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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. Dream Weaver by Gary Wright
9. American Pie by Don McLean
8. Sometimes When We Touch by Dan Hill
Gotta love the soppy love songs.
7. Old Man by Neil Young
6. Night Moves by Bob Seger
5. Hurricane by Bob Dylan
4. The Rose by Bette Midler
Great song, great movie.
3. Sylvia's Mother by Dr. Hook
In my top ten.
2. Year Of The Cat by Al Stewart
1. Love And Other Bruises by Air Supply
Soppy love song. I love all Air Supply stuff.

10. Nights In White Satin by Moody Blues
Just what you want to be, you will be in the end.
9. Heart Of Gold by Neil Young
Amazing voice.
8. How Deep Is Your Love? by Bee Gees
I told my friend they'd be big......she didn't believe me!! I loved them the very first time I heard them.
7. Paranoid by Black Sabbath
More memories of the disco, just loved that track.
6. Black Knight by Deep Purple
Another brilliant band. Memories of the disco at the youth club...happy days!
5. Angie by Rolling Stones
Wasn't too keen on the Stones but I love that track, brings back so many memories.
4. I Surrender by Rainbow
Amazing, superb, brilliant band!
3. Thank You by Led Zeppelin
Fantastic band, their music lives on......
2. It's Too Late by Carole King
Beautiful song, such a clear strong voice.
1. Fire And Rain by James Taylor
He's been around so many years yet his voice just gets better and more mellow with time. Still love him today!!

10. My Wife by The Who
I like it, fun lyrics, one of the Who's best.
9. Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynyrd
The best solo ever.
8. Cecilia by Simon & Garfunkel
A catchy song, I prefer Mrs. Robinson over this one, but it was made in the 60's.
7. Over The Hills And Far Away by Led Zeppelin
I didn't want to put Stairway since everyone else did... so, this is my 2nd fav Led Zepp song.
6. Riders On The Storm by The Doors
The intro is great..
5. Moondance by Van Morrison
Well, it must be one of the best love songs ever.
4. Dust In The Wind by Kansas
A classic.
3. Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel
One of their best songs, it won many grammys... beautiful and inspirational...
2. Sultans Of Swing by Dire Straits
Great solo!! Knopfler kicks a**!
1. Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
My favorite song ever... My favorite band ever...

10. Baba O'Riley by The Who
9. Hotel California by The Eagles
8. Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
7. Houses Of The Holy by Led Zeppelin
6. Dream On by Aerosmith
5. Shooting Star by Bad Company
4. Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
Can't help but sing along every time I hear it.
3. Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin
Goes without saying.
2. Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd
Frighteningly good song.
1. Over The Hills And Far Away by Led Zeppelin
Easily my favorite Zeppelin song, it's not even close.

10. The Star Wars Theme by John Williams
Not exactly a "pop hit", but truly an awesome piece of music that is instantly recognizable!
9. Rapper's Delight by Sugarhill Gang
Now that's rap.
8. Hotter Than Hell by KISS
KISS is the number one band of rock and nobody can tell me a band better; well that's 'cause there is not one.
7. Three Little Birds by Bob Marley
If you don't like Bob Marley then I think you don't know Reggae.
6. Coconut by Harry Nilsson
putting the lime in the coconut always makes me feel better!
5. I Want You Back by Jackson 5
The Jackson 5 was one of my favorite bands ever for Soul/R&B.
4. Cold Gin by KISS
The version from "Alive" has the best intro EVER!
3. White Riot by The Clash
Punk rawk!
2. Super Freak by Rick James
It's funky, son.
1. Detroit Rock City by KISS
KISS is one of the best bands ever.

10. Philadelphia Freedom by Elton John
Rock on!
9. What's Going On? by Marvin Gaye
Anthem of the 70s!
8. Honky Cat by Elton John
Funky rock!
7. The Look Of Love by Burt Bacharach
Classic!
6. If You Really Love Me by Stevie Wonder
Sing it again Stevie!
5. What The World Needs Now Is Love by Burt Bacharach
Keep playing that song!
4. Alfie by Burt Bacharach
That's what it's all about!
3. Wives And Lovers by Burt Bacharach/Hal David
Turn down the lights, share a bottle of chardonnay with the one you love, look out on the city lights, and put this on...ecstasy
2. A Song For You by Leon Russell
Haunting and magical, words and music!
1. Walking In Rhythm by Blackbyrds
Listen to that rhythm and melody, wow!

10. Changes by David Bowie
I listen to this song about 10 times.
9. Bicycle Race by Queen
One word - perfection to the max!
8. The KKK Took My Baby Away by The Ramones
The Ramones are the meaning of catchy. They made classic American pop songs...why weren't they played on the radio?
7. I Fought The Law by The Clash
Good cover.
6. No Fun by Sex Pistols
Good cover hands down, no question, no question.
5. Pinball Wizard by The Who
They kick doodle.
4. Anarchy In The UK by Sex Pistols
3. I Can't Control Myself by Buzzcocks
Oh my god, when Pete Shelley comes with big "ba ba baba ba ba ba ba". Absolute genius. Earth-shattering to the max! When I hear this song I CAN'T CONTROL MYSELF lol
2. Train In Vain by The Clash
Great band.
1. Judy's A Punk by The Ramones
When you hear this song you can't help but sing and dance along.