 5		An eternal love ballad that sings of love and devotion
102	I’ll Be AroundTHE SPINNERS		A heartrending love song, a soul-stirring classic
103	Have You Never Been MellowOlivia Newton-John		A smash hit song by a British singer
104	Dreadlock Holiday10cc		A reggae classic that breezily expresses cultural differences
105	is this loveBob Marley		A classic reggae youth song that feels like love
106	That’s the Way of the WorldEarth, Wind & Fire		Earth, Wind & Fire, innovators of funk music
107	I Want You BackThe Jackson 5		Michael Jackson's early smash hit song
108	I Can See Clearly NowJohnnyNash		A bright, classic reggae song from Jamaica
109	Bridge over Troubled WaterSimon&Garfunkel		A masterpiece by Simon & Garfunkel
110	Please Mr PostmanCarpenters		Focus on the Disneyland promo video and the U.S. No. 1 song
111	Play That Funky MusicWild Cherry		The legendary band that reached No. 1 in the U.S. with disco music
112	Fly Robin FlySilver Convention		Disco’s innovation group scores a smash hit on the first try
113	Take Me HomeCher		Cher's smash hit is taking the music world by storm.
114	Video Killed the Radio StarThe Buggles		A classic song singing about radio in the television era
115	Close To YouCarpenters		A love song, like an angel’s whisper
116	I Am WomanHelen Reddy		A 1970s classic that sings of women's strength
117	ABCThe Jackson 5		Michael Jackson’s famous song “ABC”
118	Yesterday Once MoreCarpenters		A classic that nostalgically recalls the golden age of radio
119	Get Up, I Feel Like Being A Sex MachineJames Brown		Soul-stirring James Brown classic
120	SuperstitionStevie Wonder		A smash hit that represents the funk scene
121	Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?Rod Stewart		Rod Stewart's smash hit song
122	Dancing QueenABBA		ABBA’s hit song is blowing up at the disco
123	I Need to Be in LoveCarpenters		An iconic anthem of youth that still resonates in the heart
124	RasputinBoney M		Boney M's 'Rasputin' becomes a big hit in Europe
125	StarmanDavid Bowie		David Bowie's legendary hit song
126	My WayElvis Presley		American rock singer, Elvis P...