For the Record: The 70s
75 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★★ - 113 ratingsAn 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.
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Ep. 49 - Austin City Limits and the 70s Country Music Revolution
March 30, 2024 22:31 - 43 minutes - 35 MBIn 1974, a local Austin PBS station aired the first episode of "Austin City Limits" and, with that, took the first step to showing the entire country how Austin, Texas celebrated and encouraged experimentation with country music. One of the founders of the show carried a business card that described the show's music as "free form country folk rock science fiction gospel gum existential bluegrass guacamole opera music." As the show celebrates it's 50th anniversary in 2024, it continues to be ...
Ep. 48 - The "Worst" of the 70s? The Music of 1974
March 01, 2024 03:06 - 43 minutes - 35.2 MBThe 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.
Ep. 47 - Dick Clark's Entertainment Empire
November 19, 2023 23:30 - 52 minutes - 42.3 MBDid 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.
Ep. 46 - The Chaos and Music of the Ozark Music Festival of 1974
September 20, 2023 03:42 - 48 minutes - 39.1 MBWhat 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 ...
Ep. 45 - Oh, Canada! Canada's Rock Music Industry in the 70s
July 18, 2023 20:46 - 51 minutes - 41.6 MBIn 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 i...
Ep. 44 - Streaking, Werewolves, Sharks, & Drinking: 70s Novelty Songs
June 10, 2023 00:12 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBThere 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.
Ep. 43 - Music and The Kent State Massacre of May 4, 1970
April 02, 2023 19:28 - 50 minutes - 47.1 MBOn 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 st...
Ep. 42 - Rock Operas of the 70s
February 01, 2023 04:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBWhat IS an opera, anyway? It is a dramatic story told with music rather than acting. The songs tell us the story. The 1970s was not only a golden era for classic rock, it was especially a golden era for the rock opera. This episode of For the Record: The 70s examines some of songs from the iconic rock operas of the decade, most of which have the similar theme of youth angst and desire at their core. Artists and bands such as The Who, Meatloaf, and Pink Floyd created characters and told stori...
Ep. 41 - The Impact of The Troubadour on 1970s Popular Culture
December 01, 2022 03:05 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBIs it possible that the combination of the live music and the community that was created at The Troubadour in Los Angeles can ever be replicated? There are few clubs that have the cultural impact that The Troub had on 70s popular culture. This episode examines a wide spectrum of artists, of both the music and comedic variety, that saw The Troubadour help launch their careers. Playlist: Ol’ 55 (Live) by Tom Waits (1975) A Song for You (Live) by Donny Hathaway (1971) Solitary Man (Live...
Ep. 40 - Honestly Loving Olivia Newton-John
October 05, 2022 00:41 - 46 minutes - 43.4 MBAfter Olivia Newton-John died, her broad reach was evident. Tributes poured in from all corners of the entertainment world. Even at the music festival for the late Taylor Hawkins in September, organized by his friend and Foo Fighters bandmate, Dave Grohl, there Livvy was, her smiling face on the drum kit. is impossible to imagine pop culture of the 1970s and 1980s without Olivia Newton-John. That all changed, of course, when Olivia took a page from the fictional character that she brought t...
Ep. 39 - American Top 40: Keeping Our Feet on the Ground and Reaching for the Stars (Part 1)
August 20, 2022 17:42 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBIf anyone could make following the Billboard Top 40 a friendly competitive sport, it was Casey Kasem. His national radio countdown show, American Top 40, is a vital part of 70s and 80s music history. This episode discusses AT40 in the 70s, including the first and last #1 songs played in the decade, the first long distance dedication, and Casey's tribute to The King, Elvis Presley, following his death in 1977. Part 2, covering AT40 in the 80s, will appear on For the Record: The 80s in Septemb...
Ep. 3 - Nostalgia, Race, and Rebels in 70s Southern Rock
July 20, 2022 18:57 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBSouthern rock from bands such as the Allman Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd was not just loved by Americans from the South. Southern rock had broad appeal. For many white southerners, though, this form of rock tapped into a desire for nostalgia, rebellion, and reclaiming the South as a distinct region. The 1970s was a time when regional distinctions in the United States were fading and as the South became more like the rest of America, the rest of America became more like the South. This episode...
