Top 7 Dance Hits Of The '70s That Still Groove Today

"Le Freak" Chic (1978):

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"I Will Survive" Gloria Gaynor (1978):

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"Super Freak" Rick James (1981):

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"Dancing Queen" ABBA (1976):

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"I Love the Nightlife" Alicia Bridges (1978):

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"Got to Be Real" Cheryl Lynn (1978):

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"Rock Your Baby" George McCrae (1974):

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