Americans in the aftermath of the turbulent 1960’s.

Americans in the aftermath of the turbulent 1960’s

Americans in the aftermath of the turbulent 1960’s

After years of controversy and violence, U.S. casualties mounting, and victory remaining elusive, the American opinion moved from general approval to general dissatisfaction with the Vietnam War.

Saigon, 1975:American Forcesleave Vietnam

On April 30th, 1975, South Vietnam declared un-conditional surrender to the communist North Vietnam.

You are listening to John Lennon’s “Give Peace a Chance.”

John LennonJohn was born during the WWII bombings of England in 1940. His mother, Julia, took refuge in nearby makeshift bomb shelters with her newborn baby. When John’s father returned from the war, Julia divorced him and moved into a 1-bedroom apartment with a boyfriend.

5-year-old John, lashing out because he didn’t like his mother’s boyfriend, was expelled from kindergarten and sent to live with his Aunt Mimi. His mom only lived 3 miles away, although his relationship with her was more as a friend, than as a mother. When he wanted a guitar to play, his Aunt Mimi objected to wasting her money on a “craze”. John then asked his mother for a guitar, which she gladly bought for him. Aunt Mimi wasn’t happy about this and would not allow him to play or practice in the house. So John played on the porch, singing to himself. His Aunt said, “The guitar’s all right, John, but you’ll never make a living with it”.

John LennonAunt Mimi tried to stop John from forming a rock band, but to no avail. The Beatles were born. After nearly 10 years on top of thecharts, the Beatles split up. John continued to write music, and was a leading artist pushing for the end of the Vietnam War. His songs “Give Peace a Chance” and ”Imagine” both refer to this topic. Imagine has become an anthem of Lennon’s life. Make a note of the song, “Imagine,” as it will be on the listening test.

On December 8th, 1980, John Lennon was shot and killed outside of his apartment in New York City by a

psychotic fan. Lennon’s wife, Yoko Ono, watched the whole incident in horror and was with him when he died.

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WATERGATE

On June 17, 1972, a burglary was committed by five men who were caught in the offices of the Democratic National Headquarters located in the Watergate

apartment complex in Washington, D.C. Before any investigators could piece together the puzzle, two Washington Post reporters cracked the case. The

Justice Department received a letter telling of how the burglars concealed high-level guilt and pointed to the White House. Together they cast the blame into the

White House.

John Dean III, a former Nixon counsel, also involved in the cover-up was fired. Upon this, Dean told a Select

Senate Committee of President Nixon’s act as a conspirator in the cover-up. He testified saying former Attorney General, John Mitchell, ordered the break-in while President Nixon made payments to the burglars

for silence.

WATERGATEThrough testimony it was revealed that secret tapes had the recordings of scandal evidence. Nixon refused to hand over the tapes. Many of Nixon’s aides resigned. These events brought out public fury and impeachment threats against President Nixon. The tapes were finally released only to be discovered that one contained an 18-minute gap. It was claimed that Nixon’s secretary, Rose Mary Woods, had accidentally erased it. However, three articles of impeachment were still approved.

President Richard M. Nixon resigned from duty of office in August of 1974.

OPEC Energy CrisisIn late 1973, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting

Countries (OPEC) refused to sell oil to the United States. Angry over the fact that the U.S. had supplied Israel with

weapons during the Yom Kippur War, OPEC's Arab countries decided to cut off oil sales to the United States. The United States relied heavily on imported oil and the

embargo caused a huge oil shortage. Fuel prices skyrocketed, Americans waited in long lines at gas stations. To conserve energy, the speed limit on the nation highways was dropped to 55 miles per hour.

After a long drawn out war that was never overwhelmingly supported (Vietnam),

coming to the realization that the tiny Middle Eastern countries controlling oil reserves could bring our country to a screeching halt (OPEC Energy Crisis),

and a scandalous turn of events in the White house that left Americans wondering who they could trust (Watergate),

it was time for a break…and so, America seemed to take a vacation…...

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KISSThe brainchild of Gene Simmons (left) and Paul Stanley (middle), KISS was formed in 1974, and took America by storm in 1976.

They used a simple strategy - straightforward rock tunes in an irresistible package that

included facepaint, fake blood, pyrotechnics, and fire-breathing,

KISS soon became known for their terrific showmanship. A 1977 Gallup

poll named them the most popular band in

America.

