For The Record: The 70s

06/09/2025

50 years ago this week: Pink Floyd releases “Wish You Were Here.” Most of it is comprised of their ode to Syd Barrett, “Shine on You Crazy Diamond.” Of course, critics were perplexed but fans didn’t care what critics thought! Go all the way back to Episode 20 of FTR70 for more on 70s prog rock. FYI — the stuntman who was on fire for the cover died last month.

31/08/2025

The #1 song 50 years ago today. We could use a bit more disco these days. 🪩💃🏻

17/08/2025

The latest FTR70 episode is in your podcast feed now! Do you know the 7 words you can never say on television? 😁 George Carlin did & discussed them with Johnny Carson on the tonight show, not long after he was arrested for saying them on a stage in Milwaukee. This episode takes a look at 70s talk shows, including how Nixon killed funding for Soul! & threatened PBS.

28/07/2025

70s talk shows had many iconic musical moments but Johnny Carson was more known for launching the careers of young comedians. I will discuss how this wild and crazy guy became a 70s superstar on the next episode of FTR70!

22/07/2025

18/07/2025

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24/06/2025

The latest episode of FTR70 is in your podcast app today! In this episode, I discuss heartland rock and how its themes reach far beyond those states in the middle of the U.S. I will also touch on why the politically conservative men of the 70s and 80s gravitated to this style of rock.

11/06/2025

Can you imagine a world without Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys? Me either. 📸Michael Ochs

10/06/2025

In your podcast feed now, a quick (7 minutes) reflection on the importance of Sly Stone to 70s music. I’m calling it a sound bite and maybe it will become a regular (or semi-regular thing?🤷🏻‍♀️)

09/06/2025

What a legend we have lost! Sly and the Family Stone shaped the sound of the early 70s and left an enduring mark on soul and funk music. If you haven’t listened to Family Affair, Hot Fun in the Summertime, or Everyday People lately, do yourself a favor and go refresh your memory.

06/06/2025

If there is a better place to see Charley Crockett and Leon Bridges, I don’t know where it would be.

01/06/2025

Both born on this day: Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and … me! Happy Birthday to both of us! And Happy Pride Month, too! 🎂🎸🌈