Summer Songs of the 1970sTable of Contents |
Summer Songs come in two different varieties: 1. The classic songs that describe summertime, vacations, beaches and the boardwalk. 2. The songs that were played in constant rotation on the radio and dance clubs. We tried to combine both the classic summer songs and songs in different genres that dominated the airwaves during the summer, with our own Pop Culture Madness look at the songs that outlasted other songs from their era. |
1970s Summer Songs |
1. Summer Nights – John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, 1978 |
2. Summer – War, 1976 |
3. You’re The One That I Want – Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta, 1978 |
4. School’s Out – Alice Cooper, 1972 |
5. Last Dance – Donna Summer, 1978 |
6. Bad Girls/Hot Stuff – Donna Summer, 1979 |
7. Afternoon Delight – Starland Vocal Band, 1976 |
8. In The Summertime – Mungo Jerry, 1970 |
9. Summer Breeze – Seals and Crofts, 1972 |
10. Brandy (You’re A Fine Girl) – Looking Glass, 1972 |
11. You’ve Got a Friend – James Taylor, 1971 |
12. Live and Let Die – Wings, 1973 |
13. Got To Give It Up – Marvin Gaye, 1977 |
14. Saturday In The Park – Chicago, 1972 |
15. The Morning After – Maureen McGovern, 1973 |
16. Lean On Me – Bill Withers, 1972 |
17. Beach Baby – First Class, 1974 |
18. Band of Gold – Freda Payne, 1970 |
19. I Can See Clearly Now – Johnny Nash, 1972 |
20. Get Down Tonight – KC and the Sunshine Band, 1975 |
21. Margaritaville – Jimmy Buffet, 1977 |
22. We Are Family – Sister Sledge, 1979 |
23. Brown Sugar – The Rolling Stones, 1971 |
24. Shining Star – Earth Wind and Fire, 1975 |
25. Smoke On The Water – Deep Purple, 1973 |
26. Don’t Go Breaking My Heart – Elton John and Kiki Dee, 1976 |
27. Miss You – Rolling Stones, 1978 |
28. The Logical Song – Supertramp, 1979 |
29. (They Long To Be) Close To You – The Carpenters, 1970 |
30. Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me – Elton John, 1974 |
31. Hotel California – The Eagles, 1977 |
32. Feels Like The First Time – Foreigner, 1977 |
33. Dreams – Fleetwood Mac, 1977 |
34. The Hustle – Van McCoy, 1975 |
35. Love Will Keep Us Together – The Captain and Tennille, 1975 |
36. Take A Chance On Me – Abba, 1978 |
37. The Long and Winding Road – The Beatles, 1970 |
38. Thanks God I’m a Country Boy – John Denver, 1975 |
39. You Make Me Feel Brand New – The Stylistics, 1974 |
40. Reunited – Peaches and Herb, 1979 |
41. Beginnings/Color My World – Chicago, 1971 |
42. I Just Want To Be Your Everything – Andy Gibb, 1977 |
43. Billy, Don’t Be A Hero – Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods, 1974 |
44. Someone Saved My Life Tonight – Elton John, 1975 |
45. Wildfire – Michael Murphy, 1975 |
46. Ring My Bell – Anita Ward, 1979 |
47. Jive Talkin’ – Bee Gees, 1975 |
48. I’m In You – Peter Frampton, 1977 |
49. Sara Smile – Hall and Oates, 1976 |
50. Jet Airliner – Steve Miller Band, 1977 |
51. Looks Like We Made It – Barry Manilow, 1977 |
52. Love You Inside Out – Bee Gees, 1979 |
53. Jackie Blue – Ozark Mountain Daredevils |
54. Love Is Alive – Gary Wright, 1976 |
55. Rikki Don’t Lose That Number – Steely Dan, 1974 |
