The 1970s witnessed music at its peak, genres like punk and dunk as well as rock and reggae reigned the music industry. Disco was budding during 1974, which would later propel to popularity. The styles sprouted by the era reflected the chaos and changes in the society. From glam rock to philadelphia, 1974 had experimented with various styles to express and invoke bold emotions among people. So let’s revisit the songs that are turning 50 this year.
This Town Ain’t Big Enough For Both Of Us
This Town Ain’t Big Enough For Us by American band Sparks, is known for its incredible blend of glam rock and pop. The iconic “gunshot” sound in the song was carefully chosen by Sparks after extensively going through the BBC library. The gunshot has made the song remarkably striking for its novelty as well as the effect. The song, showcasing the falsetto vocals, were later covered by many artists.
I Honestly Love You
If you’re looking for a classic that captures the emotions intensified by love, this one’s for you. I Honestly Love You by Olivia Newton John has garnered awards for outshining in the pop genre as well as for being the Record of the Year. The song, notable for Newton John’s mind blowing vocals, was released in the album named Long Live Love.
You Haven’t Done Nothing
You Haven’t Done Nothing by Stevie Wonder is a funk with untwisted lyrics, reflecting the political turmoil that drowned the society in disquietness. The bold song was directed at then president Richard Nixon, who was later caught in the Watergate Scandal. The song, with the vocals of Jackson 5, is still embraced by the world for the theme of politics and injustice.
Jolene
Jolene is the album by Dolly Parton that consists of two songs, “ Jolene” and “ I will Always Love You”. The album, with iconic lines, helped Parton garner the world’s attention as well as to secure two Grammy nominations. I’ll Always Love You was a smash hit written for her business partner, Porter Wagoner.
The Bitch is Back
The Bitch is Back by Elton John outshines in discography. This striking hard rock blended with flamboyance is from the album Caribou. The song was so controversial for using the word bitch, that many radio stations in the US were reluctant to play the song. Despite the controversy and reluctance, the song is still covered and rewritten by many artists.
