Tag: 70s
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia: Story Behind the Classic Murder Ballad
Discover the story behind The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia, the 1973 hit by Vicki Lawrence and its unforgettable twist ending.
Ain't No Mountain High Enough: The Motown Classic That Endures
Discover the story behind Ain't No Mountain High Enough, from Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell's iconic duet to Diana Ross' unforgettable solo hit.
Pippin (1979) with Ben Vereen and Chita Rivera
Watch the legendary 1979 performance of Pippin, featuring Ben Vereen, Chita Rivera, and John Rubinstein in Bob Fosse's iconic Tony Award-winning musical.
Karen Carpenter and Georgia Engel: Stille Nacht (1978)
Sung in traditional German ("Stille Nacht"). This duet combines Karen's rich contralto vocals with Georgia Engel's famously soft, sweet speaking and singing style.
Laurie Cabot on Real People (1979): The Historic Salem Witch Interview
Discover the historic 1979 interview where Salem’s Official Witch, Laurie Cabot, introduced modern Wicca to mainstream America on the hit TV show Real People.
Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On": The Protest Song That Changed Motown Forever
Discover the story behind Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On," the groundbreaking 1971 hit that transformed Motown and became a timeless anthem for social change.
Gordon Lightfoot's "If You Could Read My Mind": The Story Behind a Timeless Classic
Discover the story behind Gordon Lightfoot's "If You Could Read My Mind," its emotional inspiration, chart success, and the five greatest cover versions.
Cadillac Chronicles TV: Music's Hottest Ride
Discover Cadillac Chronicles TV, the viral series where music legends and rising stars perform live while cruising through the streets of Atlanta.
The Best Kool and the Gang 80s Songs
Kool & the Gang is an American R&B, soul, and funk band formed in Jersey City, New Jersey, in 1964 by brothers Robert "Kool" Bell and Ronald Bell, Dennis "Dee Tee" Thomas, Robert "Spike" Mickens, Charles Smith, George Brown, Woodrow "Woody" Sparro...
Who Was the First Rapper? Tracing the Roots of a Cultural Revolution
Determining who the “first rapper” was isn’t as straightforward as naming a single artist or moment. Rap didn’t emerge overnight—it evolved over decades, shaped by a blend of musical, cultural, and social influences.
Grey Gardens Before And After
Grey Gardens was the home of two aging, eccentric relatives of Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Edie Bouvier Beale and her mother, Edith, were the sole inhabitants of a Long Island estate. A 1975 documentary was created and features the two women.
The Story Behind Brandy, Mandy and Barry Manilow's First No. 1 Hit
Discover how Scott English's 1971 song "Brandy" became Barry Manilow's chart-topping hit "Mandy" and launched a superstar career.
The Jacksons' "Blame It on the Boogie": The Story Behind the Disco Classic
Discover the history of The Jacksons' disco hit "Blame It on the Boogie," from Mick Jackson's original recording to its biggest cover versions.
Parents Of Gays (1977 NEWS SPECIAL)
Produced four years after homosexuality was declassified as an anxiety disorder and eight years after the Stonewall Riots,
Cecil Woodham-Smith: Living in the 19th Century Under Queen Victoria
Mavis Nicholson speaks to Author and biographer Cecil Woodham-Smith about her time as a child and also what lead her to writing books about Queen Victoria.