Now 100 Hits Forgotten 70s Review

If you love the music of the 1970s, there’s a good chance that NOW 100 Hits Forgotten 70s will bring back some wonderful memories.

The 1970s produced an incredible variety of music. From glam rock and disco to soul, pop, country and progressive rock, it was a decade when almost anything could become a hit. While some songs have remained popular over the years, plenty of others have gradually slipped out of the spotlight.

That’s where this collection comes in!

NOW 100 Hits Forgotten 70s brings together 100 songs from the decade across five CDs. Released in November 2019, it’s a collection designed to remind us of some of the records that once filled the charts and our radios.

I’ve included the complete track listing below so you can see exactly which songs are included and perhaps spot a few old favourites.

Whether you’re looking to revisit the music of your younger days, discover songs you haven’t heard for years, or find a gift for someone who loves 70s music, this collection is certainly worth a closer look.

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What’s included in NOW 100 Hits Forgotten 70s?

The album contains five CDs, with 20 tracks on each disc, giving you 100 songs in total.

One of the interesting things about a collection like this is the variety. Alongside familiar names such as Slade, Bonnie Tyler, David Essex, The Stylistics and The Bay City Rollers, there are plenty of artists and songs that you might not have thought about for years.

You’ll find pop favourites, soul classics, disco sounds, glam rock, novelty records and some more unusual chart entries.

It’s also worth remembering that forgotten doesn’t necessarily mean that a song wasn’t popular at the time. Some of these records were well-known hits, but they don’t always receive the same attention today as the biggest songs of the decade.

A look at the five CDs

Disc 1 gets things underway with Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s Fanfare for the Common Man, followed by a mixture of glam rock, pop and chart favourites. Slade, The Rubettes, Gilbert O’Sullivan and Sailor are among the familiar names.

Disc 2 brings together a varied selection of pop, soul and easy listening. Bonnie Tyler, Elkie Brooks, Diana Ross, The Stylistics and The Miracles all feature.

Disc 3 includes a few unusual choices alongside some memorable records. There’s Rock Me Gently by Andy Kim, Convoy by C.W. McCall and Also Sprach Zarathustra by Deodato.

Disc 4 has plenty of familiar 70s pop and glam, including David Essex, Sweet, Bay City Rollers, Showaddywaddy and Darts.

Disc 5 finishes the collection with a mixture of ballads, soul, country and pop. You’ll find songs from The Manhattans, Smokie, Johnny Cash, Melanie and The New Seekers.

Let’s take a look at the complete track listing.

NOW 100 Hits Forgotten 70s – Full Track Listing

Disc 1

  1. Fanfare for the Common Man (Single Edit) – Emerson, Lake & Palmer
  2. Gudbuy T’Jane – Slade
  3. The Pushbike Song – The Mixtures
  4. Born With a Smile On My Face – Stephanie De Sykes
  5. Sad Sweet Dreamer – Sweet Sensation
  6. Groovin’ With Mr. Bloe – Mr. Bloe
  7. Float On – The Floaters
  8. Neanderthal Man – Hotlegs
  9. Only You Can – Fox
  10. Jeans On – David Dundas
  11. Get Down – Gilbert O’Sullivan
  12. A Glass of Champagne – Sailor
  13. When I’m Dead and Gone – McGuinness Flint
  14. Baby Jump – Mungo Jerry Blues Band
  15. Juke Box Jive – The Rubettes
  16. Storm in a Teacup – The Fortunes
  17. There’s a Whole Lot of Loving – Guys ‘N’ Dolls
  18. Sugar Me – Lynsey De Paul
  19. Mississippi – Pussycat
  20. Music – John Miles

Disc 2

  1. It’s a Heartache – Bonnie Tyler
  2. Pearl’s a Singer – Elkie Brooks
  3. Isn’t She Lovely – David Parton
  4. I Wanna Stay With You – Gallagher & Lyle
  5. Angelo – Brotherhood of Man
  6. You’re Moving Out Today – Carole Bayer Sager
  7. Mouldy Old Dough – Lieutenant Pigeon
  8. In Zaire – Johnny Wakelin
  9. Gimme Dat Ding – The Pipkins
  10. Hey Girl Don’t Bother Me – The Tams
  11. The Banner Man – Blue Mink
  12. Something Tells Me (Something’s Gonna Happen Tonight) – Cilla Black
  13. Tom Tom Turnaround – New World
  14. Do You Know Where You’re Going To? (Theme from ‘Mahogany’) – Diana Ross
  15. Too Much, Too Little, Too Late – Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams
  16. We Do It – R&J Stone
  17. Can’t Give You Anything (But My Love) – The Stylistics
  18. Hang On in There Baby (Single Version) – Johnny Bristol
  19. Love Machine, Pt. 1 – The Miracles
  20. Girls – Moments & Whatnauts

