# 4 Soft Rock Songs From the 70s That Will Make You Feel Like a Hopeless Romantic Again

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/4-soft-rock-songs-from-the-70s-that-will-make-you-feel-like-a-hopeless-romantic-again/
- Published: 2026-07-24T17:30:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-24T18:14:26+00:00
- Original publisher: American Songwriter
- Original article: https://americansongwriter.com/4-soft-rock-songs-from-the-70s-that-will-make-you-feel-like-a-hopeless-romantic-again/
- Topics: Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Four 1970s soft rock songs celebrate romance.
- Mickey Thomas sang Elvin Bishop’s featured track.
- ‘Brandy’ was inspired by a girlfriend named Randy.

## Summary

A selection of four 1970s soft rock songs presented as romantic, optimistic listens.

- ‘Fooled Around And Fell In Love’ by Elvin Bishop features lead vocals from Mickey Thomas, later of Starship.
- Orleans’ ‘Dance With Me’ was written by John and Johanna Hall after Johanna suggested its title.
- Bill Withers’ ‘Lovely Day’ is highlighted as a more upbeat, romantic counterpart to his better-known melancholic work.
- Looking Glass’s ‘Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)’ was inspired by guitarist Elliot Lurie’s former girlfriend Randy, rather than Mary Ellis.

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