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September 23, 2024

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The 1970s, a decade rich with musical diversity, offers a treasure trove of classic tracks ideal for wedding celebrations. From the emotive ballads of Elton John to the dynamic disco beats of the Bee Gees, ’70s music encapsulates a spectrum of emotions fitting for the varied moments of a wedding day.

70s Wedding Songs

Here’s a collection of iconic wedding songs from the 1970s, filled with soulful ballads, disco hits, and soft rock classics:

Romantic Classics:

  • Elton John – Your Song (1970)
  • Al Green – Let’s Stay Together (1972)
  • Billy Joel – Just the Way You Are (1977)
  • The Carpenters – We’ve Only Just Begun (1970)
  • Diana Ross – Touch Me in the Morning (1973)
  • The Bee Gees – How Deep Is Your Love (1977)
  • Eric Clapton – Wonderful Tonight (1977)
  • Roberta Flack – The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (1972)
  • John Denver – Annie’s Song (1974)
  • Chicago – You’re the Inspiration (1979)

Disco & Upbeat Tunes:

  • Earth, Wind & Fire – September (1978)
  • ABBA – Dancing Queen (1976)
  • Barry White – You’re the First, the Last, My Everything (1974)
  • Kool & the Gang – Celebration (1979)
  • The Jackson 5 – ABC (1970)
  • Gloria Gaynor – I Will Survive (1978)
  • The Trammps – Disco Inferno (1976)
  • Donna Summer – Last Dance (1978)
  • Chic – Le Freak (1978)
  • Bee Gees – Stayin’ Alive (1977)

Soft Rock Ballads:

  • Paul McCartney & Wings – My Love (1973)
  • Bread – Make It with You (1970)
  • James Taylor – How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) (1975)
  • Fleetwood Mac – Landslide (1975)
  • Carole King – It’s Too Late (1971)
  • Rod Stewart – You’re in My Heart (The Final Acclaim) (1977)
  • Seals & Crofts – Summer Breeze (1972)
  • Dan Fogelberg – Longer (1979)
  • Jim Croce – Time in a Bottle (1972)
  • Bee Gees – To Love Somebody (1970)

Soul & Motown Hits:

  • Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell – You’re All I Need to Get By (1970)
  • Stevie Wonder – Isn’t She Lovely (1976)
  • Bill Withers – Ain’t No Sunshine (1971)
  • The Stylistics – You Make Me Feel Brand New (1974)
  • Gladys Knight & the Pips – Midnight Train to Georgia (1973)
  • The Spinners – Could It Be I’m Falling in Love (1972)
  • The O’Jays – Love Train (1972)
  • Tavares – Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel (1976)
  • Barry White – Can’t Get Enough of Your Love, Babe (1974)
  • Isaac Hayes – The Look of Love (1971)

Country Favourites:

  • Dolly Parton – I Will Always Love You (1974)
  • John Denver – Take Me Home, Country Roads (1971)
  • Kenny Rogers – She Believes in Me (1978)
  • Anne Murray – You Needed Me (1978)
  • Willie Nelson – Always on My Mind (1972)
  • Crystal Gayle – Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue (1977)
  • Charlie Rich – The Most Beautiful Girl (1973)
  • Linda Ronstadt – When Will I Be Loved (1974)
  • Olivia Newton-John – Let Me Be There (1973)
  • Dolly Parton – Here You Come Again (1977)

Rock & Pop Influences:

  • The Eagles – Best of My Love (1974)
  • The Rolling Stones – Angie (1973)
  • Paul Simon – Still Crazy After All These Years (1975)
  • The Doobie Brothers – What a Fool Believes (1978)
  • The Hollies – The Air That I Breathe (1974)
  • Cat Stevens – Wild World (1970)
  • Elton John – Tiny Dancer (1971)
  • America – A Horse with No Name (1971)
  • The Beatles – The Long and Winding Road (1970)
  • Fleetwood Mac – You Make Loving Fun (1977)

Folk & Singer-Songwriter Tracks:

  • Cat Stevens – Morning Has Broken (1971)
  • Carly Simon – Nobody Does It Better (1977)
  • Joni Mitchell – A Case of You (1971)
  • James Taylor – Something in the Way She Moves (1976)
  • Gordon Lightfoot – If You Could Read My Mind (1970)
  • Harry Chapin – Cat’s in the Cradle (1974)

Dance Floor Anthems:

  • The Jackson 5 – I Want You Back (1970)
  • KC and the Sunshine Band – That’s the Way (I Like It) (1975)
  • Sister Sledge – We Are Family (1979)
  • Heatwave – Boogie Nights (1976)
  • Wild Cherry – Play That Funky Music (1976)
  • Van McCoy – The Hustle (1975)
  • Chic – Good Times (1979)
  • The Commodores – Brick House (1977)
  • The O’Jays – Use ta Be My Girl (1978)
  • ABBA – Take a Chance on Me (1978)

More Beautiful Ballads:

  • Carpenters – Close to You (1970)
  • Elvis Presley – The Wonder of You (1970)
  • Barry Manilow – Mandy (1974)
  • England Dan & John Ford Coley – I’d Really Love to See You Tonight (1976)
  • Neil Diamond – You Don’t Bring Me Flowers (with Barbra Streisand, 1978)
  • Leo Sayer – When I Need You (1977)
  • The Bee Gees – Too Much Heaven (1978)
  • Perry Como – And I Love You So (1973)
  • Boz Scaggs – We’re All Alone (1976)
  • Don McLean – Vincent (Starry Starry Night) (1971)
  • Marvin Gaye – Let’s Get It On (1973)

Conclusion

This era’s eclectic mix of genres, from the soulful melodies of R&B to the exuberant rhythms of disco and the heartfelt stories of country and rock, offers a rich palette to craft a wedding playlist that’s both personal and universally appealing.

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