The 70s was a confusing decade, taken by the sounds of different moods and music fans. Urban fans wanted to dance in clubs, so Disco became their choice. Southern rural fans wanted to her longer songs with meaningful lyrics, so Southern Rock became their call.
There were many genre’s that filled the years between 1970 and 1979. Here are the Top 3 tunes from each gene in the 70s..
Folk Rock
“Doctor My Eyes” Jackson Browne, “Fire and Rain by James Taylor, and “Horse With No Name” by America
Southern Rock
“Sweet Home Alabama” Lynyrd Skynyrd, “Cant’ You See” from the Marshall Tucker Band, and “Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man” from The Allman Brothers
Glam
“Panic in Detroit” Ziggy Stardust (David Bowie) “Band a Gong” by T. Rex, and “Walk On the Wild Side” from Lou Reed
Disco
“I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor, “Staying Alive” from the Bee Gees, and Y.M.C.A. from the Villiage People.
Funk
“Inner City Blues” Marvin Gaye, “Respect Yourself” the Staples Singers, and “Everyday People” from Sly and the Family Stone.
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