Pete's Top 40 AM Radio Pop Hits of the 1970's

[@clapdiddy]

Pete...love your list and you brought up some great memories! Some others I thought of for my 70's memories: Bread - Everything I Own Stevie Wonder - I Wish Commodores - Easy Stylistics - You Make Me Feel Brand New KC and the Sunshine Band - That's the Way I like it Earth, Wind, and Fire - That's the Way of the World Blood, Sweat, and Tears - You've Made Me So Very Happy Stealer's Wheel - Stuck in the Middle With You This list could go on forever! Love your channel!

[@johnschanzle3593]

Love the stylistics !

[@jasonpp1973]

Moonlight Feels Right is a 70s masterpiece, love the marimba solo.

[@newavatar2947]

Yes! Did you ever watch that guy play it live? Its posted on youtube

[@anthonycarosella5744]

I agree, I do it at karaoke

[@peoriavideosltd6822]

"Summer Breeze" by Seals and Croft.... Hard to top it.

[@colico14]

Agreed. As a side note, I enjoy the Type O Negative cover of it, too! Their covers were always unique and memorable.

[@sunsin1592]

There's actually a great goth cover of that by Type O Negative

[@ElmerSeasonOfficial]

Does anyone remember the reggae cover/parody version of this? I think it was by Black Uhuru.

[@kevinthetruckdriver353]

It's on KZbin but *Isaac Hayes (Shaft)* did the best cover of this song I heard. *Check it out.*

[@jasonpp1973]

The Isley Bros version also rocks!

[@nolongerthere]

So many great songs, and so many guilty pleasures!! Beautifully done, Pete!

[@jazzpunk]

"Brandy" is the quintessential '70s Pop tune. Well-played, well-mixed (each instrument sits just right in-the-mix), well-arranged, etc.

[@djhrecordhound4391]

The original 45 sounds even better, if you can believe it

[@georgelamie7001]

Great avatar, brother!

[@JohnSmith-kz8yo]

Smoke from a Distant Fire is not a distant second..lol

[@brucefranklin6295]

Brandy is one of my favorite top 10 pop hits.

[@treffbennett6534]

…...you're a fine girl...what a good wife you would be....but my life my lover my lady is the sea!

[@b2tall239]

"It's Magic" from Pilot. Great list, Pete. I was born in '64 and almost always had a portable "transistor" radio with me in the '70s.

[@seaoftranquilityprog]

Yep!!!

[@marksantucci4230]

@@TheOneAboveAll Very cool , classic better than today's garbage phones?

[@raymondkizer1216]

I had a Panasonic.

[@WhizzRichardThompson]

And not forgetting their other great hit 'January'

[@raymondkizer1216]

@@WhizzRichardThompson I didn't think many Americans even knew that song.

[@bernardlachance1821]

One fav of mine is Day After Day by Badfinger.

[@arthurprice603]

Three great singles 1969-71 -'Come And Get It', 'Day After Day' and my favourite. :D ‘No Matter What’ (1971) kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqWxh5tradmYl6c

[@waq20659]

Don't forget Baby Blue.....

[@arthurprice603]

@@waq20659 Thanks for the information. Unfortunately, ‘Baby Blue’ was never released in the UK during the 1970s - obviously more successful in US on the Billboard chart.

[@shanewright2772]

Aimee Mann has carved out a long and successful career from writing songs that sound like Day After Day and Baby Blue, but not quite enough to get her sued.

[@samanthab1923]

waq20659 So good in The Departed & Breaking Bad. Made me cry 😭

[@PhilBaird1]

It's greatly to your credit and SOT that you did this Pete. It's a great leap forward in our musical appreciation when we lose our youthful prejudices and snobbery and realise just how talented some of these 'pop' artists of the 70s were. I know it opened my eyes when I finally 'got' the Carpenters (What a singer she was), ELO, the Bee Gees, Wings, 10cc, Billy Joel, Hall and Oates etc; and the sheer ability and songwriting craft behind the music. Some of these artists are a revelation when we open our ears to them. Fantastic selection and many of these would make my list also.

[@mikeshannon658]

A few AM gems that deserve a mention--How Long by Ace, Baker Street by Gerry Rafferty, Year of the Cat by Al Stewart, Sentimental Lady by Bob Welch, Thunder Island by Jay Ferguson, Dream Weaver by Gary Wright and Telephone Line by good 'ol ELO.

[@robj8862]

Pete thats why this channel is great,you can appreciate the nuances of all types of music.

[@colinrgage]

No music snobbery here a good song is a good song especially when it brings back memories

[@arthurprice603]

Colin - How true! Remember parting with my bus money to buy this - walking four miles home in the rain - but worth the sacrifice! :D Deep Purple - ‘Strange Kind Of Woman’(1971) kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2awgWijpa1rd7c

[@Jellybeantiger]

I grew up in the 70’s as well,born in ‘66 ,those songs get the heart strings going,I miss that era so much,great stuff mate,I would love to buy a double cd set of those songs,70’s was incredible,you really have to look hard to find enjoyable pop today and today’s songs will be forgotten in time,whereas the 70’s songs will still be played and enjoyed by younger generations 50 years from now unless we all blow each other up lol,peace.

[@chriswoosley3883]

1978-Lotta Love -Nicolette Larson-.....R.I.P.,.. love that sax intro

[@danielmcevoy976]

Great list. The radio was always on when my dad was at work. Love all these songs. Al Stewart Year of the Cat was always one of my favorites. I'll be 50 soon. Glad I grew up in the 70's.

[@danieldeluna9946]

"Drift Away" by Dobie Gray. One of the greatest tributes to the trancendent power of music ever made.

[@markwebb1040]

I can't believe this song didn't make the list. But it's Pete's list and not mine so there's that.

[@toddhill7483]

The nostalgia is overwhelming. David Bowie Golden Years, Wings Listen to what the Man Said, Klaatu Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft, The Carpenters Superstar, ELO Telephone Line, Bob Welch Sentimental Lady, The Guess Who No Sugar Tonight, Gerry Rafferty Right Down the Line, Queen Your My Best Friend, Exile Kiss You All Over, Olivia Newton John Have You Never Been Mellow, Elton John Someone Saved My Life Tonight, Little River Band Help is on it's Way, Gilbert O'Sullivan Alone Again, (Naturally) Captain and Tennille Love Will Keep us Together, Steve Miller Band The Joker, Blondie Heart of Glass, Pretenders Brass in Pocket, Dire Straits Sultains of Swing, Abba Take a Chance on Me, Supertramp Goodbye Stranger.

