Most went onto bigger things - but how did it all start in the 70s? Here are 30 chart and video debuts from household names - some songs are brilliant, but some you might not know.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1972.

Exclusive to NOW 70s, Mark Goodier brings this marathon 100 countdown of the decade's biggest acts, based on global record sales, live concert takings, and awards. So who's No.1.

Over-bearded men & leftfield ladies - all with fabulous tunes! These are alternative hits from the west coast, the underground & the counter culture of the 1970s.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Feelgood hits from just 1 decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

The ever-smooth Simes dusts off his flares, fires up the lava lamp & takes you on a psychedelic spin through the 70s. Side effects may include sudden urges to perm your hair.

Feelgood hits from just 1 decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Get ready for the weekend with our selection of songs guaranteed to get you in the mood! Yes there's some cheese in our 50, but there's also heaps of quality tuneage.

From hippies to punk rockers, via folk, funk, soul & disco - these are the classic songs that made the 70s.

All 70s - 24/7 - feelgood pop from the decade of glam, disco, punk and new wave.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

25 of the campest & glitziest disco videos known to man. Sunglasses at the ready 'cause you'll be blinded by the bright lights & brilliant bling.

Quite simply the biggest hits & more from the biggest pop act of the 70s & now back for the 2020s - Abba! 32 songs, 9 UK number 1s.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the party hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

If you thought 1977 was all about punk - you might want to think again! Simon Bates brings you a Silver Jubilee year full of pop, soul, disco, country, love & a little bit of rock.

3 hours with 40 tunes that defined the era! Expect dancefloor devastation from Chic, Boney M, Gloria Gaynor, Eruption, Sister Sledge, Abba & The Bee Gees.

Wham bam glam craziness with The Emperor spreading the love from Los Angeles! 3 years of music - 1971 to 1974 - that defined a decade and forged our fabulous fashions.

Over-bearded men & leftfield ladies - all with fabulous tunes! These are alternative hits from the west coast, the underground & the counter culture of the 1970s.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the party hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Rewind to a time of big hair, outrageous makeup and platform shoes. The greatest gems of glam pop and rock, including Queen, ABBA and Wizzard.

From disco to glam pop to stadium rock, these are 50 songs with 100% energy - every single one is a hell raiser.

As the clocks go back, we bring you an extra hour of non-stop '70s rock - all night.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

All 70s - 24/7 - feelgood pop from the decade of glam, disco, punk and new wave.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

As the dark nights close in and Halloween approaches, we bring you the fabulously frightful fashions and super scary songs of the '70s.

Two hours of funny videos, silly songs and novelty hits - all of them amazing and all in the best possible taste.

Art-school innovators, cool mavericks and risk-taking heroes all combine in this heady two-hour mix of stars who often pushed music way beyond the confines of chart-based pop.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Non-stop 70s songs the cool kids were listening to in the latter half of the decade - expect skinny jeans, safety pins, guitars and just a few snarls.

The 5 years from '77 to '81 was possibly the most exciting & vibrant time to be a teenager & Clare Grogan was there - buying the records, seeing the bands & wearing the t-shirts.

Non-stop 70s songs the cool kids were listening to in the latter half of the decade - expect skinny jeans, safety pins, guitars and just a few snarls.

As the dark nights close in and Halloween approaches, we bring you the fabulously frightful fashions and super scary songs of the '70s.

Battle of two guys who came from and were kings of the 70s glam rock era! Then they conquered the world.

Rewind to a time of big hair, outrageous makeup and platform shoes. The greatest gems of glam pop and rock, including Queen, ABBA and Wizzard.

From Joni Mitchell to Judie Tzuke, Al Green to Elton John - the 70s was a classic decade for singer-songwriters who have stood the test of time. Tony Blackburn chooses the tunes.

Over-bearded men & leftfield ladies - all with fabulous tunes! These are alternative hits from the west coast, the underground & the counter culture of the 1970s.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

At the start of the decade Cat Stevens was one of the most successful singer-songwriters in the world. Here are 6 famous songs, all from a very productive 2 years.

Non-stop love songs, back to back, from the era of Leo Sayer, Carpenters, the Bee Gees and Minnie Riperton.

Pop Groups ruled the 70s and they came from all quarters! From Germany's Boney M, Sweden's Abba & America's Village People to the UK's Queen, Police & Showaddywaddy.

Non-stop love songs, back to back all night, from the era of Leo Sayer, Carpenters, The Bee Gees & Minnie Ripperton.

As the dark nights close in and Halloween approaches, we bring you the fabulously frightful fashions and super scary songs of the '70s.

60 minutes of hits and headlines from the year Larry Grayson first shouted "Shut that door!" on The Generation Game, and Ted Rogers rolled out his robotic dustbin on 3-2-1.

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1978.

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1977.

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1976.

All 70s - 24/7 - feelgood pop from the decade of glam, disco, punk and new wave.

