Fireball's Fantastic 500 (2024 Edition) -- Early 1970s, Part 4

[Pastor Fireball]

Time to wrap up my second section of my 2024 musical update.

#15. Long As I Can See the Light, Creedence Clearwater Revival (1970) -- #23 in 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFP5afPweVI

#14. Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe, Barry White (1974) -- #21 in 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0I6mhZ5wMw

#13. Lean on Me, Bill Withers (1972) -- #6 in 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOZ-MySzAac

#12. Come and Get Your Love, Redbone (1974) -- #10 in 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7eloXr2iak

#11. If You Really Love Me, Stevie Wonder (1971) -- #5 in 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmR4y4slhmo

#10. Levon, Elton John (1971) -- #2 in 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEgEmTgAEUk

#9. Long Tall Glasses (I Can Dance), Leo Sayer (1974) -- Late 1970s #13 in 2018

Though it wasn't a hit until 1975, this song was actually recorded in the previous year, so it technically belongs on this list. This shift from a stronger list is what makes it appear this song increased in rank.

#8. One of a Kind (Love Affair), the Spinners (1973) -- #11 in 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4Szgx0Mdw0

#7. Desperado, Linda Ronstadt (1973) -- #13 in 2018

A Facebook post from kroxquo regarding "Desperado" was what motivated me to redo my entire Top 500 list.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATa2LWyUrXk

#6. Burning Love, Elvis Presley (1972) -- #8 in 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL5d0leKh0o

#5. Rainy Night in Georgia, Brook Benton (1970) -- #3 in 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDRbF80NKDU

#4. Mighty Love (Part I), the Spinners (1974) -- #4 in 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8Bcuq1Kbms

#3. Just Crazy Love, Fleetwood Mac (1973) -- #12 in 2018

This early Fleetwood Mac song jumped unsurprisingly after dear Christine McVie passed away a little more than a year ago.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdIXYLqlCQs

#2. Tomorrow Is Today, Billy Joel (1971) -- NEW!

This is a massive debut for a song from Billy's debut album--an album that has been almost universally maligned for its shoddy production. Thanks to SiriusXM's special Billy Joel Channel that has broadcast occasionally over the past few years, I've become acquainted with every song from this album. I found the album to be quite charming and fascinating. Listening past the horrid mastering of the record, Billy's early songwriting talents shone. "Tomorrow Is Today" tugged at my heart like no other.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xN3hbJG2tc

#1. Without You, Harry Nilsson (1972) -- #1 in 2018

Just like with my 1960s list, my favorite song is unchanged for this list.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dnUv3DUP4E

Next week, it's on to the second half of the 1970s!