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The '70s Greatest Hits: 115 Songs That Changed Music Forever

The '70s Greatest Hits: 115 Songs That Changed Music Forever

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Dust off those platform shoes and fire up that disco ball, because we're about to boogie through the most iconic decade in music history! The 1970s weren't just about bell-bottoms and lava lamps – this was the era that gave us everything from face-melting guitar solos to consciousness-expanding reggae rhythms, from glam rock glamour to punk rock rebellion.
Whether you're a die-hard Queen fan who knows every operatic note, or you're discovering these gems through your parents' vinyl collection, these 115 legendary tracks still hit different today. From ABBA's dance floor fillers to Led Zeppelin's epic rock anthems, from peaceful protest songs to disco infernos – these tunes aren't just songs, they're cultural touchstones that somehow sound even better with age. So crank up the volume and get ready to discover (or rediscover) why your Spotify playlist is still dominated by this golden age of music.

#1 “Bohemian Rhapsody” By Queen

“Bohemian Rhapsody” By Queen
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#2 “Highway To Hell” By AC/Dc

“Highway To Hell” By AC/Dc
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#3 “Barracuda” By Heart

“Barracuda” By Heart
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#4 “Let It Be” By The Beatles

“Let It Be” By The Beatles
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#5 “Hotel California” By Eagles

“Hotel California” By Eagles
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#6 “Smoke On The Water” By Deep Purple

“Smoke On The Water” By Deep Purple
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#7 “American Pie” By Don Mclean

“American Pie” By Don Mclean
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#8 “Lean On Me” By Bill Withers

“Lean On Me” By Bill Withers
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#9 “Stairway To Heaven” By LED Zeppelin

“Stairway To Heaven” By LED Zeppelin
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#10 “Jolene” By Dolly Parton

“Jolene” By Dolly Parton
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#11 “Rocket Man” By Elton John

“Rocket Man” By Elton John
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#12 “Ain’t No Sunshine” By Bill Withers

“Ain’t No Sunshine” By Bill Withers
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#13 “Take Me Home, Country Roads” By John Denver

“Take Me Home, Country Roads” By John Denver
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#14 “Play That Funky Music” By Wild Cherry

“Play That Funky Music” By Wild Cherry
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#15 “Killing Me Softly With His Song” By Roberta Flack

“Killing Me Softly With His Song” By Roberta Flack
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#16 “Bridge Over Troubled Water” By Simon & Garfunkel

“Bridge Over Troubled Water” By Simon & Garfunkel
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#17 “If You Could Read My Mind” By Gordon Lightfoot

“If You Could Read My Mind” By Gordon Lightfoot
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#18 “A Horse With No Name” By America

“A Horse With No Name” By America
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#19 “Cat's In The Cradle” By Harry Chapin

“Cat's In The Cradle” By Harry Chapin
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#20 “Father And Son” By Cat Stevens

“Father And Son” By Cat Stevens
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