Bollywood songs of the 1970s are some of the best for their music, lyrics, creativity, and the charm that they carry in each and every verse and tune. All human emotions are beautifully portrayed.
The music enthusiasts call that era, the era of the best songs in the industry. These soundtracks not only complemented the whole movie but were implanted in a sequence in such a way that, they moved forward the whole storyline.
So if you want to explore some gems from this era of great creations here we are with a shortlist for you. We hope you will like it and enjoy some great melodies every produced by the Indian Hindi film industry.
Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai –Shor
Indeed a song that cannot be placed any lower in this list. Wow, strong words, simple and elegant music read lyrics here, and go deep into a thought about what life really is?
The track is heart-touching for a number of reasons. Say simple words, a lingering composition, appealing words, consider any aspect, everything is at a level worth praising and reveling.
Santhosh Anand peened Ek Pyar Ka Naghma Hai for the movie Shor. Used as a theme song, the great Mukesh and Lata Mangeshkar gave their voices, while Laxmikant Pyarelal composed the music.
O Mere Dil Ke Chain –Mere Jeevan Saathi
Wow! How can we forget the charm in the voice of Kishore Kumar and when he hums the words penned by Majrooh Sultanpuri there is no distraction in the world that can take your mind away from it.
The title repeats the word ‘Chain’ that when translated into English becomes ‘solace’, yet the very reason for his solace is the one who has unsettled his heart. So he begs for the prayers from the lover for his solace.
One of the liveliest and loveliest that the combo of Kishore and RD Burman’s composition brought to us, we are lost for words to praise it. You will feel a surge of nostalgia if you have memories associated with the song. RD Burman was the music composer and director for O Mere Dil Ke Chain which was part of a movie named Mere Jeevan Saathi released in 1972.
Chura Lia –Yaadon Ki Baaraat
This is a love track coming from the combo of Asha Bhosle and Muhammad Rafi, when you add the music of RD Burman with the voice of this duo, gosh! How can one stay aloof!
At the same time, the visuals are as attractive to the eyes, as the melody is to the ear. Here you will see Zeenat Aman expresses how her heartthrob has stolen her heart and now she begs for his attention.
Then comes the voice of our awesome Muhammad Rafi who takes the story beyond the normal comprehension of the mind and asks you to spare some moments exclusively to rejoice the golden flow of this melody. Chura Lia was part of the movie Yaadon Ki Baaraat released in 1973.
Kya Khoob Lagti Ho –Dharmatma
Starring Feroz Khan, Hema Malini, Danny Denzongpa and Rekha this song is a bomb. So it is all about one admirer praising their lover, obviously which makes the one being bestowed with praise become ecstatic.
Mukesh and Kanchan gave their voices and poured their hearts into the delivery. This makes Kya Khoob Lagti Ho one of the best Bollywood songs of the 1970s. So it is pure joy, that only a person in love can feel.
Yet conveying these emotions via words is not an easy feat, nevertheless, Indeever succeeded in doing so. While Kalyanji and Anandji composed the music for this track which was part of the 1975 movie Dharmatma.
Kabhi Kabhie Mere Dil Mein –Kabhi Kabhi
This was the title song of the movie Kabhi Kabhi released in 1976. Lata Mangeshkar and Mukesh gave their voices and made it a masterpiece sought after in every era after the release.
Lyrics were written by Sahir Ludhianvi. For the fame they brought to the writer and the music director Khayam, this could easily be called their best creation. This is why they won the Filmfare Awards in their categories.
In the video, you can see Amitabh Bachchan and Raakhee sitting under a tree in a forest. Where lost in thoughts, Amitabh asks his love, has she truly been made for him. With a melodious tune, this song is an intense expression of emotions.
Aaja Re –Noorie
Consider any aspect of this song, the male and female leads, the picturesque valley where the song is filmed, the singers who contributed their voices, or the music director who set the tunes for this epic track, all are just perfect.
It is a call of a lover for their beloved. The one you love may be physically apart from you, but once you consider and pay attention, they are living in your mind and heart. Then how come you can say, they are away from you?
Jan Nisar Akhtar wrote the lyrics of Aaja Re and the great Khayyam composed this fervent music for the movie Noorie that was released in 1979.
Conclusion
These are some of the best Bollywood songs of1970s. The era gave us unforgettable numbers and the singers as well as composers of that era still reign in the hearts of lovers and music enthusiasts alike. Do you think there is another title worth mentioning from that time? Tell us below.
