Get Your Groove On: The Ultimate 70s Dance Songs Playlist

The 1970s were an iconic era for music, especially when it comes to dance. From the rise of disco to the evolution of funk and soul, the decade delivered countless tracks that still fill dance floors today. If you’re looking to infuse your next party or workout session with infectious energy, look no further than this curated list of 70s Dance Songs that are guaranteed to get you moving.

This playlist is your ticket back to the golden age of dance music. We’ve compiled a selection of ninety-one tracks that capture the diverse and vibrant sounds of the 70s. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just love to move to a great beat, these songs offer something for everyone. Get ready to explore the sounds that defined a generation and continue to inspire dancers worldwide.

Here’s a taste of the 70s dance songs that made the cut, divided into sections for your listening pleasure:

Disco Fever

Disco dominated the 70s, and these tracks are prime examples of the genre’s infectious rhythms and glamorous vibes:

1. You make me feel (Mighty Real) Sylvester
2. Kissin’ in the back row of the movies The Drifters
3. You’re more than a number in my little red book The Drifters
4. My first, my last, my everything Barry White
5. Copacabana Barry Manilow
6. Love is in the air John Paul Young
7. Ain’t no stopping us now McFadden & Whitehead
8. Haven’t stopped dancing yet Gonzalez
9. The best disco in town Ritchie Family
10. Yes sir I can Boogie Baccara
11. Disco inferno The Trammps
12. Knock on wood Amii Stewart
13. Thunder in my heart Leo Sayer
14. Relight my fire Take That
15. Instant replay Dan Hartman
16. Young hearts run free Candi Staton
17. Burning love Elvis Presley
18. You should be dancing The Bee Gees
19. Night fever The Bee Gees
20. More than a woman The Bee Gees
21. TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia) MFSB featuring The Three Degrees
22. K-Jee MFSB
23. Scrub-board The Trammps
24. Daddy cool Boney M
25. Dancing Queen Abbacadabra
26. I love to love Tina Charles
27. I will survive Gloria Gaynor
28. Tragedy The Bee Gees
29. Gimme, gimme, gimme (a man after midnight) Abba
30. You’re the one that I want John Travolta and Olivia Newton John
31. Grease Frankie Valli
32. Shame Evelyn ‘Champagne’ King
33. Le Freak Chic
34. Crying at the discotheque Alcazar
35. Shake, shake, shake KC & The Sunshine Band
36. Black is black La Belle Epoque
37. Oops upside your head The Gap Band

Soulful Grooves

Beyond disco, the 70s were rich with soulful sounds that are just as danceable:

38. Backstabbers The O’Jays
39. Love Train The O’Jays
40. The love I lost Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes
41. Don’t leave me this way Thelma Houston
42. When will I see you again The Three Degrees
43. Bad bad Leroy Brown Jim Croce
44. Can’t get by without you The Real Thing
45. Saturday Night at The Movies The Drifters
46. Giving up, giving in The Three Degrees
47. Law of the land The Temptations
48. Band of Gold Freda Payne
49. You’ve got me dangling on a string Chairman of The Board
50. Feel the need in me The Detroit Emeralds
51. Lady’s night Kool and The Gang
52. Party is a groove thing Peoples Choice
53. Shame, Shame, Shame Shirley & Company
54. Ain’t gonna bump no more Joe Tex
55. Love really hurts without you Billy Ocean

Funky Beats

For those who like their dance music with a bit more funk, these tracks deliver irresistible rhythms:

56. Get up (I feel like being a sex machine) James Brown
57. I know you got Soul Bobby Byrd
58. It’s too funky here James Brown
59. Uptown Funk/Superstition Mashup Stevie Wonder & Bruno Mars
60. Higher Ground Stevie Wonder
61. Do you wanna funk Sylvester
62. Movin’ Brass Construction
63. Welcome to our world Mass Production
64. ABC The Jackson 5
65. Blame it on the boogie The Jacksons
66. Superstition (Funkanomics remix) Stevie Wonder
67. Got to give it up Marvin Gaye
68. Contact Edwin Starr
69. H.A.P.P.Y. Radio Edwin Starr
70. I wish Stevie Wonder

Pop & Rock Grooves

The 70s dance scene wasn’t limited to disco, soul, and funk. Pop and rock also contributed some fantastic dance tunes:

71. Let’s stick together Brian Ferry
72. Yellow river Christie
73. Brown sugar The Rolling Stones
74. Get it on T Rex
75. Jolene Dolly Parton
76. Rainbow Marmalade
77. Maggie May Rod Stewart
78. Heart of Glass Blondie
79. Hit me with your rhythm stick Ian Dury and The Blockheads
80. Crazy little thing called love Queen
81. I only want to be with you The Tourists
82. Denis Blondie
83. Baker Street Undercover
84. Dancing in the city Marshall Hain
85. Da ya think I’m sexy Rod Stewart
86. Moviestar Harpo
87. Sweet talking woman Electric Light Orchestra
88. Stumbli’ in Suzi Quatro & Chris Normam
89. Don’t it make my brown eyes blue Crystal Gayle
90. Stuck in the middle with you Stealers Wheel
91. It’s too late Carole King

The 70s dance songs listed here are more than just nostalgic throwbacks. They are timeless anthems that continue to energize and inspire. From disco balls to packed dance floors, the music of the 70s created a cultural phenomenon that still resonates today. So, turn up the volume, pick your favorite track from this ultimate playlist, and let the rhythm of the 70s dance songs take over! It’s time to dance!