My Top 40 AM Radio Pop Hits of the 1970's

I have never been a Top40 radio guy. For as long as I can remember, I’ve always “searched” for music that appeals to me. Sure, there has been music on the radio that I liked, but it was mostly earlier in my life. Even as far back as the 70s I was searching. Then, through the 80s and after, there was less on the radio and the search intensified. By the 90s I had given up on commercial radio completely.

Last night I was watching one of my favorite YouTubers (Sea of Tranquility/Pete Pardo) list the songs he remembered liking hearing come on the radio when he was a kid in the 70s. This guy, being a fan of heavy rock, surprised me with his “pop” favorites. This, of course, prompted me to consider the same.

So, here is my similar list. These are in no particular order and my only restriction is only one entry per artist. There are many more other than these. But these are just a sampling.

1. Venus - Shocking Blue
2. Brother Louie - Stories
3. Theme from Shaft - Isaac Hayes
4. American Pie - Don McLean
5. Green-Eyed Lady - Sugarloaf
6. Draggin’ the Line - Tommy James
7. Temptation Eyes - The Grass Roots
8. Diary - Bread
9. Alone Again (Naturally) - Gilbert O'Sullivan
10. Summer Breeze - Seals and Crofts
11. Ventura Highway - America
12. Rocket Man - Elton John
13. Shambala - Three Dog Night
14. Hello It's Me - Todd Rundgren
15. Jackie Blue - Ozark Mountain Daredevils
16. You're No Good - Linda Ronstadt
17. Fooled Around And Fell In Love - Elvin Bishop 
18. She’s Gone - Darryl Hall & John Oates
19. We Just Disagree - Dave Mason
20. Just Remember I Love You - Firefall
21. Feels So Good - Chuck Mangione
22. My Sharona - The Knack
23. Hold The Line - Toto
24. Lonesome Loser - Little River Band
25. Maggie May - Rod Stewart
26. Listen To The Music - The Doobie Brothers
27. Operator (That's Not The Way It Goes) - Jim Croce
28. Hitchin' A Ride - Vanity Fare
29. How Long - Ace
30. Ride Captain Ride - Blues Image
31. Rainy Night In Georgia - Brook Benton
32. Mr. Bojangles - The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
33. I Can See Clearly Now - Johnny Nash
34. Me And Mrs. Jones - Billy Paul
35. Without You - Nilsson
36. Drift Away - Dobie Gray
37. You're So Vain - Carly Simon
38. Stuck In The Middle With You - Stealers Wheel
39. Show And Tell - Al Wilson
40. Just You 'N' Me - Chicago

I may return to this theme with songs from the 80s, who knows?

I'd love to hear your thoughts, additions, etc., in the comments.