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The 1970s saw the emergence of hard rock as one of the most prominent subgenres of rock music. During the first half of the decade, British acts such as Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Uriah Heep and Black Sabbath were at the height of their international fame, particularly in the United States.
- Music in 1970. Enormous music festivals like Woodstock disappeared as quickly as they arrived, due to the inherent danger of attending. Riots, drugs, and violent crowds caused many potentially legendary festivals to be cancelled.
- Music in 1971. Although glam rock and jazz were busy pushing boundaries, for the most part, 1971 was a year rife with nostalgia. The British Invasion rebooted, featuring several successful tours by several English artists.
- Music in 1972. 1972 started off with a tragic blast. Two bombs exploded, with minutes of each other, on January 26 which damaged the NY HQ of Columbia Artists Management and the nearby offices of Sol Hurok.
- Music in 1973. Rock and pop ruled “Supreme” in 1973. Soul was huge too, featuring legends like Barry White, Stevie Wonder, and more. Reggae was making a breakthrough in the United States, headlined by the Wailers and Jimmy Cliff.
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- Roxy Music - 'Dance Away' Roxy Music - Dance Away. Read more: Roxy Music's 10 greatest ever songs. Bryan Ferry originally wrote this for his 1977 solo album In Your Mind and his 1978 follow-up The Bride Stripped Bare, but it was finally included on the next Roxy collection.
- The Osmonds - 'Crazy Horses' The Osmonds - Crazy Horses. Despite being known as a schmaltzy boyband, The Osmonds released this surprisingly brilliant hard rock track in 1972.
- Glen Campbell - 'Rhinestone Cowboy' Glen Campbell - Rhinestone Cowboy (Official Music Video) Larry Weiss first recorded this song, but it was Glen Campbell's cover a year later that became a huge hit.
- The Clash - 'London Calling' The Clash - London Calling (Official Video) Released right at the end of the decade in December 1979, this apocalyptic and politically charged track showcased the Clash's post-punk style.
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Open in Music. The 200 Best Songs of the 1970s. Pitchfork. Preview. From 10cc to XTC, from London to Lagos, from 7" singles to side-long epics, and from punk to prog to ambient disco, our list of the greatest songs from one of music's greatest decades. 188 Songs, 15 hours, 35 minutes. More By Pitchfork.
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