How to Create a 1970s Wedding Playlist

As an experienced wedding DJ, I’ve assembled a list of popular 1970s songs to get people on the dance floor and for romance at your wedding!

Are you considering using 1970s songs at your wedding? There are so many great genres and hits to choose from, and I am sharing the popular songs from the 70s that I have played.

Trending 1970s Wedding Songs

1. “Dancing Queen” by ABBA
2. “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire
3. “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge
4. “Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours” by Stevie Wonder
5. “Play That Funky Music” by Wild Cherry
6. “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen
7. “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd
8. “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver
9. “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees
10. “Y.M.C.A.” by the Villiage People
11. “Doon’t Stop Me Now” by Queen
12. “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)” by Natalie Cole
13. “Dancing In The Moonlight” by King Harvest
14. “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” by James Taylor
15. “Piano Man” by Billy Joel
16. “Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough” by Michael Jackson
17. “Wonderful Tonight” by Eric Clapton
18. “Hooked On A Feeling” by Blue Swede
19. “Come And Get Your Love” by Redbone
20. “Brick House” by Commodores

Song Ideas by Vibe

Romantic Slow Dances

If you are looking for a slow dance from the 70s, these classic love songs will bring the couples in attendance to the dance floor.

• Always & Forever – Heatwave
• Babe – Styx
• Crazy Love – Poco
• Dream Weaver – Gary Wright
• Fooled Around And Fell In Love – Elvin Bishop
• Imagine – John Lennon
• I’ll Be There – The Jackson 5
• Just My Imagination – The Temptations
• Let’s Get It On – Marvin Gaye
• Let’s Stay Together – Al Green
• Lean On Me – Bill Withers
• Stairway To Heaven – Led Zeppelin
• Still The One – Orleans
• Three Times A Lady – Commodores
• Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
• You Are The Sunshine Of My Life – Stevie Wonder
• Your Song – Elton John

Upbeat Dance Hits

It’s time to party at your reception. These proven party hits will get everyone dancing.

• Dancing Queen – ABBA
• December, 1963 (Oh, What A Night!) – Four Seasons
• Disco Inferno – The Trammps
• Get Down Tonight – KC & The Sunshine Band
• Funkytown – Lipps. Inc.
• Le Freak – Chic
• Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry
• Rock With You – Michael Jackson
• September – Earth, Wind & Fire
• Stayin’ Alive – Bee Gees
• Y.M.C.A. – Village People
• We Are Family – Sister Sledge
• You’re The One That I Want – Travolta & Newton-John

Classic Rock & Roll

The 70s were known for some of the greatest rock songs of all time. These songs will up the energy at your reception.

• All Right Now – Free
• American Pie – Don McLean
• Bad, Bad Leroy Brown – Jim Croce
• Brown Sugar – The Rolling Stones
• Crocodile Rock – Elton John
• Hotel California – The Eagles
• Old Time Rock & Roll – Bob Seger
• Reelin’ In The Years – Steely Dan
• Stuck In The Middle With You – Stealers Wheel
• Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd
• The Boys Are Back In Town – Thin Lizzy
• Walk This Way – Aerosmith
• You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet – BTO

Soul & Funk Grooves

Don’t leave out these timeless classics whether for a dance hit or getting guests excited to party early in the reception.

• Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe – Barry White
• Brick House – Commodores
• Get Ready – Rare Earth
• Good Times – Chic
• I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor
• Lady Marmalade – Labelle
• Low Rider – War
• Love Train – The O’Jays
• Superstition – Stevie Wonder
• You Sexy Thing – Hot Chocolate

Fun & Quirky Tracks

Sometimes the most unexpected song at a reception can bring the most joy from your family and friends. Try these out at the right moment.

• Bang A Gong (Get It On) – T. Rex
• Happy Days – Pratt & McClain
• I Think I Love You – The Partridge Family
• Kung Fu Fighting – Carl Douglas
• Margaritaville – Jimmy Buffett
• My Sharona – The Knack
• Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye – Steam
• Rhinestone Cowboy – Glen Campbell
• Rock And Roll All Nite – Kiss
• Saturday Night – Bay City Rollers
• Spirit In The Sky – Norman Greenbaum
• Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver
• The Hustle – Van McCoy
• The Loco-Motion – Grand Funk Railroad
• Werewolves Of London – Warren Zevon
• What I Like About You – The Romantics
• Thank God I’m A Country Boy – John Denver

Dramatic & Storytelling Songs

These songs will have guests singing along in joy and happiness.

• Fire And Rain – James Taylor
• Midnight Train To Georgia – Gladys Knight & The Pips
• Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone – The Temptations
• Paradise By The Dashboard Light – Meat Loaf
• The Joker – Steve Miller Band
• The Most Beautiful Girl – Charlie Rich
• We Are The Champions – Queen

DJs! Plan 1970s Wedding Songs by BPM and Key

(Click on the Song, Artist, Key and BPM table columns for sorting)

*BPM and key pulled from SongData.io

Spotify 1970s Playlist

Do you have a favorite 1970s wedding song that isn’t on my list? Please share it in the comments. I read and respond to all comments.