[@raymondkizer1216]

I am as hard a rocker as you will ever find, but I love and adore ABBA!

[@arthurprice603]

Raymond - It comes to us all in time and becomes worse as you get older - but never fear, Ritchie Blackmore’s also got the ‘condition’! :D Abba - ‘SOS’ (1975) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHvdlKSFbJymjZI Clout - ‘Substitute’ (1978) kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2bCYmp3dtGhoqc Middle Of The Road - ‘Tweedle Dee, Tweedle Dum’ (1971 UK#02 ) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4mXloSfgNGmpJI

[@elvis616]

I like a few Carpenter songs 😏

[@mikeryanmikeryan4740]

Hi Pete. Excellent List. Here are some of my Songs from the 70's. In no order off the top of my head. 1. 10CC I'm Not In Love 2.Hues Corporation Rock The Boat 3. Sweet Ballroom Blitz 4. Steely Dan - Dirty Work 5. Jim Stafford - Spiders and Snakes 6. Pilot - Magic 7. Sniff and the Tears Drivers Seat 8. Kc and The Sunshine Band - Boogie Man 9. David Essex - Rock On 10. Jay Ferguson - Thunder Island 11. Harry Chapin - Taxi 12. Al Stewart - Year of the Cat 13. Albert Hammond - It Never Rains In Southern California 14. Paper Lace The Night Chicago Died 15. Edwin Starr - War 16. War Low Rider 17. Starland Vocal Band - Afternoon Delight 18. Alan Parsons Project I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You 19. Jefferson Starship - Jane 20. Meat Loaf Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad These are not my favorites just some songs. Pete listed them pretty accurately.

[@Gykolove]

Great list!! "Don't Pull Your Love", Hamilton, Joe, Frank and Reynolds. Badfinger, several songs. But you covered it well, great list!! 👍👍

[@ScottMurphy76]

Every song on this list is a classic. Makes you reminisce of simpler times. Miss it.

[@sonicyoungkurdt]

Excellent list and agree on the choices you made but I’ll add: It never rains in Southern California-Albert Hammond Sweet City Woman-Stampeders You could have been a lady-April Wine Lonely people-America I’ll take you there-Staple Singers That’s just a few off the top of my head

[@Darrylizer1]

Wow, I'd forgotten about most of these songs. This really brought me back, thanks!

[@johnbenard9550]

Wow! Blast from the past, I had fun listening to them as I made the list. Day After Day - Badfinger Dream Weaver - Gary Wright Jane - Jefferson Starship Dream On - Aerosmith Please Don't Go - KC and the Sunshine Band Hello It's Me - Todd Rundgren Fox On The Run - Sweet It's Magic - Pilot Draggin' The Line - Tommy James Let It Be - The Beatles Maybe I'm Amazed - Paul McCartney What Is Life - George Harrison Photograph - Ringo Starr Mind Games - John Lennon The Air That I Breathe - The Hollies Lady - Styx Wildfire - Michael Martin Murphey How Long Has Then Been Going On - Ace Hot Child In The City - Nick Gilder Hot Blooded - Foreigner Just Remember I Love You - Firefall Moon Light Feels Right - Starbuck New York Groove - Ace Frehley Just What I Needed - The Cars Help Is on Its Way - Little River Band Love Takes Time - Orleans Gold - John Stewart Thunder Island - Jay Ferguson Jungle Love - Steve Miller Band Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me - Elton John New Kid In Town - Eagles Have You Ever Seen the Rain - Creedence Clearwater Revival Bungle In The Jungle - Jethro Tull Kiss You All Over - Exile Love Hurts - Nazareth Dust in the Wind - Kansas Crazy Love - POCO The Year of The Cat - Al Stewart Summer Breeze - Seals and Crofts I'd Really Love To See You Tonight - England Dan & John Ford Coley

[@robj8862]

Good list.

[@arthurprice603]

Good list - including great Scottish Band Pilot. Some alternatives to add to those you mentioned - all UK hits in the 70s Badfinger - ‘No Matter What’ (1971) kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqWxh5tradmYl6c Sweet - ‘Hellraiser’ (1973) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5bGf6SZg5KboNk Sweet - ‘Love Is Like Oxygen’ (1978) kzbin.info/www/bejne/amSqeGyXnth2sLs Hollies - ‘Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress’ (1972) kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3SvioyEodGNgMk Elton John - ‘Rocket Man’ (1972) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIbNlmeIed6gq7M CCR - ‘Green River’ (1970) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGW4lKSVf76no8k CCR - ‘Up Around The Bend’ (1970) kzbin.info/www/bejne/eomWoGSFbb-mitk Jethro Tull - ‘The Witches Promise/Teacher’ (1970) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpzdlph7ipdqg9k Jethro Tull - (1971) ’Life Is A Long Song’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZfNdnibmc-AhtU Nazareth - ‘This Flight Tonight’ (1973) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpnOfp-FfbN9g7M

[@blankchannel100]

Mind Games is my favorite song

[@MrBluefreako]

This has been great..I'm a couple of days late but hearing Pete's Top 40 and then scrolling down the comment section and just reminiscing some of the other songs people thought of brings back great memories.

[@j.resihead1835]

My favorite AM hit was probably "Mama Told Me (not to come)" from Three Dog Night. I have always loved that song. I just remember sitting in the car that only had AM listening to the hits. That song brings back a lot of great memories. Have a awesome day

[@fabianwinkelmann5516]

Hey Pete thank you it's for you that i discover a lot of great Songs of the 70s 😁

[@lawrenceashley3439]

I always love it when Pete sings!

[@asdfzxcv3617]

Me too!!!!!

[@IDoBluesdeluxe]

Lots of great songs to choose from. You chose well!!!!!!!!!!

[@MattJarz]

England Dan and John Ford Coley, “I’d really Love to See you Tonight”

[@dawnthechaldean5377]

Yes, another great one I forgot on my list. Good choice.

[@shoogerkane]

Yes. Underrated pop gem.

[@RadioLaPrincess]

I love AM pop of the 70's. I was very young in the 1970s (I am 49 now) and these songs bring back memories. I often hear these songs and remember where I was or what I was doing, such as on vacation. We had two AM top 40 stations when I was a kid and one of them flipped when I was about 6. The other station was a powerhouse and nothing was cooler than hearing it thousands of miles away. I always liked Mandy by Barry Manilow because my beloved childhood dog was named Mandy (we got her before the song). When I first learned how to download music online I downloaded so many 70's songs, I used to roller skate to My Sharona and really got into them and Blondie. This is a great list and makes me want to listen to many of them. One of a song not mentioned by anyone so far was Day By Day by Godspell, loved that. Another go to even today is I Think I Love You by the Partridge Family,. Then there is Cher's 70's songs like Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves. I also like folkier songs like Summer Breeze, Year of the Cat and Cat's In The Cradle, and Morning Has Broken. I could go on.

