Summer Songs of the 1970sSummer Songs come in two different varieties:1. The classic songs that describe summertime, vacations, beaches and the boardwalk.2. The songs that were played in constant rotation on the radio and dance clubs. We tried to combine both the classic summer songs and songs in different genres that dominated the airwaves during… Read More
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The 70’s Bubblegum Pop Hits1. ABC – Jackson Five2. Saturday Night – Bay City Rollers3. I Think I Love You – Partridge Family4. Grease – Frankie Valli5. That’s The Way (I Like It) – KC & The Sunshine Band6. Car Wash – Rose Royce7. We Will Rock You/We Are The Champions – Queen8. Summer Nights… Read More
Sexy Song of the 1970s You know what I’m talkin’ ’bout C’mon, baby Let your love come out If you believe in love Let’s get it on -Let’s Get It On, Marvin Gaye A lot of Sexy Songs sound so innocent, until an adult hears a child naively singing it… Lookin’ for some hot stuff,… Read More
Novelty & Comedy SongsNovelty songs are different from most popular songs in that they usually have an invisible expiration date like 1999 or Pac-Man Fever with the exception of Christmas Songs and to a lesser extent, Halloween Songs. Pac-Man Fever really mattered in the early 1980s, but it has long since lost its purpose. Sometimes… Read More
Pre-Disco & Rock Party Dance Hits1. Lady Marmalade – LaBelle2. Got To Give It Up – Marvin Gaye3. Dance To The Music – Sly and the Family Stone (1968)4. Build Me Up Buttercup – The Foundations5. ABC – Jackson Five6. Proud Mary – Ike and Tina Turner7. More Today Than Yesterday – Spiral Staircase8. You’ll… Read More
Top 100 Disco Dance Hits1. Y.M.C.A. – Village People2. I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor3. Brick House – Commodores4. Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough – Michael Jackson5. It’s Raining Men – The Weather Girls6. Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry7. Super Freak – Rick James8. Last Dance – Donna Summer9. Disco Inferno –… Read More
Worst Songs in Pop Music World’s Worst Pop Music Bad music and all of the worst songs are subjective, we admit. Often, the songs on this are loved by many but hated even more by others.This section is devoted entirely to the worst songs of all time. Well, maybe not the all-time worst written songs or worst… Read More
Top 100 Movie Comedies1.Airplane! (Directed by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker, 1980)2.Some Like It Hot (Directed by Billy Wilder, 1959)3.Groundhog Day (Directed by Harold Ramis, 1993)4.This Is Spinal Tap (Directed by Rob Reiner, 1984)5.Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Directed by Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones, 1975)6.Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (Directed… Read More
1979 Billboard Number One Hits:December 9, 1978 – January 5, 1979:Le Freak – ChicJanuary 6 – January 19:Too Much Heaven – Bee GeesJanuary 20 – February 9:Le Freak – ChicFebruary 10 – March 9:Do Ya Think I’m Sexy? – Rod StewartMarch 10 – March 23:I Will Survive – Gloria GaynorMarch 24 – April 6:Tragedy –… Read More
1979 Fun Facts, Trivia and HistoryQuick Facts from 1979World-Changing Event: Khomeini’s Iranian Revolution over Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi.The Other World-Changing Event: The Introduction of the Sony Walkman.The Top Song was My Sharona by The Knack.The Movies to Watch include Alien, Rocky 2, The Muppet Movie, Apocalypse Now and Star Trek: The Motion Picture, and The Life of Brian.The Most… Read More
Popular and Best-selling Books From 1970:Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret by Judy BlumeBless the Beasts and Children by Glensin SwarthoutBury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee BrownThe Crystal Cave by Mary StewartDeliverance by James DickeyEverything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex* (*But Were Afraid to Ask) by David ReubenThe French Lieutenant’s Woman by John FowlesThe Gang That Couldn’t… Read More
Top 25 Songs of 1970-1979 1. You Light Up My Life- Debby Boone 2. Night Fever – Bee Gees 3. Tonight’s The Night (Gonna Be Alright) – Rod Stewart 4. Shadow Dancing – Andy Gibb 5. Le Freak – Chic 6. My Sharona – The Knack 7. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face… Read More
