The Best 70s Playlist: 96 Disco and Classic Hits (Free on Spotify)

This 70s playlist is pure glitter ball magic. It has 96 classics from ABBA, the Bee Gees, Donna Summer, Stevie Wonder, Queen and Fleetwood Mac, all free on Spotify. It's made for a 50th or 60th birthday, a disco themed party, a wedding reception, a retro night with friends or a silent disco.

It opens with smooth soul from Bill Withers and Al Green, slides into wall to wall disco with CHIC, Sister Sledge and Boney M. then turns up the guitars for Queen, Bowie and Led Zeppelin. The last stretch is all sing at the top of your voice stuff, from Tiger Feet to Jolene.

The full tracklist

1. Lovely Day - Bill Withers (1977)
2. Let's Stay Together - Al Green (1971)
3. Let's Get It On - Marvin Gaye (1973)
4. Killing Me Softly With His Song - Roberta Flack (1973)
5. You've Got a Friend - Carole King (1971)
6. Fire and Rain - James Taylor (1970)
7. Your Song - Elton John (1970)
8. Life On Mars? - David Bowie (1971)
9. Dreams - Fleetwood Mac (1977)
10. Hotel California - Eagles (1976)
11. Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon & Garfunkel (1970)
12. 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover - Paul Simon (1975)
13. Wild World - Yusuf / Cat Stevens (1970)
14. (They Long To Be) Close To You - Carpenters (1970)
15. Make It with You - Bread (1970)
16. A Horse with No Name - America & George Martin (1971)
17. American Pie - Don McLean (1971)
18. Alone Again (Naturally) - Gilbert O'Sullivan (1972)
19. Without You - Harry Nilsson (1971)
20. Piano Man - Billy Joel (1973)
21. Maggie May - Rod Stewart (1971)
22. Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton (1977)
23. Moondance - Van Morrison (1970)
24. You Are The Sunshine Of My Life - Stevie Wonder (1972)
25. What a Fool Believes - The Doobie Brothers (1978)
26. If You Leave Me Now - Chicago (1976)
27. I'm Not In Love - 10cc (1975)
28. How Deep Is Your Love - Bee Gees (1977)
29. Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Diana Ross (1970)
30. Papa Was A Rollin' Stone - The Temptations (1972)
31. Stayin Alive - Bee Gees (1977)
32. September - Earth & Wind & Fire (1978)
33. I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor (1978)
34. Night Fever - Bee Gees (1977)
35. Le Freak - CHIC (1978)
36. Hot Stuff - Donna Summer (1979)
37. We Are Family - Sister Sledge (1979)
38. Good Times - CHIC (1979)
39. I Feel Love - Donna Summer (1977)
40. Get Down Tonight - KC & The Sunshine Band (1975)
41. Blame It on the Boogie - The Jacksons (1978)
42. YMCA - Village People (1978)
43. Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough - Michael Jackson (1979)
44. That's the Way (I Like It) - KC & The Sunshine Band (1975)
45. Macho Man - Village People (1978)
46. Superstition - Stevie Wonder (1972)
47. Jungle Boogie - Kool & The Gang (1973)
48. Ring My Bell - Anita Ward (1979)
49. Disco Inferno - The Trammps (1976)
50. Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel - Tavares (1976)
51. Boogie Nights - Heatwave (1976)
52. Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry (1976)
53. Love Train - The O'Jays (1972)
54. Rasputin - Boney M. (1978)
55. He's the Greatest Dancer - Sister Sledge (1979)
56. Daddy Cool - Boney M. (1976)
57. You're The First, The Last, My Everything - Barry White (1974)
58. Dancing Queen - ABBA (1976)
59. Miss You - The Rolling Stones (1978)
60. Waterloo - ABBA (1974)
61. Mr. Blue Sky - Electric Light Orchestra (1977)
62. Mamma Mia - ABBA (1975)
63. Don't Stop Me Now - Queen (1978)
64. Da Ya Think I'm Sexy? - Rod Stewart (1978)
65. Heart Of Glass - Blondie (1978)
66. My Sharona - The Knack (1979)
67. London Calling - The Clash (1979)
68. Blitzkrieg Bop - Ramones (1976)
69. Heroes - David Bowie (1977)
70. Get It On - T. Rex (1971)
71. Imagine - John Lennon (1971)
72. Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen (1975)
73. Tiny Dancer - Elton John (1971)
74. Angie - The Rolling Stones (1973)
75. Let It Be - The Beatles (1970)
76. Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time) - Elton John (1972)
77. Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac (1976)
78. Take It Easy - Eagles (1972)
79. More Than a Feeling - Boston (1976)
80. Stairway to Heaven - Led Zeppelin (1971)
81. Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd (1975)
82. Layla - Eric Clapton (1970)
83. Sailing - Rod Stewart (1975)
84. Tiger Feet - Mud (1974)
85. Take Me Home, Country Roads - John Denver (1971)
86. Jolene - Dolly Parton (1973)
87. The Gambler - Kenny Rogers (1978)
88. Thank You For The Music - ABBA (1977)
89. Top Of The World - Carpenters (1972)
90. Hopelessly Devoted To You - Olivia Newton-John (1978)
91. You're So Vain - Carly Simon (1972)
92. Mandy - Barry Manilow (1974)
93. Rock the Boat - The Hues Corporation (1974)
94. What's Going On - Marvin Gaye (1971)
95. Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder (1976)
96. Touch Me In The Morning - Diana Ross (1973)

