Welcome to the first qualifying round for DRC Madness #41: Best #1 Song of the ’70s! Voting begins now and will run through Tuesday, March 31, or end sooner if all votes are submitted before then.
The usual Madness rules apply let the first qualifying round begin!
1970 - Artists : Song Titles
The Beatles: Let It Be
The Jackson 5: I Want You Back
George Harrison: My Sweet Lord
The Partridge Family: I Think I Love You
Simon & Garfunkel: Bridge Over Troubled Water
The Jackson 5: ABC
The Beatles: The Long and Winding Road
Bread: Make It With You
B. J. Thomas: Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head
Sly & The Family Stone: Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)
The Guess Who: American Woman
Neil Diamond: Cracklin' Rosie
The Carpenters: (They Long To Be) Close To You
Edwin Starr: War
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles: The Tears of A Clown
Shocking Blue: Venus
1971 - Artists : Song Titles
Carole King: It's Too Late
The Osmonds: One Bad Apple
Rod Stewart: Maggie May
Paul Revere & The Raiders: Indian Reservation (The Lament of The Cherokee Reservation Indian)
The Rolling Stones: Brown Sugar
Cher: Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves
James Taylor: You've Got A Friend
Isaac Hayes: Theme From Shaft
Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney: Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey
Melanie: Brand New Key
Three Dog Night: Joy To The World
The Temptations: Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
Janis Joplin: Me and Bobby McGee
Bee Gees: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
Sly and The Family Stone: Family Affair
Tony Orlando and Dawn: Knock Three Times
1972 - Artists : Song Titles
Don McLean: American Pie
Helen Reddy: I Am Woman
Johnny Nash: I Can See Clearly Now
Neil Young: Heart of Gold
Bill Withers: Lean On Me
Three Dog Night: Black and White
America: A Horse With No Name
The Staple Singers: I'll Take You There
Looking Glass: Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)
Billy Paul: Me and Mrs. Jones
Gilbert O'Sullivan: Alone Again (Naturally)
Nilsson: Without You
Sammy Davis Jr.: Candy Man
Neil Diamond: Song Sung Blue
Al Green: Let's Stay Together
The Temptations: Papa Was A Rollin' Stone
1973 - Artists : Song Titles
Stevie Wonder: Superstition
George Harrison: Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)
Carly Simon: You're So Vain
Paul McCartney and Wings: My Love
Elton John: Crocodile Rock
Jim Croce: Bad, Bad Leroy Brown
Gladys Knight & The Pips: Midnight Train To Georgia
Billy Preston: Will It Go Round In Circles
Jim Croce: Time In A Bottle
The Rolling Stones: Angie
Stevie Wonder: You Are The Sunshine of My Life
Marvin Gaye: Let's Get It On
Grand Funk: We're An American Band
Roberta Flack: Killing Me Softly With His Song
Ringo Starr: Photograph
The Edgar Winter Group: Frankenstein
1974 - Artists : Song Titles
Paul McCartney and Wings: Band On The Run
George McCrae: Rock Your Baby
John Denver: Annie's Song
Bachman-Turner Overdrive: You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet
John Denver: Sunshine On My Shoulders
Grand Funk: The Loco-Motion
Elton John: Bennie and The Jets
Ringo Starr: You're Sixteen
Harry Chapin: Cat's In The Cradle
Terry Jacks: Seasons In The Sun
Gordon Lightfoot: Sundown
Carl Douglas: Kung Fu Fighting
Steve Miller Band: The Joker
John Lennon: Whatever Gets You Thru The Night
Barry White: Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe
Billy Preston: Nothing From Nothing
The Hues Corporation: Rock The Boat
Blue Swede: Hooked On A Feeling
1975 - Artists : Song Titles
Elton John: Philadelphia Freedom
Bee Gees: Jive Talkin'
Glen Campbell: Rhinestone Cowboy
Paul McCartney and Wings: Listen to What The Man Said
Silver Convention: Fly, Robin, Fly
David Bowie: Fame
The Doobie Brothers: Black Water
Average White Band: Pick Up The Pieces
Earth, Wind & Fire: Shining Star
America: Sister Golden Hair
Elton John: Island Girl
Captain & Tennille: Love Will Keep Us Together
KC and the Sunshine Band: That's The Way (I Like It)
Elton John: Lucy In The Sky with Diamonds
Neil Sedaka: Laughter In The Rain
KC and the Sunshine Band: Get Down Tonight
Linda Ronstadt: You're No Good
1976 - Artists : Song Titles
Wings: Silly Love Songs
