The Best of 1970’s Pop Music
A look at the best pop songs of the 1970s, including hits by ABBA, Donna Summer, and the Bee Gees.
Introduction
The 1970s was a decade of great pop music. This was the decade when Disco became popular, and many of the biggest hits of the decade were Disco songs. But there was more to 1970s pop music than just Disco. There were also great singer-songwriters, like Carole King and James Taylor, and classic rock bands like Led Zeppelin and The Eagles. In this article, we count down the 100 greatest pop songs of the 1970s.
The Beatles
The Beatles were an English rock band from Liverpool who are widely considered to be the most influential band of all time. They rose to prominence in the 1960s with hits such as “I Want To Hold Your Hand” and “She Loves You”, and went on to achieve global success with a string of classic albums including “Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band” and “Abbey Road”. The Beatles broke up in 1970, but their legacy continues to this day – they are one of the best-selling bands of all time, and their music is still hugely popular.
David Bowie
As one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, David Bowie’s career spanned several decades and genres. His work in the 1970s yielded some of his most iconic hits, including “Space Oddity,” “Fame,” and “Young Americans.” Bowie’s artistry and creative vision helped to shape the sound and style of pop music in the 1970s, and his legacy continues to inspire artists today.
Queen
Queen was a British rock band formed in London in 1970. The band members were Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen’s classic line-up was noted for their musical versatility, and they became one of the most popular rock bands of the 1970s. Their debut album, Queen, was released in 1973 and reached number three on the UK Albums Chart. Their second album, Queen II, reached number one in 1974. Sheer Heart Attack (1974) and A Night at the Opera (1975) followed, becoming two of the best-selling albums of all time.
The band’s 1976 album A Day at the Races topped the UK Albums Chart and included the hit single “Somebody to Love”. News of the World (1977) contained another chart-topping hit, “We Will Rock You”. Queen went on to release a total of 18 number one albums and 17 number one singles over the course of their career. They are one of the best-selling bands of all time, with estimated sales of over 300 million records worldwide.
Elton John
Elton John is one of the most successful pop musicians of all time. He has sold over 300 million records and has won five Grammy Awards. He is best known for his work in the 1970s, when he released a series of hit songs, including “Your Song,” “Rocket Man,” and “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting.”
ABBA
ABBA was a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1972, comprising Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. The group’s name derived from the first letters of their respective given names. They became one of the most commercially successful acts in the history of popular music, topping the charts worldwide from 1974 to 1982. ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest 1974 at The Dome in Brighton, UK, giving Sweden its first triumph in the contest. They are the most successful group to have taken part in the competition. According to estimates, ABBA’s record sales have totaled over 385 million units worldwide.
The group enjoyed significant success in several countries outside their native Sweden, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Latin America (especially Brazil), the Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa and the United Kingdom. They also had a handful of hits in the United States throughout 1975 and 1976. Ten years after disbanding following Lyngstad’s marriage to Prince Ruzzo Reuss of Plauen and Andersson’s marriage to Lena Källersjö—both couples divorced soon thereafter—ABBA ranks among one of the best-selling music artists of all time with sales of over 380 million records worldwide.
The Bee Gees
The Bee Gees were a pop music group formed in 1958. Their line-up consisted of brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. The trio were successful for most of their decades of recording music, but they had two distinct periods of exceptional success: as a pop act in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and as a foremost act of the disco music era in the late 1970s. They wrote all of their own hits, as well as writing and producing several major hits for other artists.Growing up in Manchester, Tasmania, the Gibb brothers began their musical careers in 1955.
Conclusion
To conclude, the 1970s was a great decade for pop music. There were many different genres and subgenres that emerged during this time, and each had its own unique sound and style. From disco to punk to new wave, there was something for everyone in the 1970s. While some of these genres have since faded into obscurity, others have gone on to become some of the most popular music in the world today.
