Audition-Friendly 1970s Pop Songs – By Vocal Type
Last Updated: May 18, 2025
This list includes a curated selection of non-musical theatre 1970s pop songs, organized by vocal type. Songs are drawn from a range of pop repertoire. Additional song lists are available on the non-musical theatre repertoire page.
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Altos
“Heart of Glass” – Blondie
“I Honestly Love You” – Olivia Newton-John
“Ring, Ring” – ABBA
“The Man With the Child in His Eyes” – Kate Bush
Baritones/Basses
“Always on My Mind” – Elvis Presley
“Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)” – Looking Glass
“Lean on Me” – Bill Withers
“Wonderful Tonight” – Eric Clapton
Contras
“Fernando” – ABBA
“Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” – Elton John
“Tiny Dancer” – Elton John
“You Light Up My Life” – Debby Boone
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Mezzos/Sopranos
“A Little More Love” – Olivia Newton-John
“Bad Girls” – Donna Summer
“I’m Every Woman” – Chaka Khan
“She Works Hard for the Money” – Donna Summer
Tenors
“Mellow” – Elton John
“Rocket Man” – Elton John
“We All Fall in Love Sometimes” – Elton John
“You Are the Sunshine of My Life” – Stevie Wonder
Trebles (Kids)
“ABC” – The Jackson 5
“I’ll Be There” – The Jackson 5
“Lookin’ Through the Windows” – The Jackson 5
“Never Can Say Goodbye” – The Jackson 5
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Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip and the author of The Thespian’s Bucket List. She is also the creator of The Cast Album List. Her background includes a BA in Theatre, a TESOL Drama certificate, and professional experience in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.
