Disco music was one of the predominant forms of pop music in the 1970s. While later generations made disco songs, the genre never again reached the same level of cultural saturation as during this decade. Here’s a look at the top five disco songs of the disco decade.
5. “Bad Girls” by Donna Summer
No discussion of disco would be complete without mentioning the undisputed queen of the genre, Donna Summer. Summer was one of the few to make a career out of the genre. Even within this, his output was diverse, ranging from the hi-NRG techno of “I Feel Love” to the pseudo-ballad of “Last Dance.”
Summer’s hit “Bad Girls” contains one of her best grooves but it’s also one of her most important songs. She makes being a “bad girl” seem both fun and dangerous. Female artists from Madonna to Lady Gaga to Tove Lo all owe a debt of gratitude to Summer in general and this song in particular.
4. “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor
While Summer has inspired many other artists, Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive” has clearly inspired many other songs. While there had already been feminist pop hits (e.g. Nancy Sinatra’s “These Boots Are Made for Walking” and Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain”), Gaynor combined a feminist kiss with the elevation of the dance music. You can hear echoes of this song in everything from Ariana Grande’s “Break Free” to David Guetta and Sia’s “Titanium.”
3. ‘Dancing Queen’ by ABBA
One of the 40 most perfect hits of all time, ABBA’s “Dancing Queen” has a killer melody and packs a lot of emotion. On one level, “Dancing Queen” is a song about the joys of youth. On another level, it can serve as a nostalgic and somewhat sad reminder of his teenage years. Although “Dancing Queen” is a disco song in the broadest sense, it is unlike any other disco song, making it a unique classic for the ages.
2. “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees
Aside from Summer, the Bee Gees were the biggest stars of the genre. Here they found a beat that simultaneously earned them a permanent spot on oldie stations, made John Travolta a megastar, and made millions forget the band had a career before they started making music. dance. As long as there are dance clubs, “Stayin’ Alive” will get people moving.
1. “Don’t Stop Until You’ve Had Enough” by Michael Jackson
Coming at the end of disco’s ubiquity, “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” proved that Michael Jackson was not only a talented child singer, but also an incredible pop songwriter. In fact, “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” was the first song he wrote to top the Billboard Hot 100.
The King of Pop has proven he can do it all, from hard rock to R&B ballads to Africana beats, but “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” remains his most impressive dance number. Although we may remember him for the Thriller above all, “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” proves its On the wall the era was equally dignified.
Disco music was one of the predominant forms of pop music in the 1970s. While later generations made disco songs, the genre never again reached the same level of cultural saturation as during this decade. Here’s a look at the top five disco songs of the disco decade.
5. “Bad Girls” by Donna Summer
No discussion of disco would be complete without mentioning the undisputed queen of the genre, Donna Summer. Summer was one of the few to make a career out of the genre. Even within this, his output was diverse, ranging from the hi-NRG techno of “I Feel Love” to the pseudo-ballad of “Last Dance.”
Summer’s hit “Bad Girls” contains one of her best grooves but it’s also one of her most important songs. She makes being a “bad girl” seem both fun and dangerous. Female artists from Madonna to Lady Gaga to Tove Lo all owe a debt of gratitude to Summer in general and this song in particular.
4. “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor
While Summer has inspired many other artists, Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive” has clearly inspired many other songs. While there had already been feminist pop hits (e.g. Nancy Sinatra’s “These Boots Are Made for Walking” and Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain”), Gaynor combined a feminist kiss with the elevation of the dance music. You can hear echoes of this song in everything from Ariana Grande’s “Break Free” to David Guetta and Sia’s “Titanium.”
3. ‘Dancing Queen’ by ABBA
One of the 40 most perfect hits of all time, ABBA’s “Dancing Queen” has a killer melody and packs a lot of emotion. On one level, “Dancing Queen” is a song about the joys of youth. On another level, it can serve as a nostalgic and somewhat sad reminder of his teenage years. Although “Dancing Queen” is a disco song in the broadest sense, it is unlike any other disco song, making it a unique classic for the ages.
2. “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees
Aside from Summer, the Bee Gees were the biggest stars of the genre. Here they found a beat that simultaneously earned them a permanent spot on oldie stations, made John Travolta a megastar, and made millions forget the band had a career before they started making music. dance. As long as there are dance clubs, “Stayin’ Alive” will get people moving.
1. “Don’t Stop Until You’ve Had Enough” by Michael Jackson
Coming at the end of disco’s ubiquity, “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” proved that Michael Jackson was not only a talented child singer, but also an incredible pop songwriter. In fact, “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” was the first song he wrote to top the Billboard Hot 100.
The King of Pop has proven he can do it all, from hard rock to R&B ballads to Africana beats, but “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” remains his most impressive dance number. Although we may remember him for the Thriller above all, “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” proves its On the wall the era was equally dignified.