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Best music and songs of the 1970s, a selection of the most famous hits of this legendary period with author, title, release year and original videos on Youtube.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.<\/span>
\nBerthold Auerbach<\/span><\/p>\n

One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.<\/span>
\nBob Marley<\/span><\/p>\n

Music – it’s motivational and just makes you relax.<\/span>
\nTaika Waititi<\/span><\/p>\n

The 1970s were a golden era for music, bringing an explosion of genres, innovative sounds, and iconic artists. Here\u2019s an overview of some of the most memorable aspects and best music from that decade:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Rock and Roll Explosion<\/span><\/p>\n

Led Zeppelin ruled rock with albums like Led Zeppelin IV (1971), featuring classics like \u201cStairway to Heaven.\u201d<\/span>
\nPink Floyd released The Dark Side of the Moon (1973) and Wish You Were Here (1975), which solidified their status as psychedelic rock legends.<\/span>
\nQueen rose to fame with their unique mix of rock and theatrical flair, especially with the operatic \u201cBohemian Rhapsody\u201d (1975).<\/span>
\nThe Rolling Stones evolved with albums like Exile on Main St. (1972), bringing a raw, bluesy edge to rock.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Funk, Soul, and R&B Groove<\/span><\/p>\n

Stevie Wonder\u2019s Songs in the Key of Life (1976) and Innervisions (1973) showcased his genius, blending R&B with socially conscious lyrics.<\/span>
\nMarvin Gaye\u2019s What\u2019s Going On (1971) tackled social issues, becoming a landmark in soul and R&B.<\/span>
\nEarth, Wind & Fire and The Commodores brought infectious funk rhythms with hits like \u201cSeptember\u201d and \u201cBrick House.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Birth of Punk<\/span><\/p>\n

The Ramones spearheaded American punk with fast, short, high-energy songs like \u201cBlitzkrieg Bop.\u201d<\/span>
\nIn the UK, The Sex Pistols and The Clash added a raw, rebellious energy, with songs like \u201cAnarchy in the U.K.\u201d (1976) and \u201cLondon Calling\u201d (1979).<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Disco Craze<\/span><\/p>\n

Donna Summer was a disco queen with tracks like \u201cHot Stuff\u201d and \u201cI Feel Love,\u201d the latter being one of the first hits to use a fully synthesized backing track.<\/span>
\nBee Gees defined disco with the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack (1977), featuring \u201cStayin\u2019 Alive\u201d and \u201cNight Fever.\u201d<\/span>
\nChic\u2019s \u201cLe Freak\u201d and KC and the Sunshine Band\u2019s \u201cGet Down Tonight\u201d kept dance floors packed.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Singer-Songwriters and Folk Rock<\/span><\/p>\n

Carole King\u2019s Tapestry (1971) produced timeless songs like \u201cYou\u2019ve Got a Friend\u201d and \u201cIt\u2019s Too Late.\u201d<\/span>
\nJoni Mitchell\u2019s Blue (1971) became a folk masterpiece, exploring love and vulnerability.<\/span>
\nBob Dylan continued to impact with albums like Blood on the Tracks (1975), a profound meditation on love and loss.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Progressive Rock & Art Rock<\/span><\/p>\n

Genesis, Yes, and Emerson, Lake & Palmer pushed musical boundaries with complex compositions and concept albums.<\/span>
\nDavid Bowie\u2019s \u201cZiggy Stardust\u201d persona and albums like The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1972) made him an icon of glam and art rock.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Reggae\u2019s Rise<\/span><\/p>\n

Bob Marley and the Wailers brought reggae to the global stage with albums like Exodus (1977) and songs like \u201cNo Woman, No Cry.\u201d<\/span>
\nMarley\u2019s music fused political messages with infectious beats, making reggae a powerful cultural force.<\/span><\/p>\n

