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memories of the ’70s – Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head by B.J. Thomas

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Waheeda Harris

To kick off the 1970s, the first number one song of the year (and decade) was a song from a film: Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head by B.J. Thomas. Written and produced by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, the … Continue reading →

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memories of the ’70s – Your Song by Elton John

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Waheeda Harris

The beginning of the 1970s was the beginning of major success for Elton John with Your Song. Releasing his second self-titled studio album, the album was produced by Gus Dudgeon, and was the first album released in the US by … Continue reading →

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memories of the ’70s – Led Zeppelin III

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Waheeda Harris

The beginning of the decade started with an anticipated album that became one of the best of the year: Led Zeppelin III. The band had solidified their presence in the music scene with their two previous albums and extensive touring, … Continue reading →

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memories of the ’70s – I’ll Be There by The Jackson Five

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Waheeda Harris

The beginning of the 1970s was very kind to The Jackson 5, and in October 1970 the teen group scored their fourth hit with I’ll Be There. Unlike the band’s previous three hit singles (I Want You Back, ABC, Love … Continue reading →

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memories of the ’70s – Van Halen

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Waheeda Harris

The self-titled debut album from Van Halen may not have been a critic favourite, but fans made it one of the best-selling albums of the decade and all time. An appearance at the Whisky a Go Go in Los Angeles, … Continue reading →

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memories of the ’70s – The Solar Eclipse March 7, 1970

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Waheeda Harris

In the first year of the 1970s, a solar eclipse occurred in March, visible across North and Central America. It was the first time a solar eclipse occurred that was shown in colour on television. CBS Television aired The Solar … Continue reading →

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memories of the ’70s – (They Long to Be) Close To You by The Carpenters

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Waheeda Harris

Written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, this song became a hit thanks to The Carpenters: (They Long to Be) Close To You. First recorded and released by actor/singer Richard Chamberlain in 1963, Bacharach fave Dionne Warwick also recorded the song … Continue reading →

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memories of the ’70s – I’ll Never Fall in Love Again by Dionne Warwick

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Waheeda Harris

At the beginning of the 1970s, singer Dionne Warwick kicked off the decade with one of her most memorable hits: I’ll Never Fall in Love Again. Composed by Burt Bacharach and lyricist Hal David, the song was written for the … Continue reading →

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memories of the ’70s – The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Waheeda Harris

The first novel published by Toni Morrison, this tale of children dealing with racism, incest and violence is one that has become noted as one of the top 10 most frequently challenged books. The Bluest Eye focused on three little … Continue reading →

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memories of the ’70s – Bill Murray & SNL

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Waheeda Harris

In 1977, Saturday Night Live’s second season on NBC was Bill Murray’s first and he started a three year stint of creating some memorable characters. One of the favourite recurring characters of Saturday Night Live’s late ’70s era with Murray … Continue reading →

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