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Top Ten Songs of the Seventies

What are your top ten favorite songs from the 70s?

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10. Message In A Bottle by The Police
Uplifting lyrics by Sting that most anyone can relate to. Great guitar riff by Andy Summers and explosive drumming by Stewart Copeland.
9. Deacon Blues by Steely Dan
Such a relaxing song about a man on the rebound. Great saxaphone, too.
8. Hotel California by The Eagles
Love that guitar intro, and the guitar solo at the end is pretty special too. Passoinate lyrics and vocals as well.
7. Layla by Derek & the Dominos
Eric Clapton performs with such passion on this tune. Most guys and myself included also have felt such passion for a woman, but no one has ever expressed a man's desire to be with a woman as beautifully as on this song.
6. Like A Hurricane by Neil Young
Neil plays and sings with such raw emotion on this song. He really makes his guitar cry.
5. Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
The Floyd is known more for its electronic wizardry, but this song proved they could me moving acoustically as well. Wonderfully sorrowful lyrics that make me think of distant or lost loved ones.
4. Shine On You Crazy Diamond by Pink Floyd
Amazing tribute both musically and lyrically to their fallen bandmate and musical genius, Syd Barrett. Love the keyboard pieces from Richard Wright.
3. Time by Pink Floyd
I can really relate to the idea that life is flying by without us making the most of it. Plus there's the epic guitar solo from Gilmour.
2. Stairway To Heavan by Led Zeppelin
Sure it's been played a lot, but it deserves its frequent airplay. Fantastic acoustic and electric guitar from Jimmy Page, and I love Robert Plant's mystical lyrics.
1. Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd
I love the alternating vocals and the dark and light parts of the song. Poignant lyrics by Mr. Waters and the most incredible guitar solo ever by Mr. Gilmour.

10. Kashmir by Led Zeppelin
The lyrics are just .......!!!
9. Born To Be Wild by Steppenwolf
Nice song!
8. Whole Lotta Love by Led Zeppelin
No comment.
7. Jack The Stripper-Fairies Wear Boots by Black Sabbath
Very good song.
6. The Ocean by Led Zeppelin
I didn't really like the album version, but Live in Madison Square Garden 1973... OMG!!!!!!!!
5. White Summer by Led Zeppelin
The live version in the Royal Albert Hall 1970 is just unbelievable!!!
4. Swan Song by Led Zeppelin
Best guitarist ever.
3. Rock And Roll by Led Zeppelin
Been a long time, a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time!!!!!!!!!!
2. The Rain Song (Live Madison Square Garden 1973) by Led Zeppelin
It's as good as Stairway To Heaven.. MAYBE EVEN BETTER!!
1. Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin
Obviously!! There just is no other song like this!!

10. Your Song by Elton John
I hope you don't mind!!
9. Piano Man by Billy Joel
His first, his best!
8. Evergreen by Barbra Streisand
Celine is still trying....
7. Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say..) by Gladys Knight & The Pips
The best of soul.
6. Dreams by Fleetwood Mac
What a song!
5. Year Of The Cat by Al Stewart
Great tune.
4. Dust In The Wind by Kansas
It made us respect existence.
3. More Than A Feeling by Boston
A classic.
2. Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
We miss you Freddy.
1. Hotel California by The Eagles
Was great then, it is better now.

10. How Long by Ace
Reminds me of my first boyfriend!
9. Boogie On Reggae Woman by Stevie Wonder
Reminds me of my first girlfriend!
8. All This Making Love by The Bee Gees
Reminds me of my first girlfreind's mother!
7. Where To Now St. Peter by Elton John
The album is "Tumbleweed Connection" and the whole thing ROCKS.
6. Questions 67 & 68 by Chicago
CTA, the Chicago Transit Authority or just "Chicago, loved this band.
5. Daydreaming by Aretha Franklin
Great tune from the Queen of Soul - played to death on AM Radio!
4. Powerful People by Gino Vannelli
This sounded so differant than anything else at the time. Great at parties and there were many...
3. Black Dog by Led Zeppelin
The greatest rock band - ever.
2. Family Affair by Sly and the Family Stone
I loved Sly! This was/is one of my all time faves!
1. McArthur Park by Donna Summer
The Disco '70's - you just had to be there - right under the mirror ball -fabulous!

10. American Pie by Don McLean
9. Monster Mash by Halloween
8. Big Yellow Taxi by Joni Mitchell
7. Mr. Blue Sky by ELO
6. Olivers Army by Elvis Costello
5. Teenage Kicks by The Undertones
4. Love Will Tear Us Apart by Joy Division
3. Blitzkreig Pop by The Ramones
2. Anarchy In The UK by Sex Pistols
1. London Calling by The Clash

10. Dazed And Confused by Led Zeppelin
9. Smoke On The Water by Deep Purple
8. Hotel California by The Eagles
7. Tiny Dancer by Elton John
6. Layla by Derek & the Dominos
5. Back In Black by AC/DC
4. Rocket Man by Elton John
3. Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
2. Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin
A masterpiece from the greatest band of all time.
1. Shine On You Crazy Diamond by Pink Floyd
The song on which all others should be compared. Just listen...