Tag: 70’s

by Mark Daponte January 7, 2021 Comments2

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Bobbie Gentry: She Longed to Be Gone

Her hit, “Ode to Billie Joe,” put Bobbie Gentry on the map — and began her journey to get away from the pressures of fame.

by Will Wills December 21, 2020 Comments4

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Even if you hate disco, the new HBO documentary about the Bee Gees is worth a watch. Their story is one of talent, resilience, and family.

by Eoghan Lyng December 3, 2020 Comments2

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While name-checking 50s icons, the 1973 David Essex hit, “Rock On,” managed to capture a certain 70s “glam” feel.

by Eoghan Lyng November 7, 2020 Comments0

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The death of Marc Bolan cut short his career — but the legacy of T.Rex continues. Tonight’s Rock Hall ceremony celebrates their induction.

by Michael Sarno October 10, 2020 Comments2

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Fifty years after Cat Stevens issued “Tea for the Tillerman,” an older, wiser Yusuf Islam does a fresh take on his younger self (and songs).