[@tallykev6608]

Todd Rundgren? It MUST be "Hello It's Me"... beautiful piano and harmonizing

[@treffbennett6534]

On a scale of l to 10, Hello It's Me is a 37......Rundgren is about as overlooked as a musical genius can possibly be and everytime I saw Hello It's Me or I Saw The Light on a jukebox, I knew the night was gonna be a good one!

[@dawnthechaldean5377]

Yes, a perfect song. Love it, love it, love it. I don't know why he doesn't have more songs like it.

[@PhilBaird1]

@@dawnthechaldean5377 He does ! Check out those 70s albums. The 2CD compilations are good if you want to save some money, but you'll get them all in the end.

[@michaeljozwiak5716]

Pete Pardo, You are truly a connoisseur of music. I like the Babys, Bob Welch, Tom Jones and Chicago. I may try and cobble a top 40 of hit songs of the 1970s.

[@Ifoughtpiranhas]

You Are The Woman - Firefall Miracles - Jefferson Starship Time Passages - Al Stewart Dream Weaver - Gary Wright Chevy Van - Sammy Johns Ride Captain Ride - Blues Image Just a few 70's soft rock personal favorites.

[@louied2613]

I just played Ride Captain Ride on you tube the other day . One of my favorites as a kid . We had the single It still stands up well.

[@sunsin1592]

Al Stewart remains my all-time favorite artist. He still tours and and I tix to see him next week, but the damn virus wiped out the show.

[@jeffreyyannuzzi4832]

Firefall - Strange Way !!

[@Ifoughtpiranhas]

@@sunsin1592 ; The 18 minute version of "Love Chronicles" is another favorite Al Stewart song for me, especially since it has two members of Led Zeppelin playing on that track. Jimmy Page & John Paul Jones.

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

Rick Robertson firefall are so underrated those first two albums that debut and Elan just

[@justamops]

Pete, I’m your age, and I loved this. As for me, here are four words: Year of the Cat.

[@philjm3103]

When I was on a school trip to France in the mid 70s "Silly Love Songs" was popular and some of the French kids asked me to translate the line "you'd think that people would have had enough of silly love songs" my pre-O level French could not cope!

[@raymondkizer1216]

Believe it or not, that was Billboards #1 song of 1976!

[@treffbennett6534]

McCartney genius on full display with that insanely cool bassline to Silly Love Songs!

[@jeffmccullough3359]

Great Video Pete....Nice to see this side of you. Before I discovered FM radio I would religiously listen to American Top 40 with Casey Kasim during the 70's....so many great songs. Thanks for bringing back those memories!!

[@mwmsjuly19]

I literally know every one of these songs and love most of them! Wish you had some of the great AM pop-soul of the day, like the Commodores "Easy," which I can't imagine my childhood without, or one of the many Spinners hits (they get so little love; never even had a Grammy) like "I'll Be Around," "Rubberband Man," and "One of a Kind." Great trip down my GenX memory lane, though!

[@allenlee9631]

Every single one of your picks were dead on. No additions and no subtraction on either the bands or the specific songs. A great freaking list.

[@sunsin1592]

"Miracles" is freakin' amazing as a pop song.

[@HitsTownUSA]

"With Your Love" was pretty good as well.

[@oldenyz3148]

Pete, I'm your age, excellent list. I'm glad you brought up the Bee Gees. I went to see Jaws with my neighbor and his dad and after watching at the time a shocking movie we got in the car and "Fanny" was playing, hows that for an odd connection. Also, my dad (RIP) played the radio in the car anytime we went anywhere and many songs remind me of him and doing things with him. Very nostalgic indeed.

[@kenm.3512]

Fox on the Run by Sweet. I can think of no other big am radio hit that I waited hours to hear. The intro is pure gold. You knew right away. Like The Rockford Files theme. Great stuff.

[@msciciel7333]

Amen brother. That intro is pure magic. It was then that I discovered the power of music.

[@mundoaseptico8785]

Good collection of songs! Great!

[@biff67uk]

sniff n the tears-drivers seat

[@tonylema5334]

I grew up in the 70s here’s some of mine The night Chicago died Lying eyes Stayin’ Alive. Billy don’t be a Hero This One’s for You - the Barry Manilow song that always brings tears to my eye (maybe not right for this list, but had to add) Movin’ Out Saturday in the Park Sister Goldenhair Philadelphia Freedom Born to Run Mr. Blue Sky It’s not unusual Way too many more, great segment Pete!!!

[@wvdavidr]

“Driver’s Seat” by Sniff ‘n’ the Tears and “Baker Street”

[@marcm9999]

Extremely well done. Your top ten is true to the letter.

[@rtrout57]

"Superstar" is a masterpiece.

[@seaoftranquilityprog]

TRUE DAT!!!! Love it!

[@paulolson6069]

Don Christopherson I love it as well. Ever hear the original by Delaney, Bonnie & Friends titled Groupie? It’s pretty nice also

[@TheSOUNDMAN513]

Don Christopherson. Check out Rita Coolidge singing it on Joe Cocker- Mad Dogs and Englishmen( live at the Fillmore)...👍

[@shack8110]

Yes! Their cover of Ticket To Ride is better than the original. Yeah I said it) :-)

[@shanewright2772]

Interesting piece of Karen Carpenter trivia - she's universally acknowledged as one of the greatest singers ever, but her vocal range is only a half tone broader than Taylor Swift's. In fact, they are almost exactly the same - KC is D3-F5 and TS is E3 - F#5. Yet TS uses so much autotune she sounds like a Dalek (especially live). Clearly, there's more to being a great singer than your voice!

[@davidtyler3116]

Great list Pete! So many good choices!

[@michaelbenz8092]

Some highlights from my childhood: Jim Croce - I Got a Name; War - Cisco Kid; Harry Chapin - Cats in the Cradle

[@SirManfly]

also for me was Year Of The Cat - Al Stewart !

[@robsmotovlog561]

Michael Benz Cisco Kid... great tune!!

[@treffbennett6534]

CISCO KID! Love me some War!

[@brakfan2ify]

Great show! Lotsa memories!

