OT: Pop Goes The 70s

[mike412]

So, I was watching a show on my DVR and when it ended, my TV was on a station showing a one-hour infomercial for a Time Life collection of the “great pop hits of the 1970s.”

It was like watching a car crash: It’s awful, but you can’t take your eyes off it. The music was so bad that I think I lost 5 desperately-needed IQ points. Anyone remember Blue Swede? Rupert Holmes? Edison Lighthouse?

I’m not saying there was no good music in that decade. Springsteen’s Born To Run was released in 1976. Rod Stewart, Elton John, The Who, The Stones, etc. all produced great music. Except for one Rod Stewart song, this program ignores it. Instead, it features Andy Kim, Robert John, Pratt & McClain with Brother Love and Maxine Nightingale. And, of course, Donnie Osmond, whose plastic surgeon has really done an amazing job making his face so tight that if he sneezes it will crack into a million pieces.

After 30 minutes, I summoned up the strength to change the channel. You now have been warned: Watching and listening to The DeFranco Family, Terry Jack and The Hues Corporation could be seriously injurious you your mental health. And eardrums.

 

[HOF Coach]

 

[HailtoPitt]

Probably cheaper for someone to get the rights to sell the crappy music as a 70s package.

 

[HOF Coach]

 

[Ski11585]

I would like to challenge the notion that The Who ever produced good music. They’re bad.

in all seriousness, I saw that infomercial as well and was also transfixed by the terribleness.

 

[TFBaum]

So, I was watching a show on my DVR and when it ended, my TV was on a station showing a one-hour infomercial for a Time Life collection of the “great pop hits of the 1970s.”

It was like watching a car crash: It’s awful, but you can’t take your eyes off it. The music was so bad that I think I lost 5 desperately-needed IQ points. Anyone remember Blue Swede? Rupert Holmes? Edison Lighthouse?

I’m not saying there was no good music in that decade. Springsteen’s Born To Run was released in 1976. Rod Stewart, Elton John, The Who, The Stones, etc. all produced great music. Except for one Rod Stewart song, this program ignores it. Instead, it features Andy Kim, Robert John, Pratt & McClain with Brother Love and Maxine Nightingale. And, of course, Donnie Osmond, whose plastic surgeon has really done an amazing job making his face so tight that if he sneezes it will crack into a million pieces.

After 30 minutes, I summoned up the strength to change the channel. You now have been warned: Watching and listening to The DeFranco Family, Terry Jack and The Hues Corporation could be seriously injurious you your mental health. And eardrums.

The key word was pop hits. And Time Life. Judy is still sitting in her Camp Hill warehouse with inventory that has been written off to zero.

 

[recruitsreadtheseboards]

See........I disagree. I think there was the polar opposites in this decade. But even "pop" top 40 groups in the mid to late 70's, Ambrosia, Firefall, Toto, Player, Commodores, etc.....all wrote their songs, played their instruments and did it well. You had Billy Joel, the Brothers Gibb, Rod Stewart, Paul Simon, etc......

I think it was a great time for music. Of course, it was also some of the worst time for music.

 

[9nationalchampionships]

The 70s music was great but also had some awful pop songs!

 

[Pitt1975]

Early 70’s were an extension of the 60’s...around 74-75 is when my type of music died....
Always tell people I’m stuck in a 67-72 time warp.

 

[Zeldas Open Roof]

The 70s music was great but also had some awful pop songs!

is the classic rock genre falling under the 70's or 60's? it's like we are cherry picking the cheesiest part of pop culture in the 70's and painting the whole decade with a broad brush. you can do that with any decade.. the 90's brought us vanilla ice and the spice girls, does that define the 90's?

actually it does, so my point is invalid. 90's music sucked as did most sitcoms, fashion sense. That's why i proudly refer to myself as an 80's child..

 

[pitt90seven]

i've always assumed that every adult in the 70's was perpetually high as a kite.

 

[4Mark_Marty]

So, I was watching a show on my DVR and when it ended, my TV was on a station showing a one-hour infomercial for a Time Life collection of the “great pop hits of the 1970s.”

It was like watching a car crash: It’s awful, but you can’t take your eyes off it. The music was so bad that I think I lost 5 desperately-needed IQ points. Anyone remember Blue Swede? Rupert Holmes? Edison Lighthouse?

I’m not saying there was no good music in that decade. Springsteen’s Born To Run was released in 1976. Rod Stewart, Elton John, The Who, The Stones, etc. all produced great music. Except for one Rod Stewart song, this program ignores it. Instead, it features Andy Kim, Robert John, Pratt & McClain with Brother Love and Maxine Nightingale. And, of course, Donnie Osmond, whose plastic surgeon has really done an amazing job making his face so tight that if he sneezes it will crack into a million pieces.

