American Songwriter has published a short feature naming three disco-era tracks that it argues capture the genre's infectious energy and lasting appeal. The piece is a lighthearted celebration of 1970s disco rather than hard news, focusing on why each song remains a dancefloor staple decades after its release.

The selections span the decade: Donna Summer's "Hot Stuff" from her 1979 album Bad Girls, praised for her powerful vocals; the Bee Gees' "You Should Be Dancing" from 1976's Children of the World, highlighted as emblematic of the group's falsetto-driven sound; and Chic's "Le Freak" from the 1978 album C'est Chic, described as a defining example of the disco style rather than merely a product of the trend.

– Donna Summer's "Hot Stuff" (1979, from Bad Girls)
– Bee Gees' "You Should Be Dancing" (1976, from Children of the World)
– Chic's "Le Freak" (1978, from C'est Chic)