[@kevinthetruckdriver353]

*Some of mine:* Beautiful Sunday - Daniel Boone Little Willy - The Sweet Brandy (You're A Fine Girl) - Looking Glass Someone Save My Life Tonight - Elton John S.O.S. - ABBA Could It Be Magic - Barry Manilow Emma - Hot Chocolate Me & Mrs. Jones - Billy Paul Shaft - Isaac Hayes You're So Beautiful - Joe Cocker Piano Man - Billy Joel Blinded By The Light - Manfred Mann's Earth Band How Can I Tell Her - Lobo Can't Get It Out of My Head - ELO She's Gone - Hall & Oates Band On The Run - Paul McCartney and Wings Photograph - Ringo Star What Is Life - George Harrison Instant Karma - John Lennon Feelin' Stronger Everyday - Chicago Let it Ride - BTO Magic Man - Heart You Make Me Feel Brand New - The Stylistics Mighty Love - The Spinners Tragedy - Bee Gees Holdin' On To Yesterday - Ambrosia

[@Deborahtunes]

I noticed you put *"Emma"* from Hot Chocolate. Most people don't remember it. But my mother had the 45. A very tragic song. But I still listen to it sometimes...🎶

[@jennycooper5364]

@@Deborahtunes imo chances best hot chocalate song

[@treffbennett6534]

your list is PURE GOLD! The 70's were a music lovers dream! These songs were on jukeboxes and I COULD NOT HAVE ENOUGH QUARTERS!

[@kevinthetruckdriver353]

@@Deborahtunes - People would put *You Sexy Thing* for Hot Chocolate. My other favorite "hit single" from Hot Chocolate is *Everyone's A Winner* that bridged that Disco / Rock division (just as *Pink Floyd's Another Brick In The Wall, Part Two).* But *Emma* was a tragic love song. *Emma* was my "introduction" to Hot Chocolate even though I heard *Brother Louie* (The Stories - Hot Chocolate's original version was haunting & better) & *You've Could of Been a Lady* (April Wine) cover hits.

[@nathanwallace3337]

Hard to pick just one from Sweet

[@thomassummers135]

Thanks for this list! Great memories!!👍👍🎼

[@peterm.fitzpatrick7735]

Great Show! I was surprised that you liked Tom Jones "She's a Lady". I thought I was the only one. My friends used to ride me for liking that song.

[@seaoftranquilityprog]

Nothing wrong with that one at all!

[@SirManfly]

@@seaoftranquilityprog i remember all the pop and pop rock songs from the 60's and 70's because....i'm old !

[@danielhkhk7283]

Understand your friends. This would be on my list of songs I never need to hear again. But nevermind, tastes are different.

[@NCokkie]

I love to watch your channel Pete. Keep up the good work and greetings from Holland.

[@michaelriffee4526]

Here is one man's opinion Top 40 using Pete's criteria of only one song per band: 1. Sundown - Gordon Lightfoot 2. Dream Weaver - Gary Wright 3. More, More, More - Andrea True Connection 4. If You Leave Me Now - Chicagp 5. So Into You - Atlanta Rhythm Section 6. When I Need You - Leo Sayer 7. I'm In You - Peter Frampton 8. If I Can't Have You - Yvonne Elliman 9. You Make Feel Brand New - Stylistics 10. When Will I See You Again - The Three Degrees 11. Don't Go Breaking My Heart - Elton John and Kiki Dee 12. December 1963 (Oh, What A Night) - The Four Seasons 13. Seasons In The Sun - Terry Jacks 14. You're So Vain - Carly Simon 15. Miracles - Jefferson Starship 16. Driver's Seat - Sniff 'N' The Tears 17. Love Is Like Oxygen - Sweet 18. Moonlight - Starbuck 19. Rock Your Baby- George McCrae 20. Get Down Tonight - KC & The Sunshine Band 21. Me And Mrs. Jones - Billy Paul 22. Dreams - Fleetwood Mac 23. One Man Woman - Paul Anka and Odia Coates 24. Precious And Few - Climax 25. Lonely People - America 26. Love Is Thicker Than Water - Andy Gibb 27. Baker Street - Gerry Rafferty 28. Rockin' Chair - Gwen McCrae 29. Right Back Where We Started From - Maxine Nightingale 30. Still The Same - Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band 31. Tonight's The Night - Rod Stewart 32. Brandy - Looking Glass 33. Everything I Own - Bread 34. Jackie Blue - Ozark Mountain Daredevils 35. The Things We Do For Love - 10cc 36. Love Will Keep Us Together - The Captain And Tennille 37. Magic - Pilot 38. I Write The Songs - Barry Manilow 39. Just The Way You Are - Billy Joel 40. The Night Chicago Died - Paper Lace

[@MFY-nx8qk]

41. How Long - Ace

[@arthurprice603]

Great list - Carly Simon seems popular with everyone. Also surprised how well know Scottish band Pilot were - especially outside the UK. Some additional alternatives to bands mentioned on your list - perhaps of interest? Favourite Kiki Dee single just missed the 70s but I tagged it on the list anyway. :D Chicago - ‘I’m A Man’ (1970) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXOqqnmofatkm7c Chicago - ’25 Or 6 To 4’ (1970) kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4G8eWepbMSYaZY Elton John - ‘Rocket Man’ (1972) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIbNlmeIed6gq7M Sweet - ‘Hellraiser’ (1973) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5bGf6SZg5KboNk Sweet - ‘Fox On The Run’ (1975) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3S9oWVjd8drpJI Fleetwood Mac - ‘The Green Manalishi (With The Two-Prong Crown)’ (1970) kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3y1l3ahrZ1-ea8 Gerry Rafferty - ‘Get It Right Next Time’ (1979 UK#30 - US#21) kzbin.info/www/bejne/anmoqIitg7ehotE Bread - ‘Let Your Love Go’ (1971 US#28) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaGcc2R8pMmhoas Kiki Dee - Star (1981 UK#13) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iamse6aqoctpjsk

[@rickleblanc8900]

Awesome list. Love them all !

[@BRIDON777]

Awesome list! A few I didn't care for....but mostI love. And, I agree with your #1. My favorite pop song ever! Your channel is great! Cheers!

[@CanHistory2012]

Great list; Off the top of my head, I can list Edward Bear -- Last Song, Terry Jacks -- Seasons in the Sun, The Stampeders -- Sweet City Woman, Van McCoy -- The Hustle as memorable songs

[@kevintrjohnson]

God, I haven't heard Sweet City Woman in years. Nice.

[@WhizzRichardThompson]

The Hustle is one of my guilty pleasures.

