The music scene of the 1970s was a golden era that produced countless wonderful love songs.
With sophisticated melodies, heartrending lyrics, and a uniquely warm tone, the love songs of this era possess a mysterious charm that still moves our hearts today.
The love stories spun by the artists continue to resonate in the hearts of many people across generations.
From famous classics everyone has heard at least once to hidden gems, let’s take a deep dive into the world of 70s love songs.
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Love songs in Western music that were hits in the 1970s. World-famous classics and popular songs (1–10)
Best of My LoveThe Emotions
A quintessential disco track of the 1970s that sings of the joy of love and gratitude over a light, buoyant rhythm.
Produced by members of Earth, Wind & Fire, this gem perfectly blends The Emotions’ beautiful harmonies with a funky groove.
Released in May 1977 as a single from the album “Rejoice,” it held the No.
1 spot on the Billboard charts for four consecutive weeks.
It was also used in the opening of the 1997 film “Boogie Nights,” earning support across generations.
When you want to fully savor the joy of being in love under warm sunshine, this song will gently wrap your heart.
The Emotions’ melodies of love continue to resonate in our hearts across time.
Fallin’ In LoveHamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds
A song written by Dan Hamilton and his wife, Ann.
It was released as a single by Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds in 1975.
It remains the only hit for the label Playboy Records.
I’m Not In Love10cc
A song written from the idea that even if you truly love someone, saying “I love you” over and over makes it meaningless.
It’s a track that has been used widely in the media, including the 2014 film Guardians of the Galaxy and the TV drama Veronica Mars.
EvergreenBarbra Streisand
A love song with a beautiful melody, sung about new love.
It is known as the theme song for the 1976 film “A Star Is Born,” starring Barbra Streisand.
The song won an Oscar, a Grammy, and a Golden Globe.
What Is LifeGeorge Harrison
A song released as a single in 1971.
It has been covered by artists such as Olivia Newton-John and The Ventures.
Shawn Mullins’s cover version was used in the 1999 film Big Daddy starring Adam Sandler.
First Time Ever I Saw Your FaceRoberta Flack
A song written by folk singer Ewan MacColl for his lover Peggy Seeger.
It was released by Roberta Flack in 1972, spent six weeks at No.
1 on the U.
S.
charts, and won a Grammy Award in 1973.
It was used in the Clint Eastwood-directed film “Play Misty for Me.”
PhotographRingo Starr
A song lamenting a breakup with a woman.
Written by Ringo Starr together with his Beatles bandmate George Harrison, the track features Ringo on lead vocals and drums, with Harrison providing harmony vocals and 12-string guitar.
It was performed at the 2014 Grammy Awards.