Best of 1973 Mix

 

1973 is many of the same artists as 1972, but we have a few new entries.  You forget how back then artists would put out at least one album a year maybe more.  

20.  La Grange by ZZ Top

     I've never been a ZZ Top fan, but this is such an iconic song.  

19. These Days by Jackson Browne

     I have to admit this song didn't get on my radar until the Glenn Campbell cover with his last album.  That cover is fantastic.  

18. Who's That Lady by The Isley Brothers

     The Isley Brothers are one of those bands that I have learned are hugely influential on modern music.  I've been trying to get my daughter to give them more of a listen.  

17. Touch Me In the Morning by Diana Ross

     I'm obviously a bigger Diana Ross fan than I knew.  

16. For the Love of Money by The O'Jays

     Such a good band and a great song.  

15. Ramblin' Man by The Allman Brothers Band

     This will be the end of The Allman Brothers on my lists I have a feeling.  

14. Call Me by Al Green

     Talk about a run, and no joke he's putting out like 3 albums a year during this time.  

13. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John

     Another one putting out one to two albums a year during this time and dropping these little gems off and on.  

12. Living for the City by Stevie Wonder

     Innervisions to me is a top 20 maybe top 10 all time album.  

11. New York City Serenade by Bruce Springsteen

     I don't listen to much Springsteen these days, but I still love this song.  

10. Higher Ground by Stevie Wonder

     This live performance is great to watch.  

9. Love, Reign O'er Me by The Who

     This is another top 20 maybe top 10 album for me, so a good year in that sense.  

8. Daniel by Elton John

     Turning out the hits.  

7. I'll Have to Say I Love You in a Song by Jim Croce

     He had so many good songs in such a short time.  

6. Simple man by Lynyrd Skynyrd

     Another band that would go away way to quickly, but this is by far their best song.  

5. The Real Me by The Who

     Two Who songs in the top 10.  

4. If You Want Me to Stay by Sly & The Family Stone

     This is another band that had a great run, but this will be the end of their run.  

3. Killing Me Softly by Roberta Flack

     It's a timeless song and she is a very underrated artist. 

2. Midnight Train to Georgia by Gladys Knight & the Pips

     This was a family favorite growing up and I just can't listen to this song without a smile.  

1. Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me by Gladys Knight & the Pips

     Gladys Knight had an amazing run and I don't understand why she has become such a forgotten artist.  These two songs are incredible and I think this is the greatest love song ever recorded.  I love the video for this one.  The Pips are just the best.