Classic and hit Western pop songs from the 1970s
The 1970s were a particularly tumultuous period in music history.
Genres such as New Soul, which laid the foundation for R&B, disco featuring distinctive synthesizer sounds, and New Wave with its unconventional and striking musicality, all had their moment in the spotlight.
This time, we’re showcasing pop hits from the 1970s that took the world by storm!
From timeless classics that everyone knows, regardless of age or gender, to hidden gems frequently heard in commercials and variety shows, we’ve picked a wide selection.
Please take your time and enjoy!
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Masterpieces and hit songs of Western pop music from the 1970s (41–50)
ReminiscenceBarbra Streisand
This is the theme song of the 1973 film “The Way We Were,” performed by the film’s star, Barbra Streisand.
The movie was directed by Sydney Pollack and co-starred Robert Redford.
The title song, “The Way We Were” (Japanese title: 追憶), won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
I Need to Be in LoveCarpenters
A heart-stirring ballad by the Carpenters that sings of yearning for eternal love while confronting the harshness of reality.
It stands apart from purely sweet love songs, capturing delicate emotions swaying between ideal and reality, beautifully conveyed through crystalline vocals.
Released as a single from the May 1976 album “A Kind of Hush,” it topped the U.
S.
Easy Listening chart.
In 1995, it was chosen as the ending theme for the Japanese TV drama “Miseinen,” drawing renewed attention.
It’s a gem of a melody that gently accompanies quiet nights spent in contemplation or moments of reflecting on memories with someone dear.
Let It BeThe Beatles
It’s a famous song released by the Beatles in 1970.
It spent three consecutive weeks at number one in the UK’s Music Week magazine and four consecutive weeks at number one on the U.
S.
Billboard chart, ranking 31st on Billboard’s year-end chart for 1970.
The lead vocal is by Paul McCartney.
Have You Never Been MellowOlivia Newton-John
Olivia Newton-John, a UK-born artist whose clear, luminous voice has captivated fans around the world.
Released in 1975, this song topped the U.
S.
Billboard chart and became a major hit, ranking high on both the Adult Contemporary and Country charts.
It’s a gentle message song for people swept up in busy days and prone to losing peace of mind.
Carried by a calm melody, it reminds us to slow down and find inner tranquility.
A perfect track for those who cherish their own relaxation time, like reading or taking a walk.
Stairway To HeavenLed Zeppelin
Stairway to Heaven (Japanese title: “Tengoku e no Kaidan”) is a signature song by the British rock group Led Zeppelin.
Co-written by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, it was released in 1971.
It is well known for its very long running time of about eight minutes on the record.
Jimmy Page’s guitar solo in “Stairway to Heaven” was chosen as the “Greatest Guitar Solo” by Classic Rock magazine.
Killing Me Softly With His SongRoberta Flack
A classic by American singer Roberta Flack.
It beautifully captures the feeling of a voice that seeps deep into the listener’s heart.
It won three awards at the 1973 Grammys, including Record of the Year, and spent five consecutive weeks at No.
1 on the U.
S.
singles chart.
Featured in the film “Play Misty for Me,” it captivated music fans around the world.
It remains a beloved song for moments when you want your heart to be gently moved, or to accompany quiet time spent with someone special.
My Sharona liveThe Knack
In 1979, The Knack’s debut album Get The Knack spent six consecutive weeks at No.
1 on the Billboard chart, and the single My Sharona topped the Billboard Hot 100 for five consecutive weeks, finishing as the year’s No.
1 song.
The Knack is a four-piece rock band from Los Angeles, California, USA.