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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. Let's Stay Together by Al Green
Smooth and sexy.
9. Maggie May by Rod Stewart
Catchy and sad.
8. Heart Of Glass by Blondie
Groovy and glamorous.
7. Jungleland by Bruce Springsteen
Definies Bruce.
6. Move On Up by Curtis Mayfield
Just move on up...and keep on wishing!
5. Another Planet Another Girl by Only Ones
Just a good little tune I like :)
4. Clampdown by The Clash
Had to pick some song from "London Calling" so I pick this one.
3. Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye
Marvin's finest moment!
2. Anarchy In The UK by Sex Pistols
Never was better than this, no matter what they say!
1. Baba O´Riley by The Who
The ultimate rock song!

10. Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan
One of the most poignant songs ever written.
9. If You Leave Me Now by Chicago
All-time top slow dance song.
8. Year Of The Cat by Al Stewart
I can visualise myself back then right now.
7. Age Of Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In by 5th Dimension
This song sums up the early seventies. Space race time.
6. The Look Of Love by Gladys Knight
Eternal love song.
5. America by Simon & Garfunkel
Boyhood memories. Priceless.
4. Why Can't We Live Together by Timmy Thomas
One of the most underrated artists ever. Classic.
3. Hotel California by Eagles
What list would be complete without this classic.
2. Natural High by Bloodstone
A most memorable song of the early seventies.
1. Stop On By by Rufus
Top voice, top song, top memories of this smoochy ballad. This track personifies the 70's.

10. Roundabout by Yes
The rickinbacker bass gives me goosebumps!!!
9. First Impression Pt. 2 by ELP
The organ playing on this song is amazing and it had to be on my top 10.
8. Firth Of Fifth by Genesis
Another underrated song which has an amazing piano, guitar and syth solo. Sounds so amazing for the early 70's.
7. Layla by Derek and the Dominos
I love the beginning of the song, but the piano at the end is just amazing.
6. Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey by Paul McCartney & Wings
This song is sooo cool sounding and it's made by one of the Beatles!!
5. Highway Star by Deep Purple
Another slightly long one, but really cool song!
4. We Will Rock You/We Are The Champions by Queen
Well, I love these songs (but they are extremely overplayed) so this is Top 5.
3. Supper's Ready by Genesis
Long, but great song! Genesis is soooooo underrated compared to what they should be.
2. Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd
This is a classic from The Wall.
1. Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin
This is number one on lots of people's lists. I have to agree!

10. More Than A Feeling by Boston
One of my favourites...
9. No Woman, No Cry by Bobby Marley & The Wailers
8. Hotel California by Eagles
Beautiful guitar.
7. Magic by Pilot
Masterpeice...unforgettable!
6. Life Is A Highway by Tom Petty (Original is Tom Cochrane)
Love it!
5. Don't Stop Believin'. by Journey
Not SURE if this is seventies, but is one of the greats.
4. Imagine by Beatles
Unbelievable.
3. Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen
Pure Rock n' Roll.
2. Let It Be by Beatles
Unbelievable.
1. Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin
No explanation is necessary.

10. Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan
My favorite feel sorry for myself song....reminds me of my first love.....
9. If by Bread
Can't leave this one out.....
8. I'm Not In Love by 10cc
Brings back great memories of late night drives with her....
7. Layla by Derek & The Dominos
Hard to beat this one.....awesome.
6. Something About You by Boston
Great sound.....so many songs...but this is the best....
5. Stuck In The Middle With You by Stealers Wheel
Gerry Rafferty sounded good then too.....
4. Poetry Man by Phoebe Snow
What a voice......
3. Midnight Rider by Allman Brothers Band
There are 2 versions....love 'em both...
2. Fooled Around And Fell In Love by Elvin Bishop
Great song....great guitar.....has to be long version only....
1. Joy by Apollo 100
This instrumental of an old Bach song gives me chills..and has so much energy....I love it.....

10. Killer queen by Queen
Queen, you'll live 4 ever.
9. Bring It On Home by Led Zeppelin
This song's good, but not great.
8. Mama Mia by ABBA
This song rules!
7. Dont Be Cruel by Elvis Presley
I really like Elvis, for the best male singer.
6. Somebody To Love by Queen
Queen is the best band ever in history, go Queen!
5. Hear I Go Again by Whitesnake
This song's my favorite, it just has a great singer.
4. I'ts Now Or Never by Elvis Presley
This song has good taste, from a good artist.
3. Dancing Queen by ABBA
This song I remember very well. My mother loves it.
2. Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin
I love this song! It just is soo well written.
1. Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
I still listen to this song, it has still lasted!

10. Baker Street by Gerry Rafferty
Another great song.
9. Streets Of London by Ralph Mactell
Reminds me of home.
8. Songbird by Fleetwood Mac
A very relaxing song.
7. Stayin' Alive by Bee Gees
Just a happy record.
6. Seven Seas Of Rye by Queen
First record released under the name of Queen.
5. Samba Pa Ti by Santana
Back to my school days.
4. Young Hearts Run Free by Candy Stanton
Army dats again.
3. Egyptian Reggae by Jonathan Richman
Takes me back to my Army days.
2. Show Me The Way by Peter Frampton
Off of a great album.
1. Oh Girl by Chi-Lites
Takes me back to school.