Podcasts by For the Record: The 70s
An audio documentary of 70s music. This podcast examines the intersection of a wide variety of musical genres -- pop, rock, country, country-pop, disco, punk, soul -- with the historic events and decisions that helped shape our modern world.
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Podcast on the topic Musikgeschichte
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Ep. 45 - Oh, Canada! Canada's Rock Music Industry in the 70s from 2023-07-18T20:46
In the 1970s, it was not easy for Canadians to produce and distribute music that would be widely received by American or Canadian audiences. Their was the issue of cost and, maybe even more impo...
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Ep. 44 - Streaking, Werewolves, Sharks,&Drinking: 70s Novelty Songs from 2023-06-10T00:12:09
There is no single type of novelty song, although they all have something that distinguishes them. Sometimes it is the topic and sometimes it is the format, but a novelty song that endures shoul...
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Ep. 43 - Music and The Kent State Massacre of May 4, 1970 from 2023-04-02T19:28:24
On May 4, 1970, the Ohio National Guard opened fire on unarmed protestors at Kent State University in Ohio. Four students were killed and nine others were wounded. This episode examines that mus...
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Ep. 42 - Rock Operas of the 70s from 2023-02-01T04:00:34
What IS an opera, anyway? It is a dramatic story told with music rather than acting. The songs tell us the story. The 1970s was not only a golden era for classic rock, it was especially a golden...
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Ep. 41 - The Impact of The Troubadour on 1970s Popular Culture from 2022-12-01T03:05:46
Is it possible that the combination of the live music and the community that was created at The Troubadour in Los Angeles can ever be replicated? There are few clubs that have the cultural impac...
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Ep. 40 - Honestly Loving Olivia Newton-John from 2022-10-05T00:41:31
After Olivia Newton-John died, her broad reach was evident. Tributes poured in from all corners of the entertainment world. Even at the music festival for the late Taylor Hawkins in September, o...
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Ep. 39 - American Top 40: Keeping Our Feet on the Ground and Reaching for the Stars (Part 1) from 2022-08-20T17:42:40
If anyone could make following the Billboard Top 40 a friendly competitive sport, it was Casey Kasem. His national radio countdown show, American Top 40, is a vital part of 70s and 80s music his...
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Ep. 3 - Nostalgia, Race, and Rebels in 70s Southern Rock from 2022-07-20T18:57:16
Southern rock from bands such as the Allman Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd was not just loved by Americans from the South. Southern rock had broad appeal. For many white southerners, though, this f...
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Ep. 6 - The 70s Roots of Hip Hop from 2022-06-16T18:49:26
Mainstream hip hop burst onto the scene with "Rapper's Delight" by the Sugarhill Gang in 1979, but hip hop's roots go deeper than that into 70s music. Hip hop godfathers Gil Scott-Heron and Jame...
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Ep. 38: The Influence of Jazz on 70s Popular Music from 2022-04-09T05:27:28
Jazz is America’s music. It is America’s sole original form of art, yet it had declined in popularity by the 1970s to the point that some musicians resisted even being associated with it. Still,...
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Ep. 32 - Take Me to Church: Religion in 70s Popular Music from 2022-03-13T23:00
Tom Wolfe said the 70s was witness to the Third Great Awakening, as many Americans turned to religion on their quest for self-enlightenment or simply to find a way to make sense out of the socia...
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Episode 37: Philly Soul and the Sound of the 70s from 2022-02-28T02:07:58
There is no single sound that defines the 70s but there is no doubt that Philly Soul, or the Sound of Philadelphia, is an essential element. The O'Jays, The Spinners, Three Degrees, Harold Melvi...
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A 70s Pop Manifesto: Finding Meaning in 70s Pop | Episode 34 from 2022-01-17T22:27:12
Who knew that Barry Manilow wanted "Could it Be Magic" to be a "musical orgasm?" That song was part of the wide menu of 70s pop, which has been often derided by critics, yet found an audience wi...
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Na Na Na Na, Hey Hey Hey! 70s Music and Sports | Episode 36 from 2022-01-17T07:00
The relationship between music and sports in the 70s was multidimensional. There were songs about individual athletes, there were songs that enhanced the game for the fans, and there were songs ...
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Cosmic American Music: 70s Country Rock | Episode 35 from 2021-12-04T04:33:28
Gram Parsons called country rock Cosmic American Music; it was a little of this and a little of that, combined into a musical stew that today we call Americana. In the 70s, though, the marriage ...
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Trailer: Cosmic American Music: 70s Country Rock from 2021-11-30T01:03:37
This episode of FTR70 looks at the music that some considered too country for rock and too rock for country.
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Trailer -- A Celebration of 70s Pop (and Happy Anniversary FTR70!) from 2021-10-28T23:30:28
It is the THIRD ANNIVERSARY of FTR70 and the podcast is celebrating with a look at 70s pop! Yes, we SHOULD celebrate the likes of The Carpenters, Barry Manilow, Cher, Andy Gibb (!) because they ...