Ep. 6 - The 70s Roots of Hip Hop
June 16, 2022 18:49 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MBMainstream hip hop burst onto the scene with "Rapper's Delight" by the Sugarhill Gang in 1979, but hip hop's roots go deeper than that into 70s music. Hip hop godfathers Gil Scott-Heron and James Brown helped pave the way for rap and hip hop to become a commercial success, as did Chic with their funky disco smash, "Good Times" in 1979. There is some irony in "Good Times" being liberally "borrowed" by Sugarhill Records for "Rapper's Delight" as it was disco's (and Chic's) last big hit, while ...
Ep. 7 - Women Who Rocked the 70s
June 16, 2022 17:33 - 35 minutes - 33.3 MBRock and roll was a man's world in the 1970s. Would that have been any different if Janis Joplin had not died just as the 70s were beginning? The world will never know but what is known is that women in the music industry faced challenges that men did not, simply because of their gender. This episode reviews the contributions of Joplin, Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie, Ann Wilson, Nancy Wilson, and Chrissie Hynde in an attempt to understand how women found their place in rock, ...
Ep. 31 - The Spirit of '76: Pop Music on America's Bicentennial
June 15, 2022 04:59 - 43 minutes - 35.2 MBSuffice to say that America's spirit in 1976 was a bit...mixed. The first half of the 70s carried the weight of war, social discord, and assorted political drama that began in the 60s. Even the very question of whether or not the U.S. should celebrate and, if so, how, was up in the air. This episode examines the collective mood of the U.S. on the occasion of its 200th birthday and takes a look at songs that made it to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcast...
A Special For the Record: The 80s PREVIEW!
June 09, 2022 20:08 - 5 minutes - 5.55 MBMany of you have asked for it, so here it is: For the Record: The 80s! The first episode to this companion podcast to For the Record: The 70s is available now! Check out this preview on Episode 1: Heartland Rock is Not Just about the Heartland and if you like what you hear, head over to your app and subscribe! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amy-lively/message
Ep. 33: Zaire '74, Muhammad Ali, and "The Rumble in the Jungle"
April 23, 2022 22:46 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MB"The Rumble in the Jungle" featured heavyweight boxing legends, Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, but they were not the only legends who gathered in Zaire in the fall of 1974. The music festival known as Zaire '74 brought African and African American music icons such as B.B. King, Bill Withers, Manu Dibango, and the Godfather of Soul, James Brown together in what Lloyd Price envisioned as a day "the beat would return to its roots." This episode of For the Record: The 70s examines the importan...
Ep. 33 - Zaire '74, Muhammad Ali, and "The Rumble in the Jungle"
April 23, 2022 22:46 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MB"The Rumble in the Jungle" featured heavyweight boxing legends, Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, but they were not the only legends who gathered in Zaire in the fall of 1974. The music festival known as Zaire '74 brought African and African American music icons such as B.B. King, Bill Withers, Manu Dibango, and the Godfather of Soul, James Brown together in what Lloyd Price envisioned as a day "the beat would return to its roots." This episode of For the Record: The 70s examines the importan...
Ep. 38 - The Influence of Jazz on 70s Popular Music
April 09, 2022 05:27 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBJazz is America’s music. It is America’s sole original form of art, yet it had declined in popularity by the 1970s to the point that some musicians resisted even being associated with it. Still, jazz’s influence was felt in popular music by bands like Chicago and Steely Dan. These bands were able to evoke the spirit of jazz while presenting their music in a form that was easier for music fans to accept and interpret. Perhaps no tribute to jazz in the 70s was greater than Stevie Wonder’s “Sir...
Ep. 38: The Influence of Jazz on 70s Popular Music
April 09, 2022 05:27 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBJazz is America’s music. It is America’s sole original form of art, yet it had declined in popularity by the 1970s to the point that some musicians resisted even being associated with it. Still, jazz’s influence was felt in popular music by bands like Chicago and Steely Dan. These bands were able to evoke the spirit of jazz while presenting their music in a form that was easier for music fans to accept and interpret. Perhaps no tribute to jazz in the 70s was greater than Stevie Wonder’s “Sir...
Ep. 32 - Take Me to Church: Religion in 70s Popular Music
March 13, 2022 23:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBTom Wolfe said the 70s was witness to the Third Great Awakening, as many Americans turned to religion on their quest for self-enlightenment or simply to find a way to make sense out of the social and political chaos. This religious revival was reflected in pop music of the era, although writing or singing songs about religion was still a bit risky. This episode looks at songs by artists such as George Harrison, The Staples Singers, and Kansas to try to better understand the intersection of r...
