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The 10 Most Surprisingly Forgotten 70s Songs That Still Matter
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The 10 Most Surprisingly Forgotten 70s Songs That Still Matter
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Number 10. Burning Love by Elvis Presley
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In late 1972, Elvis roared back with gospel-tinged fire,
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peaking at number 2 and securing his final Hot 100 Top 10.
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Number 9. Oh, Sweet Nothin' by The Velvet Underground
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A hidden gem unloaded, this soulful closer rises through three guitar movements,
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Doug Ewell's voice guiding a quiet spark into a soaring finale.
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Number 8. Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush
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In January 1978, 19-year-old Bush topped Britain with a self-written Bronte adaptation,
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iconic choreography, and fearless pop innovation.
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Number 7. I Feel the Earth Move by Carole King
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From 1971's Tapestry, King cut this in two takes,
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converting diary candor into chart-dominating piano-driven pop confidence worldwide.
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Number 6. Big Yellow Taxi by Joni Mitchell
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A Hawaiian vacation annoyance birthed the 1970s most quotable eco-anthem,
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turning parking lot blues into infectious, enduring protest pop worldwide.
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Number 5. Live and Let Die by Wings
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Mitchell turned a Hawaiian frustration into pop's catchiest environmental warning,
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proving even inconveniences can soundtrack culture's collective memory.
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Number 4. Piano Man by Billy Joel
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Drawn from Joel's 1973 lounge months, this 5-4 sing-along immortalized barroom characters,
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transforming boredom into storytelling stardom worldwide.
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Number 3. Up Around the Bend by Creedence Clearwater Revival
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Released in May 1970, Fogarty's double-tracked riff sparked windows-down freedom,
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propelling CCR through seven triumphant weeks at number 1.
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Number 2. Heart of Glass by Blondie
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In 1979, Blondie fused disco and punk over six months,
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taming a Roland CR 78 to craft genre-smashing bliss.
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Number 1. Ramblin' Man by the Allman Brothers Band
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After 20 attempts in 1973, producer Johnny Sandlin captured Twin Harmony Perfection,
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delivering polished southern rock irresistible to skeptics.
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