56. Joy To The World – Three Dog Night, 1971 |
57. Hollywood Swinging – Kool and the Gang, 1974 |
58. I’m Not In Love – 10cc, 1975 |
59. Listen To What The Man Said – Wings, 1975 |
60. Welcome Back – John Sebastian, 1976 |
61. Brother Louie – Stories, 1973 |
62. Shadow Dancing – Andy Gibb, 1978 |
63. The Love You Save – Jackson 5, 1970 |
64. Silly Love Songs – Wings, 1976 |
65. The Entertainer – Marvin Hamlisch, 1974 |
66. Easy – Commodores, 1977 |
67. Bad, Bad Leroy Brown – Jim Croce, 1973 |
68. Baker Street – Gerry Rafferty, 1978 |
69. Swearin’ To God – Frankie Valli, 1975 |
70. Sister Golden Hair – America, 1975 |
71. Pease Mr. Please – Olivia Newton-John, 1975 |
72. It’s Too Late – Carole King, 1971 |
73. How Long – Ace, 1975 |
74. Get Ready – Rare Earth, 1970 |
75. Why Can’t We Be Friends? – War, 1975 |
76. Magic – Pilot, 1975 |
77. Sunshine On My Shoulders – John Denver, 1974 |
78. Moonlight Feels Right – Starbuck, 1976 |
79. Use Ta Be My Girl – The O’Jays, 1978 |
80. With A Little Luck – Wings, 1978 |
81. Everything Is Beautiful – Ray Stevens, 1970 |
82. Shambala – Three Dog Night, 1973 |
83. Shannon – Henry Groos, 1976 |
84. Ventura Highway – America, 1974 |
85. Annie’s Song – John Denver, 1974 |
86. Get Up And Boogie (That’s Right) – Silver Convention, 1976 |
87. Coconut – Nilsson, 1972 |
88. Rock Your Baby – George McRea, 1974 |
89. I Want You To Want Me – Cheap Trick, 1979 |
90. Make Me Smile – Chicago, 1970 |
91. Too Late To Turn Back Now – Cornelius Brothers |
and Sister Rose, 1972 |
92. The Letter – Joe Cocker, 1970 |
93. O-o-h Child – The 5 Stairsteps, 1970 |
94. My Love – Paul McCartney and Wings, 1973 |
95. Shine A Little Love – Electric Light Orchestra, 1979 |
96. Song Sung Blue – Neil Diamond, 1972 |
97. Treat Her Like a Lady – Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose, 1971 |
98. When You’re In Love With A Beautiful Woman – Dr. Hook, 1979 |
99. Grease – Frankie Valli, 1978 |
100. Love Won’t Let Me Wait – Major Harris, 1975 |
101. Rockaway Beach – The Ramones, 1978 |
102. Wildwood Weed – Jim Stafford, 1974 |
103. Gold – John Stewart, 1979 |
104. Hitchin’ A Ride – Vanity Fare, 1970 |
105. Kiss and Say Goodbye -Manhattans, 1976 |
106. The Wonder of You – Elvis Presley, 1970 |
107. Kodachrome – Paul Simon, 1973 |
108. Love Is Like Oxygen – Sweet, 1978 |
109. How Can You Mend a Broken Heart – The Bee Gees, 1971 |
110. Black and White – Three Dog Night, 1972 |
111. The Groove Line – Heatwave, 1978 |
112. Indian Reservation (The Lament Of The Cherokee Reservation Indian) – The Raiders, 1971 |
113. Mama Told Me Not To Come – Three Dog Night, 1970 |
114. I’m Not Lisa – Jess Colter, 1975 |
115. The Streak – Ray Stevens, 1974 |
116. Tighter, Tighter – Alive and Kicking, 1970 |
117. Lonely Boy – Andrew Gold, 1977 |
118. Da Doo Ron Ron – Shaun Cassidy, 1977 |
119. If You Love Me (Let Me Know) – Olivia Newton John, 1974 |
120. Ride Captain Ride – Blues Image, 1970 |
121. The Candy Man – Sammy Davis, Jr, 1972 |
122. Undercover Angel – Alan O’Day, 1977 |
123. Shop Around – Captain and Tennille, 1976 |
124. Spill The Wine – Eric Burdon and War, 1970 |
125. Want Ads – The Honey Cone, 1971 |