The 5 Biggest and Boldest Disco Songs of the 1970s

What self-respecting girls’ night out would be complete without the biggest disco songs of the 70s? This glittering golden age of disco gave us serious groove and unforgettable dancefloor anthems that all get a spin at a Disco Sisters women-only club night. Our sparkling female DJs come armed and dangerous with these dancefloor fillers in their proverbial record bags. 

"Stayin’ Alive" – Bee Gees (1977)

This iconic track from the ultimate disco film Saturday Night Fever became an anthem of the era – sung in falsetto by three strange-looking guys from Manchester in tight white jeans. If you want to strut your stuff, this is the one.

"I Will Survive" – Gloria Gaynor (1978)

A powerful declaration of female independence, this disco classic blended the emotional strength of a woman bouncing back from a failed relationship with a funky rhythm and a huge orchestral production. A classic karaoke but will it be the Disco Sisters choice for our next massaoke?

"Le Freak" – Chic (1978)

A seriously funky bassline. Nile Rodgers’ unmistakeable guitar and an infectious groove, “Le Freak” brought Chic's sophisticated style to the mainstream - but with a unique and timeless sense of fun, just like a Disco Sisters night. 

"Don’t Leave Me This Way" – Thelma Houston (1976)

Another song that blends dancing with a mega emotional punch. This is a soul-disco masterpiece, later covered by Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes and The Communards, but the Disco Sisters love Thelma’s OG version. 

"Disco Inferno" – The Trammps (1976)

Burning with energy baby! This song turned every club into a firestorm of dance. Its "burn baby burn" hook is pure disco gold and will be powering the dancefloor at Disco Sisters’ debut event on the 11 October in the Big Chill in London’s King’s Cross.