Episode 37: Philly Soul and the Sound of the 70s
February 28, 2022 02:07 - 45 minutes - 42.5 MBThere is no single sound that defines the 70s but there is no doubt that Philly Soul, or the Sound of Philadelphia, is an essential element. The O'Jays, The Spinners, Three Degrees, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, and Billy Paul are just some of the artists that created silky, lush soul records under the direction of "The Mighty Three": Thom Bell, Kenny Gamble, and Leon Huff. With a distribution deal from Clive Davis at CBS Records, Gamble and Huff were not only the McCartney and Lennon of...
Ep. 37 - Philly Soul and the Sound of the 70s
February 28, 2022 02:07 - 45 minutes - 42.5 MBThere is no single sound that defines the 70s but there is no doubt that Philly Soul, or the Sound of Philadelphia, is an essential element. The O'Jays, The Spinners, Three Degrees, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, and Billy Paul are just some of the artists that created silky, lush soul records under the direction of "The Mighty Three": Thom Bell, Kenny Gamble, and Leon Huff. With a distribution deal from Clive Davis at CBS Records, Gamble and Huff were not only the McCartney and Lennon of...
Ep. 34 - A 70s Pop Manifesto: Finding Meaning in 70s Pop
January 17, 2022 22:27 - 53 minutes - 49.8 MBWho knew that Barry Manilow wanted "Could it Be Magic" to be a "musical orgasm?" That song was part of the wide menu of 70s pop, which has been often derided by critics, yet found an audience with millions of music fans then and now. This episode examines the variety of songs that are classified as pop, which became a genre unto itself in the 70s. Artists such as The Carpenters, Cher, ABBA, and Andy Gibb made music for the masses and the masses responded by buying their records and making th...
A 70s Pop Manifesto: Finding Meaning in 70s Pop | Episode 34
January 17, 2022 22:27 - 53 minutes - 49.8 MBWho knew that Barry Manilow wanted "Could it Be Magic" to be a "musical orgasm?" That song was part of the wide menu of 70s pop, which has been often derided by critics, yet found an audience with millions of music fans then and now. This episode examines the variety of songs that are classified as pop, which became a genre unto itself in the 70s. Artists such as The Carpenters, Cher, ABBA, and Andy Gibb made music for the masses and the masses responded by buying their records and making th...
Ep. 36 - Na Na Na Na, Hey Hey Hey! 70s Music and Sports
January 17, 2022 07:00 - 55 minutes - 51.4 MBThe relationship between music and sports in the 70s was multidimensional. There were songs about individual athletes, there were songs that enhanced the game for the fans, and there were songs that created an identity for athletes and teams. This relationship was evident even in rollerskating, which saw music set the mood and, at times, offered an escape in times of turmoil. This episode looks at songs on a wide spectrum, from "Nadia's Theme" to "The Groove Line" to "We Will Rock You" in a ...
Na Na Na Na, Hey Hey Hey! 70s Music and Sports | Episode 36
January 17, 2022 07:00 - 55 minutes - 51.4 MBThe relationship between music and sports in the 70s was multidimensional. There were songs about individual athletes, there were songs that enhanced the game for the fans, and there were songs that created an identity for athletes and teams. This relationship was evident even in rollerskating, which saw music set the mood and, at times, offered an escape in times of turmoil. This episode looks at songs on a wide spectrum, from "Nadia's Theme" to "The Groove Line" to "We Will Rock You" in a ...
Cosmic American Music: 70s Country Rock | Episode 35
December 04, 2021 04:33 - 53 minutes - 49.8 MBGram Parsons called country rock Cosmic American Music; it was a little of this and a little of that, combined into a musical stew that today we call Americana. In the 70s, though, the marriage of rock and country, complete with the steel guitar and perhaps a banjo or two, seemed like an unlikely marriage. The truth is that rock and country share similar roots, but heavily formatted radio was not sure what to do with bands like Poco, The Flying Burrito Brothers, or Pure Prairie League. The D...
Ep. 35 - Cosmic American Music: 70s Country Rock
December 04, 2021 04:33 - 53 minutes - 49.8 MBGram Parsons called country rock Cosmic American Music; it was a little of this and a little of that, combined into a musical stew that today we call Americana. In the 70s, though, the marriage of rock and country, complete with the steel guitar and perhaps a banjo or two, seemed like an unlikely marriage. The truth is that rock and country share similar roots, but heavily formatted radio was not sure what to do with bands like Poco, The Flying Burrito Brothers, or Pure Prairie League. The D...
