Evergreen songs of 70s : Hollywood and Bollywood
- Dhruvi Dave
- Jul 27, 2023
- 2 min read
The reason that a song becomes evergreen is because of its ability to capture emotions that are ageless and universal.
Evergreen songs of 70s : Hollywood
1. Bohemian Rhapsody Artist: Queen Released: 1975 Official Singles Chart peak: Number 1 (1975 & 1991) Total UK sales: 2.62 million
2. Mull of Kintyre/Girls' School Artist: Wings Released: 1977 Official Singles Chart peak: Number 1 Total UK sales: 2.10 million
3. You're The One That I Want Artist: John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John (from Grease) Released: 1978 Official Singles Chart peak: Number 1 Total UK sales: 2.08 million
4. Rivers of Babylon/Brown Girl In The Ring Artist: Boney M Released: 1978 Official Singles Chart peak: Number 1 Total UK sales: 2.04 million
5. Mary's Boy Child/Oh My Lord Artist: Boney M Released: 1978 Official Singles Chart peak: Number 1 Total UK sales: 1.90 million
6. Imagine Artist: John Lennon Released: 1975 Official Singles Chart peak: Number 6 (1975), Number 1(1980) Total UK sales: 1.74 million
7. Summer Nights Artist: John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John (from Grease) Released: 1978 Official Singles Chart peak: Number 1 Total UK sales: 1.65 million
8. YMCA Artist: The Village People Released: 1978 Official Singles Chart peak: Number 1 Total UK sales: 1.53 million
9. Heart of Glass Artist: Blondie Released: 1979 Official Singles Chart peak: Number 1 Total UK sales: 1.34 million
10. Merry Xmas Everybody Artist: Slade Released: 1973 Official Singles Chart peak: Number 1 Total UK sales: 1.33 million
Evergreen songs of 70s : Bollywood
1. O Mere Dil Ke Chain
Kishore Kumar: Mere Jeevan Saathi (1972)
2. Chura Liya
Mohammad Rafi, Asha Bhosle: Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973)
3. Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas
Kishore Kumar: Blackmail (1973)
4. Bahon Mein Chale Aao
Lata Mangeshkar: Anamika (1973)
5. Kya Khoob Lagti Ho
Mukesh, Kanchan: Dharmatma (1975)
6. Dil Kya Kare Jab Kisi Se
Kishore Kumar: Julie (1975)
7. Kabhi Kabhie Mere Dil Mein
Mukesh: Kabhi Kabhie (1976)
8. Nazron Se Keh Do
Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar: Doosra Aadmi (1977)
9. Title Track
Hemlata: Akhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se (1978)
10. Aaja Re
Nitin Mukesh, Lata Mangeshkar: Noorie (1979)
These songs are all considered to be classics, and they continue to be popular today. They are all well-written, well-produced, and they have catchy melodies that are easy to remember. They also all have a message or story that resonates with people, which is why they have stood the test of time.
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