70's Music Revisited

Remembering the Music of the 1970's

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Month: July, 2008

Andy Kim – Rock Me Gently

July 31, 2008 | 1974, Male, Top 40

In 2008 Jeep used this song in a commercial and a whole new audience fell in love with the song. It was originally a hit in 1974 by its writer, Andy Kim. Andy Kim was also one of the songwriting team, along with Jeff Barry, of songs recorded by the Archies. Sugar Sugar [...]

Edgar Winter Group – Frankenstein

July 30, 2008 | 1973, Group, Top 40

The early ’70’s had some great instrumentals and one of the best came out in 1973 with the Edgar Winter Group and Frankenstein. Here is a nearly 9 minute live version of the song that may even be better than the album cut from They Only Come Out at Night.

Three Dog Night – Joy To The World

July 27, 2008 | 1971, Group, Three Dog Night, Top 40

During 1971 everyone was singing the opening line, “Jeremiah was a Bullfrog” of this song. Three Dog Night doesn’t get the acknowledgment today that they deserve. From 1969 until 1974 they were one of the most popular bands around.
They performed this song at both the 1971 and 1972 Grammy Awards ceremony. Not too [...]

Carole King – I Feel The Earth Move

July 27, 2008 | 1971, Carole King, Female, Number 1, Top 40

Not sure where this video originally appeared, but it’s a nice version of one of the best songs from her great LP Tapestry.

Rock of the Seventies

July 27, 2008 | Commentary

For many people who will be turning 50 in 2008, such as myself, the music of the 1970’s is their music. While many of the younger generation live by YouTube, some of my generation hasn’t found it yet. But there is plenty of Rock from the 70s there.
The goal of this site is [...]