The songs in the chart below are the number 1 songs of each year. The ranking of the songs is based on the elements that make each of these songs a great song - such as emotion, melody, longevity and critical acclaim. Also see top 10 songs of 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972 and 1973.
| Top Songs by Year -- Chart 700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Song | Artist | Year |
| 1 | Imagine | John Lennon Plastic Ono Band | 1971 |
| 2 | Layla | Derek & The Dominos | 1970 |
| 3 | Whole Lotta Love | Led Zeppelin | 1969 |
| 4 | Higher Ground | Stevie Wonder | 1973 |
| 5 | Smoke On The Water | Deep Purple | 1972 |