The Miracles: Love Machine
Elton John and Kiki Dee: Don't Go Breaking My Heart
Barry Manilow: I Write The Songs
Paul Simon: 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
Bee Gees: You Should Be Dancing
Steve Miller Band: Rock'n Me
C. W. McCall: Convoy
The Four Seasons: December 1963 (Oh, What A Night)
Chicago: If You Leave Me Now
John Sebastian: Welcome Back
KC and The Sunshine Band: (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty
Wild Cherry: Play That Funky Music
Starland Vocal Band: Afternoon Delight
Rod Stewart: Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)
Ohio Players: Love Rollercoaster
1977 - Artists : Song Titles
Stevie Wonder: Sir Duke
The Emotions: Best of My Love
Fleetwood Mac: Dreams
Alan O'Day: Undercover Angel
Eagles: Hotel California
KC and The Sunshine Band: I'm Your Boogie Man
Daryl Hall and John Oates: Rich Girl
Meco: Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band
ABBA: Dancing Queen
Rose Royce: Car Wash
Manfred Mann's Earth Band: Blinded By The Light
Andy Gibb: I Just Want To Be Your Everything
Bee Gees: How Deep Is Your Love
Bill Conti: Gonna Fly Now (Theme From Rocky)
Stevie Wonder: I Wish
Eagles: New Kid In Town
1978 - Artists : Song Titles
Wings: With A Little Luck
Exile: Kiss You All Over
Yvonne Elliman: If I Can't Have You
A Taste of Honey: Boogie Oogie Oogie
Bee Gees: Stayin' Alive
Andy Gibb: (Love Is) Thicker Than Water
Chic: Le Freak
Anne Murray: You Needed Me
Bee Gees: Night Fever
Commodores: Three Times A Lady
John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John: You're The One That I Want
Andy Gibb: Shadow Dancing
Nick Gilder: Hot Child In The City
Player: Baby Come Back
The Rolling Stones: Miss You
Frankie Valli: Grease
1979 - Artists : Song Titles
Blondie: Heart of Glass
Styx: Babe
The Knack: My Sharona
Rod Stewart: Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?
Chic: Good Times
Anita Ward: Ring My Bell
M: Pop Muzik
The Doobie Brothers: What A Fool Believes
Herb Alpert: Rise
Eagles: Heartache Tonight
Michael Jackson: Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive
Donna Summer: Hot Stuff
Rupert Holmes: Escape (The Piña Colada Song)
Amii Stewart: Knock On Wood
Bee Gees: Love You Inside Out
The usual Madness rules apply let the first qualifying round begin!
1970 - Artists : Song Titles
The Beatles: Let It Be
The Jackson 5: I Want You Back
George Harrison: My Sweet Lord
The Partridge Family: I Think I Love You
Simon & Garfunkel: Bridge Over Troubled Water
The Jackson 5: ABC
The Beatles: The Long and Winding Road
Bread: Make It With You
B. J. Thomas: Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head
Sly & The Family Stone: Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)
The Guess Who: American Woman
Neil Diamond: Cracklin' Rosie
The Carpenters: (They Long To Be) Close To You
Edwin Starr: War
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles: The Tears of A Clown
Shocking Blue: Venus
1971 - Artists : Song Titles
Carole King: It's Too Late
The Osmonds: One Bad Apple
Rod Stewart: Maggie May
Paul Revere & The Raiders: Indian Reservation (The Lament of The Cherokee Reservation Indian)
The Rolling Stones: Brown Sugar
Cher: Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves
James Taylor: You've Got A Friend
Isaac Hayes: Theme From Shaft
Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney: Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey
Melanie: Brand New Key
Three Dog Night: Joy To The World
The Temptations: Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
Janis Joplin: Me and Bobby McGee
Bee Gees: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
Sly and The Family Stone: Family Affair
Tony Orlando and Dawn: Knock Three Times
1972 - Artists : Song Titles
Don McLean: American Pie
Helen Reddy: I Am Woman
Johnny Nash: I Can See Clearly Now
Neil Young: Heart of Gold
Bill Withers: Lean On Me
Three Dog Night: Black and White
America: A Horse With No Name
The Staple Singers: I'll Take You There
Looking Glass: Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)
Billy Paul: Me and Mrs. Jones
Gilbert O'Sullivan: Alone Again (Naturally)
Nilsson: Without You
Sammy Davis Jr.: Candy Man
Neil Diamond: Song Sung Blue
Al Green: Let's Stay Together