[@geruto17760]

Yes, Seasons in the Sun was my first 45 purchased from pocket money :-)

[@wildkeeper]

Excellent list! Now I'm going to have to go listen to some of these great hits.

[@DokkenSabbath]

Some of my favorites: Blue Swede - Hooked on a Feeling Steely Dan - Reelin' in the Years Bobby Caldwell - What You Won't Do for Love Ace - How Long Al Stewart - Year of the Cat Benny Mardones - Into the Night Sammy Johns - Chevy Van Alan O'Day - Undercover Angel Player - Baby Come Back Pilot - Magic Queen - Killer Queen (best Pop song of all-time!) The Climax Blues Band - Couldn't Get It Right Atlanta Rhythm Section - Imaginary Lover The Ozark Mountain Daredevils - Jackie Blue The Cars - Best Friends Girl Rupert Holmes - Him Todd Rundgren - Hello, It's Me Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street Gilbert O'Sullivan - Get Down The Bee Gees - Night Fever ABBA - Fernando Edward Bear - Last Song Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Billy Joel - Piano Man Carly Simon - You're So Vain Cher - Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves Tom Jones - It's Not Unusual Supertramp - Goodbye Stranger 10cc - I'm Not in Love Carole King - It's Too Late Looking Glass - Brandy (You're a Fine Girl) Redbone - Come and Get Your Love Firefall - Just Remember I Love You Paper Lace - The Night Chicago Died Love all this kind of music! Just to name a few.

[@timknight5445]

Dang, I forgot about that Benny Mardones song and I have the single Get Down. Killer killer songs. Great list. Thanks for posting

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

two interesting things about your list: Benny mardones would actually chart that song two times once In the late 70s and once in the 80s... and did you ever see Bobby Caldwell he's white he has some of the most blackest Soul voice I've ever heard I could have swore back into smooth jazz days when they played that he was black but no..

[@marksantucci4230]

@@conssuckballs this doesn't count because were discussing 1970's pop/ Am tunes like Magic, Not in love that style of music 1982 isn't allowed? so Toto did it in 1982 unfortunley isn't allowed on the list?

[@arthurprice603]

Spencer - good list. Have just posted my list on this channel - looks like we’re in agreement on some. Have added a few more ‘similars’ (from two posts of x50 each). Perhaps something of interest? :D Pilot - ‘Magic’ (1974) kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmfSZGuDg52sp6c Queen - ‘Killer Queen’ (1974) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWm6YaOYabiGpM0 Carly Simon - ‘You’re So Vain’ (1973) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqLTlJ2thrSLh68 Gerry Rafferty - ‘Get It Right Next Time’ (1979 UK#30 - US#21) kzbin.info/www/bejne/anmoqIitg7ehotE Abba - ‘SOS’ (1975) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHvdlKSFbJymjZI Elton John - ‘Rocket Man’ (1972) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIbNlmeIed6gq7M Badfinger - ‘No Matter What’ (1971) kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqWxh5tradmYl6c Clout - ‘Substitute’ (1978) kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2bCYmp3dtGhoqc Hollies - ‘Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress’ (1972) kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3SvioyEodGNgMk John Miles - ‘Hifly’ (1976) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2PJl2dmjZaDn5Y Sweet - ‘Love Is Like Oxygen’ (1978) kzbin.info/www/bejne/amSqeGyXnth2sLs Manfred Manns Earthband - ‘Joybringer’ (1973) kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5TdfYyloq6Hj9E Electric Light Orchestra - ‘Evil Woman’ (1975) kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2XGi6Z-p5ueiLM Pagliaro - Lovin’ You Ain’t Easy (1972 UK#31 ) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqTUp5KlpK5jq6s James Taylor - ‘Fire And Rain’ (1970) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGWoaoCBl7R5d7s Colin Blunstone - ‘Say You Don’t Mind’ (1972) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnfJZplnetR1ibs Clifford T. Ward - ‘Gaye’ (1973) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaarqpihbrh2m8k

[@arthurprice603]

@@marksantucci4230 Pilot, Scottish band from the 1970s - charted in the UK pop charts (#11) in 1974 with 'Magic'. Pilot - ‘Magic’ (1974) kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmfSZGuDg52sp6c www.officialcharts.com/artist/15155/pilot/

[@Viva_Trump]

What a selection of joyful music! More specials like this - this was a fun deep dive and the comments are great.

[@kevlee57]

A few favorites I haven't seen listed in the comments: Band of Gold - Freda Payne The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Roberta Flack Spirit in the Sky - Norman Greenbaum Long Cool Woman - Hollies How Do You Mend a Broken Heart - Bee Gees Let Your Love Flow - Bellamy Brothers Rings - Cymarron

[@Ac130spectreH1]

Nights on Broadway, Magnet and Steel, It's too Late and Jimmy loves Mary Ann... just some honorable mentions. The 70's has to be the greatest decade of music. So much variety and so many classic hits! Great show Pete.

[@Doobie1975]

I loved Elvin Bishop's "Fooled Around And Fell In Love", it took me a long time to realize Mickey Thomas of Starship was the lead singer for that song.

[@treffbennett6534]

yeah, man, Mickey got some kick ass pipes and I never fail to crank up Fooled Around'....great guitar solo in the middle!

[@gars129]

Never got why some critics found him so insufferable.

[@Doobie1975]

@@gars129 I loved Mickey Thomas during the later Jefferson Starship years, not so much when they became Starship.

[@sevfan1]

@@treffbennett6534 A lot of radio station cut down the solo. Really bothers me..

[@treffbennett6534]

@@sevfan1 I noticed that and doesn't it just figure that corporate powers are so clueless, they fail to recognize a truly special, monumental part of a song that WE ALL can clearly hear and feel! I D I O T S! They also probably think Elvin Bishop is the singer of the song! Timeless classic, though, and it made me feel good just to see that you mentioned it! Keep it cranked, Doobie1975

[@JWCFB]

Excellent list. I dig all them songs.

[@GMHG777]

I’m not in Love by 10CC May be the best studio track ever recorded !!! Pete you nailed sooooooo many good ones that I would have chosen for sure but here are a few more Magnet and steel Walter Egan Nights are forever without you England Dan and John Ford Coley Day after Day Badfinger ( and practically all their other tunes) If Bread ( and a dozen other great songs) Baker Street Gerry Rafferty Stuck in the Middle Steelers Wheel

[@raymondkizer1216]

Better than Bohemian Rhapsody?

[@GMHG777]

@@raymondkizer1216 that’s a tough call, won’t go that far but it’s very close call !

