[1970s] Recommended Nostalgic Western Music: Female Singers
The 1970s were a time when many female Western pop singers—such as Madonna and Cyndi Lauper—made their debuts and went on to become global hits.
This time, we’re featuring female Western artists from the ’70s.
We researched popularity based on reliable feedback from music fans submitted to our site.
From that, we carefully selected singers with especially high acclaim.
We hope you’ll find an artist you love.
Some of you watching might even feel nostalgic!
Please enjoy!
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[1970s] Recommended Nostalgic Western Music: Female Singers (21–30)
I’m Every WomanChaka Khan
Chaka Khan is a female singer known for her distinctive voice and soulful vocals.
She rose to fame in the 1970s and 1980s and enjoyed tremendous popularity in Japan as well.
Among her works, the 1970s track I’m Every Woman is a particular recommendation.
While it has a soulful vibe, it never feels overheated; instead, it’s arranged with a smooth flow reminiscent of house music.
I’ve Never Been To MeCharlene
When people hear ‘I’ve Never Been to Me,’ most probably remember it as a hit from the 1980s.
Known for the vocals of American singer Charlene, the song actually appeared on her 1977 debut release and didn’t make much of a splash at the time.
A few years later, it was played on the radio and became a revival hit.
Despite debuting as a white female vocalist on the Motown label, she struggled to sell records, and this ended up being her only hit song.
You Needed MeAnne Murray
Suddenly, but how much do you know about country music? Broadly speaking, country can be divided into two types.
One is the traditional kind that feels like “classic Westerns.” The other is catchy country that incorporates pop elements.
Anne Murray, who sings “You Needed Me,” is one of the artists who made pop-influenced country famous worldwide.
The sound and melodies are very catchy, so if you don’t usually listen to Western pop, this kind of song might be a good place to start.
This Will BeNatalie Cole
Nat King Cole, a great jazz singer who stood shoulder to shoulder with Frank Sinatra.
He created many classics, so I’m sure many of you know him.
Natalie Cole, who sings “This Will Be,” is Nat King Cole’s daughter and, like her father, a vocalist with exceptional expressive power.
This song is one of Natalie Cole’s signature works, featuring a pop melody with hints of jazz.
Its warm sound makes it perfect for cold winter days!
Love HangoverDiana Ross
Diana Ross is a female singer-songwriter known for her gentle tone and soft vocals.
She’s also famous for being close friends with Michael Jackson.
While many associate her most strongly with the 1980s, she was active from the 1970s and produced several hit songs.
One of them is Love Hangover.
Rooted in the then-trendy New Soul sound, it’s soulful yet arranged to be accessible and easy to listen to overall.
EvergreenBarbra Streisand
Barbra Streisand is renowned not only as a singer but also as an actress and film director.
She had already gained great popularity in the 1960s, but her success in the 1970s was remarkable, establishing her as a top-tier figure both as an actress and as a singer.
Many theme songs from films in which she appeared became major hits—such as The Way We Were and Love Theme from A Star Is Born—and for those who spent their youth in that era, surely at least one of these songs holds special memories.
Hot StuffDonna Summer
Donna Summer, the legendary female singer beloved as the Queen of Funk.
She was the leading female artist who energized funk music in the 1970s and influenced many artists today.
One of her signature works is “Hot Stuff.” It’s a track marked by exceptionally soulful vocals, crafted with a melody that sits somewhere between funk and soul.
If you’re looking to lift your spirits, why not give this song a listen?