[A Collection of Classics] Nostalgic 70s Western Hit Songs
The scene opened up widely in the ’60s, and in the ’70s many rock bands flourished—Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, the Sex Pistols, the Beatles…
However, in the latter part of the decade, an explosive disco boom arrived.
From among the many classic songs that lit up the Western music charts of the 1970s—including rock bands releasing disco-style tracks—I’ve selected some nostalgic hit tunes.
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Classic Albums Galore: Nostalgic Western Hit Songs of the 70s (91–100)
Please Mr PostmanCarpenters
The Carpenters released numerous hit songs in the 1970s.
This song also reached number one on the U.
S.
charts in 1975.
What drew attention at the time was the footage in this music video.
It was a few years before Tokyo Disneyland opened, so Japanese fans watched with great interest to see what Disneyland in America was like.
Yesterday Once MoreCarpenters
This is a song released in 1973 by the Carpenters, a pop duo made up of American siblings.
It’s especially popular in Japan and became a hit, selling over one million copies.
The song nostalgically reflects on classic hits once heard on the radio.
[A Collection of Classic Albums] Nostalgic 70s Western Hit Songs (101–110)
London CallingThe Clash
London Calling by the British punk rock band The Clash is a song included on their 1979 album of the same name.
The album’s cover—featuring a guitar being smashed to the ground while the player grips the neck—is iconic, and many of you have probably seen it.
Alongside the Sex Pistols, they can be considered one of the quintessential punk rock bands of the 1970s.
Miss YouThe Rolling Stones
Miss You, which made waves at the time with headlines like “The Rolling Stones take on disco!”, hit number one on the U.
S.
charts in 1978.
In the official music video, you can see the band still in their youthful thirties.
Sugar Baby LoveThe Rubettes
The debut single by the British band The Rubettes.
Released in 1974, the song was a massive hit, reaching No.
1 in the UK, Germany, and Switzerland and selling 8 million copies.
Although the vocalist Paul da Vinci had left the group by the time of release, his vocals were so highly regarded that the track was issued as is.
Play That Funky MusicWild Cherry
This is also a disco number by a band.
In the fall of 1976, it hit number one on the U.
S.
charts for three consecutive weeks.
Their funkiness—hard to believe they were an all-white band—won them fans around the world.
Although their active period was short, they left a powerful impact.
Venus and Mars & Rock ShowWings
A string of timeless hits colored the 1970s, and among them, this Wings track stands out as a masterpiece that fuses pop appeal with rock energy.
You can feel the heat of the concert hall and the passion for music radiating from the lyrics.
Released as a single in the U.
S.
in October 1975 and included on the album Venus and Mars, it became a massive hit, selling four million copies worldwide.
Highly recommended for those who want to relive the excitement of a live show or reflect on the music scene of the ’70s.
It’s a track well worth hearing, showcasing Paul McCartney’s talent to the fullest.