[@stephenbrown4211]

I actually hated that song when it came out, although I liked many 10cc songs. It wasn't until years later that I appreciated what a great song it was.

[@arthurprice603]

Some other great alternative hits for some of those mentioned in your list. :D Badfinger - ‘No Matter What’ (1971) kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqWxh5tradmYl6c Bread - ‘Let Your Love Go’ (1971 US#28) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaGcc2R8pMmhoas Gerry Rafferty - ‘Get It Right Next Time’ (1979 UK#30 - US#21)

[@davidpizzimenti2516]

I gotta tell ya Pete , I've been a fan of yours for a while , but this episode brought a smile to my face . Everyone has guilty pleasures ! Mine is " Papa Is A Rollin' Stone " by the Temptations. Great Job Pete.

[@garyjoyce2160]

Born in 1962 /- 15 miles from NYC / before I got all heavy & metal like/ I listened to 70s pop stuff all the time/ still love that stuff !!!

[@dennissweeney6774]

Was born in 63 on 66st E but grew up 10 miles north. The north end .my mother had am on all day and my father Hank Williams JOHNNY Cash still love all music just listen to SHADE OF DEEP PURPLE..stay safe my ROCK and ROLL Friend.

[@msciciel7333]

I read you brother. Born in '63 and before the prog and metal years (where I'm still stuck) I listened to the 70's pop stuff all the time and love to this day. Yes, even Abba.

[@jimbrady7443]

The 70s era pop was bursting at the seams with great songs and after watching I thought of another 40 that were embedded in my brain. This was one of my favorite shows you have done.

[@STLBluesFan12]

Gosh, born in '97 and most of the time this is what I listen to but, lately "Lotta Love" - Nicolette Larson.

[@dvg4104]

Did you ever hear Van Halen's spoof on that song, "It's Gonna Take A Lotta Drugs?"

[@shoogerkane]

You know it was written and first recorded by Neil Young, right? Nicolette's version is better.

[@stevenmartin4154]

I have the same emotions about hearing these songs on the AM radio while riding around in the car with mom and dad. Oh man, good times! Great list!

[@jeffcobb2734]

Man, Pete, you are in my wheelhouse! While I love rock, I also have a huge soft spot for 70s pop. My first records were pop 45s and K-Tel albums. And I appreciate well-crafted songs, regardless of genre. Let me list my top 40 favorite songs from that era: Jigsaw "Sky High" Paperlace "The Night Chicago Died" Andrea True Connection "More, More, More" Brothers Johnson "Strawberry Letter 23" Badfinger "Baby Blue" Sugarloaf "Don't Call Us" Glen Campbell "Southern Nights" Abba "SOS" Ami Stewart "Knock on Wood" Mungo Jerry "In the Summertime" Firefall "Strange Way" Orleans "Love Takes Time" Starbuck "Moonlight Feels Right" Maxine Nightingale "Right Back Where We Started From" Nicolette Larson "Lotta Love" Minnie Riperton "Lovin' You" 10cc "Things We Do for Love" Helen Reddy "Angie Baby" Seals & Croft "Summer Breeze" Loggins & Messina "Danny's Song" Four Seasons "December 1963" Paul Anka "She's Having My Baby" Austin Roberts "Rocky" Coven "One Tin Soldier" Stampeders "Sweet City Woman" Five Stair Steps "Ooh Child" Osmonds "Down by the Lazy River" Pablo Cruise "Love Will Find a Way" Little River Band "Reminiscing" Walter Egan "Magnet & Steel" Sammy John "Chevy Van" Henry Gross "Shannon" Jay Ferguson "Thunder Island" Dave Loggins "Please Come to Boston" John Denver "Annie's Song" Starland Vocal Band "Afternoon Delight" Hot Chocolate - Every 1's a Winner" Olivia Newton John "If You Love Me" Bread "Everything I Own" Jim Croce "Time in a Bottle"

[@baudelaire2984]

Some great songs here.

[@sevfan1]

Good list especially Brothers Johnson "Strawberry Letter 23."

[@scottanthonyweidner8692]

Long time watcher, first comment - love that you did the list. Loved the Raspberries choice. I could not do a "one song per artist" list because it would be dishonest in the sense that Earth Wind and Fire IS '70s AM radio for me. I would have included Ringo's "Photograph," Sweet's "Fox on the Run," The Bee Gees' "Night Fever," Stevie's "Sir Duke," The Jackson Five's "Never Can Say Goodbye," Todd Rundgren's "Hello It's Me," The Carpenters' "Only Yesterday," and, to add my voice to everyone else's, "Baker Street." Thanks again for the list!!! You've gotten me into (or deeper into) several '70s bands over the past months.

[@markwebb1040]

Glad to see Ambrosia get some recognition. David Pack has a very distinct voice and he's a great singer.

[@jesusamaya8943]

Listened to am radio on transistor and 45s in grade school... Beatles, beach boys, Creedence, Motown, Dave Clark 5, Tijuana brass and many more, plus hundreds of one hit wonders. Impossible to mention all by name... you mentioned some favorites, saw others in comments. Made transition to FM and LPs summer before high school.was hooked on this channel with 50 great albums from 73, my favorite year.thx bro

[@ianpavelko3827]

K-Pete's Super Sounds of the '70s/Awesome Mix Weekend begins now.

[@tommypwood672]

Right on..Pete....you have an open mind....great show..my man

[@tommypwood672]

Good choices...especiallt now..

[@newavatar2947]

Little River Band Magnet and Steel-Walter Egan Love is in the Air- John Paul Young Several more that I can't think of...need to find my old k-tel records.

[@scottray1265]

Loved Magnet and Steel......in my mind "Kiss you all Over" by Exile was in heavy rotation at the same time

[@michaelduran8627]

Great list man. So many classics. My fave pop artist of that era is Carol King. A million incredible songs.

[@mud6629]

Love your pick of Miracles Some of my favorites are... Christopher Cross-Sailing Nicolette Larson (cover)-Lotta Love...tears me up inside listening to this. Michael Martin Murphey-Wildfire Little River Band-Lady Bee Gees-Night Fever ELO-Can't Get It Out Of My Head England Dan and John Ford Coley-Love Is The Answer

[@musicnerd8969]

I forgot Wildfire. It should have been on my 40. I pulled only the first 15--but this one should have been there. Thanks for jogging my memory.

[@mud6629]

@@musicnerd8969 So many to try and remember.

