New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Anyone who grew up in the 70s either listened to rock bands like KISS or Black Sabbath or went the disco route. Disco was dance music 40 years ago, but some songs are still popular to this day. Some disco songs simply have a catchy tune that gives them that timeless appeal.
If you want to know what disco was all about back in the day, then you may want to listen to the top five songs we’ve mentioned in this post. These tracks are the epitome of 70s disco, and some of them have made a comeback thanks to apps like TikTok.
When you think of funky disco tracks, the first group that may come to mind is ABBA. The Swedish Euro-pop group dominated the European charts back in the 70s, and modern artists still sample their music today.
One of their biggest hits was Dancing Queen, which was a single released from their fourth studio album called Arrival. The track became ABBA’s first and only number-one hit on the US charts but became massive in countries like South Africa, Netherlands, Ireland, and Mexico.
The song went on to win the UK's Carl-Alan Award for "Best Vocal Record for Dancing."
2. Funky Town - Lipps Inc
If you are looking for more uplifting disco beats, then you can’t beat this disco-themed game, which is absolutely dripping with disco grooves. As for great songs of the era, Funky Town by Lipps Inc. is hard to top. The song was released by Casablanca Studios in 1980 and was their second single from their debut album called Mouth to Mouth.
Fortunately, the song became a massive hit and reached various number-one charts in countries like Spain, Japan, and even Israel. Funky Town also reached the Billboard Top 100 and stayed at number 1 between March 21 and June 31, 1980.
Soon after, Funky Town was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. Just when people thought the song had been forgotten, the popularity of the track came back when it appeared in the second Shrek movie.
3. Rasputin - Boney M
Another upbeat disco jam everyone loved was Boney M’s Rasputin. This song is about Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin, who was a Russian man known to be a holy healer. He was also a friend of Tsar Nicholas II. The song describes him as a mystical healer but also a political manipulator.
Boney M is no stranger to hit songs. They have other worldwide hits, including Daddy Cool, which was also covered by the rock band Placebo. Rasputin, however, rose to the top of the charts in Austria and Germany, but in 1978, the song was prohibited from being performed as it offended people in the country.
Today, Rasputin is still loved by many and has made a comeback thanks to TikTok. The song has over 93 million streams on Spotify.
4. Don’t Stop Til’ You Get Enough - Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson was a sensation even before he started his solo career. He was the soul of the Jackson 5, where Michael sang lead for songs like Blame It on the Boogie. Jackson released his first solo song titled Don't Stop Til’ You Get Enough in 1979 through Epic Records.
The track was Michael’s second single to hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100. It also remained at number one on the Billboard Soul Singles chart. It also won Jackson his first Grammy Award and American Music Award.
Don't Stop Til’ You Get Enough is still loved by many, and radio stations still play the song. Play this Michael Jackson disco song at weddings and 70s-themed parties to get the crowd going.
5. Y.M.C.A - Village People
It seems like all the best disco songs were released in 1978, and Y.M.C.A by the village people is no exception. The track was released as the only single from the group’s third studio album. In the US, the song reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. Outside of the US, the song reached number 1 in the UK.
Since the release of the song, the Village People has sold over 12 million copies worldwide. The song is still extremely popular today and is played at various types of events. This is because the song required action movements, much like the macarena.
Final Thoughts
Disco is still a popular genre of music to listen to, but if you’re looking for upbeat tracks, then play one of the songs mentioned in this post. You can get the crowd on the dancefloor by playing tracks from Boney M, ABBA, and the Village People.
