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)
Saturday in the ParkCHICAGO
This is a song released by Chicago in 1972.
It depicts various people gathering in a park on Independence Day—those who fought in the Vietnam War, those with family members deployed, and those spending the day carefree—and conveys the desire for peace of people longing for the end of the Vietnam War.
Masterpieces and Hit Songs of Western Pop Music from the 1970s (51–60)
Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?Rod Stewart
It’s a hit song by Rod Stewart from 1979.
Rod Stewart has been active as a solo artist after stints with the Jeff Beck Group and Faces in the late 1960s.
Known for his distinctive raspy, husky voice, his vocal style influenced many rock musicians of his era.
He was also a former soccer player, and it’s a trademark of his live shows to kick a soccer ball into the audience.
Walk This WayAerosmith
Walk This Way is a single by Aerosmith released in 1975.
The song is included on their 1975 album Toys in the Attic.
More recently, it was used in a SoftBank commercial featuring Brad Pitt and as the ending theme for the Nippon TV program Odoru! Sanma Goten.
That’s The Way (I Like It)KC and The Sunshine Band
“That’s The Way (I Like It)” is a 1975 song by KC and the Sunshine Band that reached No.
1 in the United States.
KC and the Sunshine Band was formed in 1973, led by KC—Harry Wayne Casey, the vocalist and keyboardist—and bassist Richard Finch.
Smoke on the WaterDeep Purple
It is a song by the British rock band Deep Purple, included on their 1972 album Machine Head.
In 1973, the U.
S.
single release reached No.
4 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Alongside “Highway Star,” “Black Night,” and “Burn,” it is one of their signature songs.
In conclusion
Music has evolved alongside humanity over many years, but the 1970s were the period with the most change in the history of music up to that point.
A wide variety of genres made the charts during this era, and after reading this feature, many of you may have really felt the diversity of 1970s music.
At Rag Music, we’ve also published other articles featuring the 1970s, so please be sure to check them out!