[@arthurprice603]

@@mud6629 - Two for Mud from Mud! :D Mud - ‘Crazy’ (UK#12 1973) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmjapaiogqp4j68 Mud - ‘Tiger Feet’ (UK#01 1974) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKPVpYt5e96Af6s

[@l.t.w8985]

I absolutely love this video. Dig it really dig it. This video is really for your female audience and I am one of those so thank you.

[@dereks7745]

"Don't Pull Your Love" by Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds.

[@iluvpepi]

Their other hit “Falling in Love” is also great.

[@daveben3573]

Loved this Pete as also grew up listening to all this stuff in the 70s. I think even though you move on in life to listen to other things you never really go off what first did it for you! Your choices of Blinded by the light, Fooled around and Listen to the music especially resonate with me. That Lady by the Isleys one of mine.

[@sherryraisbeck9547]

Shake it...Ian Matthews Ebony eyes...Bob Welch Suspicious minds...elvis Kiss you all over..exile I'll be around..spinners I need a lover..john cougar Best of my love..the emotions Kodachrome...paul Simon Life is a rock..reunion I love...tom t hall Treat her like a lady..cornelious bros Year of the cat..al stewart Make it with you..bread Show must go on..three dog night Handyman....james Taylor You're only lonely...j.d. souther Right back where I started from...maxine nightingale Heard it in a love song...marshall Tucker Rock your baby..mcrae Good Times roll...the cars ...some of my favs from the top of my head....love the songs you listed too

[@dawnthechaldean5377]

How could I have forgotten Suspicious Minds? Yes, a great choice.

[@arthurprice603]

Great list - nice to hear mention of James Taylor - fantastic voice. A few others spring to mind from the 70s. James Taylor - ‘Fire And Rain’ (1970) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGWoaoCBl7R5d7s Colin Blunstone - ‘Say You Don’t Mind’ (1972) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnfJZplnetR1ibs Clifford T. Ward - ‘Gaye’ (1973) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaarqpihbrh2m8k So many great records from Paul Simon since the 60s. My choice reminds me of three minutes of radio ‘comfort’ on board a freezing mini bus en-route to school football/soccer matches in bleak wintry Yorkshire (England)! Paul Simon - ‘Mother & Child Reunion’ (1972) kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4SYamCwaMZ4aMU Bread - ‘Let Your Love Go’ (1971 US#28) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaGcc2R8pMmhoas Perhaps something of interest? :D

[@garycarfagno7910]

Pete great video....all of your tunes I remember being at the beach in wildwood as a little kid with the tiny sharp transistor radio listening to harry harrison on ABC...great show

[@Doobie1975]

I feel the 1970's was the best overall decade for music, I may be born in 1980 but I love the AM Pop hits of the 1970's.

[@marksantucci4230]

I was born in 1966 The 1970's have the best movies, best superbowls and best baseball cards but away from the sounds of the 70's I think the 80's rock have the best music?

[@Gordalmighty63]

Everytime I Think Of You is amazing!

[@5150-for-music]

My list would look like this.... 40. "I Saw The Light" / Rundgren, Todd / Album: Something/Anything? (1972) 39. "You're So Vain" / Simon, Carly / Album: No Secrets (1972) 38. "Gold" / Stewart, John & Nicks, Stevie / Album: Bombs Away Dream Babies (1979) 37. “Sail On” / Commodores / Album: Midnight Magic (1979) 36. "Cecilia" / Simon & Garfunkel / Album: Bridge Over Troubled Water (1970) 35. “Jackie Blue” / Ozark Mountain Daredevils / Album: It’ll Shine When It Shines (1974) 34. “Southern Nights” / Campbell, Glen / Album: Southern Nights (1977) 33. "Tears Of A Clown" / Smokey Robinson & The Miracles / Album: (Single) (1970) 32. "Another Day" / McCartney, Paul / Album: (Single) (1971) 31. "I Go Crazy" / Davis, Paul / Album: Singer Of Songs (1977) 30. "Lowdown" / Scaggs, Boz / Album: Silk Degrees (1976) 29. "Ebony Eyes" / Welch, Bob / Album: French Kiss (1977) 28. "Strawberry Letter #23" / Brothers Johnson / Album: Right On Time (1977) 27. "Moondance" / Morrison, Van / Album: Moondance (1970) 26. "Vehicle" / The Ides Of March / Album: Vehicle (1970) 25. "Every Kinda People" / Palmer, Robert / Album: Double Fun (1978) 24. "Back Stabbers" / The O'Jays / Album: Back Stabbers (1972) 23. "Dreams" / Fleetwood Mac / Album: Rumours (1977) 22. "Bad Blood" / Sedaka, Neil / Album: The Hungry Years (1975) 21. "Old Days" / Chicago / Album: Chicago VIII (1975) 20. "Rocky Mountain High" / Denver, John / Album: Rocky Mountain High (1972) 19. "Rise" / Alpert, Herb / Album: Rise (1979) 18. “Sail On Sailor” / Beach Boys / Album: Holland (1973) 17. "I'll Be Around" / The Spinners / Album: Spinners (1972) 16. "Peg" / Steely Dan / Album: Aja (1977) 15. "Kentucky Rain" / Presley, Elvis / Album: (Single) (1970) 14. "Love Will Keep Us Together" / Captain & Tennille / Album: Love Will Keep Us Together (1975) 13. "Superstition" / Wonder, Stevie / Album: Talking Book (1972) 12. "What's Going On" / Gaye, Marvin / Album: What's Going On (1971) 11. "Diamond Girl" / Seals & Crofts / Album: Diamond Girl (1973 10. "Ain't No Woman (Like The One I've Got)" / The Four Tops / Album: Keeper Of The Castle (1973) 09. “Moonlight Feels Right” / Starbuck / Album: Moonlight Feels Right (1976) 08. "Rich Girl" / Hall & Oates / Album: Bigger Than Both Of Us (1977) 07. "I'm Not In Love" / 10cc / Album: The Original Soundtrack (1975) 06. "Shining Star" / Earth, Wind & Fire / Album: That's The Way Of The World (1975) 05. "Black Water" / The Doobie Brothers / Album: What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits (1974) 04. "Nights On Broadway" / Bee Gees / Album: Main Course (1975) 03. "Ain't No Sunshine" / Withers, Bill / Album: Just As I Am (1971) 02. "Right Place, Wrong Time" / Dr. John / Album: In The Right Place (1973) 01. "They Long To Be Close To You" / The Carpenters / Album: Close To You (1970)

[@mud6629]

Rise by Herb Alpert is a great pick. Also love your Bee Gees choice.

[@jeffcobb2734]

Check out my post in this string. We have very similiar tastes!

