{"id":877988,"date":"2026-10-11T00:00:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-11T00:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/877988\/"},"modified":"2026-10-11T00:00:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T00:00:12","slug":"3-pop-songs-from-the-1970s-that-still-sound-fresh-despite-being-50-years-old","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/877988\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Pop Songs From the 1970s That Still Sound Fresh, Despite Being 50+ Years Old"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some pop songs just stand the test of time in a way that no one expects. When it comes to the following pop songs from the 1970s, in particular, each manages to sound so fresh despite being well over half a century old. Let\u2019s take a look at a few particularly well-aged tunes, shall we?<\/p>\n<p>\u201cABC\u201d by The Jackson 5 from \u2018ABC\u2019 (1970)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\tPlay video<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1791676809_246_hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Play\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You just can\u2019t beat that electric Motown sound, complete with gorgeous harmonies and very fun lyrics. I don\u2019t think there\u2019s a person alive who could forget the iconic chorus of \u201cABC\u201d by The Jackson 5, either. This one is a pop song for the ages.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\tVideos by American Songwriter\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cABC\u201d by The Jackson 5 was a smash hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1970, peaking at the very top. The song also reached the Top 10 in Canada and the UK.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cImagine\u201d by John Lennon from \u2018Imagine\u2019 (1971)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\tPlay video<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1791676810_705_hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Play\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This classic from <a href=\"https:\/\/americansongwriter.com\/tag\/john-lennon\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">John Lennon<\/a> continued to draw in new fans, despite the fact that it was released way back in 1971. And it\u2019s so simple, too. \u201cImagine\u201d is basically just a sparse piano and Lennon\u2019s vocals, but the songwriting and lyricism behind \u201cImagine\u201d are what keep people coming back for more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cImagine\u201d by John Lennon was easily one of the biggest songs of the year in 1971. The minimalist anthem peaked at No. 3 on the Hot 100 chart and No. 1 on the US Top Singles chart. \u201cImagine\u201d wasn\u2019t released as a single in the UK until 1975, after which it made it to No. 6 on the UK Singles chart.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAin\u2019t No Mountain High Enough\u201d by Diana Ross from \u2018Diana Ross\u2019 (1970)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\tPlay video<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1791676812_682_hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Play\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The drama behind this song is incredible, thanks to Diana Ross\u2019 incredible delivery. \u201cAin\u2019t No Mountain High Enough\u201d was originally released by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell back in 1967. Their soulful pop rendition is definitely something to admire. But there\u2019s something about Ross\u2019 version from 1970 that just captivates audiences, no matter when they hear it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This entry on our list of pop songs from the 1970s that still sound fresh was a massive hit for Ross in 1970. \u201cAin\u2019t No Mountain High Enough\u201d peaked at No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart. It also made it to No. 6 on the UK Singles chart.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photo by Michael Ochs Archives\/Getty Images<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Some pop songs just stand the test of time in a way that no one expects. 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