The 1970s featured some of the best music ever. The 70s had Disco, Southern Rock, Light Rock, and some lasting hits that have hung around forever. Just like any and every decade. One Hit Wonders Of The 70’s.
The World In The 1970s
- The Vietnam War Came To A Close In 1975
- President Richard Nixon resigned on August 9, 1974
- Georgia Peanut Farmer Jimmy Carter Was Elected President in 1977
- Apple Was Founded In 1976
What It Cost To Live In The 1970s
- The average price of a new home in the U.S. was $23,450
- Gas Was 36 Cents A Gallon In 1970!
- The Average Salary In The 1970s was $9,870 Dollars Per Year
- Bread Was 25 Cents A Loaf
- In 1975 A Big Mac Was 65 Cents
The Movies Of The 1970s
- Jaws
- The Godfather 1 & 2
- Star Wars
- Grease
- Saturday Night Fever
The Music Of the 1970s
When it came to the music of the 1970s we had it all Disco, Pop, Rock, Southern Rock, Country, Country Rock Here are the top 10 songs Of the 70s according To Billboard!
- How Deep Is Your Love-Bee Gees
- I Just Wanna Be Your Everything, Andy Gibb
- You Light Up My Life, Debbie Boone
- Le Freak, Chic
- Stayin’ Alive, Bee Gees
- Y.M.C.A, Village People
- Shadow Dancing, Andy Gibb
- Hot Stuff, Donna Summer
- Night Fever, Bee Gees
- Rain Drops Keep Falling, BJ Thomas
The 70’s was one of the most interesting decades ever. Its the one decade where we saw more happen in nation and in the world. Gas prices were unreal. Inflation, unemployment was the highest since the great depression. The best part of the 70s much like most decades, its the music that really got us through it. Again, we saw the swing from the late 60s pop and pop rock to heavy rock, more country, disco and ever the return of country music on pop radio stations. But every decade has them and here we go! One Hit Wonders Of The 70s!