KISSIronically, their first number one song was a ballad called “Beth,” and it was the only song on the album sung by the drummer, Peter Criss.

The Eagles

Led by Glen Fry and Don Henley, The Eagles combined the southern rock and Country styles, and put their own west coast spin on it.

The Eagles

The result - one of the most popular bands in the history of music, and the largest selling greatest hits album of all time.

The Eagles are most famous for their song, “Hotel California,” which was voted in the top 5 favorite

rock songs of all time.

With an epic story, technological wizardry, magical heroes, and an evil black knight, STAR WARS had something to appeal to

just about everyone.It shattered box office records, and set

new standards for special effects.

The Star Wars soundtracks sold millions of copies. The unusual fact was that the soundtracks used

only symphonic scoring for an orchestra. Basically, people were buying Classical music, but they didn’t consider it to be Classical music. People loved it.

Disco was the dance music craze of the late 70’s. The Bee Gees soundtrack to

“Saturday Night Fever” was a huge success, and launched the acting career

of John Travolta.

DiscoDisco

DiscoDisco The Bee Gees dominated the charts for the next 2 years.

Make a note of this song,

“Saturday Night Fever.”

It will be on the listening

test.

DiscoDisco Donna Summer was another

popular disco artist. Disco

summed up all that the 70’s were about - trying to forget about the difficult times,

and just unwind for a while.

Groups of the 70’sGroups of the 70’sRobert Plant and Jimmy Page rocked Robert Plant and Jimmy Page rocked

England and the U.S. in this band.England and the U.S. in this band.

According to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame According to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame survey, Led Zeppelin’s song, “Stairway to survey, Led Zeppelin’s song, “Stairway to

Heaven” is considered the favorite rock song of Heaven” is considered the favorite rock song of listeners worldwide, and VH1 has them ranked as listeners worldwide, and VH1 has them ranked as No. 1 on their 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock.No. 1 on their 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock.

This band is This band is equally popular equally popular

with its first singer, with its first singer, Bon Scott, who Bon Scott, who

sang such songs assang such songs as Dirty Deeds Done Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap,Dirt Cheap, and its and its

second singer, second singer, Brian Johnson, who Brian Johnson, who sang such songs assang such songs as

Back in Black.Back in Black.

Bon Scott (click again)

Brian Johnson

Groups of the 70’sGroups of the 70’s

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Sonny and CherSonny and CherThis husband This husband

and wife and wife singing duo had singing duo had

their own their own primetime primetime

comedy/music comedy/music show.show.

Sonny went on to Sonny went on to be a politician. be a politician.

He was a member He was a member of the House of of the House of

Representatives. Representatives. He died in a skiing He died in a skiing accident in 1998.accident in 1998.


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John Denver

This country star This country star was known for his was known for his

no-nonsense no-nonsense country songs like country songs like “Rocky Mountain “Rocky Mountain High” and “Take High” and “Take

Me Home, Country Me Home, Country Road.” He liked to Road.” He liked to fly his own planes.fly his own planes.


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Black Black SabbathSabbath

Led by frontman, Led by frontman, Ozzy Osbourne, Ozzy Osbourne, this band hit the this band hit the

scenes in the scenes in the early 70’s.early 70’s.

Ozzy



Led by the powerful Led by the powerful vocals of Ann Wilson vocals of Ann Wilson and the remarkable and the remarkable guitar of sister Nancy guitar of sister Nancy Wilson, this Wilson, this Seattle-Seattle-based rock band rose to based rock band rose to fame in the mid-70’s with fame in the mid-70’s with a hard rock style that had a hard rock style that had some folk music elements. some folk music elements. During the 80’s, they During the 80’s, they stayed popular by stayed popular by releasing a string of power releasing a string of power ballads, but in the 1990’s, ballads, but in the 1990’s, they went back to their they went back to their 70’s hard rock roots which 70’s hard rock roots which they continue to play they continue to play today. They have sold over today. They have sold over 30 million albums 30 million albums worldwide.worldwide.

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These 3 women became These 3 women became America’s sweethearts America’s sweethearts

when they starred in this when they starred in this show. The theme music show. The theme music is very typical of a 70’s is very typical of a 70’s

TV show.TV show.