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1975.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

As the dark nights close in and Halloween approaches, we bring you the fabulously frightful fashions and super scary songs of the '70s.

The biggest rock 'n' roll rebels of the 1970s, presented by the man who was there - that groovy host from the west coast - Radio 1 legend Rosko.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

As the dark nights close in and Halloween approaches, we bring you the fabulously frightful fashions and super scary songs of the '70s.

Whether you've kids or you were a kid in the 70s yourself, these are the 50 biggest singalong classics of the decade - in order.

As the dark nights close in and Halloween approaches, we bring you the fabulously frightful fashions and super scary songs of the '70s.

Today we'd call it Cheesy Pop! Back then it was Bubblegum Pop & TISWAS Sally has a prime selection including David Cassidy, Mungo Jerry, Lynsey De Paul, Tony Orlando & The Osmonds.

As the dark nights close in and Halloween approaches, we bring you the fabulously frightful fashions and super scary songs of the '70s.

Jumping back & forth through the decades - 30 songs separated by 30 years. One from 68, followed by 78 then 88 and finally back to the beginning.

Over-bearded men & leftfield ladies - all with fabulous tunes! These are alternative hits from the west coast, the underground & the counter culture of the 1970s.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Over-bearded men & leftfield ladies - all with fabulous tunes! These are alternative hits from the west coast, the underground & the counter culture of the 1970s.

5 hours of flashbacks from the swinging 60s! Including Johnny Cash, Sam Cooke, The Kinks, Lulu, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Troggs, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones & Elvis.

As the dark nights close in and Halloween approaches, we bring you the fabulously frightful fashions and super scary songs of the '70s.

All 70s - 24/7 - feelgood pop from the decade of glam, disco, punk and new wave.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

They all had one massive song, then never skirted the UK Top 20 singles chart again! Here are 25 acts from every year of the 70s, in order, who all achieved their 15 minutes of fame.

As the dark nights close in and Halloween approaches, we bring you the fabulously frightful fashions and super scary songs of the '70s.

A complete rundown of the 30 biggest selling UK singles UK for 1975 - can you believe these were all hits 50 years ago? And if you thought Abba were at number 1 - think again.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1975.

They came out of nowhere and conquered the UK charts. This is one hour of unexpected chart toppers, from Lee Marvin & Telly Savalas to Benny Hill & The Wurzels.

The voice of your childhood Derek Griffiths with 40 of those tunes you pestered your parents to buy - all top pop moments that still bring a smile & happy memories of school days.

As the dark nights close in and Halloween approaches, we bring you the fabulously frightful fashions and super scary songs of the '70s.

Whether you've kids or you were a kid in the 70s yourself, these are the 50 biggest singalong classics of the decade - in order.

Over-bearded men & leftfield ladies - all with fabulous tunes! These are alternative hits from the west coast, the underground & the counter culture of the 1970s.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

As the dark nights close in and Halloween approaches, we bring you the fabulously frightful fashions and super scary songs of the '70s.

Food glorious food! The 70s & 80s were full of edible bands & songs, and TV chef Rustie Lee has raided the fridge & pantry to serve up pop's sweet treats. It's going to be a riot.

As the dark nights close in and Halloween approaches, we bring you the fabulously frightful fashions and super scary songs of the '70s.

Simon Bates with a celebration of a decade - the 50 biggest pure pop hits of the 70s. He's got a bucketload of Boney M, oodles of the Osmonds and an armful of ABBA.

Non-stop love songs, back to back all night, from the era of Leo Sayer, Carpenters, The Bee Gees & Minnie Ripperton.

All 70s - 24/7 - feelgood pop from the decade of glam, disco, punk and new wave.

As the dark nights close in and Halloween approaches, we bring you the fabulously frightful fashions and super scary songs of the '70s.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Today we'd call it Cheesy Pop! Back then it was Bubblegum Pop & TISWAS Sally has a prime selection including David Cassidy, Mungo Jerry, Lynsey De Paul, Tony Orlando & The Osmonds.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

As the dark nights close in and Halloween approaches, we bring you the fabulously frightful fashions and super scary songs of the '70s.

Our special countdown of the 30 acts with the most UK Top Ten hits in the 1970s features legends like Bowie, Queen, Abba, the Bee Gees, Elton and more. But the No.1 will surprise you.

As the dark nights close in and Halloween approaches, we bring you the fabulously frightful fashions and super scary songs of the '70s.

Two hours of funny videos, silly songs and novelty hits - all of them amazing and all in the best possible taste.

In year order - the 70 biggest party tunes of the 70s! Every one of them a chart topper.

Over-bearded men & leftfield ladies - all with fabulous tunes! These are alternative hits from the west coast, the underground & the counter culture of the 1970s.

As the dark nights close in and Halloween approaches, we bring you the fabulously frightful fashions and super scary songs of the '70s.

