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An audio documentary of 70s music. This podcast examines the intersection of a wide variety of musical genres -- pop, rock, country, country-pop, disco, punk, soul -- with the historic events and decisions that helped shape our modern world.

For the Record: The 70s Amy Lively

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    • 4.9 • 114 Ratings

An audio documentary of 70s music. This podcast examines the intersection of a wide variety of musical genres -- pop, rock, country, country-pop, disco, punk, soul -- with the historic events and decisions that helped shape our modern world.

    Ep. 48 - The "Worst" of the 70s? The Music of 1974

    Ep. 48 - The "Worst" of the 70s? The Music of 1974

    The year 1974 shoulder much of the blame for the so-called worst music of not only the 1970s, but the worst of all time. Is this true? While we know that 1974 had much good to offer, is it true that it also had the worst of the worst? If so, does it matter. This episode takes a closer look at some songs considered the all-time worst, including "Seasons in the Sun" by Terry Jacks, "Cat's in the Cradle," by Harry Chapin, and "Billy, Don't Be a Hero" by Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods.

    • 43 min
    Ep. 47 - Dick Clark's Entertainment Empire

    Ep. 47 - Dick Clark's Entertainment Empire

    Did you watch television in the 70s? If so, it was highly likely that you watched something that was created or produced by Dick Clark. The centerpiece of his entertainment empire was "American Bandstand," but there was more than that, including "New Year's Rockin' Eve" and "The 25,000 Pyramid." Clark was concerned about his legacy and this episode examines just what that legacy was and how it was part of 70s pop culture.

    • 52 min
    Ep. 46 - The Chaos and Music of the Ozark Music Festival of 1974

    Ep. 46 - The Chaos and Music of the Ozark Music Festival of 1974

    What could possibly happen to make a music festival be tagged as "3 Days of Sodom and Gomorrah?" How about toilets on fire? Drugs being sold as openly as sex? Young rock fans strolling naked through the streets of Sedalia, Missouri as they ditched their clothing to cope with the summer heat? Yes, all this and more descended on this small Missouri town in a festival that was marketed, in part, to town officials as a method of showcasing bluegrass music. There was a little bluegrass but there was a whole lot more of rock. As bad as the behavior of many of the fans was, that was how great the music was. Twenty-seven bands in all, including The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The Eagles, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, REO Speedwagon, and more performed for hot, thirsty, and high rock fans in an epic and unforgettable weekend of rock (mostly) music.

    • 48 min
    Ep. 45 - Oh, Canada! Canada's Rock Music Industry in the 70s

    Ep. 45 - Oh, Canada! Canada's Rock Music Industry in the 70s

    In the 1970s, it was not easy for Canadians to produce and distribute music that would be widely received by American or Canadian audiences. Their was the issue of cost and, maybe even more importantly, the issue of credibility. Canada's content laws made radio listeners skeptical about the bands they heard and whether they were "good," which tended to mean they had received an American stamp of approval. This episode examines the work and, in many cases, the perseverence of Canadian bands including Bachman Turner Overdrive, Rush, and Triumph as they worked to create careers that were sustainable beyond the Canadian borders.

    • 51 min
    Streaking, Werewolves, Sharks, & Drinking: 70s Novelty Songs

    Streaking, Werewolves, Sharks, & Drinking: 70s Novelty Songs

    There is no single type of novelty song, although they all have something that distinguishes them. Sometimes it is the topic and sometimes it is the format, but a novelty song that endures should also be a good piece of music. Novelty songs were popular in the 1970s and this episode examines some of the most popular ones, including "Spiders and Snakes" by Jim Stafford, "The Cover of the Rolling Stone" by Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show, and "Mr. Jaws" by Dickie Goodman.
     

    • 50 min
    Ep. 43 - Music and The Kent State Massacre of May 4, 1970

    Ep. 43 - Music and The Kent State Massacre of May 4, 1970

    On May 4, 1970, the Ohio National Guard opened fire on unarmed protestors at Kent State University in Ohio. Four students were killed and nine others were wounded. This episode examines that music that mattered to the students and the music that was made as a result of this tragedy. "Ohio" by Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young stands alone as not only the most famous song to be associated with the massacre, but also as one of the greatest protest songs of all time. However, former Kent State students Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders and Joe Walsh, who were on campus on May 4, 1970, were forever impacted by the shootings. So, too, were Gerry Casale and Mark Mothersbaugh, the founders of Devo, who have said that without the massacre, the band would not have existed.
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Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
114 Ratings

114 Ratings

Pinebeers ,

Wow!

No need for this 70-year-old to continue digging through podcast after podcast this week to find anything remotely me. I adore SYSK and Ologies but after binging those, now I wait for new episodes.
But this, your intelligent and well-researched commentary on the topic closest to my heart, s my favorite by far. It makes me feel less alone in my love for that time - for I am a child of the 70s! I wish we could go through a similar hard but conscious rebirthing today. We're stale and drowning and our mass spirit pales against that of the 70s. I am drinking in your offerings as I would cold stream water from my cupped palms on a mountains hike. Your work is balanced, fair, and, well, perfect. Carry on!
Health and peace, Pine

Sp sweeney ,

If not for you..

I was nostalgic this morning and popped in because I am a typically GenX middle class kid, rode in the back of a Ford Pinto with awesome 70’s am radio soundtrack on the way to soccer practice in a great era of music.
I just finished the Olivia Newton-John episode and my emotions and are everywhere. Its remarkable how good she was, embarrassed how dismissive I was of her (and most)pop music all these 30+ years.
Same as Carpenter’s etc. always (secretly! because I was so cool back then, because Kiss and Aerosmith) loved it. I saw Grease so many times (5+!) because I wanted to be Travolta like everyone did back then.
Olivia will always have my 9-12 year old heart.
I have a lot of episodes to get through. This is knowledgeable and extremely well researched podcast. The names and details are just wonderful.

mtrutan ,

Great Podcast About the ‘70’s

I just discovered this podcast that I have found well researched and informative as each episode talks about a different music topic of the ‘70’s and how it relates to what was going on in the world at that time. Whether you grew up in the ‘70’s and want to reminisce or simply want to learn about the ‘70’s this podcast is for you!

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