songs from the 70s

[The Internet]

Speaking of solo Beatles, you could not turn on AM radio in the 70s and NOT hear these songs:

Paul McCartney: Jet


Wings: Junior's Farm


Wings: Listen To What The Man Said


Wings: Let 'Em In


Wings: Silly Love Songs



McCartney honored by the Guinness Book of World Records as "Most Successful Songwriter".

With 129 of the songs he has written/co-written charting in the UK, Paul McCartney (UK) lays claim to the most songs to feature in the UK singles chart. An astonishing 91 of his singles reach the Top 10, with 33 of those making it to No.1. Here he is pictured with his wife, Linda, at a dinner in his honour hosted by Guinness World Records at Les Ambassadeurs Club in London on 24 October 1979.

Most number one singles by a songwriter (US/UK)

The most successful songwriters in terms of number one singles are John Lennon (1940-80) and Paul McCartney (b. 18 Jun 1942). McCartney is credited as the writer on 32 number one hits in the US to Lennons 26 (with 23 co-written), whereas Lennon authored 29 UK number ones to McCartney's 28 (25 co-written).

Most No.1 albums on US chart - group

The Beatles – John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr – have more No.1 albums in the US (19) and UK (15) than anyone else. The band’s US tally includes nine consecutive No.1s from 1965–68 and chart-topping debuts for all three Anthology collections in 1995–96. The Fab Four managed seven consecutive No.1 albums in their homeland (1963–66). Their chart debut, Please Please Me (1963), remains the album to beat for most consecutive weeks at No.1 on UK albums chart (group, one album) – 30 weeks from 11 May to 30 November 1963. In both countries, The Beatles have the most cumulative weeks at No.1 (group, multiple albums) – 132 weeks in the USA and 174 weeks in the UK.

Most UK chart singles by a songwriter

McCartney has written or co-written 192 songs that have charted on the UK's Official Singles Chart since its launch in 1952. This total includes 32 hits with The Beatles, 21 with Wings and 36 as a soloist or as part of a duo or group. McCartney's 192nd and most recent chart entry was 'All Day', a collaboration with American rapper Kanye West that peaked at No.18 in 2015.

http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/60at60/2015/8/1979-most-successful-songwriter-392950

 

[rdhd]

Internet, you're just Winging it now......

 

[Bugman]

Had a chance to see McCartney & Wings once, then something came up and I didn't get to go. 🙁

 

[Bugman]

I have never been a disco fan, but how could you not love the late great Donna Summer? RIP Donna.





Donna was not exclusively a disco singer. This video is Donna later in life but she recorded MacArthur Park around 1978.

 

[Bugman]

The Righteous Brothers.



Redbone.



Johhny Rivers.

 

[rdhd]

Yeh, Bugman, there were some "disco" songs that shouldn't have been classed as such... and even if they were, so what? The Bee-Gees got scarfed into the disco definition - yet they were good no matter what. Some songs are just good 'nuf, no matter what they call it (Run DMC's version of "Walk This Way", for example).

 

[Bugman]

Yeh, Bugman, there were some "disco" songs that shouldn't have been classed as such... and even if they were, so what? The Bee-Gees got scarfed into the disco definition - yet they were good no matter what. Some songs are just good 'nuf, no matter what they call it (Run DMC's version of "Walk This Way", for example).

Agreed, I like good music regardless of the label put on it. Have to admit though when it comes to The Bee Gees, I like what they did in the 60s more than their 70s music.

 

[rdhd]

Exactly......

 

[Bugman]

The Blues Image.



Head East.

 

[Bugman]

Earth, Wind and Fire.

 

[Bugman]

In the mid 70s, I had a coworker named Teri. With her long auburn hair, impossibly long legs and lively hazel eyes, she was one of the most beautiful girls I've ever known. Think Ali Macgraws prettier sister and that would be about right. During the warm months she lived in T-shirts or tank tops, denim cutoffs and sandals, which were always kicked off when she walked in the door. It goes without saying all the guys were crazy about her.

Anyway, one day I screwed up my courage and asked her to go to a concert with me. I was amazed when she said yes, and walking into Memorial Hall that night I felt like the king of the hill. I smuggled in two pints of Jack Daniels so we had a few drinks and smoked some weed from my special stash. What might or might not have happened after the show is none of your damn business. 😛 Too much information I know, but I'll never forget that night.

Oh yeah, almost forgot. The band we saw that night was Santana. Maybe you've heard of them.

 

[The Internet]

In the mid 70s, I had a coworker named Teri. With her long auburn hair, impossibly long legs and lively hazel eyes, she was one of the most beautiful girls I've ever known. Think Ali Macgraws prettier sister and that would be about right. During the warm months she lived in T-shirts or tank tops, denim cutoffs and sandals, which were always kicked off when she walked in the door. It goes without saying all the guys were crazy about her.

Anyway, one day I screwed up my courage and asked her to go to a concert with me. I was amazed when she said yes, and walking into Memorial Hall that night I felt like the king of the hill. I smuggled in two pints of Jack Daniels so we had a few drinks and smoked some weed from my special stash. What might or might not have happened after the show is none of your damn business. 😛 Too much information I know, but I'll never forget that night.

Oh yeah, almost forgot. The band we saw that night was Santana. Maybe you've heard of them.

Great story, Bugman!!!!! Ali McGraw's prettier sister you say? lol. Hope you got to tickle her......though I'd understand if you didn't!!

