Essential 70s
Can you believe none of these songs reached no.1? Enjoy 6 hours of runners-up, in order, that didn't quite have what it takes. From Elvis in 1970 to Abba in 1979.
2026-01-09 06:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-09 12:00:00 +0000 UTC(6h)
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The NOW 100 of the 70s The NOW 100 of the 70s
Exclusive to NOW 70s, Mark Goodier brings this marathon 100 countdown of the decade's biggest acts, based on global record sales, live concert takings, and awards. So who's no.1?
2026-01-11 12:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-11 18:00:00 +0000 UTC(6h)
1977 Unleashed! 1977 Unleashed!
Classic hits from just 1 year - 1977!
2026-01-11 11:40:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-11 12:00:00 +0000 UTC(20m)
1977's One-Hit-Wonders! Top 10 1977's One-Hit-Wonders! Top 10
10 artists that had a single big song in 1977 - then never darkened the UK Top 20 ever again! Remember Ram Jam, Patsy Gallant, Meri Wilson or The Floaters?
2026-01-11 11:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-11 11:40:00 +0000 UTC(40m)
1974 Unleashed! 1974 Unleashed!
Classic hits from just 1 year - 1974!
2026-01-11 10:45:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-11 11:00:00 +0000 UTC(15m)
1974's One-Hit-Wonders! Top 10 1974's One-Hit-Wonders! Top 10
10 artists that had a single big song in 1974 - then never darkened the UK Top 20 ever again! Remember First Class, Johnny Bristol, Arrows or Charles Aznavour?
2026-01-11 10:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-11 10:45:00 +0000 UTC(45m)
The NOW Yearbook 1973 The NOW Yearbook 1973
1973 was another top year in music, as Glam Rock ruled, Paul McCartney did Bond & the UK had its biggest Christmas chart battle ever! Simon Bates has the story - month by month.
2026-01-11 03:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-11 05:35:00 +0000 UTC(2h35m)
1973 Unleashed! 1973 Unleashed!
Classic hits from just 1 year - 1973!
2026-01-11 02:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-11 03:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
Sing It Loud! 1970-1979 Sing It Loud! 1970-1979
These are the greatest floor-filling party tracks of the 70s. Every tune an absolute belter, hand picked by the NOW 70s team for you. Turn it up!
2026-01-11 00:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-11 02:00:00 +0000 UTC(2h)
Mark Goodier's No.1s of 1977 Mark Goodier's No.1s of 1977
60 minutes of back to back number 1s from 1977 - a year when David Soul & disco were kings! With Mr Charts himself - Mark Goodier.
2026-01-10 23:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-11 00:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
Saturday Night's Alright! Saturday Night's Alright!
From the era of Glam Rock, New Wave & Disco - it's all the party hits from just 1 decade - the 1970s! Platform boots & flares at the ready?
2026-01-10 22:45:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-10 23:00:00 +0000 UTC(15m)
It Spent HOW Long At No.1 ?! It Spent HOW Long At No.1 ?!
Once these tracks made it to the top spot there was no knocking them off! This is our countdown of the 50 longest chart toppers of the 1970s!
2026-01-10 19:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-10 22:45:00 +0000 UTC(3h45m)
The NOW Yearbook 1973 The NOW Yearbook 1973
1973 was another top year in music, as Glam Rock ruled, Paul McCartney did Bond & the UK had its biggest Christmas chart battle ever! Simon Bates has the story - month by month.
2026-01-10 16:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-10 18:35:00 +0000 UTC(2h35m)
1973 Unleashed! 1973 Unleashed!
Classic hits from just 1 year - 1973!
2026-01-10 14:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-10 16:00:00 +0000 UTC(2h)
Sing It Loud! 1970-1979 Sing It Loud! 1970-1979
These are the greatest floor-filling party tracks of the 70s. Every tune an absolute belter, hand picked by the NOW 70s team for you. Turn it up!
2026-01-10 08:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-10 14:00:00 +0000 UTC(6h)
Blondie: Picture These Vids! Blondie: Picture These Vids!
12 huge 70s tunes from Debbie & the boys - some from before they were famous, plus sneaking in Blondie's 3 number 1s from 1980 to complete the set! Every one is a new wave anthem.
2026-01-10 04:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-10 04:45:00 +0000 UTC(45m)
New Wave Anthems! New Wave Anthems!
Non-stop punk & new wave the cool kids were listening to in the latter half of the decade - expect skinny jeans, safety pins, guitars & a few snarls!
2026-01-10 03:10:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-10 04:00:00 +0000 UTC(50m)
Simon Bates 70s Pop Reloaded! Simon Bates 70s Pop Reloaded!
The ever-smooth Simes dusts off his flares, fires up the lava lamp & takes you on a psychedelic spin through the 70s. Side effects may include sudden urges to perm your hair!
2026-01-10 00:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-10 03:10:00 +0000 UTC(3h10m)
Cuddle on the Couch
3 hours of 70s love. What more could you ask for a long smooch on the sofa?
2026-01-09 21:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-10 00:00:00 +0000 UTC(3h)
New Wave Anthems! New Wave Anthems!
Non-stop punk & new wave the cool kids were listening to in the latter half of the decade - expect skinny jeans, safety pins, guitars & a few snarls!
2026-01-09 16:10:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-09 17:00:00 +0000 UTC(50m)
Simon Bates 70s Pop Reloaded! Simon Bates 70s Pop Reloaded!
The ever-smooth Simes dusts off his flares, fires up the lava lamp & takes you on a psychedelic spin through the 70s. Side effects may include sudden urges to perm your hair!
2026-01-09 13:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-09 16:10:00 +0000 UTC(3h10m)
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