The Best Ballads of the 70s

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Updated September 13, 2023 17.2K votes 1.1K voters 37.5K views
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The 1970s is one of the greatest decades in music history. Part of what makes that era so special are these top 70s ballads. The best ballads of the 70s totally rock whether you’re putting on Bad Company’s “Feel Like Makin’ Love” to set up a romantic evening, or crying your lonely heart out with Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You.” Here are the 30 best 70s ballads.

This list features some incredible singer-songwriters. There’s a guitar legend on here, as well as a couple of piano men. There are even a few hard-rock bands that decided to totally switch up their game and get really lovey-dovey.

How deep is your love? Make your voice heard. Let us know what you think are the best 70s power ballads. Vote up or down in the list below. Don’t see one of your favorite 70s ballad? Feel free to add it to the list.

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