TGIF everyone! In this stop in the Decade Spotlight series, we highlight the "decade that taste forgot" the 1970s! Ah yes, the era of leisure suits and peacock fashion for men, hotpants, feathered hair, and platforms for women. The war in Vietnam finally ended, Title IV and Roe Vs. Wade became law, and the feminist movement hit its zenith. Then there was the debacle known as Watergate caused our president to resign for the first time in history. Musically, rock became more divided and bigger, disco and punk hit the airwaves, and Elvis permanently left the building (or did he? Muahahaha!). We also lost three of rock's biggest stars when Jimmi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison checked out way too soon. This is the decade that brought us something that would change our lives forever as Bill Gates brought us Microsoft and the now late Steve Jobs brought us Apple:
Other things that pop into my head when I think of the '70s? Pet rocks, mood rings, the continuation of lava lamps (hey, I love mine!), roller discos, and, oh yeah, this baby:
Any other thoughts, or stories? Share them below!
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| Peace and Love '70s Barbie |
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| Celebrate, Disco Doll! Barbie |
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| Celebrate, Disco Doll! Barbie |
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| 70s Cher |
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| Kelly as Charlie's Angels |
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| Farrah Fawcett |
That's all for this time folks! Next up, oh lordy, the 1980s!
Julie series
September 1-mid September, 1975
Autumn, 1975
December, 1975-February 14, 1976
April 4-May 1, 1976
June 13-July 4, 1976
Autumn, 1976
June, 1976
November 14-25, 1976
February 4-12, 1977
March 6-20, 1977
April 9-16, 1977
Late summer, 1977
Music Links
Accuradio.com: 1970s stations
Class of 1975 playlist
Class of 1976 playlist
Class of 1977 playlist
Recommended nonfiction:
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