[@timknight5445]

Killer list. I forgot about Gold. Didn't Lindsey and Stevie add vocals on that song? I totally forgot to list both The Spinners on my list. UGH.

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

@@timknight5445 Stevie edit vocals Lindsay added some lead axe. they both let their vocals on another am gold classic magnet and steel from Walter Egan

[@ervinvice1521]

I too grew up in the 70’s with AM Radio (WRKO Boston). This list eerily aligns with my own faves - and brings a smile to my face. Who couldn’t use that these days?

[@MrFrikkenfrakken]

Pete we are about the same age, I have exactly the same feelings about these great tunes. Although I would have added 'SOS' ABBA, 'You Aint Seen Nothing Yet' BTO, 'Heart of the Night' Poco, 'Popcorn' Hot Butter

[@seaoftranquilityprog]

I COMPLETELY forgot about ABBA!

[@garyjoyce2160]

ABBA/ tremendous. RITCHIE Blackmore loved them. Met with Agnethea/ abba in 1980 to work together /. Imagine what that would have sounded like. LOL. !

[@ElmerSeasonOfficial]

I think that those are all solid choices.

[@jamesmartin3870]

@@seaoftranquilityprog This highlights what an unbelievably great decade this was for music. Perhaps you could do a Top 10/20 songs by "English as a second language bands" show. Great stuff, Pete!

[@arthurprice603]

MrFrikkenfrakken - looks like we’re in agreement - just posted these on the channel - plus a few other 1970s contemporaries. Perhaps of interest? :D Bachman Turner Overdrive - ‘You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet’ (1974) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWTJg3Wwh9OamsU Abba - ‘SOS’ (1975) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHvdlKSFbJymjZI Clout - ‘Substitute’ (1978) kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2bCYmp3dtGhoqc Middle Of The Road - ‘Tweedle Dee, Tweedle Dum’ (1971 UK#02 ) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4mXloSfgNGmpJI Sarah Brightman - ‘I Lost My Heart To A Starship Trooper’ (1978 UK#06) kzbin.info/www/bejne/favShIyCeNdgitU

[@AudiophileTubes]

What a GREAT idea Pete! Many of us were greatly influenced by these 'AM hits' back in the 70's! In fact, it was 'AM hits' radio that got me into music, back then when I was in Middle School and High School.

[@jimholt2937]

I love Sky High by Jigsaw! And Paper Lace's The Night Chicago Died.

[@samanthab1923]

Was just watching the vid on YT of Skyhigh! Classic 😀

[@generalklytus1393]

Great sunny pop tunes - can hear 'em all in my head as you list them, man. Great songs

[@rocky-o]

brilliant list!....i grew up in new york the 60's and 70's and you brought back alot of memories...knew them all...WABC and WNBC radio... my pop list would definitely include 10cc 'i'm not in love'...as well as cornelius bros. and sister rose 'too late to turn back now'.... others not mentioned would be... the chi-lites 'oh girl' or 'have you seen her'' (they did both)... ace 'how long'... billy paul 'me and mrs. jones'... al green 'i'm still in love with you'... gladys knight 'imagination'... jonathan edwards 'sunshine'... paul simon 'me and julio down by the schoolyard'... bill withers 'use me'... carole king 'i feel the earth move'... isaac hayes 'shaft'... curtis mayfield 'superfly'... rickie lee jones 'chuckie's in love'... the spinners 'i'll be around'... dr. john 'right place wrong time'... billy preston 'nothing from nothing'... and too many more... peace always pardo....be safe....

[@arthurprice603]

rocky-o Also remember ‘the other hit’ from 1972 UK charts. Favourite on the mini bus taking us (school football/soccer squad) to visit distant opponents - and crush them! Nothing in the song that inspired us to do that of course - just something in the water! Paul Simon - ‘Mother & Child Reunion’ (1972) kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4SYamCwaMZ4aMU

[@mmk7340]

Great list that brought back a lot of great memories.

[@tubularbill]

One of mine is “Skyhigh” by Jigsaw (1975)

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

hi yes memories of k-tel hell when it comes to jigsaw

[@darrylamaki2470]

Back in 1974,my parents gave me a boombox radio,i remember hearing these songs a lot- Seasons in the sun,Cisco kid, Bad bad Leroy Brown, Cats in the cradle, those were good simple times...Your lists hit the spot...

[@tonyjambor1984]

Great show! Good pick with Rich Girl. Pete u should do a Top 10 songs by Hall & Oates.

[@5150-for-music]

Would love to see that!

[@ashleygeisler1003]

hi Pete. I love this channel and this episode was a blast. I grew up in the 70s as well. I am going to donate to your page. Enclosed is a heaps of 70s hit that were hits here In South Australia, not sure on how they went in the usa. Keep up the good work mate cheers. The Hollies - The air that I breathe Status Quo - Down down Dawn - Tie a yellow ribbon round the old oak tree Daniel Boone - Beautiful Sunday Kraftwerk - Autobahn BTO - You aint seen nothing yet DR Hook - only 16 Cozy powell - Dance with the devil Terry Jacks - seasons in the sun Mungo Jerry - Lady Rose Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr - You don't have to be a star Fox - Single bed C.W. McCall - Convoy Promises - baby it you Incredible bongo band - Bongo rock Andy Gibb - I just want to be your everything Yvonne Elliman - If I can't have you Graham Bonnet - Its over now baby blue The Sweet - Fox on the run Bay City Rollers - Rock and roll love letter Bob Welsh - Ebony eyes Linda Ronstadt - You're No Good NICOLETTE LARSON - Lotta Love Grand Funk - The Loco Motion Suzi Quatro - Devil Gate drive Abba - sos Gloria gaynor - Never can say goodbye Billy Thorpe - its almost summer George Baker Selection - Paloma Blanca Hot Chocolate - Heaven Is In The Back Seat Of My Cadillac The Ritchie Family - Best Disco In Town Air Supply - Love And Other Bruises Carole Bayer Sager - You're Moving out Today Marshall Hain - Dancing In The City Graham Parker & The Rumour - Hey Lord, Don't Ask Me Questions

[@leifsiklossy6548]

I was just listening to Now: Yacht Rock so I’m in the right frame of mind. Go All the Way would be in my top 10 as well. Thanks Pete!

[@newavatar2947]

I hate that term yacht rock. Damn millennials naming our music.

[@shanewright2772]

It was always Yacht Rock. Christopher Cross invented it.

[@tangothai]

Wow a lotta memories of childhood! My dad had an old jukebox in the family room and a bunch of these you mentioned were in it.