MUSIC IN 1970
The 1970s created a perfect musical bridge
from the rebelliousness of the 1960s and the happy songs that are
characteristic of the 1980s. Following the counterculture of the 60s, the and
the 70s created a trend of relaxing music as well as dance music. People may
have grown tired of the fighting that happened the previous decade and many of
them sought a refuge in dance clubs and other places to enjoy a good time. Out
of this idea emerged the Disco movement. Of course, there were still the bands
and artists that continued to speak of the ills of society, typically
characterized by the punk music in the latter part of the decade. Although the
rebellious idea had died down shortly following Woodstock in 1969, there were
still many people that disagreed with the establishment and the way the country
was being run. Most people, though, were just looking for another way to vent
their frustrations, which helped to give rise to the fun that disco music
provided. The 1970's was not a unique decade in terms of creating innovations
in musical styles and genres, but it was unique in that it was a musical bridge
connecting the hippie lifestyle of the 1960s with the characteristic yuppie
lifestyle that was about to occur in the 1980´s
If ever a musical style
defined a decade, Disco was the definition of the 1970s. Although its
popularity was relatively short-lived, the genre hosted a great deal of songs
and artists that people are still dancing to today and had a large influence on
the fashions of the decade, too.
Progressive
Rock
Progressive rock was
another popular genre during the 1970s. This type of music was typically
characterized by rock music combined with another genre, such as classical or
opera, to create a hybrid genre. Songs from this genre were often longer and
bands tended to be more spontaneous and experimental while they were playing
live. Many progressive rock albums were also concept albums, meaning that they
followed a theme throughout the entire album or series of albums.
Punk
Rock And New Wave
The punk rock genre also
emerged in the 1970s. This was a style that continued on the legacy of the 1960
but with a more upbeat and harder style. Heavy guitar riffs and more decibels
helped to motivate those who were still upset about the status quo in the
country.
Funk
And Soul Music
Funk music came out of the
R&B, Jazz and Soul music of the late 1960s after artists added more beats
and psychedelic tones to their songs. This genre saw the height of its
popularity encompass the 1970s with artists like James Brown,
Parliament-Funkadelic, Sly and the Family Stone and Kool and the Gang
dominating the music charts.
Top Songs Of The 1970s
The 1970s created a perfect musical bridge
from the rebelliousness of the 1960s and the happy songs that are
characteristic of the 1980s. Following the counterculture of the 60s, the and
the 70s created a trend of relaxing music as well as dance music. People may
have grown tired of the fighting that happened the previous decade and many of
them sought a refuge in dance clubs and other places to enjoy a good time. Out
of this idea emerged the Disco movement. Of course, there were still the bands
and artists that continued to speak of the ills of society, typically
characterized by the punk music in the latter part of the decade. Although the
rebellious idea had died down shortly following Woodstock in 1969, there were
still many people that disagreed with the establishment and the way the country
was being run. Most people, though, were just looking for another way to vent
their frustrations, which helped to give rise to the fun that disco music
provided. The 1970's was not a unique decade in terms of creating innovations
in musical styles and genres, but it was unique in that it was a musical bridge
connecting the hippie lifestyle of the 1960s with the characteristic yuppie
lifestyle that was about to occur in the 1980´s
If ever a musical style
defined a decade, Disco was the definition of the 1970s. Although its
popularity was relatively short-lived, the genre hosted a great deal of songs
and artists that people are still dancing to today and had a large influence on
the fashions of the decade, too.
Progressive Rock
Progressive rock was
another popular genre during the 1970s. This type of music was typically
characterized by rock music combined with another genre, such as classical or
opera, to create a hybrid genre. Songs from this genre were often longer and
bands tended to be more spontaneous and experimental while they were playing
live. Many progressive rock albums were also concept albums, meaning that they
followed a theme throughout the entire album or series of albums. 
Punk Rock And New Wave
The punk rock genre also
emerged in the 1970s. This was a style that continued on the legacy of the 1960
but with a more upbeat and harder style. Heavy guitar riffs and more decibels
helped to motivate those who were still upset about the status quo in the
country. 
Funk And Soul Music
Funk music came out of the
R&B, Jazz and Soul music of the late 1960s after artists added more beats
and psychedelic tones to their songs. This genre saw the height of its
popularity encompass the 1970s with artists like James Brown,
Parliament-Funkadelic, Sly and the Family Stone and Kool and the Gang
dominating the music charts.
Top Songs Of The 1970s
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