Trailer: Cosmic American Music: 70s Country Rock
November 30, 2021 01:03 - 1 minute - 989 KBThis episode of FTR70 looks at the music that some considered too country for rock and too rock for country. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amy-lively/message
Trailer -- A Celebration of 70s Pop (and Happy Anniversary FTR70!)
October 28, 2021 23:30 - 1 minute - 1.1 MBIt is the THIRD ANNIVERSARY of FTR70 and the podcast is celebrating with a look at 70s pop! Yes, we SHOULD celebrate the likes of The Carpenters, Barry Manilow, Cher, Andy Gibb (!) because they sang the songs with the hooks, the beats, the melodies that people could not get out of their heads. Even if critics dismissed pop songs as shallow or meaningless, we know they really were not because pop songs are often the soundtracks of our lives. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/...
Trailer -- Zaire '74: The Spectacular Soundtrack of The Rumble in the Jungle
September 27, 2021 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.39 MBThe Rumble in the Jungle in 1974 was Muhammad Ali's quest to regain the heavyweight boxing championship he lost when he refused to be drafted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. To be sure, it was an important event in sports history but the festival that preceded it, Zaire '74, was every bit as important. B.B. King, Bill Withers, The Pointer Sisters, The Spinners, James Brown, and many others performed in a festival that was intended to "return to the beat." This episode examines the...
Tell Me #3: What are the 7 Essential Rock Songs of the 70s?
September 18, 2021 20:55 - 1 minute - 1.09 MBThe Seven Essentials project wants to know: What are your choices for the essential rock songs of the 70s? Tell me your Top Two. You can leave a message in the voice mail link and let me know! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amy-lively/message
Tell Me #2: What are the 7 Essential 70s Disco Hits?
September 11, 2021 17:20 - 1 minute - 1.02 MBThe Seven Essentials project needs you! What are your choices for the essential disco songs of the 70s? Tell me your Top Two. You can leave a message in the voice mail link and let me know! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amy-lively/message
Tell Me #1: What are the 7 Essential 70s Pop Hits?
September 04, 2021 23:33 - 1 minute - 1.13 MBThe Seven Essentials project needs you! What do you think are the Top Two essential pop hits of the 70s? You can leave a message in the voice mail link and let me know! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amy-lively/message
Trailer - Take Me to Church: Religion in 70s Pop Music
August 26, 2021 01:42 - 1 minute - 1.07 MBThe latest episode of For the Record: The 70s examines religion in 70s popular music. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amy-lively/message
Ep. 5 - Anti-Nixon Songs of the 70s
August 08, 2021 23:58 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBSongwriters of the 70s took on Richard Nixon the best way they knew how: with their music. Blaming music for drug use, the Kent State shootings, Watergate, and getting a pardon for "any crimes he may have committed" were all issues that inspired artists such as Jefferson Airplane, CSNY, The Honey Drippers, Stevie Wonder, and David Bowie. This episode discusses how music reflected the dissatisfaction and outright anger with President Richard Nixon, even beyond his resignation in August 1974. ...
Ep. 4 - Music of the 70s (Sexual) Revolution
August 04, 2021 20:56 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MBDid music help push the sexual revolution in the 1970s or was the music reflecting the changes in how society viewed sexuality? Music has always been used to sell sex but the message was delivered more directly in the 70s. The sexual revolution and music's role in it are explored using the music of Loretta Lynn, Led Zeppelin, The Archies (!), Marvin Gaye, Labelle, Donna Summer, and Patti Smith. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy-lively/message
Trailer: The Spirit of '76
August 01, 2021 01:41 - 1 minute - 1.43 MBTune in for a brief preview of The Spirit of '76: Pop Music on America's Bicentennial. (Hands up if you rocked a Stars and Stripes t-shirt on July 4, 1976!) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amy-lively/message
Announcement: We're Moving to Spotify!
July 10, 2021 17:17 - 5 minutes - 4.68 MBWhen FTR70 returns in the first week of August, it will be exclusively on Spotify! Amy explains why this is happening (media companies), how the music featured in the show will change (full songs and playlists!), and asks that you start following the show on Spotify today if you don't already. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amy-lively/message
Summer Vaction!
