Ep. 28 - Soundtracks of 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

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Ep. 27 - That's Entertainment! TV Variety Shows of the 70s

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 corny, they also seemed to be just what many Americans in the 70s were in the mood for in the wake of assassinations, Watergate, and the war in Vietnam. Looking back at the era, we can also see that these shows give us a glimpse into 70s culture, making them an important part of 70s history. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy-lively/message

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Ep. 29 - Every Little Thing is Gonna Be All Right: The Influence of 70s Reggae

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 the political strife of late-60s Jamaica, to the first real reggae hit in the U.S. by Blondie in 1981. Bob Marley was not all there was to reggae but he still stands as the most beloved artist of a genre that is both the product of music that came before it and the source of music that came after it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy-lively/message