Bridge Over Troubled Water
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1970
| No. | Title | Artist(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | “Bridge Over Troubled Water” | Simon & Garfunkel |
| 2 | “(They Long to Be) Close to You” | The Carpenters |
| 3 | “American Woman” | The Guess Who |
| 4 | “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head” | B.J. Thomas |
Who has the most Top 10 hits in the 70’s?
The Bee Gees had the highest number of top hits at the Billboard Hot 100 chart during the 1970s (9 songs). In addition, The Bee Gees also remained the longest at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart during the 1970s (27 weeks).
Who sold the most music in the 70s?
Two of Elton John’s albums each became the best-selling record in the 1970s.
What was the best selling song of the 70s?
Best-selling singles
| No. | Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | “Mull of Kintyre”/”Girls’ School” | Wings |
| 2 | “Rivers of Babylon”/”Brown Girl in the Ring” | Boney M. |
| 3 | “You’re the One That I Want” | John Travolta and Olivia Newton John |
| 4 | “Mary’s Boy Child” | Boney M. |
What are the best songs from the 70s?
“Africa” – Toto
What was the most popular music in the 70s?
Along with disco, funk was one of the most popular genres of music in the 1970s. Primarily an African-American genre, it was characterized by the heavy use of bass and “wah-wah” pedals. Rhythm was emphasized over melody.
Who were the best bands/singers of the 70s?
Stevie Wonder. In 1970,Stevie Wonder turned 20 years old.
What is the most popular song from the ’70s?
The Top 20 Billboard Hot 100 Hits of the 1970s “You Light Up My Life” – Debby Boone Hot 100 Peak Position: 1, Peak Date: October 15, 1977 “Tonight’s The Night (Gonna Be Alright)” – Rod Stewart Hot 100 Peak Position: 1, Peak Date: November 13, 1976 “Le Freak” – Chic Hot 100 Peak Position: 1, Peak Date: December 9, 1978
