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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. Wah-Wah by George Harrison
Great song. George's way of talking about Paul McCartney and him arguing in the 'Let It Be' album. I don't need your wah-wah, (I don't need your whining)
9. Let It Be by The Beatles
The Beatles last album 'Let It Be', written in 1970, was a good way to end it. Great Album, Awesome Song.
8. Hells Bells by AC/DC
I think this was the 70's. Good guitar and vocals.
7. Over The Hills And Far Away by Led Zeppelin
Loved it from the first time I heard it.
6. More Than A Feeling by Boston
Well written; awesome lyrics. 5 Star Song
5. Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynyrd
I could listen to that guitar solo all day long.
4. Baba O'Reiley by The Who
The best war song ever!
3. Foreplay/Longtime by Boston
Underrated. I understand that this song is probably not on anyone's list but mine. Boston show their musical genius in this song. Altogether one of the best-written songs ever, from lyrics to drums.
2. Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd
Great background story, Pink Floyd's best.
1. Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin
Simply the best rock song ever written. Great lyrics and guitar solo= Great Song!

10. I'm Just A Singer (In A Rock & Roll Band) by Moody Blues
9. 25 Or 6 To 4 by Chicago
8. Brown Sugar by Rolling Stones
7. Green Grass & High Tides by The Outlaws
Good ole' fashioned southern rock with duelling guitar solo.
6. Mistreated by Deep Purple
Bluesy and atmospheric rock.
5. Lay Down by Strawbs
Another classic.
4. Karn Evil 9 by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
A favourite from Brain Salad Surgery.
3. Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding by Elton John
2. Radar Love by Golden Earring
Another 70's gem.
1. Loving You Ain't So Easy by Michel Pagliaro
...who's this, I hear you say?. You've probably never heard this before, so just play and enjoy this beautiful and timeless hit from 1972.

10. That's The Way Of The World by Earth, Wind & Fire
Smooth jam at its best.
9. Zoom by Commodores
In my opinion classic slow jam.
8. Aqua Boogie by P-Funk
7. Fight The Power by Isley Brothers
6. Hake Your Body Down To The Ground by Jacksons
Great disco song.
5. Takin' It To The Streets by Doobie Brothers
I wore this song out so much it won't play again.
4. Lowdown by Boz Scaggs
3. Summer Madness by Kool & The Gang
I love the great instrumental sound.
2. Play Your Game by Barry White
1. Cheaper To Keep Her by Johnny Taylor
I'm sucker for blues music.

10. Get Down Tonight by KC & Sunshine Band
Took me five years to figure out what color these guys were.
9. Candle In The Wind by Elton John
Classic.
8. Fools Must Pretend To Be Wise by Strawbs
Best peice of flat-top guitar music ever.
7. Brother Louie by Stories
Gotta love the passion in this song. The greatest of all one hit wonders.
6. Rock And Roll Hoochie Koo by Edgar Winter
I like this verson better.
5. Radar Love by Golden Earring
Cruising in the early seventies with this song on AM Radio; it didn't get any better.
4. Long Train Runnin' by Doobie Brothers
See above.
3. School by Supertramp
I dare anyone out there to list a tighter piece of music than the break in this song.
2. Listen To The Music by Doobie Brothers
One of the best rock bands ever.
1. Sultans Of Swing by Dire Straits
I heard this song on Short Wave Radio from England in 1977. Took 2 more years for it to come to Canada.

10. The Ballad of Curtis Loew by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Awesome slide guitar and great fictional song that is like reading a book. It could have happened but it is all made up.
9. Travelin' Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Great music to this song and lyrics and guitar.
8. Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd
One of Skynyrd's most famous songs. Guitar and piano solos great!
7. Call Me The Breeze by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Another great honk song with an awesome guitar solo by Gary Rossington and a sweet piano solo by Billy Powell.
6. Gimme Three Steps by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Awesome honk song with great guitar and sort of a comic lyric.
5. Workin' For MCA by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Very powerful opening that began all of Skynyrd's concerts. Great guitar and piano.
4. Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Sweet intro in this song, the words are strong.
3. Tuesday's Gone by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Great guitar in this song and great words.
2. The Neddle And The Spoon by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Awesome song with creative harmonics.
1. Freebird by Lynyrd Skynyrd
The piano in this song sends chills up my back the best guitar solo in rock history and great slide guitar. I love Skynyrd more than any band out there.

10. Tuesday's Gone by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Great Great Great
9. Layla by Derek & The Dominoes
Not my favorite, but a great song.
8. Sweet Emotion by Aerosmith
Amazing intro...watch the movie Dazed And Confused.
7. Whole Lotta Love by Led Zeppelin
Powerful.
6. L.A. Woman by The Doors
Mojo Risin
5. Roundabout by Yes
Most amazing powerful basslines ever.
4. Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd
Don't hate on this song just 'cause you might not like Floyd's strangeness or political views. Amazing climax, great solo.
3. Hotel California by Eagles
Great song cool bassline and guitar part. Just a great song.
2. Freebird by Lynyrd Skynyrd
The only song that has ever challenged 'Stairway To Heaven'.
1. Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin
Greatest song ever, and you can't argue with it because it's the #1 most requested song of all time.