The 1970s' Unofficial Anthem

What song best captures the feel of the Seventies? Here are a few nominations. Note: the tune need not have been written or first performed during the decade.


"Won't Get Fooled Again." Not only were the lyrics prophetic, but it was one of the first really popular and successful uses of a synthesizer on a rock record.


"The Angry Young Man." Here Billy Joel responds to the idealism of the prior decade:

I believe I've passed the age of consciousness and righteous rage
I found that just surviving was a noble fight.
I once believed in causes too.
I had my pointless point of view.
But Life went on no matter who was wrong or right.

"Love to Love You, Baby." (Hey, I didn't say that the tune had to be good!) Here was the Seventies approach to sexuality. No talk about "sharing our bodies" or even "making love."


"Stayin' Alive." That was the goal for many people during the decade. The squeaky little voices also talked about "goin' nowhere."


"Freebird." Lynyrd Skynyrd produced the ultimate Arena Rock tune, which went on forever, featured extended guitar solos and sang of freedom from responsibility and commitment.

Any suggestions?