Here we go again. I've decided that for the next few weeks I'll do my top picks of songs for different decades. We'll start with the 70's.
Why were the 70's awesome?
- The year the Oregon Trail video/computer game came out
- Pop Rocks candy
- Light beer
- Lisa Frank
- Air hockey
- Hacky-Sack
- Lip Smackers
All inventions from the 70's. I also read that the high-five came to be in the 70's, but I don't buy that for one minute so I'm not going to publish it. I have a good feeling even monkeys high-fived before evolving into humans. It's just one of those things that has to have been around forever.
Over the Hills and Far Away- Led Zeppelin
In the early 70's, Led Zep was known as "the biggest band in the world", rightfully so. Simply posting one song would be cruelty, so here are a few more: Going to California, Stairway to Heaven, That's the Way, Since I've Been Loving You, and Immigrant song. I adore this band, Robert Plant is a king, but don't even get me started on Jimmy Page. A few of the links are live versions and they are amazing.
Dreams- Fleetwood Mac
Rumours was released in 1977, It's one of the best selling albums of all time which shouldn't come as a surprise if you've heard it. It was hard to choose a favourite because the entire album is that good. Other notable mentions: Landslide, Go Your Own Way, actually just listen to the entire thing, I'm going to list it anyways.
Rocket Man- Elton John
Who doesn't love a good astronaut story? This bad boy was released in 1972, Sir Elton went on to record a ton of 70's hits including Crocodile Rock, Benny and the Jets, and Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting.
Bell Bottom Blues- Eric Clapton
I have a bit of an obsession with Eric Clapton. This song in particular is in my top 5 all-time favourites list. He wrote the song for Pattie Boyd, his first wife. She was also George Harrisons first wife, she got around. The desperation in this song is beautifully executed. The music is outstanding, the lyrics are flawless, it's music perfection. Wonderful Tonight (this live video is awesome), Lay Down Sally, Cocaine, After Midnight, and Layla (live, unplugged, and amazing) are some more top picks.
The Needle and the Damage Done- Neil Young
I could write an entire blog post about Neil Young alone. His book, 'Waging Heavy Peace' is a must read. He's a huge inspiration not only with his music, he's quite the environmentally conscious fella. He's an incredibly brilliant man. Again, so hard to pick just one song but I really dig this one. It's about the pain caused by heroin addiction, and inspired by a member of Crazy Horse who died of a heroin overdose. Heart of Gold, Old Man, Harvest Moon, Hey Hey, My My, Like a Hurricane, and Long May You Run are just a few other notable mentions.
I've just realized it's going to occupy the rest of the current decade if I finish this list, because frankly the 70's were the best. So the rest are coming at you sans write-up.
Pink Floyd- Wish You Were Here, Comfortably Numb, Money
John Lennon- Imagine
ACDC- Highway to Hell (Still being blasted through every hockey dressing room I've gotten within earshot of)
Bee Gee's- Stayin' Alive
Rod Stewart- Maggie May (live unplugged, you're gonna want to watch this)
Queen- Bohemian Rhapsody
Michael Jackson- Don't Stop Til You Get Enough
Bruce Springsteen- Born to Run
Bob Dylan- Tangled Up in Blue, Shelter from the Storm, Knockin' on Heaven's Door, Forever Young
Why were the 70's awesome?
- The year the Oregon Trail video/computer game came out
- Pop Rocks candy
- Light beer
- Lisa Frank
- Air hockey
- Hacky-Sack
- Lip Smackers
All inventions from the 70's. I also read that the high-five came to be in the 70's, but I don't buy that for one minute so I'm not going to publish it. I have a good feeling even monkeys high-fived before evolving into humans. It's just one of those things that has to have been around forever.
Over the Hills and Far Away- Led Zeppelin
In the early 70's, Led Zep was known as "the biggest band in the world", rightfully so. Simply posting one song would be cruelty, so here are a few more: Going to California, Stairway to Heaven, That's the Way, Since I've Been Loving You, and Immigrant song. I adore this band, Robert Plant is a king, but don't even get me started on Jimmy Page. A few of the links are live versions and they are amazing.
Dreams- Fleetwood Mac
Rumours was released in 1977, It's one of the best selling albums of all time which shouldn't come as a surprise if you've heard it. It was hard to choose a favourite because the entire album is that good. Other notable mentions: Landslide, Go Your Own Way, actually just listen to the entire thing, I'm going to list it anyways.
Rocket Man- Elton John
Who doesn't love a good astronaut story? This bad boy was released in 1972, Sir Elton went on to record a ton of 70's hits including Crocodile Rock, Benny and the Jets, and Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting.
Bell Bottom Blues- Eric Clapton
I have a bit of an obsession with Eric Clapton. This song in particular is in my top 5 all-time favourites list. He wrote the song for Pattie Boyd, his first wife. She was also George Harrisons first wife, she got around. The desperation in this song is beautifully executed. The music is outstanding, the lyrics are flawless, it's music perfection. Wonderful Tonight (this live video is awesome), Lay Down Sally, Cocaine, After Midnight, and Layla (live, unplugged, and amazing) are some more top picks.
The Needle and the Damage Done- Neil Young
I could write an entire blog post about Neil Young alone. His book, 'Waging Heavy Peace' is a must read. He's a huge inspiration not only with his music, he's quite the environmentally conscious fella. He's an incredibly brilliant man. Again, so hard to pick just one song but I really dig this one. It's about the pain caused by heroin addiction, and inspired by a member of Crazy Horse who died of a heroin overdose. Heart of Gold, Old Man, Harvest Moon, Hey Hey, My My, Like a Hurricane, and Long May You Run are just a few other notable mentions.
I've just realized it's going to occupy the rest of the current decade if I finish this list, because frankly the 70's were the best. So the rest are coming at you sans write-up.
Pink Floyd- Wish You Were Here, Comfortably Numb, Money
John Lennon- Imagine
ACDC- Highway to Hell (Still being blasted through every hockey dressing room I've gotten within earshot of)
Bee Gee's- Stayin' Alive
Rod Stewart- Maggie May (live unplugged, you're gonna want to watch this)
Queen- Bohemian Rhapsody
Michael Jackson- Don't Stop Til You Get Enough
Bruce Springsteen- Born to Run
Bob Dylan- Tangled Up in Blue, Shelter from the Storm, Knockin' on Heaven's Door, Forever Young