After 30 minutes, I summoned up the strength to change the channel. You now have been warned: Watching and listening to The DeFranco Family, Terry Jack and The Hues Corporation could be seriously injurious you your mental health. And eardrums.

80s pop songs are probably way worse.

 

[HOF Coach]

So, I was watching a show on my DVR and when it ended, my TV was on a station showing a one-hour infomercial for a Time Life collection of the “great pop hits of the 1970s.”

It was like watching a car crash: It’s awful, but you can’t take your eyes off it. The music was so bad that I think I lost 5 desperately-needed IQ points. Anyone remember Blue Swede? Rupert Holmes? Edison Lighthouse?

I’m not saying there was no good music in that decade. Springsteen’s Born To Run was released in 1976. Rod Stewart, Elton John, The Who, The Stones, etc. all produced great music. Except for one Rod Stewart song, this program ignores it. Instead, it features Andy Kim, Robert John, Pratt & McClain with Brother Love and Maxine Nightingale. And, of course, Donnie Osmond, whose plastic surgeon has really done an amazing job making his face so tight that if he sneezes it will crack into a million pieces.

After 30 minutes, I summoned up the strength to change the channel. You now have been warned: Watching and listening to The DeFranco Family, Terry Jack and The Hues Corporation could be seriously injurious you your mental health. And eardrums.

Was this gem included?

 

[DT_PITT]

So, I was watching a show on my DVR and when it ended, my TV was on a station showing a one-hour infomercial for a Time Life collection of the “great pop hits of the 1970s.”

It was like watching a car crash: It’s awful, but you can’t take your eyes off it. The music was so bad that I think I lost 5 desperately-needed IQ points. Anyone remember Blue Swede? Rupert Holmes? Edison Lighthouse?

I’m not saying there was no good music in that decade. Springsteen’s Born To Run was released in 1976. Rod Stewart, Elton John, The Who, The Stones, etc. all produced great music. Except for one Rod Stewart song, this program ignores it. Instead, it features Andy Kim, Robert John, Pratt & McClain with Brother Love and Maxine Nightingale. And, of course, Donnie Osmond, whose plastic surgeon has really done an amazing job making his face so tight that if he sneezes it will crack into a million pieces.

After 30 minutes, I summoned up the strength to change the channel. You now have been warned: Watching and listening to The DeFranco Family, Terry Jack and The Hues Corporation could be seriously injurious you your mental health. And eardrums.

1975!

 

[DT_PITT]

So, I was watching a show on my DVR and when it ended, my TV was on a station showing a one-hour infomercial for a Time Life collection of the “great pop hits of the 1970s.”

It was like watching a car crash: It’s awful, but you can’t take your eyes off it. The music was so bad that I think I lost 5 desperately-needed IQ points. Anyone remember Blue Swede? Rupert Holmes? Edison Lighthouse?

I’m not saying there was no good music in that decade. Springsteen’s Born To Run was released in 1976. Rod Stewart, Elton John, The Who, The Stones, etc. all produced great music. Except for one Rod Stewart song, this program ignores it. Instead, it features Andy Kim, Robert John, Pratt & McClain with Brother Love and Maxine Nightingale. And, of course, Donnie Osmond, whose plastic surgeon has really done an amazing job making his face so tight that if he sneezes it will crack into a million pieces.

After 30 minutes, I summoned up the strength to change the channel. You now have been warned: Watching and listening to The DeFranco Family, Terry Jack and The Hues Corporation could be seriously injurious you your mental health. And eardrums.

Both Guardians of the Galaxy soundtracks unearthed some better nuggets.

 

[DT_PITT]

 

[Ski11585]

I think the use of "pop" is what throws me here. What are they considering pop?

 

[HOF Coach]

This song became an anthem for some very horny people in the 70's...

 

[DT_PITT]

I remember liking this song when I was 6.

Not so much now.

 

[DT_PITT]

I really do like this one … (long version is awesome!)

 

[HOF Coach]

I remember liking this song when I was 6.

Not so much now.

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I certainly hope that this one was NOT selected to go into the time capsule...

 

[DT_PITT]

I think Billy Jack was my hero for a couple weeks when I was 7.

 

[DT_PITT]

But Billy wasn't always a hero.

 

[recruitsreadtheseboards]

Here's one we can all groove to. Loved this as a kid. Wouldn't be high on my playlist now....but nostalgic nonetheless.

