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[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.

Please enjoy a generous helping of the legendary albums and songs that thrilled fans around the world!

Playlist

[A Collection of Classics] Nostalgic 70s Western Hit Songs
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1eastStayin’ AliveBee GeesDisco boom ignited by film and music
2eastWe Will Rock YouQueenQueen’s signature song, a masterpiece that unites the audience
3eastLet’s Get It OnMarvin GayeA supreme soul track where passion and love intertwine
4eastJust the Two of Us (feat. Bill Withers)Grover Washington Jr.A moving masterpiece that sings of love and bonds
5eastAin’t No SunshineBill WithersA classic song that sings of loneliness and the pain of love
6north_eastHotel CaliforniaThe EaglesA beautiful Eagles classic on guitar
7south_eastGreatest Love Of AllWhitney HoustonWhitney Houston’s classic song
8eastSeptemberEarth, Wind & FireAn irresistible R&B dance track that makes you want to move
9north_eastLovin’ YouMinnie RipertonLove song, Minnie Riperton's hit song
10south_eastImmigrant SongLed ZeppelinLed Zeppelin’s classic song, Immigrant Song
11eastLove TrainThe O’JaysThe O'Jays' classic about love and peace
12eastLet’s Stay TogetherAl GreenA soulful masterpiece with gentle tones that soothe the soul.
13eastWhat’s Going OnMarvin GayeAn innovative masterpiece depicting social issues
14eastBennie And The JetsElton JohnElton John’s signature song, with an exceptional sense of openness
15eastSuperflyCurtis MayfieldCurtis Mayfield’s classic song
16eastKilling Me Softly With His SongRoberta FlackThe allure and emotion of Roberta Flack’s classic masterpiece
17eastRock With YouMichael JacksonMichael Jackson’s classic song “Rock With You”
18north_eastIsn’t She LovelyStevie WonderThe Birth of a Stevie Wonder Classic
19south_eastI’ve Got You On My MindWhite PlainsA classic by White Plains that sings of the exhilaration of love
20eastJust My ImaginationThe TemptationsA classic masterpiece from the ’70s that depicts the scenes of love
21eastA Song For YouDonny HathawayDanny Hathaway's soul-stirring classic
22eastWalk This WayAerosmithThat song, the variety show ending
23eastBohemian RhapsodyQueenQueen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' becomes a massive hit
24eastPiano ManBilly JoelA signature song of the Piano Man, a timeless classic still loved today.
25eastHappy Xmas (War Is Over)John Lennon & Yoko OnoA famous classic that wishes for peace at Christmas.
26eastAlone againGilbert O’SullivanGilbert O’Sullivan’s sad masterpiece
27eastMy SharonaThe Knack“My Sharona” is a one-hit wonder.
28eastImagineJohn LennonAnyway, from the 1960s to the 1970s, 2…
29south_eastImmigrant SongLed ZeppelinLed Zeppelin’s classic song, a worldwide hit
30eastCome and Get Your LoveRedboneAn American rock ba… that was active in the mid-70s
31eastWhat A Fool BelievesThe Doobie BrothersA quintessential anthem of West Coast AOR
32eastFox On the RunSWEETThe glam rock classic “Fox On The Run”
33eastMore Than A FeelingBostonBoston's smash hit with captivating high notes
34eastThat’s the way (I like it)KC and The Sunshine BandDisco classic, a masterpiece that reached No. 1 in the U.S.
