Superfly From Thailand, joined May 2000, 35743 posts, RR: 88 Posted (10 years 3 weeks 1 day 10 hours ago) and read 6403 times:
I am in a sentimental mood right now!
For those who can remember or discover this time, this was an awesome time!
You had:
Jimmy Carter
Quadraphonic sound
747-100
VC-10
L1011
Braniff Place
Female F/A in Hot Pants
Grand Torino
Love Ins'
Free Sex
Chips
Marcia Brady
Large Stationwagons
Gino Vannelli
Earth Wind & Fire
Bachman Turner Overdrive
SEVEN_FIFTY7 From United States of America, joined Sep 2000, 957 posts, RR: 5 Reply 7, posted (10 years 3 weeks 1 day 8 hours ago) and read 6140 times:
Out of my three decades of living, I must agree with you that the '70s were da bomb! (as we say in the Bronx.) (closely followed by the '90s. -The 80s sucked.) Where did you get that Northwest ad? And what airline were those "stewardesses" working for in that black/white photo?!
Donder's Janet Jackson comment was friggin' hilarious. I thought everybody knew that that was Thelma from "Good Times." Janet (not pictured) was, like, only 9 or 10 when she was on that show.
Mcdougald From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 10, posted (10 years 3 weeks 1 day 4 hours ago) and read 6125 times:
I wish I remembered more of the '70s. I have some vague memories of 1978-79, when I was in Grades 1 and 2. That's about it. But it seems like it was a lively and colourful decade, if a bit tacky at times (e.g., plaid suits).
The '70s certainly looked more fun than the gritty, dreary, mean-spirited Gray '90s.
Let's see if this will become a great decade, or just more of the same. It seems to be the year ending with '2' ('62, '72, '82, '92, etc.) in which you start to see a clear contrast with the previous decade, the first two years being more of a transitional period.
Jwenting From Netherlands, joined Apr 2001, 10208 posts, RR: 25 Reply 11, posted (10 years 3 weeks 1 day 3 hours ago) and read 6120 times:
to put it in perspective, this also happened in the 1970s:
- rise of international terrorism, ETA, RAF, PLO, Red Brigades, etc.
- Islamic revolution in Iran means the end of human rights there
- Vietnam war turns into a bloody disaster
- Jimmy Carter
- my grandfathers die (yes both of them)
- cocaine and heroin addiction become serious problems in the western world
- John Lennon is murdered
Lortab 7.5mg From United States of America, joined Nov 2001, 805 posts, RR: 15 Reply 13, posted (10 years 3 weeks 1 day 3 hours ago) and read 6105 times:
Sorry to disagree Superfly, but IMHO I'd say the '60s was the greatest decade and 1968 the greatest year...seemed like everything happened in '68.
SEVEN_FIFTY7 From United States of America, joined Sep 2000, 957 posts, RR: 5 Reply 14, posted (10 years 3 weeks 1 day 2 hours ago) and read 6095 times:
>>...I'd say the '60s was the greatest decade and 1968 the greatest year...seemed like everything happened in '68.<<
I don't know 'bout Superfly, but I'm a tad too young to remember the 60s. Wish I did though.
As far as 1968, I think the best things were Jimi Hendrix, Jefferson Starship, and of course, the movie "Barberella" (starring Jane Fonda).
GDB From United Kingdom, joined May 2001, 12236 posts, RR: 84 Reply 15, posted (10 years 3 weeks 1 day ago) and read 6125 times:
Add to that, Braniff in full bloom, interior design we can laugh at now, ditto fashion and hairstyles!
The social reforms of the 1960's that brought the UK into the 20th century really kicked in during the 1970's.
Music was variable, but still lots of innovation, plus the back to basics 'year-zero' of Punk, at least over here.
The early mid 70's were for me, American cinemas last golden age.
UK cinema went down the toilet.
Other bummers: oil crisis, recession, the emergence of Thatcher in the UK, (though the stupider trade-unions made that inevitable), Northern Ireland erupted.
I was only 13 at the end of the decade, but always enjoy reminders of the 1970's.
Superfly From Thailand, joined May 2000, 35743 posts, RR: 88 Reply 17, posted (10 years 3 weeks 23 hours ago) and read 6079 times:
Lortab 7.5mg:
1968 was a terrible year!
Robert Kennedy, Martin Luther King was assasinated and Richard Nixon was elected.
