For the Record: The 70s

Amy Lively

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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A Special For the Record: The 80s PREVIEW!

For the Record: The 70s

06/09/22 • 5 min

Many of you have asked for it, so here it is: For the Record: The 80s! The first episode to this companion podcast to For the Record: The 70s is available now! Check out this preview on Episode 1: Heartland Rock is Not Just about the Heartland and if you like what you hear, head over to your app and subscribe!

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Ep. 26 - Starmen: Glam Rock of the 70s

For the Record: The 70s

11/09/20 • 43 min

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy-lively/message

Ep. 23 - Women of Country Music in the 70s

For the Record: The 70s

07/28/20 • 54 min

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 the midst of the women's rights movement of the 70s. Many of these singers were also able to cross over to pop. The momentum for women in country did not continue. This episode explores the many reasons for country music welcoming women in the 70s before its evolution to "bro country" in the years that followed. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy-lively/message

Ep. 18 - Take This Job and Shove It: 70s Work and Music

For the Record: The 70s

02/25/20 • 37 min

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 one genre, rockers such as Bob Seger and Tom Petty, country artists such as Johnny Paycheck and Dolly Parton, and disco stars including the Bee Gees and Rose Royce all had hits about working in the 70s. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy-lively/message

Ep. 44 - Streaking, Werewolves, Sharks, & Drinking: 70s Novelty Songs

For the Record: The 70s

06/10/23 • 50 min

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 should also be a good piece of music. Novelty songs were popular in the 1970s and this episode examines some of the most popular ones, including "Spiders and Snakes" by Jim Stafford, "The Cover of the Rolling Stone" by Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show, and "Mr. Jaws" by Dickie Goodman.

Ep. 19 - Mercy, Mercy, Me: 70s Songwriters and Mother Earth

For the Record: The 70s

03/23/20 • 33 min

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 Day, this episode looks at how the world around them served as motivation for songs from artists and bands such as Marvin Gaye, Joni Mitchell, John Denver, The Eagles, and yes, even The Clash. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy-lively/message

Ep. 28 - Soundtracks of the 70s

For the Record: The 70s

01/23/21 • 47 min

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 to create music that offered commentary and enhanced our understanding of characters. Soundtracks ranging from "Super Fly" to "Saturday Night Fever" were as successful if not more so than the movies they supported. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy-lively/message

Ep. 30 - The Sweet Sound of 70s Bubblegum Music

For the Record: The 70s

04/25/21 • 48 min

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 Cassidy, Donny Osmond, and The Bay City Rollers. Still, the bubblegum formula worked for other pop hits, too, like "Rock Me Gently." In this episode we makes the case that bubblegum music was as good as any pop music that was recorded and even though some of the bubblegum bands were fake, the music was not. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy-lively/message

Ep. 36 - Na Na Na Na, Hey Hey Hey! 70s Music and Sports

For the Record: The 70s

01/17/22 • 55 min

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 that created an identity for athletes and teams. This relationship was evident even in rollerskating, which saw music set the mood and, at times, offered an escape in times of turmoil. This episode looks at songs on a wide spectrum, from "Nadia's Theme" to "The Groove Line" to "We Will Rock You" in a close examination of the powerful relationship between 70s music and sports.

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For the Record: The 70s (Trailer)

For the Record: The 70s

02/16/19 • 0 min

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How many episodes does For the Record: The 70s have?

For the Record: The 70s currently has 59 episodes available.

What topics does For the Record: The 70s cover?

The podcast is about Radio, Disco, Punk, History, Country, Music, Music History, Podcasts and Rock.

What is the most popular episode on For the Record: The 70s?

The episode title 'Ep. 42 - Rock Operas of the 70s' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on For the Record: The 70s?

The average episode length on For the Record: The 70s is 40 minutes.

How often are episodes of For the Record: The 70s released?

Episodes of For the Record: The 70s are typically released every 32 days, 17 hours.

When was the first episode of For the Record: The 70s?

The first episode of For the Record: The 70s was released on Feb 16, 2019.

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