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What are your top 5 Billboard top 10 songs of the 1970"s?

As many agree the 1970’s had the best pop music of any recorded era, I thought it would be very interesting to see what Audiogon members have to say about this. I know 5 is tough but I did not want to make this post too long winded. As always I appreciate your time and selections. My top 5 are...


#1 Baker Street-Gerry Rafferty 1978 #2
#2 Summer Breeze-Seals & Crofts. 1972 #6
#3 American Pie-Don Mclean. 1972 #1
#4 Ricki Don’t Lose That Number. 1974 #4
#5 Miracles-Jefferson Starship. 1975 #3

Yes there are many great songs I could have placed here but this is my list for 8/18/21. Look forward to your responses!
dayglow
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three_easy_payments
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@artemus_5   

Is that your standard for good music from the '70's?

I don't think the OP was suggesting that defined "good music".  He was simply teeing up some input and reflection - of that category what did you like best?  I suspect nearly no one on this board believe Billboard Top 10 defines good music ! lol
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thecarpathian
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It didn't define good music, but it certainly contained A lot of it.
A good thread. A nice change of pace from the usual fuse arguments, amp class arguments, tweak arguments, contact enhancer arguments, power cord arguments......
tablejockey
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The second half of the 70’s was the beginning of corny.
The first half was still showing there is greatness, with teasers of what’s to come.

It was obvious when Fonzi jumped in 1977.


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akg_ca
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Hotel California (Eagles)
(Don't Fear) The Reaper (Blue Oyster Cult)
Listen To The Music - Doobie Brothers
China Grove - Doobie Brothers
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
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deadhead1000
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Midnight at the Oasis - Maria Muldaur....

Number 6 in 1973. 
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