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What was the #1 song of the 70s?

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What was the #1 song of the 70s?

Number ones

# Reached number one Single
1970
289 February 3, 1973 “Crocodile Rock”
290 February 24, 1973 “Killing Me Softly with His Song”
291 March 24, 1973 “Love Train”

What music was very popular in the 70s?

Aside from disco, funk, smooth jazz, jazz fusion, and soul music remained popular throughout the decade. Rock music played an important part in the Western musical scene, with punk rock thriving throughout the mid to late 1970s.

What was number 1 in the charts in 1970?

The Carpenters scored their first #1 hit with “(They Long to Be) Close to You” reaching the top spot for four consecutive weeks in 1970.

Who has the most Top 10 hits in the 70’s?

The Bee Gees had the most no. one singles with 9 and also had the decade’s longest charting hit, How deep is your love, with 33 weeks. James Brown had the most Hot 100 songs with 36 and not one Top 10 hit!

Who was the 1970s biggest musical act?

Top 100 Artists of the 70s

  • Stevie Wonder. Genres: Soul, pop R&B, funk, jazz.
  • Led Zeppelin. Genres: Hard rock, blues rock, folk rock, heavy metal.
  • Elton John. Genres: Rock, pop rock, glam rock, soft rock, rhythm and blues.
  • Pink Floyd.
  • The Rolling Stones.
  • Eagles.
  • Marvin Gaye.
  • Queen.

What was the number 1 song of 1974?

Barbra Streisand scored a number one hit in 1974 with “The Way We Were” from the film of the same name, becoming the #1 single of 1974 at year’s end.

What are the top 10 songs of the 1970s?

The Who – Baba O’Riley

  • Thin Lizzy – The Boys Are Back In Town
  • AC/DC – Highway to Hell
  • Aerosmith – Sweet Emotion
  • Bad Company – Can’t Get Enough
  • Grand Funk Railroad – Some Kind of Wonderful
  • Black Sabbath – War Pigs
  • Rush – Closer to the Heart
  • Genesis – The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway
  • Gong – Master Builder

    • What are the best songs from the 70s?

    “Broken English”. There’s no shame in being a muse—preening in silk robes on the couch,tousled hair parting to reveal full lips pouting around a cigarette,tossing off bon mots

  • “Haven’t You Heard”.
  • “Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way”.
  • “Théme de Yoyo”.
  • “Taj Mahal”.
  • “Disco Devil”.
  • “Soul Makossa”.
  • “Contort Yourself”.
  • “Baby’s on Fire”.
  • “Doi”.

    • What are the top 100 Songs of all time?

    Top 100 Songs of All Time. Artist. Song. 1. Bob Dylan. Like a Rolling Stone. 2. Aretha Franklin.

    What is the most famous song of all time?

    – From Beyoncé and Adele to Etta James and Otis Redding, we ranked the best romantic songs ever made. – The list starts off with “We Belong Together” by Mariah Carey. – “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston is our pick for top love song of all time.