Throwing a 70s themed party is a great way to bond with your friends who all grew up in that decade. You can catch up with one another’s life while talking about your days back in the 70s, as well. To enjoy it more, you can come up with fun games and serve delicious foods. Another important thing you should not forget when throwing a party is music. It is something that will make your party alive.
The 1970s saw the rise of disco, which is one of the biggest genres of the decade. Aside from that, some of the other popular genres throughout the decade are funk, jazz, and soul. After that, it transformed into rock and roll, with punk rock booming throughout the mid to late 1970s.
If you are throwing a 70s themed party soon, whether it’s a barbecue party, pool party, a rave party, or whatever kind of party you have in mind, you need some good 70s music to play. To help you, here are some of the best songs that will make everyone in your 70s themed party dance and sing along.
- “Dreadlock Holiday” by 10CC
- “Dancing Queen” by Abba
- “Long Way to the Top” by ACDC
- “Let’s Stay Together” by Al Green
- “I Love the Nightlife” by Alicia Bridges
- “Rock Lobster” by B52s
- “Heart” by Barracuda
- “Can’t Smile Without You” by Barry Manilow
- “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love” by Barry White
- “Saturday Night Fever” by Bee Gees
- “Piano Man” by Billy Joel
- “Is This Love” by Bob Marley
- “More Than a Feeling” by Boston
- “Video Killed the Radio Star” by the Buggles
- “Kung Fu Fighting” by Carl Douglas
- “Le Freak” by Chic
- “Boys Don’t Cry” by The Cure
- “Smoke on the Water” by Deep Purple
- “Hot Stuff” by Donna Summer
- “Heartache Tonight” by the Eagles
- “Tiny Dancer” by Elton John
- “Pump It Up” by Elvis Costello
- “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” by Frankie Valli
- “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor
- “Blame It On the Boogie” by Jackson 5
- “I Love Rock N Roll” by Joan Jett
- “You are So Beautiful” by Joe Cocker
- “Boogie Shoes” by KC & the Sunshine Band
- “I Was Made for Loving You” by Kiss
- “My Sharona” by The Knack
- “Get Down on It” by Kool & the Gang
- “Lady Marmalade” by Labelle
- “Whole Lotta Love” by Led Zeppelin
- “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing” by Leo Sayer
- “Rock with You” by Michael Jackson
- “Born to Be Alive” by Patrick Hernandez
- “Roxanne” by the Police
- “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen
- “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy” by Rod Stewart
- “What I Like About You” by the Romantics
- “Isn’t She Lovely” by Stevie Wonder
- “Disco Inferno” by the Tramps
- “YMCA” by Village People
- “Play that Funky Music” by Wild Cherry
- “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd
- “Hawaii Five-0 Theme Song” by Morton Stevens
- “Rollercoaster” by Ohio Players
- “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” by Elton John and Kiki
- “Changes” by David Bowie
- “Stayin’ Alive” by Bee Gees
These are some of the best songs you can play for a 70s themed party. These songs will surely make your guests dance and sing along throughout your party.