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1972
THE GREATEST SONGS
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1972 was a year of tragedy and shock. Israeli athletes were murdered at the Munich Olympic Games. The Watergate scandal broke. In Britain, miners went on strike. Bloody Friday and Bloody Sunday resulted in deaths in Northern Ireland. The last US troops were withdrawn from Vietnam. Ceylon became Sri Lanka. Uruguayan soccer players were rescued in the Andes Mountains 2 months after their plane crashed. President Nixon visited China. Cinema audiences were entertained with the hit films ‘The Godfather’, ‘Cabaret’, ‘The Poseidon Adventure’ and ‘What’s Up, Doc?’.
Here are 100 songs representing the best music released during that year.
1
YOU ARE THE SUNSHINE OF MY LIFE
Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder’s ‘Talking Book’ took the young adult musician to new heights. “You Are The Sunshine Of My Life” is one of the most sublime love songs ever recorded. It features traces of jazz, R&B, soul and pop. The #1 single highlights 3 vocalists: Stevie, Jim Giilstrap and Lani Groves.
2
ROCKET MAN
Elton John
“Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going To Be A Long, Klong Time)” was from Elton John’s ‘Honky Chateau’ album and remains one of his concert staples. The desolation in the lyrics is heightened by Gus Dudgeon’s production.
3
WHERE IS THE LOVE
Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway
Roberta Flack’s solo recording output had brought her immense sales and critical acclaim. Her pairing with Donny Hathaway combined two great voices in a way that has never been bettered.
4
SUPERWOMAN
(WHERE WERE YOU WHEN I NEEDED YOU)
Stevie Wonder
An underrated track from Stevie Wonder’s ‘Music Of My Mind’ album, “Superwoman” exemplifies the maturing youth that he was becoming. The song deals with a relationship that disintegrates.
5
LAYLA
Derek & The Dominos
Guitar god Eric Clapton had already established his credentials before helping to construct this rock epic for Derek & The Dominos. The song was inspired by his love for George Harrison’s wife Pattie Boyd.
6
YOU’RE SO VAIN
Carly Simon
In 1972, singer / songwriter Carly Simon not only scored a #1 hit with “You’re So Vain”, but sparked one of rock’s enduring mysteries. The person who inspired the smash single is still unidentified, which might explain why the song still resonates today.
7
SUPERSTITION
Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder was at his creative peak in the early- to mid -1970s, producing an impressive catalogue of diverse songs. He amped up the funk on “Superstition” which remains one of his most popular songs to this day.
8
CROCODILE ROCK
Elton John
The 1970s was a prolific time for Elton John and his lyricist Bernie Taupin. The nostalgic “Crocodile Rock” became an instant pop classic and signature song for the pianist.
9
BACK STABBERS
The O’Jays
Philadelphia Soul was a major force in soul music in 1972, thanks to lush productions like “Backstabbers” from producers/ songwriters Gamble & Huff.
10
BEN
Michael Jackson
The Jackson 5 began its chart domination in 1970 with a string of #1 singles. By 1972, Michael was already too big to be constrained to the family act. Motown launched his solo career which continued simultaneously with recordings with his brothers. “Ben” was the title song from a film about a rat.