Very cool, story! I'm sure it was a music-packed show with Santana holding long notes sustaining forever! Good for you!

 

[rdhd]

Santana? Who the hell was that? Seriously, sounds like one lucky experience, my man!

 

[Bugman]

Great story, Bugman!!!!! Ali McGraw's prettier sister you say? lol. Hope you got to tickle her......though I'd understand if you didn't!!

Very cool, story! I'm sure it was a music-packed show with Santana holding long notes sustaining forever! Good for you!

It was a fantastic show, in my top five of all time. There was no opening band, and they played for 3 1/2 hours. Carlos even treated us to a short solo acoustic set. Don't remember the set list all these years later unfortunately.

And Teri, man she was something else. She and I together, that was a beauty and the beast situation if ever there was one. Oh, she wasn't the least bit ticklish. I'd already done some exploratory work on that subject. 😉

Santana? Who the hell was that? Seriously, sounds like one lucky experience, my man!

Yeah, the gods were smiling down on me for a change. 🙂

 

[Bugman]

Van Morrison.



The O'Jays.



Missouri is an obscure 70s band from Kansas City Missouri. This song was a regional hit in 1977.



You can blame rdhd for unleashing a monster here. 😛

 

[Vanillaphant]

Got my hands on a copy of The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust... a few days ago. I'd never listened to it before (call myself a rock 'n' roll fan?! Bloody shameful! lol.) This one was a new on me, but I think I like it as much as Starman and Ziggy Stardust - which is to say a helluva lot! Great lyrics, too.

 

[The Internet]

Got my hands on a copy of The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust... a few days ago. I'd never listened to it before (call myself a rock 'n' roll fan?! Bloody shameful! lol.) This one was a new on me, but I think I like it as much as Starman and Ziggy Stardust - which is to say a helluva lot! Great lyrics, too.

Hey, don't beat yourself up.....there's always going to be something new from that era (or any era) that you haven't gotten around to listening to yet, one that's slipped by. It's great because it's like meeting a new friend! And there's always going to be another classic out there waiting. Hey if you're looking what Bowie to get next, I definitely recommend putting "Heroes" under your belt asap. "Heroes" and "Low".

(My two favorites from "Ziggy" are "Hang On To Yourself" and "Lady Stardust")

 

[rdhd]

Dang....went and dragged up a few others....

This one, some consider disco. I think more jazz, specifically "lite jazz"


Speaking of disco - I may be banned for this one.....


Hopefully, this gem from ol' Chuck will exonerate me for that one

 

[Vanillaphant]

Hey if you're looking what Bowie to get next, I definitely recommend putting "Heroes" under your belt asap. "Heroes" and "Low".

Noted. I used to have a slight aversion to Bowie, but I think that was just because of his image - or, rather, the amount of attention that was paid to his image, if that makes sense.

This one, some consider disco. I think more jazz, specifically "lite jazz"

Agh. It breaks my heart to read this. Classic case of denial. But I just want you to know, rdhd, that if you should choose to “come out of the disco closet”, there are people on this thread that will support you in that decision. It’s a scary step to take, I know, but you have nothing to be ashamed of. A love of disco is beautiful, natural; and there is so much pleasure to be had from shakin’ yer man-humps to a bit of Boney M. Don’t let fear of judgement stand in the way of you and disco bliss.

lol I’m just messin’ around, obviously. 😀

 

[Bugman]

Dang....went and dragged up a few others....
Speaking of disco - I may be banned for this one.....

Hah, don't worry too much. I posted Honey by Bobby Goldsborough in the 60s thread so if you get booted I'll probably be right behind you. 😉

 

[rdhd]

No, Vanilla, I'm not into disco. I still say "A Fifth of Beethoven" is more in the jazz realm, not disco just because it came out in that era. And, "Disco Duck" - well, it showed up on the side bar as I was listening to other things....and, it is definitely 70's, whether good or bad. I'd say bad, but others likely love the song. That's part of the fun of these threads.....what can we dig up from the past?

 

[The Internet]

Yeah it doesn't have to be good! Just from the 70s! I actually posted "A Fifth Of Beethoven"....along with disco versions of the themes from "Star Wars", "Close Encounters" and "2001"! It's not that they're old favorites! It's that you definitely heard them in the 70s. That....and the Gong Show Theme!

These two ARE favorites though.When "Blood On The Tracks" came out, everyone was speculating it was about him and Joan Baez. So a year later, she comes out with her "answer" to "Blood On The Tracks".......the fantastic and almost completely-forgotten "Diamonds And Rust". Putting the two opening songs back to back.....let's just say they're both masterpieces. Just the guitar introduction for "Diamonds And Rust", wow. Goosebumps. I had completely forgotten about this song/album.....the guitar part alone tells you everything you need to know about their relationship, before she spells it out for you, lol.

Bob Dylan: Tangled Up In Blue


Joan Baez: Diamonds And Rust


To drive the point home, she even did a cover of "Simple Twist Of Fate" and does a Dylan impression in the middle of it! What a burn!

Joan Baez: Simple Twist Of Fate

 

[Bugman]

Linda Rodstadt.







Linda's cover of a 1963 Roy Orbison song.

 

[The Internet]

John Lennon: #9 Dream
Happy Birthday, Maestro!


Gimme Some Truth

 

[Bator]

Pink Floyd