Ep. 127 - Time-Travelling Through 1975: A Musically Memorable Journey

Milk Crates and Turntables. A Music Discussion Podcast

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Are you ready to spin the dial back to 1975 and immerse yourself in the year's iconic music and culture? Strap in for a nostalgic journey with us, your host Scott McLean and co-host's Mark Smith and Lou Collichio, as we revisit this vibrant era. We'll not only explore landmark events and releases like John Lennon's deportation case and the premiere of "The Wiz", but also share our personal experiences and memories from this unforgettable year in music.
From the Bossa Nova tones we fell in love with, to the controversial breakup of The Beatles, we've got it all covered. We open up about the tremendous impact of the 17th Annual Grammy Awards and share our impressions of Olivia Newton-John and Bob Dylan. We also navigate through a whirlwind of events that rocked the music industry from April to August 1975, including the tragic death of Pete Ham, the Rolling Stones' North American tour, and Stevie Wonder's spellbinding performance at the Washington Monument.
As we round off our time-travelling escapade, we reminisce about the birth of punk music with the Sex Pistols' first concert, the formation of Iron Maiden, and our personal favorite films from 1975 like "Trilogy of Terror" and "Jaws." To top it all off, we dive into the top songs and albums of 1975, including "Fly, Robin, Fly" by Silver Convention and "That's the Way (I Like It)" by KC and the Sunshine Band. So, join us as we relive 1975—a year that left an indelible stamp on the world of music!

Rozdziały

1. 1975 Music Year in Review (00:00:05)

2. Conversations About Music, Birthdays, and Events (00:11:45)

3. Music Industry Events (April-August 1975) (00:26:21)

4. Notable Events and Musicians in 1975 (00:40:44)

5. Bands Break-Up, Grammy Albums (00:56:32)

6. Christmas Show and Movies of 1975 (01:04:42)

7. Discussion of Cult Classic Films (01:17:51)

8. 1975 Album Charts and Music Discussions (01:32:36)

9. Album Discussions and Musical Memories (01:46:24)

10. Music Highlights and Birthdays (02:00:28)