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Trailer -- Zaire '74: The Spectacular Soundtrack of The Rumble in the Jungle from 2021-09-27T07:00
The Rumble in the Jungle in 1974 was Muhammad Ali's quest to regain the heavyweight boxing championship he lost when he refused to be drafted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. To be sur...
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Tell Me #3: What are the 7 Essential Rock Songs of the 70s? from 2021-09-18T20:55:59
The Seven Essentials project wants to know: What are your choices for the essential rock songs of the 70s? Tell me your Top Two. You can leave a message in the voice mail link and let me k...
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Tell Me #2: What are the 7 Essential 70s Disco Hits? from 2021-09-11T17:20:15
The Seven Essentials project needs you! What are your choices for the essential disco songs of the 70s? Tell me your Top Two. You can leave a message in the voice mail link and let me know!
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Tell Me #1: What are the 7 Essential 70s Pop Hits? from 2021-09-04T23:33
The Seven Essentials project needs you! What do you think are the Top Two essential pop hits of the 70s? You can leave a message in the voice mail link and let me know!
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Tell Me: What are the 7 Essential 70s Pop Hits? from 2021-09-04T23:33
The Seven Essentials project needs you! What do you think are the Top Two essential pop hits of the 70s? You can leave a message in the voice mail link and let me know!
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Trailer - Take Me to Church: Religion in 70s Pop Music from 2021-08-26T01:42:43
The latest episode of For the Record: The 70s examines religion in 70s popular music.
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Trailer: The Spirit of '76 from 2021-08-01T01:41:45
Tune in for a brief preview of The Spirit of '76: Pop Music on America's Bicentennial. (Hands up if you rocked a Stars and Stripes t-shirt on July 4, 1976!)
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Announcement: We're Moving to Spotify! from 2021-07-10T17:17:31
When FTR70 returns in the first week of August, it will be exclusively on Spotify! Amy explains why this is happening (media companies), how the music featured in the show will change (full songs a...
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Summer Vaction! from 2021-05-09T19:08:36
The podcast is taking a summer break! It is time to rest, recharge, and research as the show steams ahead with Year 4 on the horizon. Follow the show on Instagram, Facebook, or Patreon to stay up-t...
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Ep. 30 - The Sweet Sound of 70s Bubblegum Music from 2021-04-25T17:51:02
Bubblegum music was as beloved by its fans as it was maligned by critics. The 70s saw bubblegum of the 60s, such as "Sugar Sugar" by The Archies, morph into adoration of teen idols such as David Ca...
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Ep 29 - Every Little Thing is Gonna Be All Right: The Influence of 70s Reggae from 2021-03-10T21:56:05
Reggae may not have ever found a significant radio audience in America in the 70s, but its influence on pop and rock music is undeniable. This episode traces the beginning of reggae, borne out of t...
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Ep. 28 - Soundtracks of the 70s from 2021-01-23T02:55:12
Movie soundtracks got better in the 70s as the creation of soundtracks became more intentional. Rather than simply compiling songs for an album and calling it a soundtrack, producers hired artists ...
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Ep. 27 - That's Entertainment! TV Variety Shows of the 70s from 2020-12-10T00:59:46
The heyday of the TV variety show was, without a doubt, the 70s. It seemed as if every entertainer either had their own show or was on someone else's. While at the time they may have seemed a bit c...
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Ep. 26 - Starmen: Glam Rock of the 70s from 2020-11-09T03:26:10
T. Rex, Alice Cooper, David Bowie, and Roxy Music were at the heart of 70s glam rock. This episode examines how glam stretched the boundaries of gender, sexuality, and how rock music was defined. ...
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Ep. 25 - The Hispanic Influence on 70s Popular Music from 2020-10-04T23:50:33
The Chicano Movement of the 60s and 70s and the growth of the Hispanic population in the U.S. influenced popular culture. Music was no exception. Artists ranging from Santana to Freddy Fender had s...
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Ep. 24 - Loud, Louder, Loudest: 70s Heavy Metal from 2020-08-29T23:43:21
Heavy metal was outright despised by many rock critics but was much loved by its fans. There is no question that heavy metal is noted for its loud, often aggressive sound and persistent accusations...
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Ep. 23 - Women of Country Music in the 70s from 2020-07-28T22:27:28
Why did more women sell country music and get more radio airtime in the 70s than today? Artists such as Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, and even Olivia Newton-John made country radio friendly music in ...
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Ep. 22 - Power to the People: The Music of the Black Power Movement from 2020-06-25T19:58:22
The shift away from nonviolent civil disobedience to the Black Power Movement in the fight for African American civil rights was reflected in music. Soul music from bands such as the Chi-Lites and ...
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Ep. 21 - Rockin' the Vote: 70s Rock and Politics from 2020-05-24T02:07:30
The voting age was lowered from 21 to 18 with the 26th Amendment in 1971. Young voters were courted by the music industry, either as attempt to encourage them to register or to vote for specific ca...
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Ep. 20 - I Hear a Symphony: 70s Progressive Rock from 2020-04-25T21:41:25
Few people were neutral about progressive rock in the 70s. Bands such as Emerson Lake and Palmer, Yes, and Pink Floyd pushed the debate over the authenticity of rock to the forefront with their cla...