Why these songs work

The 1970s gave us disco, glam, soul, soft rock and punk all in one decade. Every one of them is here. That mix is what makes a 70s night work. Your auntie gets her ABBA, your dad gets his Eagles and everyone ends up under the glitter ball for I Will Survive.

These are songs people already know by heart. Dancing Queen, September, Stayin' Alive and Don't Stop Me Now need no introduction, so the dancefloor fills from the very first beat. The slower soul and singer songwriter tracks at the start give you time to settle in before the disco takes over.

We've kept the playlist in the same order as our Spotify version, so what you read here is exactly what you'll hear.

Bring this playlist to life at a silent disco

Picture your guests in wireless LED headphones with three channels to pick from. Let channel 1 spin these 70s gems. Anyone craving synth pop can hop across to our 80s playlist on the second channel, while Britpop fans head for our 90s playlist on the third. A quick press of the channel button and they've jumped forward a decade.

Because every headset shows its channel colour (red, blue or green) one glance tells you whether disco, synth pop or Britpop is winning. Each guest turns their own volume wheel up for Bohemian Rhapsody and down for a catch up. The on/off button means nobody has to shout over the music. It's a brilliant fit for milestone birthdays, family parties and venues with a noise curfew.

Want the night handled for you? Across South Wales and West Wales our Full Service crew brings the headphones, sets the room up and clears it all away. Elsewhere, DIY hire reaches your door anywhere on the UK mainland or in Northern Ireland. Book your 70s party kit.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 70s songs for a party?

Dancing Queen by ABBA, September by Earth, Wind & Fire, I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor, Stayin' Alive by the Bee Gees and Don't Stop Me Now by Queen all get people dancing. They're all in this playlist.

What music should I play at a 70s themed party?

Mix disco with soul, glam rock and a few big singalongs. This playlist does exactly that, so you can press play and leave it running.

Is this 70s playlist good for a 50th or 60th birthday?

Yes. It's packed with the songs that guests in their fifties and sixties grew up with, plus disco classics that every age knows.

Is the 70s playlist free?

Yes. Follow or play it free from the V360 Silent Disco Spotify account. A free Spotify account works fine.

Can I play this 70s playlist at a silent disco?

Yes. Load it on one of the three channels. The headphones glow a different colour for each channel and guests swap with a single button.

Do you supply silent disco headphones for 70s nights?

Yes. Retro nights are some of our favourite bookings, whether you collect a DIY kit by courier (UK mainland and Northern Ireland) or let our crew run it in South Wales and West Wales.

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Hire silent disco headphones

Throwing a 70s party? Get your guests into glowing V360 headsets, three channels in red, blue and green, with a volume wheel on the side. Choose DIY hire delivered to the UK mainland and Northern Ireland. Live in South Wales or West Wales? Our crew can run the whole night.

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