We Still Love the 70s!

The 70s was an interesting decade; the Vietnam War was winding down, a few music genres were about to make their strongest appeal to radio listeners, both Southern Rock and Disco, and diversity was still found on the airwaves.

Rock and roll artists and bands struggled to find radio airplay, which eventually bore the explosion of FM radio. Rock and Roll and FM radio were a perfect marriage. What were the best rock songs from the 70s? Here’s our list…

1.) “Stairway to Heaven” by Led Zeppelin
2.) “Hotel California” by the Eagles
3.) “Free Bird” and “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd
4.) “Sultans of Swing” by Dire Straits
5.) “Born to Run” by Bruce Springsteen
6.) “Carry On Wayward Son” by Kansas
7.) “Layla” by Derek and the Dominos
8.) “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen
9.) “Don’t Stop” by Fleetwood Mac
10.) “Taking Care of Business” by BTO
11.) “China Grove” by The Doobie Brothers
12.) “La Grange” by ZZ Top
13.) “Highway to Hell” by AC/DC

Observations: Can we bring the 70s back?

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