Other 70’s stuff!Other 70’s stuff!

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This 2This 2ndnd part of the 1970’s has 18 more music part of the 1970’s has 18 more music artists of the 70’s. If you feel that these artists of the 70’s. If you feel that these

groups have nothing to do with the music you groups have nothing to do with the music you listen to, you are wrong. The groups of the listen to, you are wrong. The groups of the 70’s influenced the groups of the 80’s and 70’s influenced the groups of the 80’s and

90’s, which in turn influenced the music that 90’s, which in turn influenced the music that we now hear everywhere in the media.we now hear everywhere in the media.

RUSHRUSHGeddy Lee fronts this Geddy Lee fronts this power trio that came power trio that came

out of Canada in 1974. out of Canada in 1974. They have been called They have been called

“musicians for “musicians for musicians” because of musicians” because of their incredible talent their incredible talent and intelligent lyrics. and intelligent lyrics. They have released They have released

over 30 albums and are over 30 albums and are still recording and still recording and

touring.touring.


Their remarkable comeback in Their remarkable comeback in the late '80s and into the 90’s, the late '80s and into the 90’s,

secured them a place in the secured them a place in the annals of rock history. annals of rock history.

Combining the bluesy rock and bad boy image of the Rolling Combining the bluesy rock and bad boy image of the Rolling Stones with the flamboyant metal riffs of KISS, this group, Stones with the flamboyant metal riffs of KISS, this group,

led by Steven Tyler, established themselves in the 70’s led by Steven Tyler, established themselves in the 70’s music scene with a string of platinum hard rock albums and music scene with a string of platinum hard rock albums and

the release of the ground-breaking power the release of the ground-breaking power ballad "Dream On."ballad "Dream On."


Peter FramptonPeter Frampton

This guitarist and singer This guitarist and singer went multi-platinum in went multi-platinum in 1977 with his album 1977 with his album

“Frampton Comes Alive.” “Frampton Comes Alive.” The entire album was from The entire album was from a live show, which is hard a live show, which is hard to find nowadays. Do you to find nowadays. Do you

know of any albums know of any albums recorded live in front of an recorded live in front of an

audience? Frampton is audience? Frampton is famous for his use of the famous for his use of the

guitar “talk box.” guitar “talk box.”


Stevie WonderStevie Wonder

Originally born Steveland Hardaway Judkins, this music Originally born Steveland Hardaway Judkins, this music sensation has been blind since he was an infant. At a sensation has been blind since he was an infant. At a

young age, he impressed audiences with his young age, he impressed audiences with his songwriting ability and incredible skills on at least 11 songwriting ability and incredible skills on at least 11

instruments. instruments.


lifetime achievement, won an Academy Award for Best lifetime achievement, won an Academy Award for Best Song, and been inducted into both the Rock and Roll Song, and been inducted into both the Rock and Roll

AND the Songwriters halls of fame. AND the Songwriters halls of fame.

Stevie Stevie Wonder Wonder

has has recorded recorded

more more than 30 than 30 top-ten top-ten

hits, won hits, won 22 22

Grammy Grammy Awards,Awards, including including one forone for

This band from England is known as “possibly the This band from England is known as “possibly the greatest live band ever.” Their stunning live shows, greatest live band ever.” Their stunning live shows, complete with guitar smashing and the destruction complete with guitar smashing and the destruction

of drums and other equipment, along with great of drums and other equipment, along with great songwriting made them one of the most influential songwriting made them one of the most influential

bands in the world in the 70’s.bands in the world in the 70’s.

The WhoThe Who


This singer/songwriter This singer/songwriter found his audience in found his audience in

the early 1970s, the early 1970s, singing sensitive and singing sensitive and gentle acoustic songs. gentle acoustic songs.

His 1976 album, His 1976 album, “Greatest Hits,” is “Greatest Hits,” is

certified diamond. He certified diamond. He still tours today and still tours today and

has quite a following.has quite a following.

James TaylorJames Taylor


Led by the very entertaining Led by the very entertaining David Lee Roth and brothers, David Lee Roth and brothers,

Alex and Eddie Van Halen, this Alex and Eddie Van Halen, this band sold out concert halls for band sold out concert halls for

20 years.20 years.

