Before streaming, before DVRs, even before cable, TV was a communal experience. If it was 8 p.m., you knew what your neighbors were watching, because you were watching the same thing. And nothing captured that shared magic quite like the variety show. With musical guests, comedy sketches, celebrity cameos, and the occasional talking Muppet, these … Read more
Novelty songs ruled the Billboard Charts in the 1970s. These songs are the oddballs of the music world: they have silly lyrics, strange sound effects, or offbeat characters that make you laugh, cringe, or sing along for no good reason. Some novelty songs poke fun at pop culture, others tell outlandish stories, and a few … Read more
Take a trip down memory lane with this playlist of unforgettable one-hit wonders from the 1970s. From rock anthems to disco favorites, these songs may have been the only big hits for their artists, but they left a lasting impression.
It’s easy to criticize today’s songs, especially when comparing them to some of the best from the 1970s. But let’s face it, some of the songs released in the 1970s were real stinkers. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit the worst songs of the 1970s. 1. “Make it With You”, Bread, 1970 … Read more
The 1970s had some seriously great music! With Marvin Gaye’s soulful tunes and Carole King’s heartfelt lyrics, it’s a decade that’ll always stick in your mind. But out of all the joyful and uplifting tunes, a few stand-out tracks broke our hearts. Whether it was a simple love song with a devastatingly sad story or … Read more