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Ep. 19 - Mercy, Mercy, Me: 70s Songwriters and Mother Earth from 2020-03-23T12:00
Songwriters of the 70s were inspired to write not just about the environment, but the places that inspired them. The first Earth Day was on April 22, 1970. In honor of the 50th anniversary of Earth...
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Ep. 18 - Take This Job and Shove It: 70s Work and Music from 2020-02-25T13:00
The 70s was a tumultuous time for labor. In 1970, even postal workers went on strike. Music of the 70s reflected how workers felt about unions, jobs, and the struggle to get ahead. Not confined to ...
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Ep. 17 - These Are Their Confessions: 70s Singer-Songwriters from 2020-01-28T00:48:37
Let it Be, You're So Vain, and Layla are just some of many songs of the Seventies that are based on the lives of the songwriters. What was it about the Seventies that led to the pop charts being ou...
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Ep. 16 - 70s Funk: Free Your Mind and Your Ass will Follow from 2019-12-29T03:11:40
Funk is one of the most recognizable music genres of the Seventies. It is not always easy to define but we know it when we hear it because it makes us want to get up and move. This episode explains...
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Ep. 15 - Why 11 Fans of The Who Died in Cincinnati in 1979 from 2019-11-24T20:09:19
The decade between the disaster at Altamont in 1969 and the deaths of 11 fans of The Who at a concert in Cincinnati in 1979 saw a transition in rock and roll. Prior to the 1969 Rolling Stones tour,...
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Ep. 14 - Waylon, Willie, and the Boys: 70s Outlaw Country from 2019-10-23T12:00
The Seventies was the perfect time for artists like Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, and Waylon Jennings. Progressive country was an outgrowth of the counterculture of the Sixties. While the coun...
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Ep. 13 - Soul Train: Peace, Love, and Soul in the Seventies from 2019-09-25T13:00
From the dance line to the platform shoes to the stars on its stage, Soul Train was the first nationally syndicated show that was made by and for African Americans. This episode highlights some of...
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Ep. 12 - The Birth of the 1979 No Nukes Concert from 2019-08-28T13:00
Former Beatle George Harrison helped create the blueprint for the benefit concert with the Concert for Bangladesh in 1971. Musicians such as Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne took the lessons from th...
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Ep. 11 - Revisiting the 1950s in the 1970s from 2019-08-01T03:10
When Sha Na Na played on the final morning of Woodstock, it was a signal of a Fifties revival that would carry into the 1980s. While American Graffiti, Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, and Grease pre...
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Ep. 10 - How 70s Radio Created Boston and Queen...and The Ramones? from 2019-07-03T13:00
Rock bands like Boston, Queen, Journey, and Foreigner sold millions of albums and still are part of classic rock's regular radio rotation. However, punk rock bands such as The Ramones rebelled agai...
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Ep. 9 - Vietnam War Songs of the 1970s from 2019-06-12T13:00
As the Vietnam War dragged into the 1970s, artists from Merle Haggard to Martha Reeves to Marvin Gaye were inspired to write or record songs about the war. This episode takes a close look at what w...
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Ep. 8 - Songs of the 70s: The Gay Pride Episode from 2019-05-31T22:02:27
What is Gay Pride without music? As we approach the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, we must remember that Pride exists (still) out of necessity. For much of our world's history, queer peop...
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Ep. 7 - Women Who Rocked The 70s from 2019-05-19T01:13:43
Rock and roll was a man's world in the 1970s. Would that have been any different if Janis Joplin had not died just as the 70s were beginning? The world will never know but what is known is that wom...
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Ep. 6 - How 50s White Flight Led to 70s Hip Hop from 2019-04-20T17:27:06
The 70s gave birth to hip hop but hip hop was conceived in the 50s. After World War II, "white flight" left many cities in a state of poverty and neglect. The Bronx was the epitome of the results o...
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Ep. 5 - Anti-Nixon Songs of the 70s from 2019-03-09T22:18:02
Songwriters of the 70s took on Richard Nixon the best way they knew how: with their music. Blaming music for drug use, the Kent State shootings, Watergate, and getting a pardon for "any crimes he m...
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Ep. 4 - The Music of the Sexual Revolution in the 70s from 2019-02-17T05:01:44
Did music help push the sexual revolution in the 1970s or was the music reflecting the changes in how society viewed sexuality? Music has always been used to sell sex but the message was delivered ...
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For the Record: The 70s (Trailer) from 2019-02-16T05:01:44
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Ep. 2: Countryish Music of the 1970s from 2018-11-21T04:54:04
Country radio has created the country music sound it has wanted since Elvis and rock and roll began to lure away its customers. This was not pleasing to country music purists in the 1970s. Amy disc...
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Ep. 1: Disco Doesn't Suck from 2018-10-17T22:48:24
Disco and the 70s had a love-hate relationship. Why? Who loved it, who hated it, and what did Stonewall and the beginning of the gay rights movement have to do with any of this?
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