The Rumble in the Jungle in 1974 was Muhammad Ali's quest to regain the heavyweight boxing championship he lost when he refused to be drafted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. To be sure, it was an important event in sports history but the festival that preceded it, Zaire '74, was every bit as important. B.B. King, Bill Withers, The Pointer Sisters, The Spinners, James Brown, and many others performed in a festival that was intended to "return to the beat." This episode examines the importance of the fight and the music festival.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amy-lively/message

For the Record: The 70s

Trailer -- Zaire '74: The Spectacular Soundtrack of The Rumble in the Jungle

The Seven Essentials project wants to know: What are your choices for the essential rock songs of the 70s? Tell me your Top Two. You can leave a  message in the voice mail link and let me know! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amy-lively/message

Tell Me #3: What are the 7 Essential Rock Songs of the 70s?

The Seven Essentials project needs you! What are your choices for the essential disco songs of the 70s? Tell me your Top Two. You can leave a message in the voice mail link and let me know! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amy-lively/message

Tell Me #2: What are the 7 Essential 70s Disco Hits?

The Seven Essentials project needs you! What do you think are the Top Two essential pop hits of the 70s? You can leave a message in the voice mail link and let me know! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amy-lively/message

Tell Me: What are the 7 Essential 70s Pop Hits?

The latest episode of For the Record: The 70s examines religion in 70s popular music. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amy-lively/message

Trailer - Take Me to Church: Religion in 70s Pop Music

Tune in for a brief preview of The Spirit of '76: Pop Music on America's Bicentennial. (Hands up if you rocked a Stars and Stripes t-shirt on July 4, 1976!) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amy-lively/message

Trailer: The Spirit of '76

When FTR70 returns in the first week of August, it will be exclusively on Spotify! Amy explains why this is happening (media companies), how the music featured in the show will change (full songs and playlists!), and asks that you start following the show on Spotify today if you don't already. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amy-lively/message

Announcement: We're Moving to Spotify!

The podcast is taking a summer break! It is time to rest, recharge, and research as the show steams ahead with Year 4 on the horizon. Follow the show on Instagram, Facebook, or Patreon to stay up-to-date on the latest happenings. See you in August! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amy-lively/message

Summer Vaction!

Bubblegum music was as beloved by its fans as it was maligned by critics. The 70s saw bubblegum of the 60s, such as "Sugar Sugar" by The Archies, morph into adoration of teen idols such as David Cassidy, Donny Osmond, and The Bay City Rollers. Still, the bubblegum formula worked for other pop hits, too, like "Rock Me Gently." In this episode we makes the case that bubblegum music was as good as any pop music that was recorded and even though some of the bubblegum bands were fake, the music was not. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amy-lively/message

Ep. 30 - The Sweet Sound of 70s Bubblegum Music

Reggae may not have ever found a significant radio audience in America in the 70s, but its influence on pop and rock music is undeniable. This episode traces the beginning of reggae, borne out of the political strife of late-60s Jamaica, to the first real reggae hit in the U.S. by Blondie in 1981. Bob Marley was not all there was to reggae but he still stands as the most beloved artist of a genre that is both the product of music that came before it and the source of music that came after it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amy-lively/message

Ep 29 - Every Little Thing is Gonna Be All Right: The Influence of 70s Reggae

Movie soundtracks got better in the 70s as the creation of soundtracks became more intentional. Rather than simply compiling songs for an album and calling it a soundtrack, producers hired artists to create music that offered commentary and enhanced our understanding of characters. Soundtracks ranging from "Super Fly" to "Saturday Night Fever" were as successful if not more so than the movies they supported. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amy-lively/message

Ep. 28 - Soundtracks of the 70s

The heyday of the TV variety show was, without a doubt, the 70s. It seemed as if every entertainer either had their own show or was on someone else's. While at the time they may have seemed a bit corny, they also seemed to be just what many Americans in the 70s were in the mood for in the wake of assassinations, Watergate, and the war in Vietnam. Looking back at the era, we can also see that these shows give us a glimpse into 70s culture, making them an important part of 70s history. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amy-lively/message

Ep. 27 - That's Entertainment! TV Variety Shows of the 70s

T. Rex, Alice Cooper, David Bowie, and Roxy Music were at the heart of 70s glam rock. This episode examines how glam stretched the boundaries of gender, sexuality, and how rock music was defined. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amy-lively/message

Ep. 26 - Starmen: Glam Rock of the 70s

The Chicano Movement of the 60s and 70s and the growth of the Hispanic population in the U.S. influenced popular culture. Music was no exception. Artists ranging from Santana to Freddy Fender had successful careers in music in an era when Hispanic Americans sought more and better representation in the country's politics and culture. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amy-lively/message

Ep. 25 - The Hispanic Influence on 70s Popular Music

An audio documentary of 70s music. This podcast examines the intersection of a wide variety of musical genres -- pop, rock, country, country-pop, disco, punk, soul -- with the historic events and decisions that helped shape our modern world.

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For the Record: The 70s

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