THE 1970s: The Genres- Europop.
The countdown of the decade's 200 Most Essential Songs continues this weekend.

THE 200 MOST ESSENTIAL SONGS OF THE 1970s It was the decade of glam, disco, funk, Philly Soul, heavy metal, the singer/songwriter, punk and new wave. Here are the 200 songs that mattered most during the Seventies, in terms of influence, impact and success. To be eligible, the song needed to be released- as a single or on an album- during the years 1970-1979.
	EURO-POP While the majority of musical genres that dominated the charts during the 1970s originated in America and Britain, Europe was carving out its own brand of popular music. European disco had its own electronic sound, mostly influenced by the likes of Giorgio Moroder, Cerrone and Harold Faltermeyer. The Euro-Pop style had its origins in the early 1970s with songs such as "Railroad Man" by Dutch act Shocking Blue and Blue Swede's remake of "Hooked On A Feeling".  The genre reached its zenith with the mega-success of Swedish group ABBA. All 4 members had enjoyed success as soloists and as members of other bands. Members Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson crafted pop songs packed with hooks to ensure immediate appeal. Further exploration of the songs revealed clever arrangements and unique harmonies from Agnetha Faltskog and Frida Lyngstad. After winning Eurovision in 1974, many acts followed their example but none achieved the same level of consistent quality or success. By 1976, ABBA had made its presence felt around the world.  The Swedish pop scene was transformed as a result of ABBA's immense popularity. Today, it is an epicentre of pop, spawning prolific songwriters and producers such as by Max Martin. ABBA were succeeded by other Swedish groups including Roxette, Alcazar and Ace Of Base. EXPLORE FURTHER:     -ABBA~ Waterloo Money Money Money I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do Chiquitita Knowing Me Knowing You Ring Ring S.O.S. Hasta Manana Honey Honey Fernando Rock Me Take A Chance On Me Summer Night City Does Your Mother Know Thank You For The Music Voulez-Vous Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!     -OTHERS~ Angelo BROTHERHOOD OF MAN Get Up & Boogie SILVER CONVENTION Movie Star HARPO Mississippi PUSSYCAT Sorry I'm A Lady BACCARA Horoscope HARPO Girls, Girls, Girls SAILOR Hooked On A Feeling BLUE SWEDE Figaro BROTHERHOOD OF MAN Yes Sir, I Can Boogie BACCARA Fly Robin Fly SILVER CONVENTION Glass Of Champagne SAILOR Paloma Blanca GEORGE BAKER SELECTION