This band was This band was discovered in discovered in

1976 by 1976 by bassist Gene bassist Gene Simmons of Simmons of

Kiss who Kiss who financed their financed their

first first recording.recording.


Every live Van HalenEvery live Van Halen concert guaranteed a concert guaranteed a

long, guitar solo by Eddie long, guitar solo by Eddie Van Halen.Van Halen.

This one is called This one is called “Eruption,” and it lasts “Eruption,” and it lasts

over 10 minutes.over 10 minutes.

Although she Although she started her singing started her singing career in the 50’s, career in the 50’s, she released 25 she released 25

albums and 30 hit albums and 30 hit singles during the singles during the

70’s alone and 70’s alone and remains popular remains popular even to today.even to today. Aretha Aretha

FranklinFranklin


This band got its name This band got its name from a gym teacher who from a gym teacher who used to torment singer used to torment singer some of the band some of the band members for having long members for having long hair. Musicians as diverse hair. Musicians as diverse as Kid Rock, Metallica, as Kid Rock, Metallica, and Travis Tritt pledge and Travis Tritt pledge allegiance to this band, allegiance to this band, and a new wave of hard and a new wave of hard rocking youngsters highly rocking youngsters highly value them.value them.

Lynyrd Lynyrd SkynyrdSkynyrd


This folk and rock n’ This folk and rock n’ roll singer was listed roll singer was listed as #2 on the list of as #2 on the list of

the “Greatest Artists the “Greatest Artists of All Time” in 2004, of All Time” in 2004, second only to The second only to The

Beatles. Some of his Beatles. Some of his songs became songs became

anthems of the anti-anthems of the anti-war and civil rights war and civil rights

movements. movements. Bob DylanBob Dylan


His 1975 album, His 1975 album, “Rastaman “Rastaman Vibration,” Vibration,”

propelled him into propelled him into the Top-Ten here in the Top-Ten here in

America. He isAmerica. He is regarded by many regarded by many to be a prophet of to be a prophet of

the Rastafari the Rastafari religion.religion.

This reggae artist was a Jamaican singer, This reggae artist was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, guitarist and soccer player. He was also songwriter, guitarist and soccer player. He was also an activist working for peace in Jamaica and Africa. an activist working for peace in Jamaica and Africa.

BBoobb MMaarrlleeyy


Fleetwood Fleetwood MacMac

Named after drummer Named after drummer Mick Fleetwood and Mick Fleetwood and bassist John McVie, this bassist John McVie, this band had 3 albums in a band had 3 albums in a row on the top of the row on the top of the charts here in America charts here in America during the 70’s. Their during the 70’s. Their album, “Rumours,” was album, “Rumours,” was the best selling album of the best selling album of the year in 1977 and now, the year in 1977 and now, at over 30 million copies at over 30 million copies sold, is one of the sold, is one of the greatest selling albums of greatest selling albums of all time.all time.


This brother and This brother and sister team also sister team also had their own had their own

primetime primetime comedy/music comedy/music show in 1976, show in 1976, which featured which featured many of their many of their other talented other talented brothers and brothers and

sisters.sisters.

Donny and Marie Donny and Marie OsmondOsmond


Don McLeanDon McLeanOpening with the death of singer Opening with the death of singer Buddy Holly and ending with the Buddy Holly and ending with the tragic Rolling Stones concert at tragic Rolling Stones concert at Altamont Motor Speedway, this Altamont Motor Speedway, this 8½ minute song remains one of 8½ minute song remains one of the most discussed and debated the most discussed and debated

songs that popular music has ever songs that popular music has ever produced. Listen to the words.produced. Listen to the words.

So bye, bye, Miss American Pie So bye, bye, Miss American Pie Drove my Chevy to the levy but the levy was dry Drove my Chevy to the levy but the levy was dry And them good ol' boys were drinkin’ whiskey and rye And them good ol' boys were drinkin’ whiskey and rye Singin’ this will be the day that I dieSingin’ this will be the day that I die This will be the day that I die. This will be the day that I die.


Barbara StreisandBarbara Streisand

This singer This singer and movie and movie actress hit actress hit

the Top Ten the Top Ten many times many times in the 70’s. in the 70’s. She starred She starred in several in several comedy comedy movies.movies.


