Had An awful day today? While working, play the Beatles’ “Let it be.” Want to unwind after a stressful day? Listen to John Lennon’s song “Imagine.” Do you need the perfect music to help you calm your racing thoughts? Wild World by Cat Stevens can help you relax. Feeling nostalgic? Play Jim Croce’s song, “Time in a Bottle.”
All of these songs are from the 70s soft rock genre, which was the popular music in the 1970s and 1980s, and even if you listen to those songs now, you’ll be able to relate to and enjoy them.
Top 10 70s Soft Rock Songs
Regardless of the time of day, try listening to the 70s soft rock songs below to get back to work or unwind.
1. Country Roads
Release Year: April 1971
Singer: John Denver
“Country Roads” initially was a reminiscence of West Virginia. Even the song title was “Rhododendron,” which is the state flower of West Virginia.
Bill Danoff, Taffy Nivert, and John Denver stayed up all night to finish the song, writing new verses, changing words, and looking for things to add. The song was a hit right after its release, and more than 1.6 million copies have been sold all over the United States.
Not only for the people of West Virginia, but the song “Country Roads” also became the most popular song for the aching hearts of people who live far away from their homes.
2. Summer Breeze
Release Year: August 1972
Band: Seals and Crofts
“Summer Breeze” should be the song for a lazy afternoon. Both Darrell Crofts and Jim Seals have put their hearts into this song. You will feel the calmness and warmth of this song, filled with soaring harmonies and a sublime melody.
This song was written in California.
3. Superstar
Release Year: 1971
Band: The Carpenters
The backstory of the song “Superstar” was an interesting one. It was about female groupies’ love for rock stars of the late 60s. Although the song was written in 1969 by Leon Russell and Bonnie Bramlett, it became more popular after the release of the Carpenters’ version.
Karen Carpenter’s sweet, intense, and emotional vocals have made this song one of the most favorite songs of the 70s.
4. Time in a Bottle
Release Year: 1972
Singer: Jim Croce
The song “Time in a Bottle,” carries both happy and sad memories for the fans of Jim Croce. He wrote the lyrics to this beautiful song after learning that he was going to be a father from her wife, Ingrid.
However, after Jim died unfortunately in the plane crash, this became the last song to reach number 1 in the US.
If you want to dedicate a song to your loved one with whom you are having a good time, you may want to send this song to them.
5. Sweet Surrender
Release Year: November 1972
Band: Bread
This David Gates song is the best pick for a long drive with your partner. Mesmerizing sunset lights, a long highway, and your heart filled with love will make your journey memorable with this song.
6. Dance with Me
Release Date: 1975
Band: Orleans
Orleans became one of the best-known soft rock bands with the song “Dance with Me.” One of the band members, John Hall, wrote this song with his wife, Johanna Hall.
The song was a hit single at that time, and you can still play this song and ask your crush to dance with you!
7. If You Leave Me Now
Release Date: 1976
Band: Chicago
Whether your heart is broken or not, “If You Leave Me Now” will surely soothe your heart. The song remained at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks straight.
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8. With a Little Luck
Release Year: 1978
Band: Wings
This song is the lead single off the album London Town. Among the other songs on this album, “With a Little Luck” became more popular.
9. A Little More Love
Release Year: 1979
Singer: Olivia Newton
Olivia Newton was famous for her mesmerizing voice, and the song “A Little More Love” was one of the most favorite songs of the 70s. Whether you are riding a bus or cooking in the kitchen, this soft rock will lift your spirit with an amazing rhythm.
10. Rock with You
Release Year: 1979
Singer: Michael Jackson
The song list of 70s soft rock songs will be incomplete if Michael Jackson is not there. And the best song to vibe with MJ’s music of the 70s is “Rock with You.”
Play the song at your party and see the guests swinging their hands and hips with all the catchy moves.