35eastWuthering HeightsKate BushKate Bush's classic song inspired by Wuthering Heights
36eastSir DukeStevie WonderStevie Wonder’s classic, an immortal masterpiece
37eastThe StrangerBilly JoelA worldwide hit song in the late 1970s
38eastSilly Love SongsPaul McCartney & WingsA chart-topping classic in the U.S., one of Paul McCartney’s signature works
39eastStairway to HeavenLed ZeppelinJimmy Page’s classic song, with striking arpeggios
40eastYour SongElton JohnElton John’s classic that honestly sings of love and resonates with the heart
41eastGo WestVillage PeopleVillage People's Hymn to San Francisco
42eastIsn’t She LovelyStevie WonderThe famous song by the blind artist Stevie Wonder
43eastHello Mr. MonkeyArabesqueDisco 'Sunrise' is a big hit in Japan
44eastLet It BeThe BeatlesThe masterpiece that becomes a support for the heart: Let It Be
45eastDoctor LoveFirst ChoiceA masterpiece disco dance tune from the ’70s
46eastBorn to Be AlivePatrick HernandezThe untold story behind the birth of a global hit disco song
47eastFly Robin FlySilver ConventionDisco’s innovation group scores a smash hit on the first try
48eastJoy To the WorldPentatonixA Christmas classic covered by many artists.
49eastTake It EasyThe EaglesThe Eagles’ classic song “Take It Easy”
50eastIf You Leave Me NowCHICAGOA classic song about a bittersweet farewell in love
51eastA horse with no nameAmericaA classic song by a group representing folk rock
52eastI’ll Be AroundTHE SPINNERSA heartrending love song, a soul-stirring classic
53eastI’m Not In Love10ccA classic song that sings of the heartrending feelings of a man who has fallen in love
54eastWe Are the ChampionsQueenDeliver the champion’s song to move hearts around the world
55eastJoy To The WorldThree dog night“Circle of Life” is a popular song both in Japan and abroad.
56eastMake It With YouBreadA timeless song that embraces the hearts of two people in love
57eastAll By MyselfEric CarmenA moving masterpiece that portrays loneliness
58eastWithout YouHarry NilssonA heartfelt love ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak
59eastI’ll Be ThereThe Jackson 5An eternal love ballad that sings of love and devotion
60eastHooked on a FeelingBlue SwedeBlue Suede, a pop song, becomes a hit
61eastMe and Bobby McGeeJanis JoplinJanis Joplin’s masterpiece, a voice that sings from the soul
62eastle freakChicDance classic, the famous song by Chic
63eastThe ChainFleetwood MacAn iconic rock band masterpiece—fiery and powerful
64eastThe HustleVan McCoyVan McCoy’s smash hit, a No. 1 song in the U.S.
65eastHeart Of GlassBlondieDeborah Harry’s Blondie: beauty and musicianship
66east20th Century BoyT-REXThe hit song from Glitter Rock is popular worldwide.
67eastStand by meJohn LennonJohn Lennon's soul cover song ranks 20th on the US charts
68eastSorry Seems To Be The Hardest WordElton JohnElton John's classic song that sings about the pain of a broken heart
69eastMy LovePaul McCartney & WingsA moving masterpiece that sings of the depth of love
70eastSmoke on the WaterDeep PurpleDeep Purple’s classic song, Burn
71eastKung Fu FightingCarl DouglasFusion of disco and kung fu in the '70s
72eastHave You Never Been MellowOlivia Newton-JohnA smash hit song by a British singer
73eastTake Me HomeCherCher's smash hit is taking the music world by storm.
74eastLivin’ ThingElectric Light OrchestraA classic ELO song beloved by the progressive generation
75eastJust The Way You AreBilly JoelA love song about accepting your partner
76eastWonderful TonightEric ClaptonClapton’s classic that portrays sweet love
77eastClose To YouCarpentersA love song, like an angel’s whisper
78eastLaylaEric ClaptonClapton’s classic that portrays a heartrending love
79eastis this loveBob MarleyA classic reggae youth song that feels like love
80eastIf You Don’t Know Me by NowHarold Melvin & The Blue NotesSoul of the ’70s, timeless songs that touch the heart
81eastLouie LouieThe StoogesThe mad energy of garage rock: the allure of Iggy
82eastDreadlock Holiday10ccA reggae classic that breezily expresses cultural differences
83eastSurrenderCheap TrickCheap Trick is still active.