This band was initially founded by Syd Barrett, and This band was initially founded by Syd Barrett, and Roger Waters. Syd was interviewed on live TV, but he Roger Waters. Syd was interviewed on live TV, but he just stood there and stared. He had been slowly losing just stood there and stared. He had been slowly losing his mind due to drug use. David Gilmore took his place his mind due to drug use. David Gilmore took his place and they hit stardom with a string of concept albums and they hit stardom with a string of concept albums they released throughout the 70’s including “The Wall.”they released throughout the 70’s including “The Wall.”

Pink FloydPink Floyd

Syd BarrettSyd BarrettGroups of the 70’sGroups of the 70’s

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The ClashThe Clash

This British band was This British band was rated as a punk rock rated as a punk rock

band, because it started band, because it started as one, and their punk as one, and their punk ideas never died, as it ideas never died, as it

can be noticed in most of can be noticed in most of their albums. Their self their albums. Their self

titled debut was released titled debut was released in 1977 and became one in 1977 and became one

of the highest selling of the highest selling import albums in the import albums in the

U.S.A.U.S.A.


Formed in 1972, this Formed in 1972, this band propelled up band propelled up the charts in 1975 the charts in 1975

with the song with the song “Lady,” and then “Lady,” and then

again in 1979 with again in 1979 with “Renegade.” They “Renegade.” They

would continue to be would continue to be popular throughout popular throughout the 70’s and 80’s. the 70’s and 80’s.


She’s an American singer-She’s an American singer-songwriter, author, multi-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best-known philanthropist, best-known for her work in country for her work in country music.music.In the four decades since In the four decades since her national-chart début, her national-chart début, she remains one of the she remains one of the most-successful female most-successful female artists in the history of artists in the history of country music which country music which garnered her the title of ‘The garnered her the title of ‘The Queen of Country Music.’ Queen of Country Music.’ She even has an She even has an amusement park named amusement park named after her.after her.

Groups of the 70’sGroups of the 70’sDollyDollyPartonParton

QueenQueen

Led by Freddie Led by Freddie Mercury, this Mercury, this

foursome became foursome became famous for their wild famous for their wild

live shows and live shows and songs like songs like “Bohemian “Bohemian

Rhapsody,” and Rhapsody,” and “Another One Bites “Another One Bites

the Dust.”the Dust.”


Elton Elton JohnJohn

These 2 piano men became These 2 piano men became famous in the 70’s for their famous in the 70’s for their

great songwriting. Together, great songwriting. Together, they have sold over 350 they have sold over 350

million records. They are still million records. They are still touring, often together.touring, often together.

Billy Billy JoelJoel

Groups of the Groups of the 70’s70’s

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Artist and Songs in this Presentation

Steely Dan - Peg John Lennon - Give Peace a Chance John Lennon - Imagine Billy Joel - Honesty Creedence Clearwater Revival – Commotion KISS – Rock and Roll All Night Eagles – Hotel California John Williams – Star Wars Theme Star Wars - Disco Version Bee Gees - Saturday Night Fever Donna Summer – Bad Girl Led Zeppelin - Rock and Roll Sonny and Cher – I Got You, Babe AC/CD – Back in Black AC/DC – Sin City John Denver – Take Me Home, Country

Road Black Sabbath – Paranoid Charlie’s Angels Theme RUSH – Tom SawyerAerosmith – Dream On Peter Frampton – Show Me the Way Stevie Wonder – Superstitious

The Who – My Generation James Taylor – You’ve Got a Friend Van Halen - Panama Black Sabbath – Paranoid Aretha Franklin – R E S P E C T Lynyrd Skynyrd – Sweet Home

Alabama Bob Dylan – Like a Rolling Stone Bob Marley – I Shot the Sheriff Fleetwood Mac – Don’t Stop Donny and Marie Osmond – It Takes

Two Don McLean – American Pie Barbara Streisand – The Way We Were Pink Floyd – The Wall The Clash – Should I Stay or Should I

Go Elton John and Billy Joel – Piano Man

(live) Styx – Mr. Roboto Dolly Parton – I Will Always Love You Queen – We Will Rock You Gloria Gaynor – I Will Survive Kool and the Gang - Celebration

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