Post #4 Music of the 70's

      When you think about the 70's, you probably think about leisure suits, platform shoes, bell bottoms, and disco. The 70's were definitely iconic for disco music with songs such as "Stayin' Alive" by the Bee Gees, "Get Down Tonight" by KC and the Sunshine Band, and "Play that Funky Music" by Wild Cherry. But the 70’s consisted of more than just disco when it comes to music. The 70’s was the birth place of so many great songs and groups. Groups such as Led Zeppelin, Steve Miller Band, Journey, Van Halen, Cheap Trick, and AC/DC are some of the most popular rock groups of the 70’s, bringing us many brilliant and memorable songs that still remain popular today.

     Aside from rock and disco, soul music was also very popular during this time. We’ve all heard the songs “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Diana Ross, “Love Train” by The O'Jays, and “I will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor. If those songs do not scream 70’s Soul Music, then I don’t know what does. If you have not heard of these songs, I urge you to check them out. Soul music just seems to make the soul feel good. Listen and see. Let us now move onto pop. Pop music really wasn’t that popular in the 70’s though. Perhaps you’ve heard of Abba? Abba was considered to be a pop band but really had more of a disco feel to their music. If you have ever seen the 2008 movie, Get Smart, you have heard “Take a Chance on Me” by Abba. (Great movie by the way). Some other popular songs from this group include “Mamma Mia” and “Dancing Queen.” Although they are technically more of an 80’s group, Lipps Inc. does serve as an example of a pop group formed in the 70’s. Their 1979 song, “Funkytown,” is one of their most popular. If you have ever watched the 2004 movie, Shrek 2, you have most definitely heard this song. (Another wonderful movie, I might add).

     Out of the many songs of the 70’s, there is one that really seems to stick out to me, and it holds a very special place in my heart. Why exactly, I am unsure. It is just catchy and makes me want to sing along. Ladies and gentlemen, I leave you with this 1976 work of art, that you may recognize, by Hall & Oates entitled “Rich Girl.”

"Rich Girl" by Hall & Oates