Billboard's Number One Songs of the Year- The 70s

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1. 1970: This song was not only the top song of 1970 but a classic that became an anthem for the decade. The piano solo throughout, coupled with the dynamic vocals, rocketed it to number one for six weeks. Can you name this classic hit? Let It Be Bridge Over Troubled Waters Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head Close To You

2. 1971: People everywhere were singing this song in 1971. It was a feel good song which made reference to an amphibian named Jeremiah. Although it was number one for seven weeks, it lost the Grammy for Song of the Year to Carole King's "It's Too Late". What was this rock classic? One Bad Apple Maggie May Knock Three Times Joy To The World

3. 1972: This powerful ballad was number one for six weeks and was the theme song for the Clint Eastwood movie thriller, "Play Misty For Me" (1972) Can you name it? The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face Me And Mrs Jones Alone Again Naturally I Can See Clearly Now

4. 1973: This song was not only the top single of 1973, but it was also heard many years afterwards whenever American soldiers came home from war. The subject became a symbol for freedom. What was this hit? Time In A Bottle Killing Me Softy With His Song Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree My Love

5. 1974: This song was a gentle ballad that was number one for three weeks. It was also the theme song for the love story of the year in the movies. What was this hit? Seasons In The Sun Love's Theme The Streak The Way We Were

6. 1975: This song was written and recorded in the 60s by Neil Sedaka, but it was this 1975 cover version that was best remembered. It was the artist's breakthrough hit, was number one for four weeks and went on to win the Grammy for Song Of The Year. What was it? Shining Star Philadelphia Freedom Love Will Keep Us Together Laughter In the Rain

7. 1976: This song was the third number one hit for this British rocker who started as a member of another group. This was one of the first songs dealing with the subject of seduction. Can you name it? December 1963 (Oh What A Night) Silly Love Songs Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) Love Is Alive

8. 1977: There were a lot of great songs in 1977, but this one became the first song of the rock era to remain at number one for ten consecutive weeks. It was recorded by the daughter of a famous teen idol singer of the 1950s. It not only won Song of the Year but also nabbed an Academy Award for Best Song. What was this giant hit? Best Of My Love You Light Up My Life Love Theme From "A Star Is Born Torn Between Two Lovers

9. 1978: This was the year that disco music kicked into high gear, thanks mostly to a John Travolta dance movie. This top dance hit of the year was recorded by a solo artist with the last name Gibb. Can you name it? Staying Alive Shadow Dancing Night Fever How Deep Is Your Love

10. 1979: Guitar riffs and banging drums highlighted this top song of 1979 about a girlfriend of one of the band members. What was this hit single? Bad Girls Le Freak My Sharona Y.M.C.A.