Lincoln no longer offered to Convertible Continental that year.
Although, Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 did 'Fool On The Hill'.
Lortab 7.5mg From United States of America, joined Nov 2001, 805 posts, RR: 15 Reply 19, posted (10 years 3 weeks 21 hours ago) and read 6091 times:
1968 was a terrible year!
That's why it was a great year historically. Also, don't forget:
Tet Offensive and seige of Khe Sanh, and the My Lai massacre in Vietnam
U.S.S. Pueblo incident off North Korea.
Prague Spring uprising and the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia.
1968 Olympics in Mexico City and the protest of black athletes (John Carlos and Tommie Smith). Also, the student riots and massacre preceding the games.
Democratic Convention in Chicago.
"The whole world is watching..." What Chicago song?
Canadi>nBoy From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 20, posted (10 years 3 weeks 21 hours ago) and read 6076 times:
Superfly, Great posting! I agree agree agree, the 70's ROCKED! I'm only 37, but I always tell teens that they will never have as much fun as we did back in the 70's.
True. Great Innovative Films, the BEST Music recorded
(although the 60's are a close close second), The world and the future were FULL of promise for kids my age,
We had The Brady Bunch (oooooh, Marcia!), Charlies
Angels, the beginning of Disco, M.A.S.H., The great Disaster films of the 70's (The Poseidon Adventure, The Towering Inferno, etc). In my neighborhood, growing up in the 70's, we didn't know what cocaine and hard drugs were, our schools didn't have security or metal detectors. No Internet, no cell-phones, but who needed them anyway? Aaaaaah, and let's not forget the 70's were the decade that introduced the B-747, the L-1011, and the DC-10 to the world. GREAT
Northwest Pic Ad, Superfly!
Jwenting From Netherlands, joined Apr 2001, 10208 posts, RR: 25 Reply 21, posted (10 years 3 weeks 21 hours ago) and read 6052 times:
Superfly, whether Carter was good or not is debateable. Some people say he was, many more say he was a disaster.
It will be that way forever with all politicians...
In my opinion he was a disaster.
Lennon, oops. Let's say the '80s didn't start until 1981. It's the eternal debate over whether a decade runs from xxx0 to xxx9 or yyy1 to yyy0
Mcdougald From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 22, posted (10 years 3 weeks 20 hours ago) and read 6060 times:
When I look back at '70s pop culture, I get the impression that it was a decade when it was okay to have some fun, even to get away from reality for a bit.
That's something that's been missing in recent years. Instead of turning on the TV to unwind by watching something totally divorced from reality, like Benny Hill or Charlie's Angels, people turn it on to have reality rubbed in their faces with the latest 'Survivor' imitation, or yet another documentary on life behind prison walls.
Sccutler From United States of America, joined Jan 2000, 4794 posts, RR: 33 Reply 24, posted (10 years 3 weeks 19 hours ago) and read 6044 times:
You can debate whether his Presidency was, on the whole, a good one or not. But Mr. Carter was certainly one of the most earnest, honorable and principled Presidents this country has had.
...three miles from BRONS, clear for the ILS one five approach...
25 Superfly: Thanks Sccutler. Do you hear that guys? And Sccutler is a Republican!
26 IMissPiedmont: Richard Nixon, the hostages in Iran, Tenerife. Not all was good in the 70s. BTW. I agree that Mr Carter was by far the best man this country has ever
27 Saloth Sar: ...Mr. Carter was certainly one of the most earnest, honorable and principled Presidents this country has had. That's why he was a failure as a presid
28 Superfly: Saloth Sar: Are you one of those historian guys that think people are good if they make an 'impact' on society regaurdless of if they were good or not
29 Tbar220: Superfly, not a can of worms. Carter achieved one of the best and long lasting peace that the area could want. Who wouldn't want peace? Apart from the
30 Superfly: Good observation Tbar220. Question for thoes ages 35-50: How come the 70's generation is the only generation that laughs at there own generation? The
31 Yyz717: I HATED the 70's. We had Jimmy Carter, bell bottoms, Afros, inflation, Watergate, Viet Nam, long neck chains, polyester. Ugh.
