In Europe, a variant known as Euro disco rose in popularity towards the end of the 1970s. Aside from disco, funk, smooth jazz, jazz fusion, and soul 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. Lets bring you back to the basis as we scroll through the top 20 hit songs back in the 70s.
1. “You Light Up My Life” – Debby Boone
Peak Date: October 15, 1977
2. “Tonight’s The Night (Gonna Be Alright)” – Rod Stewart
Peak Date: November 13, 1976
3. “Le Freak” – Chic
Peak Date: December 9, 1978
4. “How Deep Is Your Love” – Bee Gees
Peak Date: December 24, 1977
5. “I Just Want To Be Your Everything” – Andy Gibb
Peak Date: July 30, 1977
6. “Silly Love Songs” – Wings
Peak Date: May 22, 1976
7. “Let’s Get It On” – Marvin Gaye
Peak Date: September 8, 1973
8. “Night Fever” – Bee Gees
Peak Date: March 18, 1978
9. “Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree” – Dawn Featuring Tony Orlando
Peak Date: April 21, 1973
10. “Shadow Dancing” – Andy Gibb
Peak Date: June 17, 1978
11. “Stayin’ Alive” – Bee Gees
Peak Date: February 4, 1978
12. “Hot Stuff” – Donna Sumer
Peak Date: June 2, 1979
13. “You’re So Vain” – Carly Simon
Peak Date: January 6, 1973
14. “Play That Funky Music” – Wild Cherry
Peak Date: September 18, 1976
15.”My Sharona” – The Knack
Peak Date: August 25, 1979
16.”Killing Me Softly With His Song” – Roberta Flack
Peak Date: February 24, 1973
17. “Best Of My Love” – The Emotions
Peak Date: August 20, 1977
18. “The Way We Were” – Barbra Streisand
Peak Date: February 2, 1974
19. “A Fifth Of Beethoven” – Walter Murphy & The Big Apple Band
Peak Date: October 9, 1976
20. “I Will Survive” – Gloria Gaynor
Peak Date: March 10, 1979
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