Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

The DU Lounge

Morbius

(1,077 posts)

3. Ah, the 70s.

Reply to darkstar (Original post)

Wed Apr 29, 2026, 08:26 PM

Apr 29

With Mac Davis, John Denver, the Captain and Tennille, and let's not forget Barry Manilow.

Whereas today's music includes The Lumineers, Mumford and Sons, Lady Blackbird and Hozier.

My point: there was great stuff back then and there was crap, too. There's great stuff now and there's crap, too.

People forget. I remember suffering through Donny and Marie every week.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

4 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

The de rigueur, cut and paste response on live 60s and 70s pop and rock performance on YouTube goes something like this: [View all] darkstar Apr 29 OP

Embarrassing How? ProfessorGAC Apr 29 #1

What comment might you make about Janis Joplin Ball and Chain? Ptah Apr 29 #2

Ah, the 70s. Morbius Apr 29 #3

I grew up with a little sister JoseBalow Apr 29 #4