[Definitive Edition] Masterpieces of 70s Disco Music
In the 1970s, various forms of Black music such as soul, funk, and R&B began to draw attention.
Disco music is a genre with a somewhat vague definition.
Generally, it refers to upbeat tracks—often heard in discos—within genres like soul, funk, and R&B.
This time, we’ve picked out some disco music classics.
You’ll find plenty of famous songs you’ve probably heard at least once, so be sure to read to the end!
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[Definitive Edition] Classic 70s Disco Music Hits (41–50)
What’s Going OnMarvin Gaye
A legendary number released in 1971.
Reflecting its era, it carries an anti-war message, delivered gently and softly by Gaye.
It topped numerous charts and has been highly acclaimed as one of the greatest songs in the soul music world.
Many famous artists, including Diana Ross and Boyz II Men, have covered it.
This is exactly the kind of song that deserves to be called a timeless classic.
[Definitive Edition] Classic Disco Hits of the 70s (51–60)
We Are FamilySISTER SLEDGE
A classic that emerged in 1979, during the golden age of disco music.
Known as Sister Sledge’s signature work, this powerful track was created by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards.
Its lyrics celebrating family bonds and unity blend perfectly with a catchy melody.
Included on the album “We Are Family,” it became a major hit, reaching No.
2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
It has also been strongly embraced by the LGBTQ community and is well known as a song frequently played at gay pride parades.
It’s a surefire choice to instantly lift the mood at gatherings such as weddings and house parties.
I Wanna Be Your LoverPrince
A track from his second album, “Prince,” released in 1979.
This song was Prince’s first hit single.
It reached No.
11 on the Billboard chart and climbed to No.
1 for two weeks on the Soul chart.
It’s a passionate love song from a young Prince, where he expresses his feelings to the one he loves in direct and simple words.
In the music video, Prince’s outfit was groundbreaking for the time, and his androgynous charm explodes onto the screen.
LovemachineSupermax
This track features a simple yet highly danceable bass at the outset.
The interplay with the synthesizer is outstanding, and the arrangement that gradually builds through the intro is superb.
From a quintessential ’70s electro-disco band, it’s a tune where the vocals are delivered in a measured, low register, and then in the chorus the wah guitar and electric bass turn technical and intricate—perfect for getting you moving.
Disco InfernoThe Trammps
The Trammps’ signature work became synonymous with disco music after its release in 1976.
Characterized by a driving rhythm and fervent lyrics, it’s known as a classic that lights up the dance floor.
It gained major attention when it was included on the soundtrack of the 1977 film Saturday Night Fever, becoming an iconic symbol of the disco boom.
The track reached No.
1 on Billboard’s Dance Club Songs chart and peaked at No.
11 on the Hot 100.
With its energetic sound and catchy melody, it’s the perfect song to elevate any disco night.
Night FeverBee Gees
The soundtrack to the classic film Saturday Night Fever.
The movie became a social phenomenon, and the song of the same title was a hit alongside the other tracks on the soundtrack.
In particular, Night Fever dominated the charts across Europe and the U.
S.
for about two months, scoring a long-running hit that’s hard to imagine today.
Until Michael Jackson’s Thriller arrived, it reigned as the best-selling soundtrack album in the world.
Heart Of GlassBlondie
A single released in 1979.
It swept the charts, hitting number one across many of them, especially in Europe and the U.
S.
Blondie is a new wave band, so although it’s a disco number, it’s characterized by strong electronic elements.
The rhythm is poppy, but when it was recorded, the melody was slower.
It goes to show that hit songs are created through repeated trial and error.