Top 10 Romantic Songs from the 1970s

The 1970s was a diverse time period for music, and it was a great era for romantic songs. Here are a few of the greatest romantic songs from the 1970s:

1970 Elton John: "Your Song"

What better way to be romantic than to play a song just for your lover? Elton John may not remember if they're green or if they're blue, but he knows how to sing a sweet romantic song with a blend of piano and acoustic music that definitely separates itself from the usual sappy love song formula. Perhaps this is because Elton's formula involved mish-mashing songs he had already written together to make this one. Stacks of unsung lyrics + a little creativity = a romantic masterpiece.

1972 Jim Croce: "Time in A Bottle"

The music in this song is truly haunting. Even more haunting is the fact that the song was just beginning to grow in popularity right before Jim Croce's tragic death in a plane crash in 1973, and went to number 1 on the charts after he had died. The idea of being able to save eternity in a bottle so that you can spend it with someone you love makes this one of the most romantic songs from the 1970s, and the line "but there never seems to be enough time to do the things you want to do once you find them" is beautiful and a little foreboding.

1973 Marvin Gaye: "Let's Get it On"

This song may be a little too sexual for some to be romantic, but romance eventual leads to love making, and this song is just eager to get there. The slow, sensuous music paired with Gaye's lustful lyrics make this the best romantic song from the 1970's for those who want to get further than second base. It's hard to believe that, before the lyrics were tweaked (a lot), the sexiest song ever started out as a politically-charged anthem.

1974 The Eagles: "Best of My Love"

The Eagles were one of the best bands of the '70s, and while they may not have always been the most romantic, they did produce a few love songs. This is one of their best and their first single to hit number 1. Like many of their songs, it focuses on the difficulties of living a rough, fast-paced life on the road. But through it all, Henley wants his girl to know she's got the best of his love. What more could a girl ask for?