[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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[All Classic Albums] Nostalgic 70s Western Music Hits (21–30)
Immigrant SongLed Zeppelin
It’s a song released in 1970 by the British rock band Led Zeppelin.
Issued in the U.
S.
, Europe, Japan, and more, it became one of their signature worldwide hits.
The opening scream by vocalist Robert Plant is incredibly famous—well known even among pro wrestling fans.
Come and Get Your LoveRedbone
It’s ‘Come and Get Your Love’ by Redbone, an American rock band active in the mid-1970s.
It was a hit in 1974.
The band was unique at the time for having Native American members, and their strong songwriting was highly regarded by rock fans.
[All-Time Classics] Nostalgic 70s Western Pop Hits (31–40)
What A Fool BelievesThe Doobie Brothers
This is the track that served as a major catalyst for The Doobie Brothers—who had once had a bright, easygoing West Coast image—to evolve into an AOR band.
It hit number one on the U.
S.
charts in 1978 and won Song of the Year at the Grammys the following year.
Fox On the RunSWEET
“Fox On The Run,” released in 1975 by Sweet, one of the quintessential British rock bands of the 1970s.
They’re a group in the glam rock genre.
The song is about a cat-and-mouse relationship with a cunning woman, but its cool sound earned passionate support from rock-loving youths of the time.
More Than A FeelingBoston
A song released in 1976 by the American rock band Boston.
It came out alongside their debut album, Boston, which has sold over 18 million copies to date.
The song itself was also a major hit, reaching No.
5 on the U.
S.
charts.
It’s a classic renowned for Brad Delp’s captivating high-range vocals.
That’s the way (I like it)KC and The Sunshine Band
It’s a must-mention track when talking about the disco music boom of the ’70s.
It hit number one on the U.
S.
charts in 1975.
The song is also very popular in Japan, and Yuzo Gucci often performs it.
Beyond the melody and groove, the brass arrangement is outstanding—it makes you want to start dancing as soon as you hear it.
Wuthering HeightsKate Bush
This is a song released in 1978 as the debut single of British singer-songwriter Kate Bush.
It is themed after the famous novel Wuthering Heights.
In Japan, it is well known as the opening theme of the variety show Koi no Karasawagi.