84eastTransmissionJoy DivisionThe classic song by the punk band Joy Division
85eastI Wanna Be Your LoverPrincePrince’s iconic 70s hit, a singular allure
86eastBridge over Troubled WaterSimon&GarfunkelA masterpiece by Simon & Garfunkel
87eastI Fought The LawThe ClashThe Clash’s punk classic, innovative
88eastI Shot The SheriffBob Marley & The WailersThe classic song “Sheriff” that sings of justice and peace
89eastLove will keep us togetherCaptain & TennilleA pop duo that was a huge hit in the 70s
90eastThat’s the Way of the WorldEarth, Wind & FireEarth, Wind & Fire, innovators of funk music
91eastRich GirlDaryl Hall & John OatesHall & Oates' hit song "Rich Girl"
92eastI Am WomanHelen ReddyA 1970s classic that sings of women's strength
93eastI Want You BackThe Jackson 5Michael Jackson's early smash hit song
94eastYou’ve Got a FriendJames TaylorThe classic “Distant Memories” — loved beyond the 1970s
95eastI Can See Clearly NowJohnnyNashA bright, classic reggae song from Jamaica
96eastPop MuzikMTechnopop that pioneered 80s music
97east(Bang A Gong) Get It OnT-REXThe smash hit song “Get It On” by T. Rex
98eastMarquee MoonTelevisionA catchy rock song with a swaying, extended feel
99eastPlease Mr PostmanCarpentersFocus on the Disneyland promo video and the U.S. No. 1 song
100eastYesterday Once MoreCarpentersA classic that nostalgically recalls the golden age of radio
101eastLondon CallingThe ClashThe classic song by the punk rock band The Clash
102eastMiss YouThe Rolling StonesA rock band that took on disco
103eastSugar Baby LoveThe RubettesThe Rubettes' hit song is a big success.
104eastPlay That Funky MusicWild CherryThe legendary band that reached No. 1 in the U.S. with disco music
105eastVenus and Mars & Rock ShowWingsWings’ classic ’70s hit, brimming with musical passion
106eastPersephoneWishbone AshA classic of twin lead guitar, rich in emotion.
107eastDon’t Pull Your LoveHamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds
Don't Pull Your LoveHamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds
The iconic 1970s hit 'The Game of Love'
108eastBlack SabbathBlack SabbathThe inaugural year of metal, the masterpiece released on the 13th
109eastI Need to Be in LoveCarpentersAn iconic anthem of youth that still resonates in the heart
110eastI Will SurviveGloria GaynorAn anthem for women loved across borders
111eastWill You Dance?Janis IanJanis Ian’s classic became a big hit in Japan.
112eastDetroit Rock CityKISSThe theme of KISS’s signature song, Detroit Rock City
113eastBrandy (You’re A Fine Girl)Looking GlassA hit song depicting the love between a port town girl and a fisherman
114eastBlitzkrieg BopRamonesThe fiery spirit of punk rock, a song brimming with a sense of speed
115eastAnarchy in the U.K.SEX PISTOLSThis is the British punk rock from 1976...
116eastDa Ya Think I’m Sexy?Rod StewartRod Stewart's smash hit song
117eastVideo Killed the Radio StarThe BugglesA classic song singing about radio in the television era
118eastSaturday NightBay City RollersBay City Rollers’ US No. 1 hit from the ’70s
119eastBurnDeep PurpleRitchie's classic riff with classical influences
120eastABCThe Jackson 5Michael Jackson’s famous song “ABC”
121eastGet Up, I Feel Like Being A Sex MachineJames BrownSoul-stirring James Brown classic
122eastSuperstitionStevie WonderA smash hit that represents the funk scene
123eastDancing QueenABBAABBA’s hit song is blowing up at the disco
124eastRasputinBoney MBoney M's 'Rasputin' becomes a big hit in Europe
125eastStarmanDavid BowieDavid Bowie's legendary hit song
126eastMy WayElvis PresleyAmerican rock singer, Elvis P...