Disc 3

  1. Automatic Lover – Dee D. Jackson
  2. Money – The Flying Lizards
  3. Bang Bang – B.A. Robertson
  4. Run for Home – Lindisfarne
  5. Torn Between Two Lovers – Mary MacGregor
  6. That Same Old Feeling – Andy Pickford
  7. Airport – The Motors
  8. Substitute – Clout
  9. (Blame It) On the Pony Express – Johnny Johnson & The Bandwagon
  10. Now Is the Time – Jimmy James and The Vagabonds
  11. Rock Me Gently – Andy Kim
  12. Shame, Shame, Shame – Shirley & Company
  13. Snoopy Vs. The Red Baron – The Hotshots
  14. Farewell Is a Lonely Sound – Jimmy Ruffin
  15. Matchstalk Men and Matchstalk Cats and Dogs – Brian & Michael
  16. Car 67 – The Driver Brothers
  17. Convoy – C.W. McCall
  18. Patches – Clarence Carter
  19. Jig-A-Jig – East of Eden
  20. Also Sprach Zarathustra – Deodato

Disc 4

  1. Rock On – David Essex
  2. Forever and Ever – Slik
  3. Teenage Rampage – Sweet
  4. All of Me Loves All of You – Bay City Rollers
  5. Jack in the Box – Clodagh Rodgers
  6. One Day at a Time – Lena Martell
  7. Never Ending Song of Love – The New Seekers
  8. Indiana Wants Me – R. Dean Taylor
  9. I’d Love You to Want Me – Lobo
  10. From New York to L.A. – Patsy Gallant
  11. I Can’t Stand the Rain – Eruption
  12. The Boy from New York City – Darts
  13. I Wonder Why – Showaddywaddy
  14. Lay Your Love On Me – Racey
  15. Funky Gibbon – The Goodies
  16. My Resistance Is Low – Robin Sarstedt
  17. You’re a Lady – Peter Skellern
  18. Come What May – Vicky Leandros
  19. Friends – Arrival
  20. Angie Baby – Helen Reddy

Disc 5

  1. Welcome Home – Peters & Lee
  2. The Last Farewell – Roger Whittaker
  3. It’s Impossible – Perry Como
  4. All Kinds of Everything – Dana
  5. Won’t Somebody Dance With Me – Lynsey De Paul
  6. Let’s Put It All Together – The Stylistics
  7. The Way We Were – Gladys Knight and The Pips
  8. Kiss and Say Goodbye – The Manhattans
  9. Circles – The New Seekers
  10. Reflections of My Life – Marmalade
  11. If You Think You Know How to Love Me – Smokie
  12. It Should Have Been Me – Yvonne Fair
  13. I Get a Kick Out of You – Gary Shearston
  14. A Thing Called Love – Johnny Cash
  15. Brand New Key – Melanie
  16. The Chosen Few – The Dooleys
  17. What a Difference a Day Makes – Esther Phillips
  18. Sally – Gerry Monroe
  19. Softly Whispering I Love You – The Congregation
  20. Let Me Try Again – Tammy Jones

Is NOW 100 Hits Forgotten 70s worth adding to your collection?

With 100 tracks spread across five CDs, this is a collection that offers plenty of variety for anyone who enjoys 1970s music.

I particularly like the idea behind a compilation that looks beyond the most obvious hits. We all have songs that we remember hearing on the radio years ago, but perhaps haven’t heard since. Seeing a track title can sometimes be enough to bring back a memory of a particular time, place or person.

There are also some interesting contrasts in the selection. You can move from glam rock to soul, from a big ballad to a novelty hit, and from familiar pop to something a little more unusual.

The album reached number 2 on the UK Official Compilations Chart, showing that there was plenty of interest in this collection when it was released.

If you’re buying for someone who enjoys the music of the seventies, it could also make a thoughtful gift. Five CDs and 100 songs provide plenty to explore.

Where can you buy NOW 100 Hits Forgotten 70s?

IThis collection was released in 2019 and is no longer easy to find through some major retailers. You may still find new or pre-owned copies through online music sellers and second-hand marketplaces.

 

Looking for more 70s music?

If you enjoy discovering forgotten hits from the 1970s, you might also like my review of NOW 100 Hits 70s.

This is another five-CD collection featuring 100 songs from the decade. I’ve included the complete track listing in my separate review, so you can see which artists and songs made it onto the album.

Read my NOW 100 Hits 70s Review

What do you think of NOW 100 Hits Forgotten 70s?

Have you got this five-CD collection? Perhaps there are a few songs here that you haven’t heard for years, or maybe you have a favourite that you were pleased to see included.

I’d love to hear what you think. Which tracks stand out for you, and are there any other forgotten 70s songs you think should have been included?

Please leave a comment below and share your memories.

Thanks for visiting Music of the 70s!

Frank

 

 


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