32 Superfly: Yyz717: You forgot to add Nixon and Ford. Were you forced to ware an Afro?
33 Superfly: RUSH was at there creative peak! Also, Charlies Angels
39 Braniff place: Ahh dont you just love it superfly! I would give all that i have to live back in that wonderful era. Check out these kittens, in very sexy space suits
40 Superfly: Those are some great pictures Braniff Place!
42 Superfly: Sorry I didn't mean to leave out disco! I like disco too!
43 Braniff place: dont forget its impact on youth fashion and music of today. This is my favortite clothing brand- i wear it heaps very 70s inspired too , the aviation
44 Mirrodie: Ahh, I was too young (having been born in 75) but from wheat little I remember , I came to embrace it now, as I did the 80's and 90's. Now, dear assoc
45 Bruno: The 70s were a happening time! I really like the reel to reel tape decks of the 1970s!
46 Mirrodie: DO your reel-to-reels still work. I still swear by mine
47 Superfly: Great to see other reel to reel users here in the forums! I use a Teac 3340 and a 2340R. Both are 'quadraphonic'. I do like to by albums on reel to re
48 Bruno: Mirrodie I use a Akai GX 280 reel tape deck. It works fine. It has the glass head and it delivers great sound quality. The Marantz in the photo is one
49 Superfly: Mirrodie: What kind of reel to reel deck do you use?
51 Superfly: Lortab 7.5mg: That was from Chicago Transit Authority I song was 'Prologue, August 29, 1968'.
52 NZ767: The Brady Bunch....mmmm Marcia!! The Partridge Family....Yukk!! Thunderbirds Benny Hill Welcome Back Kotter....always rushed home to see that. That's
53 NZ767: Oops!! And ABBA........How could I forget Freda?? Was a DJ in a disco in those days....twin turntables, JBL and Altec-Lansing speakers, 45s, LPs......
54 Mx5_boy: Guys, I was quite young in the 70's but I do remember my mother sporting wigs/afro's as it was the in thing! Not to mention those wicked bell bottoms
55 Lortab 7.5mg: Great lyrics! FLY, ROBIN FLY Fly, robin fly Fly, robin fly Fly, robin fly Up, up to the sky Fly, robin fly Fly, robin fly Fly, robin fly Up, up to th
57 Superfly: NZ767: Man you have great taste! You must have seen my 8track collection. B757300: Nice picture!
58 NZ767: LOL, Yeah, but you wanna see the kids roll their eyes when I get into a reminiscing mood and start blaring out my 70s sounds.
59 Peter.: Lortab, cool that you posted the complete lyrics to Fly, Robin fly. I always wondered what " Appapptuseskei " means. Now it makes sense.
60 Lortab 7.5mg: I always wondered what " Appapptuseskei " means. Now it makes sense. Huh?
61 Peter.: The lyrics were not written on the cover and I just didn´t understand that part of the song.
62 Lortab 7.5mg: Here's another song with great lyrics. ...and it's only 16 minutes and 48 seconds long! Love To Love You Baby by Donna Summer I love to love you baby.
63 Superfly: Lortab 7.5mg: Do you know the lyrics to 'A Fifth of Beethoveen'?
64 Peter.: It really pays out when the artist sings in your mothertongue.
66 Lortab 7.5mg: Do you know the lyrics to 'A Fifth of Beethoveen'? I think it goes like this: . . . - Superfly, too bad this isn't the Happy Birthday SophieMaltese th
67 Superfly: Lortab 7.5mg: Sorry your wrong. It's: ..._
68 Bruno: NZ767 & Superfly You guys have great taste in music! Who are the other fans of reel to reel tapes here?
69 RealHigh: I saw this in the civil forums. You gotta love these 70s uniforms.
70 King penguin: great topic -- especially for us old codgers (i'm 38). here's another lyric that ought to bring back a lot of memories for anyone "over 'ome" denis la
71 Climbout: These pictures bring tears to my eyes. I wish I could jump through the screen. I miss those days.
72 Superfly: Climbout: I wish you could jump through the screen too! Here! Whare have you been honey?!?! I really was missing you!
73 Bruno: Gotta love those 'Disco Nights' down at the Regal Begal with Janet & Chrissy.
74 Superfly: Let's not forget Daisy Duke. R.I.P. Waylon Jennings
75 Iflycoach: BUMP the new word for groovy BUMP the new word for groovy BUMP the new word for groovy BUMP the new word for groovy BUMP the new word for groovy BUMP
76 Climbout: Thanks, Superfly. I missed you too. I've been really busy at the center working with the children. I'm happy to be back. I love this topic.
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