The 1970’s – Sizzling Sounds!

Pink Floyd
The 60s had the eccentric brilliance of Syd, the 70s had the genius of Mr Waters.

Album to check out
“Dark Side of the Moon”
Singles to download
“Granchester Meadows” “Green is the Colour” “Hey You” “Comfortably Numb”

Queen
Freddie Mercury was not just a great performer. He was a brilliant songwriter and was gifted with one of the most amazing voices in rock.

Album to check out
“A Night At The Opera”
Singles to download
“Love Of My Life”, “Stone Cold Crazy” “Another One Bites The Dust”

Led Zeppelin
Founders of “cockrock”? Mixing musical genres to form a brand new sound, Mr Plant and Mr Page, we salute you. Roughly half of their stuff is worth listening to.

Album to check out
Led Zeppelin III
Singles to download
“Dazed and Confused” “Black Dog” “Immigrant Song” “Communication Breakdown”

Blondie
Not only was Debbie Harry beautiful, but she co-wrote many of Blondie’s hits, and could play guitar too! What a butt!

Album to check out
“Plastic Letters”
Singles to download
“Victor” “Kung Fu Girls” “I Didn’t Have The Nerve To Say No” “Dreaming”

Harry Nilsson
So tragic that a man with such an amazing voice was royally ripped off by his financial adviser and died virtually penniless. Almost as tragic was Mariah Carey murdering his most famous tune.

Album to check out
“The Point” (also on DVD – it’s adorable!)
Singles to download
“Without her” Without You” “Everybodys Talking” “One”

E.L.O.
Feel good music. Maybe a bit cheesy but it reminds me of childhood!

Album to check out
“Out of the Blue”
Singles to download
“Mr Blue Sky” “Don’t Bring Me Down” “The Diary of Horace Wimp”

David Bowie
His changing appearance in the 70’s overshadowed a rather good voice. Both backed up by songwriting brilliance.

Album to check out
Try this
Singles to download
“The Man Who Sold The World” “Rebel Rebel” “Life On Mars?” “Jean Genie”