The Temptations: Papa Was A Rollin' Stone
1973 - Artists : Song Titles
Stevie Wonder: Superstition
George Harrison: Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)
Carly Simon: You're So Vain
Paul McCartney and Wings: My Love
Elton John: Crocodile Rock
Jim Croce: Bad, Bad Leroy Brown
Gladys Knight & The Pips: Midnight Train To Georgia
Billy Preston: Will It Go Round In Circles
Jim Croce: Time In A Bottle
The Rolling Stones: Angie
Stevie Wonder: You Are The Sunshine of My Life
Marvin Gaye: Let's Get It On
Grand Funk: We're An American Band
Roberta Flack: Killing Me Softly With His Song
Ringo Starr: Photograph
The Edgar Winter Group: Frankenstein
1974 - Artists : Song Titles
Paul McCartney and Wings: Band On The Run
George McCrae: Rock Your Baby
John Denver: Annie's Song
Bachman-Turner Overdrive: You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet
John Denver: Sunshine On My Shoulders
Grand Funk: The Loco-Motion
Elton John: Bennie and The Jets
Ringo Starr: You're Sixteen
Harry Chapin: Cat's In The Cradle
Terry Jacks: Seasons In The Sun
Gordon Lightfoot: Sundown
Carl Douglas: Kung Fu Fighting
Steve Miller Band: The Joker
John Lennon: Whatever Gets You Thru The Night
Barry White: Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe
Billy Preston: Nothing From Nothing
The Hues Corporation: Rock The Boat
Blue Swede: Hooked On A Feeling
1975 - Artists : Song Titles
Elton John: Philadelphia Freedom
Bee Gees: Jive Talkin'
Glen Campbell: Rhinestone Cowboy
Paul McCartney and Wings: Listen to What The Man Said
Silver Convention: Fly, Robin, Fly
David Bowie: Fame
The Doobie Brothers: Black Water
Average White Band: Pick Up The Pieces
Earth, Wind & Fire: Shining Star
America: Sister Golden Hair
Elton John: Island Girl
Captain & Tennille: Love Will Keep Us Together
KC and the Sunshine Band: That's The Way (I Like It)
Elton John: Lucy In The Sky with Diamonds
Neil Sedaka: Laughter In The Rain
KC and the Sunshine Band: Get Down Tonight
Linda Ronstadt: You're No Good
1976 - Artists : Song Titles
Wings: Silly Love Songs
The Miracles: Love Machine
Elton John and Kiki Dee: Don't Go Breaking My Heart
Barry Manilow: I Write The Songs
Paul Simon: 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
Bee Gees: You Should Be Dancing
Steve Miller Band: Rock'n Me
C. W. McCall: Convoy
The Four Seasons: December 1963 (Oh, What A Night)
Chicago: If You Leave Me Now
John Sebastian: Welcome Back
KC and The Sunshine Band: (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty
Wild Cherry: Play That Funky Music
Starland Vocal Band: Afternoon Delight
Rod Stewart: Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)
Ohio Players: Love Rollercoaster
1977 - Artists : Song Titles
Stevie Wonder: Sir Duke
The Emotions: Best of My Love
Fleetwood Mac: Dreams
Alan O'Day: Undercover Angel
Eagles: Hotel California
KC and The Sunshine Band: I'm Your Boogie Man
Daryl Hall and John Oates: Rich Girl
Meco: Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band
ABBA: Dancing Queen
Rose Royce: Car Wash
Manfred Mann's Earth Band: Blinded By The Light
Andy Gibb: I Just Want To Be Your Everything
Bee Gees: How Deep Is Your Love
Bill Conti: Gonna Fly Now (Theme From Rocky)
Stevie Wonder: I Wish
Eagles: New Kid In Town
1978 - Artists : Song Titles
Wings: With A Little Luck
Exile: Kiss You All Over
Yvonne Elliman: If I Can't Have You
A Taste of Honey: Boogie Oogie Oogie
Bee Gees: Stayin' Alive
Andy Gibb: (Love Is) Thicker Than Water
Chic: Le Freak
Anne Murray: You Needed Me
Bee Gees: Night Fever
Commodores: Three Times A Lady
John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John: You're The One That I Want
Andy Gibb: Shadow Dancing
Nick Gilder: Hot Child In The City
Player: Baby Come Back
The Rolling Stones: Miss You
Frankie Valli: Grease
1979 - Artists : Song Titles
Blondie: Heart of Glass
Styx: Babe
The Knack: My Sharona
Rod Stewart: Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?
Chic: Good Times
Anita Ward: Ring My Bell
M: Pop Muzik
The Doobie Brothers: What A Fool Believes
Herb Alpert: Rise
Eagles: Heartache Tonight
Michael Jackson: Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive
Donna Summer: Hot Stuff
Rupert Holmes: Escape (The Piña Colada Song)
Amii Stewart: Knock On Wood
Bee Gees: Love You Inside Out
