For the Record: The 70s

By Amy Lively

An 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 deci... more

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The podcast currently has 74 episodes available.

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August 26, 2021 Trailer - Take Me to Church: Religion in 70s Pop Music
The latest episode of For the Record: The 70s examines religion in 70s popular music.
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August 08, 2021 Ep. 5 - Anti-Nixon Songs of the 70s
Songwriters 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.
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August 04, 2021 Ep. 4 - Music of the 70s (Sexual) Revolution
Did 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.
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August 01, 2021 Trailer: The Spirit of '76
Tune 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!)
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July 10, 2021 Announcement: We're Moving to Spotify!
When 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.
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May 09, 2021 Summer Vaction!
The 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. Have a great summer and we will be back in August!
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April 25, 2021 Ep. 30 - The Sweet Sound of 70s Bubblegum Music
Bubblegum 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 was not. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy-lively/message
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March 10, 2021 Ep. 29 - Every Little Thing is Gonna Be All Right: The Influence of 70s Reggae
Reggae 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy-lively/message
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January 23, 2021 Ep. 28 - Soundtracks of the 70s
Movie 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
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48min
December 10, 2020 Ep. 27 - That's Entertainment! TV Variety Shows of the 70s
The 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 in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy-lively/message
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