Sexy Songs of the 1970s: Funk, Disco, Soul, Rock, and Slow Jams Sexy songs of the 1970s came from almost every corner of popular music. Soul singers whispered, disco stars turned the dance floor into a heat lamp, rock bands leaned into innuendo, and country-pop occasionally raised an eyebrow while pretending to be polite. This […]
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Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: What Happened In 1970?Pop Culture, History, and Defining Moments1970 began a dynamic decade filled with cultural innovation, social transformation, and unforgettable moments. From the music that shaped generations to groundbreaking films, iconic television debuts, and pivotal world events, 1970 was a year of profound change and lasting impact. It was a
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About 70s Music: Classic Rock, Disco, Funk, Soul, Singer-Songwriters, Punk, New Wave, Pop, and Songs That Took Over the RadioMusic of the 1970s was big, messy, emotional, danceable, loud, strange, and impossible to squeeze into one neat box. The decade gave us classic rock, disco, funk, soul, soft rock, singer-songwriters, Southern rock, progressive rock, punk,
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1970 Music Hits: Top Songs, Radio Favorites, and Pop Classics 1970 music was a bridge between the late 1960s and the new decade ahead. Motown, soul, classic rock, folk-rock, country crossover, bubblegum pop, early hard rock, singer-songwriter music, and novelty songs all shared space on radio. The Jackson 5, The Beatles, Diana Ross, Elvis Presley,
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Pop Culture Quiz: What Happened In 1974?74 Trivia Questions For 1974 History(answers)1. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1974?2. Who won the 1974 FIFA World Cup?3. This 1974 film was the first sequel to win an Oscar for Best Picture. Name that sequel.4. This 1974 disaster film featured Gloria Swanson in her last
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Worst Pop Songs of All Time: The PCM Debate ListThe worst pop songs of all time are not always bad in the same way. Some are overplayed. Some are silly. Some are too sincere. Some are novelty hits that escaped containment. Some were perfectly enjoyable once, then radio played them until the chorus started filing
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Pop Culture Quiz: What Happened In 1979?79 Trivia Questions 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
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1970 Music Hits: Soul, Bubblegum Pop, Early Hard Rock, Singer-Songwriters, AM Radio Favorites, and the Start of the 1970s Sound 1970 music sounded like a decade changing its clothes in public. The Beatles were ending, The Jackson 5 were exploding, The Carpenters were bringing soft-pop polish to radio, hard rock was getting louder, soul and
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Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: What Happened In 1972?1972 Trivia: Test Your Knowledge of This Culturally Defining Year!Step into 1972, a year that brought groundbreaking films, memorable music, and historic moments that still resonate today. This trivia page is packed with questions designed to challenge even the most seasoned pop culture enthusiasts. Think you’ve mastered the
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1971 Music Hits: Singer-Songwriters, Soul Classics, FM Rock, Bubblegum Pop, Protest Songs, and Early-1970s Radio Favorites 1971 music sounded like the 1970s had officially moved in, unpacked the record collection, and put the lava lamp near the stereo. Singer-songwriters were everywhere, soul music was becoming deeper and more cinematic, FM rock was growing in importance,
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Love Songs From The 1970s and 1960s1. At Last – Etta James (1960)2. My Girl – The Temptations (1964)3. Your Song – Elton John (1970)4. Crazy – Patsy Cline (1961)5. Close To You – The Carpenters (1970)6. God Only Knows – The Beach Boys (1966)7. Unchained Melody – The Righteous Brothers (1965)8. When a Man
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1972 Music Hits: Soul, Soft Rock, Glam, FM Album Rock, Bubblegum Pop, Singer-Songwriters, and Early-1970s Radio Favorites 1972 music sounded like the early 1970s settling into its own identity. The singer-songwriter era was strong, soul music was rich and emotional, FM album rock was becoming more important, glam rock was getting louder and flashier, and
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1976 Music Hits: Disco, Funk, FM Rock, Soft Rock, Soul, Bubblegum Pop, and Mid-1970s Favorites 1976 music sounded like the middle of the 1970s had found several grooves at once. Disco was no longer sneaking in through the side door; it was on the dance floor, under the lights, and asking for better shoes. Funk