May 09, 2021 19:08 - 1 minute - 1.04 MBThe podcast is taking a summer break! It is time to rest, recharge, and research as the show steams ahead with Year 4 on the horizon. Follow the show on Instagram, Facebook, or Patreon to stay up-to-date on the latest happenings. See you in August! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amy-lively/message
Ep. 30 - The Sweet Sound of 70s Bubblegum Music
April 25, 2021 17:51 - 48 minutes - 38.8 MBBubblegum music was as beloved by its fans as it was maligned by critics. The 70s saw bubblegum of the 60s, such as "Sugar Sugar" by The Archies, morph into adoration of teen idols such as David Cassidy, Donny Osmond, and The Bay City Rollers. Still, the bubblegum formula worked for other pop hits, too, like "Rock Me Gently." In this episode we makes the case that bubblegum music was as good as any pop music that was recorded and even though some of the bubblegum bands were fake, the music wa...
Ep. 29 - Every Little Thing is Gonna Be All Right: The Influence of 70s Reggae
March 10, 2021 21:56 - 44 minutes - 35.7 MBReggae may not have ever found a significant radio audience in America in the 70s, but its influence on pop and rock music is undeniable. This episode traces the beginning of reggae, borne out of the political strife of late-60s Jamaica, to the first real reggae hit in the U.S. by Blondie in 1981. Bob Marley was not all there was to reggae but he still stands as the most beloved artist of a genre that is both the product of music that came before it and the source of music that came after it....
Ep 29 - Every Little Thing is Gonna Be All Right: The Influence of 70s Reggae
March 10, 2021 21:56 - 44 minutes - 35.7 MBReggae may not have ever found a significant radio audience in America in the 70s, but its influence on pop and rock music is undeniable. This episode traces the beginning of reggae, borne out of the political strife of late-60s Jamaica, to the first real reggae hit in the U.S. by Blondie in 1981. Bob Marley was not all there was to reggae but he still stands as the most beloved artist of a genre that is both the product of music that came before it and the source of music that came after it....
Ep. 28 - Soundtracks of the 70s
January 23, 2021 02:55 - 47 minutes - 38.1 MBMovie soundtracks got better in the 70s as the creation of soundtracks became more intentional. Rather than simply compiling songs for an album and calling it a soundtrack, producers hired artists to create music that offered commentary and enhanced our understanding of characters. Soundtracks ranging from "Super Fly" to "Saturday Night Fever" were as successful if not more so than the movies they supported. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy-lively/message
Ep. 27 - That's Entertainment! TV Variety Shows of the 70s
December 10, 2020 00:59 - 46 minutes - 37.3 MBThe heyday of the TV variety show was, without a doubt, the 70s. It seemed as if every entertainer either had their own show or was on someone else's. While at the time they may have seemed a bit corny, they also seemed to be just what many Americans in the 70s were in the mood for in the wake of assassinations, Watergate, and the war in Vietnam. Looking back at the era, we can also see that these shows give us a glimpse into 70s culture, making them an important part of 70s history. --- Send...
Ep. 26 - Starmen: Glam Rock of the 70s
November 09, 2020 03:26 - 43 minutes - 35.4 MBT. Rex, Alice Cooper, David Bowie, and Roxy Music were at the heart of 70s glam rock. This episode examines how glam stretched the boundaries of gender, sexuality, and how rock music was defined. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy-lively/message
Ep. 25 - The Hispanic Influence on 70s Popular Music
October 04, 2020 23:50 - 44 minutes - 36.2 MBThe Chicano Movement of the 60s and 70s and the growth of the Hispanic population in the U.S. influenced popular culture. Music was no exception. Artists ranging from Santana to Freddy Fender had successful careers in music in an era when Hispanic Americans sought more and better representation in the country's politics and culture. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy-lively/message
Ep. 24 - Loud, Louder, Loudest: 70s Heavy Metal
August 29, 2020 23:43 - 41 minutes - 33.5 MBHeavy metal was outright despised by many rock critics but was much loved by its fans. There is no question that heavy metal is noted for its loud, often aggressive sound and persistent accusations of satanic message followed many of the bands of the Seventies, especially Black Sabbath. Were they really devil worshipers or just creating a brand? Either way, there is little doubt that rebellion, escapism, fantasy fueled heavy metal’s popularity. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters....
Ep. 23 - Women of Country Music in the 70s
July 28, 2020 22:27 - 54 minutes - 43.8 MBWhy did more women sell country music and get more radio airtime in the 70s than today? Artists such as Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, and even Olivia Newton-John made country radio friendly music in the midst of the women's rights movement of the 70s. Many of these singers were also able to cross over to pop. The momentum for women in country did not continue. This episode explores the many reasons for country music welcoming women in the 70s before its evolution to "bro country" in the years t...