The 1970s music scene was diverse, reflecting the social changes and creative energy of the time. These songs and albums remain influential, with their sounds echoing through decades of music that followed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Best music and songs of the 1970s<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Lucio Battisti – Fiori rosa fiori di pesco – 1970<\/a><\/span>
\nLucio Battisti – Acqua azzurra, acqua chiara – 1970<\/a><\/span>
\nOrietta Berti – Fin che la barca va – 1970<\/a><\/span>
\nMungo Jerry – In the summertime – 1970<\/a>
\nChakachas – Jungle fever – 1970<\/a>
\nInti Illimani – El Pueblo Unido – 1970<\/a>
\nMoody Blues – Question – 1970<\/a>
\n<\/span>Christie – Yellow River – 1970<\/a><\/span>
\nJames Brown – Sex Machine – 1970<\/a>
\nNino Manfredi – Tanto pe’ cant\u00e0 – 1970<\/a>
\nDuke of Burlington – Flash – 1970<\/a>
\nArea Code 615 – Stone Fox Chase – 1970<\/a>
\nDonatello – Io Mi Fermo Qu\u00ec – 1970<\/a>
\nDionne Warwick – I’ll never fall in love again – 1970<\/a>
\nStelvio Cipriani – Anonimo Veneziano – 1970<\/a><\/span>
\nLucio Battisti – La canzone del sole – 1971<\/a>
\nElton John – Your Song – 1971<\/a><\/span>
\nMiddle of the Road – Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep – 1971<\/a>
\nDavid Bowie – Life On Mars? – 1971<\/a>
\nMiddle of the road – Tweedle Dee, Tweedle Dum – 1971<\/a>
\nJoni Mitchell – Little Green – 1971<\/a>
\nGenesis – The fountain of Salmacis – 1971<\/a>
\nLed Zeppelin – Black Dog – 1971<\/a>
\nPaul Ortiz y La Orquesta Son – Son los Que Son – 1971<\/a><\/span>
\nTina Charles – Love To Love – 1971<\/a>
\nAmerica – A Horse With No Name – 1971<\/a><\/span>
\nDon McLean – American Pie – 1971<\/a><\/span>
\nMarcella Bella – Montagne Verdi – 1972<\/a>
\nGianni Nazzaro – Quanto \u00e8 bella lei – 1972<\/a>
\nDavid Bowie – Starman – 1972<\/a><\/span>
\nI Nomadi – Io vagabondo (Che non sono altro) – 1972<\/a>
\nNeil Young – Heart of Gold – 1972<\/a>
\nPFM – Impressioni di Settembre – 1972<\/a>
\nStevie Wonder – You are the sunshine of my life – 1972<\/a>
\nHarry Nilsson – I Want You to Sit on My Face – 1972<\/a>
\nPink Floyd – The Great Gig In The Sky – 1972<\/a>
\nLou Reed – Perfect Day – 1972<\/a>
\nCarly Simon – You’re So Vain – 1972<\/a>
\nRick Nelson, The Stone Canyon Band – Garden Party – 1972<\/a>
\nLobo – I’d Love You To Want Me – 1972<\/a><\/span>
\nLou Reed – Walk on the Wild Side – 1972<\/a>
\nNeil Young – Old Man – 1972<\/a><\/span>
\nLiza Minnelli – Cabaret – 1972<\/a><\/span>
\nI Collage – Sole Rosso – 1973<\/a><\/span>
\nPatty Pravo – Pazza idea – 1973<\/a><\/span>
\nI Cugini Di Campagna – Anima Mia – 1973<\/a><\/span>
\nDemis Roussos – Forever and Ever – 1973<\/a><\/span>
\nDemis Roussos – Goodbye My Love Goodbye – 1973<\/a>
\nSuzi Quatro – Can The Can – 1973<\/a><\/span>
\nThe Three Degrees – When will I see you again – 1973<\/a>
\nLou Reed – Satellite of Love – 1973<\/a>
\nDolly Parton – Jolene – 1973<\/a>
\nBarry White – Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up – 1973<\/a>
\nThe Intruders – I’ll Always Love My Mama – 1973<\/a>
\nOlivia Newton-John – Take Me Home Country Roads – 1973<\/a>
\nLe figlie del vento – Sugli sugli bane bane – 1973<\/a>
\nSchoolhouse Rock – Three is a Magic Number – 1973<\/a>
\nBob Marley – Sun Is Shining – 1973<\/a><\/span>
\nToploader – Dancing in the Moonlight – 1973<\/a>
\nFabrizio De Andr\u00e9 – Canzone del Maggio – 1973<\/a>
\nPink Floyd – The Dark Side Of The Moon – 1973<\/a><\/span>
\nThe Rubettes – Sugar Baby Love – 1974<\/a>
\nBanzai – Chinese Kung Fu – 1974<\/a><\/span>
\nBarry White – My First My Last My Everything – 1974<\/a><\/span>
\nShirley & Company – Shame, Shame, Shame – 1974<\/a>
\nJackson 5 – Dancing Machine – 1974<\/a>
\nChocolat’s – El Caravanero – 1974<\/a>
\nGeorge McCrae – Rock Your Baby – 1974<\/a>
\nElton John – The Bitch Is Back – 1974<\/a>
\nRaoul Casadei – La Mazurka Di Periferia – 1974<\/a>
\nBob Marley – No Woman, No Cry – 1974<\/a>
\nCarl Douglas – Kung Fu Fighting – 1974<\/a>
\nBarry Manilow – Mandy – 1974<\/a>
\nRaffaella Carr\u00e0 – Rumore – 1974<\/a><\/span>
\nFrancesco De Gregori – Rimmel – 1975<\/a><\/span>
\nDik Dik – Io Mi Fermo Qui – 1975<\/a><\/span>
\nSilver Convention – Fly Robin Fly – 1975<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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