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.
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
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, the author of The Thespian’s Bucket List➝, and 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.