Two is better than one. good things come in pairs. you get the idea! Here's a 70s icon with some more 70s icons - both duos & some killer collaborations.

As the dark nights close in and Halloween approaches, we bring you the fabulously frightful fashions and super scary songs of the '70s.

The biggest rock 'n' roll rebels of the 1970s, presented by the man who was there - that groovy host from the west coast - Radio 1 legend Rosko.

If you don't get up and dance, you aren't human! Disco was the best floor show in town & once again it's time to get up & get lost in the pulse.

As the dark nights close in and Halloween approaches, we bring you the fabulously frightful fashions and super scary songs of the '70s.

Whether you've kids or you were a kid in the 70s yourself, these are the 50 biggest singalong classics of the decade - in order.

As the dark nights close in and Halloween approaches, we bring you the fabulously frightful fashions and super scary songs of the '70s.

The ever-smooth Simes dusts off his flares, fires up the lava lamp & takes you on a psychedelic spin through the 70s. Side effects may include sudden urges to perm your hair.

As the dark nights close in and Halloween approaches, we bring you the fabulously frightful fashions and super scary songs of the '70s.

Mmm, sniff that heady waft of Brut mixed with cheap perfume as you hit a dancefloor for our playlist of top bops in your cheesecloth shirt or nylon blouse. Make mine a Babycham.

As the dark nights close in and Halloween approaches, we bring you the fabulously frightful fashions and super scary songs of the '70s.

Outrageous outfits & make-up, perfect for Halloween - these were the guys & gals that set the style of the 70s - and our man with the musical plan Tony Blackburn was there.

As the dark nights close in and Halloween approaches, we bring you the fabulously frightful fashions and super scary songs of the '70s.

All 7 music videos and the theme song from the 1978 movie in order - you know the story, and we're all hopelessly devoted to the tunes! They'll go by like Greased Lightnin.

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1978.

They say music goes in cycles - well for a period in the 70s we decided to celebrate all things 50s! Showaddywaddy's Dave Bartram has hits from Alvin Stardust, Mud, Darts & Grease.

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1977.

If you thought 1977 was all about punk - you might want to think again! Simon Bates brings you a Silver Jubilee year full of pop, soul, disco, country, love & a little bit of rock.

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1977.

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1978.

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1979.

As the dark nights close in and Halloween approaches, we bring you the fabulously frightful fashions and super scary songs of the '70s.

They came out of nowhere and conquered the UK charts. This is one hour of unexpected chart toppers, from Lee Marvin & Telly Savalas to Benny Hill & The Wurzels.

Big singalong choruses and outrageous outfits & make-up - these were the guys & gals that set the style of the 70s - and our man with the musical plan Tony Blackburn was there.

Party hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Whether you like a tricky bit of scary punk, or your Halloween treat is a sticky slice of bubblegum pop.

The much-missed legend with 45 minutes of his monster rock operas from the 70s to the 90s.

Party hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Whether you like a tricky bit of scary punk, or your Halloween treat is a sticky slice of bubblegum pop.

The biggest rock 'n' roll rebels of the 1970s, presented by the man who was there - that groovy host from the west coast - Radio 1 legend Rosko.

Party hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Whether you like a tricky bit of scary punk, or your Halloween treat is a sticky slice of bubblegum pop.

It's fright night! So here's our ultimate 70s disco countdown, whether you like a tricky bit of scary punk or your treat is a sticky slice of bubblegum pop.

Party hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Whether you like a tricky bit of scary punk, or your Halloween treat is a sticky slice of bubblegum pop.

The hairvolution of rock'n'roll - the good, the bad, and the ugly. Pat Sharp is back with a countdown of classic 70s songs accompanied by dodgy 70s hair-don'ts.

Party hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Whether you like a tricky bit of scary punk, or your Halloween treat is a sticky slice of bubblegum pop.

The much-missed legend with 45 minutes of his monster rock operas from the 70s to the 90s.

Party hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Whether you like a tricky bit of scary punk, or your Halloween treat is a sticky slice of bubblegum pop.

Outrageous outfits & make-up, perfect for Halloween - these were the guys & gals that set the style of the 70s - and our man with the musical plan Tony Blackburn was there.

Party hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Whether you like a tricky bit of scary punk, or your Halloween treat is a sticky slice of bubblegum pop.

It's fright night! So here's our ultimate 70s disco countdown, whether you like a tricky bit of scary punk or your treat is a sticky slice of bubblegum pop.

All 70s - 24/7 - feelgood pop from the decade of glam, disco, punk and new wave.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Over-bearded men & leftfield ladies - all with fabulous tunes! These are alternative hits from the west coast, the underground & the counter culture of the 1970s.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the party hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

All 70s - 24/7 - feelgood pop from the decade of glam, disco, punk and new wave.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Over-bearded men & leftfield ladies - all with fabulous tunes! These are alternative hits from the west coast, the underground & the counter culture of the 1970s.