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Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: What Happened In 1976?1976 Trivia: How Well Do You Remember This Bicentennial Year?1976 wasn’t just any year—it marked America’s Bicentennial celebration and was packed with unforgettable moments in pop culture, music, movies, and more. This trivia page is your chance to test your knowledge of this iconic year, filled with questions
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1973 Music Hits: Soul, FM Album Rock, Glam, Funk, Singer-Songwriters, AM Pop, and Early-1970s Favorites 1973 music was one of the early 1970s’ richest years, with soul, funk, FM album rock, singer-songwriters, glam, soft rock, and AM pop all pushing in different directions. The radio could move from Marvin Gaye to Pink Floyd, from Tony
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Pop Culture Quiz: What Happened In 1977?1977 Pop Culture, History, and Iconic Moments1977 was a defining moment in pop culture history, filled with groundbreaking entertainment, unforgettable trends, and major world events. It was a year where innovation met nostalgia, as iconic films and music reshaped the cultural landscape while classic styles and movements maintained their
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1978 Music Hits: Disco, Funk, Album Rock, New Wave, Grease, Queen Anthems, and Late-1970s Favorites 1978 music sounded like the disco ball had taken over the ceiling, but the guitar amps were not giving up without a fight. Disco was at full strength, funk was deep and inventive, album rock was still huge, New Wave
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1977 Music Hits: Disco, Funk, Album Rock, Star Wars, Soft Rock, Punk, Soul, and Late-1970s Favorites 1977 music landed right in the middle of a major pop culture shift. Disco was getting bigger, funk was strong, FM album rock had serious power, punk was making noise, soft rock was everywhere, and movie themes became part
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1979 Music Hits: Disco, Funk, New Wave, Album Rock, Pop Rock, Dance Hits, and the End of the 1970s Sound 1979 music sounded like the 1970s throwing one last giant party while the 1980s waited outside in sunglasses. Disco was still huge, funk was powerful, album rock had plenty of muscle, New Wave was arriving
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Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: What Happened In 1971?71 Trivia Questions for 1971 History(answers)1. Who was the President of the United States in 1971?2. On January 12, 1971, this landmark television show debuted on CBS…3. Name the 64-page children’s book about a main character who “speaks for the trees”…4. Can you tell us Dr. Seuss’ real
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Pop Culture Quiz: What Happened In 1973?73 Trivia Questions for 1973 History(answers)1. Who was with David Bowie on the cover of his Pin Ups Album, 1973?2. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1973?3. This singer, once part of a very famous duo, released his solo debut album, Angel Clare, 17 years after starting
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Pop Culture Quiz: 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.
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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
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Summer Songs of the 1970s Summer 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
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Hip Hop Old School Music 1970s-early 1990sOld School DJ Kool Herc is credited with inventing Hip Hop at a block party in 1974, although others were playing as well. All it took was two of the same vinyl record and some skill at cutting between them. That summer, Lovebug Starski started this style of music
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Top 100 Disco Dance Hits 1. Y.M.C.A. – Village People 2. I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor 3. Brick House – Commodores 4. Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough – Michael Jackson 5. It’s Raining Men – The Weather Girls 6. Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry 7. Super Freak – Rick James 8.
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The 70’s Bubblegum Pop Hits 1. ABC – Jackson Five 2. Saturday Night – Bay City Rollers 3. I Think I Love You – Partridge Family 4. Grease – Frankie Valli 5. That’s The Way (I Like It) – KC & The Sunshine Band 6. Car Wash – Rose Royce 7. We Will Rock You/We
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Decisions, Decisions! Advice Songs From The 1970s If life seems jolly rotten, There’s something you’ve forgotten, And that’s to laugh and smile and dance and sing. When you’re feeling in the dumps, Don’t be silly chumps. Just purse your lips and whistle. That’s the thing… -Monty Python (From Life of Brian) Giving and accepting advice
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Top 100 Movie Comedies 1. 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
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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 –
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