What Happened In 1979?79 Trivia Questions And Answers For 1979 History(answers)1. Where did America’s most serious nuclear power plant accident happen?2. A movie with a similar theme was released about the same time as the Three Mile Island accident. Name that film.3. Name the song from The Muppet Movie that peaked at #25 on the… Read More
1979 Oscars 51st Academy AwardsWinners Announced: April 9, 1979Held at: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHost: Johnny Carson (introduced as “John Carson”)Eligibility Year: 1978Intriguing Trivia and HighlightsIntroduction Curveball: Johnny Carson, a seasoned late-night host, was formally introduced as “John Carson,” which was a bit unusual for TV audiences.Dear Hunter, the Winner: The Deer Hunter swept… Read More
70s MusicSome of the most notable genres and sub-genres of music from the 1970s include:Rock: Harder rock music became popular in the 1970s, with several sub-genres emerging and gaining traction. Some of the most notable sub-genres of rock music from the 1970s include heavy metal, progressive rock, and punk.Pop: Pop music also remained popular in… Read More
Winners Announced: February 15, 1979Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHost: John DenverEligibility Year: October 1, 1977 – September 30, 1978Intriguing Trivia and Nuggets of KnowledgeEnd of the Disco Era: This year’s Grammy Awards coincided with the tail end of the disco craze, and the Bee Gees were the darlings of the night.Denver’s Final Act:… Read More
1978 Billboard Number One Hits:December 24, 1977 – January 13, 1978:How Deep Is Your Love – Bee GeesJanuary 14 – February 3:Baby Come Back – PlayerFebruary 4 – March 3:Stayin’ Alive – Bee GeesMarch 4 – March 17:(Love Is) Thicker Than Water – Andy GibbMarch 18 – May 12:Night Fever – Bee GeesMay 13 –… Read More
1978 Trivia, History and Fun FactsQuick Facts from 1978World Changing Event: Louise Brown, the first “test-tube baby,” was born healthy in Oldham General Hospital, UK.The Top Song was Night Fever by The Bee Gees.The Movies to Watch include Grease, Every Which Way But Loose, Superman, and Heaven Can Wait.The Most Famous Person in America was probably Muhammad… Read More
1978 Music Hits Chart1. Last Dance – Donna Summer2. Disco Inferno – Trammps3. Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton4. Paradise By The Dashboard Light – Meatloaf6. Summer Nights – Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta7. We Are The Champions – Queen8. Stayin Alive – Bee Gees9. We Will Rock You – Queen10. Copacabana – Barry Manilow11. Night… Read More
What Happened In 1978?78 Trivia Questions For 1978 History(answers)1. Gary Busey was a hit playing the role of this 1950s rocker. Name that film2. This 1978 fantasy/sports/comedic drama was based on a 1941 film, Waiting on Mr. Jordan. Name that film3. Name the fictional college in which the film Animal House occurred.4. Who won the… Read More
1978 Oscars 50th Academy AwardsWinners Announced: April 3, 1978Held at: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHost: Bob HopeEligibility Year: 1977Riveting Trivia and Tantalizing TidbitsMilestone Event: This ceremony marked the 50th anniversary of the Oscars, making it an especially significant year.Woody Allen’s No-Show: Woody Allen won for Best Director for Annie Hall but didn’t attend the… Read More
1978 Grammy Award WinnersWinners Announced: February 23, 1978Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHost: John DenverEligibility Year: October 1, 1976 – September 30, 1977Trivia and Fascinating FactsChanging of the Guard: This year marked a shift in hosting duties, as John Denver took over from Andy Williams, who had been hosting the Grammys for several years… Read More
1977 Billboard Number One Hits:November 13 – January 7, 1977:Tonight’s The Night (Gonna Be Alright) – Rod StewartJanuary 8 – January 14:You Don’t Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show) – Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr.January 15 – January 21:You Make Me Feel Like Dancing – Leo SayerJanuary 22 – January… Read More