11 LOVE TRAIN The O’Jays
12 SUPERFLY Curtis Mayfield
13 TIME IN A BOTTLE Jim Croce
14 I AM WOMAN Helen Reddy
15 CHANGES David Bowie
16 I BELIEVE (WHEN I FALL IN LOVE IT WILL BE FOREVER
Stevie Wonder
17 ALONE AGAIN (NATURALLY) Gilbert O’Sullivan
18 HURTING EACH OTHER The Carpenters
19 TAKE IT EASY Eagles
20 MOTHER AND CHILD REUNION Paul Simon
21 ME AND MRS JONES Billy Paul
22 STARMAN David Bowie
23 ROCKIN’ ROBIN Michael Jackson
24 THE WAY OF LOVE Cher
25 LEAN ON ME Bill Withers
26 I’D LOVE YOU TO WANT ME Lobo
27 SATURDAY IN THE PARK Chicago
28 CABARET Liza Minnelli
29 DO IT AGAIN Steely Dan
30 OH GIRL The Chi-Lites
31 JOHN, I’M ONLY DANCING David Bowie
32 I’M STONE IN LOVE WITH YOU The Stylistics
33 GOODBYE TO LOVE The Carpenters
34 REELIN’ IN THE YEARS Steely Dan
35 I LOVE YOU MORE THAN YOU’LL EVER KNOW
Donny Hathaway
36 CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION T. Rex
37 MAYBE THIS TIME Liza Minnelli
38 WALK ON THE WILD SIDE Lou Reed
39 WHAT MAKES A MAN Charles Aznavour
40 TROUBLE MAN Marvin Gaye
41 I’LL TAKE YOU THERE The Staple Singers
42 LOOKIN’ THROUGH THE WINDOWS Jackson 5
43 PAPA WAS A ROLLIN’ STONE The Temptations
44 ACROSS 110th STREET Bobby Womack
45 BURNING LOVE Elvis Presley
46 ALL THE YOUNG DUDES Mott The Hoople
47 WHO IS HE (AND WHAT IS HE TO YOU)? Bill Withers
48 POPCORN Hot Butter
49 THE WINGS OF AN EAGLE Russell Morris
50 I’LL BE AROUND The Spinners
51 LISTEN TO THE MUSIC The Doobie Brothers
52 DAY DREAMING Aretha Franklin
53 HEART OF GOLD Neil Young
54 USE ME Bill Withers
55 PERFECT DAY Lou Reed
56 YOU ARE EVERYTHING The Stylistics
57 CLAIR Gilbert O’Sullivan
58 KING HEROIN James Brown
59 DAY AFTER DAY Badfinger
60 GO ALL THE WAY The Raspberries
61 I SAW THE LIGHT Todd Rundgren
62 VENTURA HIGHWAY America
63 ME AND JULIO DOWN BY THE SCHOOLYARD Paul Simon
64 BETCHA BY GOLLY WOW The Stylistics
65 IT NEVER RAINS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Albert Hammond
66 TUMBLING DICE The Rolling Stones
67 OOH WAKKA DOO WAKKA DAY Gilbert O’Sullivan
68 RUN TO ME Bee Gees
69 CORNER OF THE SKY Jackson 5
70 HONKY CAT Elton John
71 NO SECRETS Carly Simon
72 SATELLITE OF LOVE Lou Reed
73 IF YOU DON’T KNOW ME BY NOW
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
74 LIFE ON MARS? David Bowie
75 FREDDIE’S DEAD Curtis Mayfield
76 ROCK AND ROLL Led Zeppelin
77 ZIGGY STARDUST David Bowie
78 (LAST NIGHT) I DIDN’T GET TO SLEEP The 5th Dimension
79 SUMMER BREEZE Seals & Crofts
80 FOR MY LADY The Moody Blues
81 GET ON THE GOOD FOOT James Brown
82 WILD HORSES Rolling Stones
83 LAST SONG Edward Bear
84 BEAUTIFUL SUNDAY Daniel Boone
85 SHE’S MY KIND OF GIRL Bjorn & Benny
86 IT’S GOING TO TAKE SOME TIME The Carpenters
87 (IF LOVING YOU IS WRONG) I DON’T WANT TO BE RIGHT
Luther Ingram
88 APRÈS TOI Vicky Leandros
89 BE REAL BLACK FOR ME Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway
90 I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW Johnny Nash
91 FLOY JOY The Supremes
92 EVIL Stevie Wonder
93 WHY CAN’T WE LIVE TOGETHER? Timmy Thomas
94 THE RIGHT THING TO DO Carly Simon
95 A BRAND NEW ME Aretha Franklin
96 HOLD YOUR HEAD UP Argent
97 DAY BY DAY Colleen Hewett
98 LONG COOL WOMAN (IN A BLACK DRESS) The Hollies
99 I’D LIKE TO TEACH THE WORLD TO SING The New Seekers
100 COULD IT BE I’M FALLING IN LOVE The Spinners
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