Wasn't the 1970s the best decade for popular music ever?

[Fiji Hill]

Today is actually a much better time for music, but It is incumbent on the listener to search the Internet to find artists they like - radio as a portal to new music is dead.

Indeed, Internet sites, notably Youtube offer the listener a variety of choices that was unbelievable just a few years ago. On Youtube, I've heard songs that I haven't heard since Eisenhower was in the White House and have found recordings that I've been seeking for years.

[dalereed]

“No. The ‘50s were better.”

the 50s were the best of EVERYTHING!!!!

Anyone that mised them can never know what life is all about!!!

[erod]

Too cool!

[raybbr]

I checked, and indeed, there is. In fact, I once drove through it.

I lived very near the "east side". Used to go there to visit girlfriends and hang out.

Ed Vrdolyak was the 10th Ward Alderman. Actually began his career as an ambulance chaser. Used to be kind of a nice area but now I don't know.

[raybbr]

I would add Styx to the list.

Also, Billy Joel, Gordon Lightfoot, too.

[lonestar]

AMEN!

[lonestar]

Rod Stewart has an every-man's voice.

I like him...but he sounds hoarse. He never would have made it in the '50's when singers had to sing.

[lonestar]

I am listening to Xavier Cugat as I post.

Is Carmen Miranda up next? I think that's the name of the woman who sang with a fruit bowl on her head. LOL!

[Hot Tabasco]

One word: Disco!

FUNKY!

[Hot Tabasco]

[Jimmy Valentine's brother]

Benny Goodman Live at Carnegie Hall 1938 Sing, Sing, Sing - fabulous

[Fiji Hill]

I like the original Sing! Sing! Sing! (With a Swing) by Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra, from 1936. Note the references in the lyrics to two songs that had recently been hits, Minnie the Moocher and The Music Goes 'Round and 'Round.

[Allegra]

Eewww...there are so many really horrible songs from the 70...

"Seasons in the Sun"
"Having My Baby"
"Billy Don't Be A Hero"
Anything by Air Supply
Anything disco {retch!}

I like the 80s punk and new wave sounds better. My iPod is loaded with 80s music.

[Fiji Hill]

“No. The ‘50s were better.”
the 50s were the best of EVERYTHING!!!!
Anyone that mised them can never know what life is all about!!!

My top ten from the Fifties:

1. No Other Love--Jo Stafford, 1950

2. Stalin Kicked the Bucket--Ray Anderson,m 1953

3. Lawdy, Miss Clawdy--Lloyd Price, 1952

4. Hot Rod Shotgun Boogie #2--Tillman Franks & His Timberline Riders, 1951

5. Tokyo Shoe Shine Boy--Akatsuki Teruko, 1951

6. I Believe--Jane Froman, 1953

7. It's Almost Tomorrow--The Dream Weavers, 1955

8. Born to Be With You--The Chordettes, 1956

9. You Gave Me Peace of Mind--The Spaniels, 1956

10. Train to Nowhere--The Champs, 1958

[antisocial]

““No. The ‘50s were better.”

the 50s were the best of EVERYTHING!!!!

Anyone that mised them can never know what life is all about!!!”

I agree!!

[Zionist Conspirator]

The Seventies were the pinnacle of human civilization.

[MoochPooch]

I think Rod Stewart's a real singer. Funny, I just bought EVERYONE PICTURE TELLS A STORY (on CD), having had a craving for "Mandolin Wind." I liked the early Stewart, who wasn't yet campy. Same with Elton John.

Lately, in fact, I had a craving for the early 70s music. There was more soul & integrity back then. The later 70s sank into mediocrity, for the most part. But the early decade was great.