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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. Don't Fear The Reaper by Blue Oyster Cult
Underrated, but simply one of the greatest songs ever!!
9. Money by Pink Floyd
Just the best from the best band of the 70's!!!
8. Suite:Judy Blue Eyes by Crosby, Stills, & Nash
My favorite song from them
7. American Pie by Don McLean
Little bit of everything!!
6. Dream On by Aerosmith
By far their best!!!
5. Hotel California by The Eagles
Great!! Legendary !!!!
4. Free Bird by Lynard Skynard
Amazing!
3. Layla by Eric Clapton
Greatest love song ever !!!!!!!
2. Imagine by John Lennon
John Lennon need I say more
1. Stairway to Heaven by Led Zepplin
By far the most musical Rock n' Roll song ever!!!!

10. Streets Of London by Ralph McTell
Originally recorded in the late 60's, but a global smash in the 70's, this gorgeous ballad is one of those songs people will still know in 100 years.
9. Follow You, Follow Me by Genesis
A lovely ballad by one of the greatest musical institutions of the 20th century
8. Baker Street by Gerry Rafferty
One of the ultimate 70's songs, and one of those classics that you never grow tired of
7. We Will Rock You by Queen
The song that single handedly invented arena rock
6. Oxygen 7 by Jean Michel Jarre
Spooky piece of music, great atmosphere
5. Heroes by David Bowie
I'm not a big fan of Bowie's music, but this song is simply gorgeous, and no one can deny his artistic abilites.
4. Boogie Wonderland by Earth, Wind and Fire
The ultimate EW&F song, this song just makes me wanna get up and dance
3. Bat Out Of Hell by Meat Loaf
Pomp rock, completely over the top. Gotta love this one.
2. Piano Man by Billy Joel
Ahh childhood memories... Joel is simply one of the best musicians of the 20th century.
1. Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
Okay okay, it may be a bit corny to put this on number 1 since BoRhap wins almost every European poll, but this is so good it's almost a crime not to put it on nr. 1

10. Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
This is like 50 songs and an opera thrown together! The sound is timeless.
9. Barracuda by Heart
Very much like a Led Zeppelin song. A real rocker!
8. Rock and Roll All Night by KISS
The words of the song say it all: I wanna rock and roll all night and party everyday!
7. Turn the Page by Bob Seger
Very sultry in my opinion. Sure Metallica redid it, but the original is the coolest!
6. Stayin' Alive by The Bee Gees
The definitive disco song. Makes you get up and dance!
5. Layla by Derek & the Dominoes
Clapton at his best
4. Go Your Own Way by Fleetwood Mac
Lots of emotion and great guitar work just poured into this one. Lindsey Buckingham is the most overlooked guitarist around.
3. Who Are You by The Who
Very edgy
2. Hotel California by The Eagles
My personal reference for Southern California as a whole. Don Henley had a song called "The Garden of Allah" that is considered Hotel California's sequel
1. Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin
The definitive rock song

10. starman by david bowie
9. born to run by bruce springsteen
8. jungle land by bruce springsteen
7. rock'n'roll suicide by david bowie
6. five years by david bowie
this song still gives me major goose bumps.
5. tie a yellow ribbon round the ole oak tree by tony orlando and dawn
one of those songs you just can't get bored of.
4. the bewlay brothers by david bowie
hunky dory's without a question my favorite album of all time.absolute magic.
3. gilbert o'sullivan by alone again(naturally)
best pop song of the decade.
2. 4th of july,asbury park(sandy) by bruce springsteen
not a well known song, give it a listen and you'll be hooked on this great tune.
1. dream on by aerosmith
Greatest rock'n'roll song ever!

10. Photograph by Ringo Starr
A hauntingly beautiful song written by Ringo and George Harrison....you can hear George on backing vocals
9. Ballroom Blitz by Sweet
Straight forward power pop at its best!
8. Crimson and Clover by Tommy James and the Shondells
What kid didnt put his hand over his mouth to do the cool echo sound of this song?
7. Time in a Bottle by Jim Croce
...there never seems to be enough time to do the things you want to do....once you find them....
6. Summer Breeze by Seals and Crofts
Classic summer song!
5. Kodachrome by Paul Simon
A very brilliant song...makes you smile
4. (Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo)Heartbreaker by The Rolling Stones
A very powerful song! very under rated i think
3. Instant Karma by John Lennon
My favorite Lennon song....we all shine on!
2. Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin
If not for the mighty Rhapsody...this song takes #1
1. Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
Above and beyond any song of all time!

10. Somebody To Love by Queen
Often overlooked song on the 1976 album A Day At The Races. Has a very good message.
9. The Joker by Steve Miller Band
Another group that doesn't get recognition. Actually kind of humorous song.
8. Fame by David Bowie
He doesn't get the recognition he deserves.
7. Walk This Way by Aerosmith
Song that was good until a certain rap band ruined it. (Run DMC sucks) (all rap sucks)
6. Smoke On The Water by Deep Purple
The essence of seventies rock. What a guitar riff!
5. Let It Be by The Beatles
It may have been only 1970, but this is a great song.
4. Daniel by Elton John
Another extremely beautiful song.
3. Stairway To Heaven by Led Zepplin
This stands the test of time, it is still one of the most played songs on the radio.
2. Imagine by John Lennon
Probably the most beautiful song ever recorded.
1. Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
An incredible example of a band that took a risk, and it payed off.

10. Layla by Eric Clapton
How could this not be in a top 10 list?
9. Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
The best pop song ever made.
8. Stranglehold by Ted Nugent
No one rocks out harder than the Nuge.
7. Tom Sawyer by Rush
Niel Peart gets my vote for best drummer of all time.
6. Anarchy In The U.K. by Sex Pistols
Even after 25 years or so, the pistols music still packs quite a punch.
5. Freebird by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Rockin!
4. L.A. Woman by The Doors
Probably the best song ever by the doors
3. Rock And Roll by Led Zeppelin
Why can't more songs like this be made? It makes you sing along and drum on the steering wheel.
2. Won't Get Fooled Again by The Who
The best use of electronic beats ever.
1. Born To Run by Bruce Springstien
Everything a great rock song should be. Fast paced, uplifting, complex, and completely engrossing.