muggle not Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 (edited) 1971 – A year of some great music hits. There are stories behind every hit but I didn’t take the time/effort to write them. One Bad Apple – Donny Osmond Go Away Little Girl – Donny Osmond Proud Mary – Ike and Tina Turner It’s Too Late – Carole King Brand New Key – Melanie Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver (written by Bill Danoff & Taffy Nivert who 5 years later would have a major hit “Afternoon Delight” singing Under the name “Starlight Vocal Band”. Denver also contributed in the writing) Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers (his breakout hit which was inspired by the Movie “Days of Wine and Roses” starring Jack Lemmon and Lee Remick) Brown Sugar – The Rolling Stones Imagine – John Lennon (this song has been covered by over 200 artists) Theme From Shaft - Issac Hayes What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye Riders on The Storm – The Doors Me and Bobby McGee – Janis Joplin (written by kris Kristofferson with whom Joplin had a torrid affair. Kristofferson didn’t hear Joplin’s version of the song Until the day she died. Me and Bobby McGee by Janis Joplin was one of the 2 Greatest hits released posthumously along with (Sittin On) The Dock of the Bay By Otis Redding) The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down – Joan Baez That’s The Way I’ve Always Heard It Should Be – Carly Simon Edited June 8, 2021 by muggle not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 This is a very nostalgic time for me too, Muggle. With the exception of Donny Osmond and John Lennon (sorry Beatles fans ) I'm a fan of all the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madeleine Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Amazing songs amid what was the start of a very dodgy era..... which did give us Bowie as well of course! You've forgotten David Cassidy though, or was he a bit later? I remember it was very much David/Donny, a bit like Blur vs Oasis in the 90s! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Madeleine said: Amazing songs amid what was the start of a very dodgy era..... which did give us Bowie as well of course! You've forgotten David Cassidy though, or was he a bit later? I remember it was very much David/Donny, a bit like Blur vs Oasis in the 90s! David Cassidy came a little later. poppy - the 1971 list of songs were truly awesome with great singers. There may be a year that has more legendary songs than 1971 but I can't think of one. The 50's was my favorite "ERA" for music but I don't know of a single year in the 50's better than 1971. Anyone, please list the year and compilation of songs if you know of a year better than 1971 for legendary music. Edited June 8, 2021 by muggle not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 1972 had some wonderful hits too, including ... American Pie and Vincent by Don McLean Old Man by Neil Young Without You by Harry Nilsson A Horse With No Name by America Black Dog by Led Zeppelin Conquistador by Procol Harum Do It Again by Steely Dan The Guitar Man by Bread Papa Was a Rollin' Stone by The Temptations Rocket Man by Elton John School's Out by Alice Cooper Summer Breeze by Seals and Crofts Superstition by Stevie Wonder Taxi by Harry Chapin You Turn Me On I'm a Radio by Joni Mitchell You Wear It Well by Rod Stewart You're So Vain by Carly Simon (lots more I could mention ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
France Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 I've just read 1971, Never A Dull Moment, Rock's Golden Year by David Hepworth, excellent read and will send you racing to Spotify to remind yourself of the albums and tracks he mentions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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