 

[wbrpanther]

So, I was watching a show on my DVR and when it ended, my TV was on a station showing a one-hour infomercial for a Time Life collection of the “great pop hits of the 1970s.”

It was like watching a car crash: It’s awful, but you can’t take your eyes off it. The music was so bad that I think I lost 5 desperately-needed IQ points. Anyone remember Blue Swede? Rupert Holmes? Edison Lighthouse?

I’m not saying there was no good music in that decade. Springsteen’s Born To Run was released in 1976. Rod Stewart, Elton John, The Who, The Stones, etc. all produced great music. Except for one Rod Stewart song, this program ignores it. Instead, it features Andy Kim, Robert John, Pratt & McClain with Brother Love and Maxine Nightingale. And, of course, Donnie Osmond, whose plastic surgeon has really done an amazing job making his face so tight that if he sneezes it will crack into a million pieces.

After 30 minutes, I summoned up the strength to change the channel. You now have been warned: Watching and listening to The DeFranco Family, Terry Jack and The Hues Corporation could be seriously injurious you your mental health. And eardrums.

Hey. Watch it. Those are some of my favorite songs and that was my era. I pretty much liked most of that music back then. Still listen to oldies today.

 

[9nationalchampionships]

This thread is now in fun mode

 

[recruitsreadtheseboards]

I think Billy Jack was my hero for a couple weeks when I was 7.

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Oh man.....I was flipping channels the other day, and one of those obscure Streampix channels had a Billy Jack movie on. LOL. I think my dad liked these and that is why I saw them when I was a kid.

 

[recruitsreadtheseboards]

Anything by this guy was truly good.

 

[recruitsreadtheseboards]

Of course DT, Billy also like to jump off of bridges...

 

[DT_PITT]

So, I was watching a show on my DVR and when it ended, my TV was on a station showing a one-hour infomercial for a Time Life collection of the “great pop hits of the 1970s.”

It was like watching a car crash: It’s awful, but you can’t take your eyes off it. The music was so bad that I think I lost 5 desperately-needed IQ points. Anyone remember Blue Swede? Rupert Holmes? Edison Lighthouse?

I’m not saying there was no good music in that decade. Springsteen’s Born To Run was released in 1976. Rod Stewart, Elton John, The Who, The Stones, etc. all produced great music. Except for one Rod Stewart song, this program ignores it. Instead, it features Andy Kim, Robert John, Pratt & McClain with Brother Love and Maxine Nightingale. And, of course, Donnie Osmond, whose plastic surgeon has really done an amazing job making his face so tight that if he sneezes it will crack into a million pieces.

After 30 minutes, I summoned up the strength to change the channel. You now have been warned: Watching and listening to The DeFranco Family, Terry Jack and The Hues Corporation could be seriously injurious you your mental health. And eardrums.

Do yourself a favor and skip the Time Life Commercial and watch Dazed and Confused about 100 times like I have.

 

[DT_PITT]

Anything by this guy was truly good.

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Yes, GL is actually very good.

Love this song ...

 

[DT_PITT]

This thread is now in fun mode

And we haven't even touched Disco yet!

 

[DT_PITT]

Of course DT, Billy also like to jump off of bridges...

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DISQUALIFICATION!!

1967 song!

The Ode to Billy Joe 1976 re-lease simply cannot count!!

 

[Las Panteras]

Terry Jack

His big hit was "Seasons in the Sun"

The flip side of that 45 (yes, I said 45) was a song titled,

"Put the Bone in".

 

[HOF Coach]

DISQUALIFICATION!!

1967 song!

The Ode to Billy Joe 1976 re-lease simply cannot count!!

Wow! You are on your game this morning!

 

[DT_PITT]

Terry Jack

His big hit was "Seasons in the Sun"

The flip side of that 45 (yes, I said 45) was a song titled,

"Put the Bone in".

Last night I had to explain to my 14 year old son what "B-sides" were.

 

[DT_PITT]

I actually heard this song on my drive in this morning and was singing along to it.

However, I will spin it with a scene from one of my very favorite Netflix shows …

 

[recruitsreadtheseboards]

I think the use of "pop" is what throws me here. What are they considering pop?

 

[Zeldas Open Roof]

i used to like to play this song if i was at a bar and it was quiet. i'd go to the jukebox, play this song but i had to stay near it so everyone knew i played it. really got some strange looks when this song started.

 

[pittdan77]

I hate the 70's but mostly because I got some absolutely terrible hand-me-downs from my uncle. Bell bottoms were not cool at all by 1982.