The 5 Best '70s Love Songs For The Dance Floor

Though it would soon face stiff competition from the decade following it, the 1970s stood out as one of the best decades of music for dancing and love songs alike, and we'll highlight some of our favorite such combinations in this list. The vibes of a good dance floor have a wide array of styles, from wild, sweaty, and rapid to sappy, slow, and romantic, but with the songs in this list, we've found a perfect blend of good energy that still has the romantic emotion to keep us singing along to all the lyrics. The five songs in this list should all be easy to recall for any lover of '70s music, from pop hits to soul classics to the peak of rock 'n' roll.

What makes these songs the premier combination compared to their many contemporaries is their superb blend of raw emotion — both in vocals and lyrics — with their endless grooves and forever memorable choruses. Some of these bands and artists, like the Bee Gees and Daryl Hall & John Oates, achieved similar infectious results to many of their '70s hits, but the songs chosen today achieve a special level of serenading. Here are the five best '70s love songs to enjoy on the dance floor.

Undoubtedly the most iconic hit from the uber-talented Al Green, this early '70s gem has become one of the definitive heights of pop music during its time, blending Green's one of a kind vocals with a vibrant instrumental. Music lovers of the time understood the quality soon after its release, as "Let's Stay Together" became Green's sole No. 1 hit in the U.S. in February of 1972.

The undying love professed in the song is clear at every turn, even from the very first lyrics: "I, I'm so in love with you / Whatever you want to do is all right with me 'Cause you make me feel so brand new / And I want to spend my life with you." Alongside this inherent romance, "Let's Stay Together" brings a reliable groove which, in its choral builds, is accompanied by gorgeous harmonies and brass riffs. For a song without a thumping bass or traditional dance floor groove, this hit is perfect for any upbeat situation, whether that be dancing around the house, singalong driving, and, of course, a silky spin on a '70s dance floor.

This chill but grooving love song released in 1975 on this duo's self-titled album (also called the Silver Album), is less so fit for a raving dance floor, but it's perfect for a casual groove amidst a warm ambiance. Daryl Hall & John Oates wrote a number of songs that feel love-centered at first glance, but in fact have much different meanings. Though "Sara Smile" didn't reach the peak heights of some of the duo's six No. 1 hits (many of which were these kinds of songs), it still reached a respectable No. 4 in the summer of 1976.

As an ideal slow and medium dancing tune, "Sara Smile" finds a gorgeous blend of sensual and singalong energy. The simple but iconic chorus is recognizable to most '70s music fans, perfect for singing along to a dance partner: "When I feel cold, you warm me / And when I feel I can't go on / You come and hold me / It's you and me forever / Sara, (smile) smile." Hall and Oates could craft love songs like few others, and "Sara Smile" finds that ideal '70s combination of emotional intent with a crafty groove.

Seventies' breakout band the Bee Gees recorded a number of hits during their prime, including one song that dominated the charts for the two months, but in terms of songs perfect for dancing, it's always going to be hard to top this legendary song. "How Deep Is Your Love" is one of the band's impressive nine No. 1 hits, taking hold of the top spot around Christmas in 1977. Many Bee Gees songs fill this list's criteria entirely, but the difference of "How Deep Is Your Love" lies within its subtle but head-moving groove, as cinematic as can be found for a once in a lifetime slow dance.

The gentle vocals pair excellently with the subdued instrumental, creating a feeling of supreme romanticism, especially in its gorgeous chorus: "How deep is your love? How deep is your love? / I really mean to learn / 'Cause we're livin' in a world of fools / Breakin' us down / When they all should let us be / We belong to you and me." "How Deep Is Your Love" is simply an impossible song not to enjoy, balancing its forever '70s sound with a timeless romantic joy.

Bound by an impressively catchy tune in its chorus, this unforgettable love song is one of the very best duets of the decade, proving two may just be better than one, thanks to the explosive hit potential of the legendary Elton John and his superb singing partner Kiki Dee. "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" is one of John's nine No. 1 hits across his lengthy career, spending four weeks atop the mountain in the summer of 1976.

Headlined by the duo's swirling vocals, a quick bass line, and always-present strings, "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" is a summary of many of the '70s best stylistic aspects, bringing them all to their full potential. In the song's back and forth refrain is a melody fit for infinite repeats, fit just as well for singing to oneself as it is for screaming full volume on the dance floor: "Ooh, nobody knows it (Nobody knows it) / But right from the start, I gave you my heart / Oh, I gave you my heart / So don't go breaking my heart / I won't go breaking your heart / Don't go breaking my heart." John and Dee deliver one of the best performances of the '70s, and there's hardly a situation we wouldn't be ecstatic to hear this song in.

Rounding off the infectious collection of this list is a high-energy soul song from the very beginning of the 1970s. Stevie Wonder was only 20 years old at the time of the song's recording, but he already knew how to make a danceable hit, as "Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)" was a major success with the mainstream audience of the day, peaking at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the early fall of 1970.

"Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)" opens immediately with a burst of Wonder's remarkable vocals, and the perfect groove soon follows. The music's warmth is one of a kind, full of a chorus that we can sing all day long: "Here I am, baby, oh, oh / (Signed, sealed, delivered, I'm yours) / You got my future in your hands / Ah, here I am, baby, ah, ah / (Signed, sealed, delivered, I'm yours) / You got my future in your hands, hey." Stevie Wonder is a known master of the love song, and it's executed so well in this captivating tune that we can't help but dance along.