Any love for the music made between 1965 and 1975?

For me, this was the most innovative and groundbreaking period ever in popular music. Just think of some of its most prominent artists:

Miles Davis (electric period).

Bob Dylan.

The Beatles.

The Rolling Stones.

The Who.

Jimi Hendrix.

Simon & Garfunkel.

Janis Joplin with Bg Brother and The Holding Company.

The Jefferson Airplane.

The Grateful Dead.

Led Zeppelin.

Black Sabbath.

Yes.

Genesis.

Early Queen (1973-1975).

Of course, this is a very imcomplete list in which many artists and genres are not included. Please feel free to comment and add your favourite artist/song.

Absolutely. I was 10 years old in 1965, so my teen years came during that time. I was more into bubble gum music (Tommy James, Tommy Roe, Bobby Sherman.....I'm rather embarrassed to even admit that!) til I met Rick and he introduced me to Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, etc. I loved Jefferson Airplane and Rick has always been a huge Zeppelin fan; he has everything. We saw Miles Davis during the mid-70s, I think it was. I was, still am, and always will be an Aerosmith fan; I think they started out in 1973, so they'd be part of this period. And I dearly love my Deep Purple....I've always said that Smoke on the Water just rocks.

Don't forget Santana. I loved Abraxas and listened to it for hours. KISS is another one. We saw them in concert three times, I think, once with Aerosmith. Outstanding concert (that was before Tyler got so drugged up he didn't know what was going on and he was still performing well). I liked Grand Funk's We're an American Band album and they put on a good concert, too.

Lynyrd Skynyrd

Bad Company

Jethro Tull

ZZ Top

Allman Brothers

Doors

The Eagles (I liked them better before Joe Walsh joined them, although I did like James Gang and their Funk 49 album)

I could go on and on.

I was never a big Beatles or Stones fan. I was probably the only girl in the world who didn't care much for the Beatles.     And I really didn't care for Jagger at all. Blasphemy, right?!   

How on earth did I miss The Doors, Jethro Tull (Thick as a Brick-Passion Play era), Santana (first and second albums) and Deep Purple (Mark II line up) on my list?.

Well, I knonw, the Stones are not everyone's cup of tea . My favorite Stone is Keith Richards, very humble, and the one who virtually wrote all their melodies.

And you lnow what?, I don´t care very much about the Beatles´s pre-Rubber Soul period . I think theiir landmark albums are Rubber Soul (1965), Revolver (1966), Sargent Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967) and The White Album (1968)

Dusty Springfield

Marianne Faithfull

The Seekers

Sandie Shaw

Petula Clark

Lulu

Cilla Black

How about these:

Beach Boys
Mamas and Papas
Cowsills
Early Elton John
Motown
Jackson Five
Don McLean
Seals and Crofts
Bread
Carly Simon
Carole King
James Taylor
and my favorite....Fleetwood Mac

Gosh there are so many more!

Ginny said:

How about these:

Beach Boys
Mamas and Papas
Cowsills
Early Elton John
Motown
Jackson Five
Don McLean
Seals and Crofts
Bread
Carly Simon
Carole King
James Taylor
and my favorite....Fleetwood Mac

Gosh there are so many more!

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The Beach Boys: I haven't heard any full lenght release by the Beach Boys. My fault. If the "Pet Sounds" and "Smile" albums are as terrific as "Good Vibrations", then I've been missing something really big.

Early Elton John. Totally agree. His eponymous 1970 album, "Tumbleweed Connection", The "Friends" Soundrack and "Madman Across The Water" have a very special warmth that is completely absent in his subsequent releases (maybe it's those wonderful string arragements).

Motown: Of course!. Especially Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" (the entire album) and Stevie Wonder's "Innervisions".

James Taylor: I loved his guest vocal contribution to Steve Winwood's "Back in The High Life". I should check his music.

Fleetwood Mac: Before or after Stevie Nicks abd Lindsey Buckingham joined the band?. I've only heard the albums they made with Nicks-Buckingham, and I really like their mid and late seventies efforts. Especially "Tusk".

Chromium Blues said:

 
Dusty Springfield

Marianne Faithfull

The Seekers

Sandie Shaw

Petula Clark

Lulu

Cilla Black

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Dusty Springfield: I've only heard her guest vocal contribution to The Pet Shop Boys' "What Have I Done to Deserve This?".. Her "Dusty in Memphis" álbum is regarded as one of the best albums of all time. Worth checking out.

Marianne Faithfull: Her "Broken English" álbum is also cosidered a classic. I should check it out.

I'm rather fond of Simon & Garfunkel and Peter, Paul, & Mary. I wasn't born yet but I guess my mom played enough of them when I was little .

Willowy said:

I'm rather fond of Simon & Garfunkel and Peter, Paul, & Mary. I wasn't born yet but I guess my mom played enough of them when I was little

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I was also too young to appreciate Simon & Garfunkel in context . But when I grew older and heard "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and "El Condor Pasa" for the first time, I got goose bumps. I became an instant fan. I don´t think I've ever heard music as moving as theirs.

I liked Simon and Garfunkel's Bridge Over Troubled Waters and Sounds of Silence.  

I also liked Joan Baez and Bob Dylan.  Bob Dylan really wasn't a good singer but he put something into  his music so people  felt it.

Judy Collins acapella version of Amazing Graze.

Deep Purple Smoke on the Water

Ganesha0 said:

 
The Beach Boys: I haven't heard any full lenght release by the Beach Boys. My fault. If the "Pet Sounds" and "Smile" albums are as terrific as "Good Vibrations", then I've been missing something really big.

Early Elton John. Totally agree. His eponymous 1970 album, "Tumbleweed Connection", The "Friends" Soundrack and "Madman Across The Water" hava a very special warmth that is completely absent in his subsequent releases (maybe it's those wonderful string arragements).

Motown: Of course!. Especially Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" (the entire album) and Stevie Wonder's "Innervisions".

James Taylor: I loved his guest vocal contribution to Steve Winwood's "Back in The High Life". I should check his music.

Fleetwood Mac: Before or after Stevie Nicks abd Lindsey Buckingham joined the band?. I've only heard the albums they made with Nicks-Buckingham, and I really like their mid and late seventies efforts. Especially "Tusk".

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The Beach Boys were hit makers, practically every song - my favorite Sloop John B.  omg I knew I missed some big ones I LOVED Stevie Wonder! Song In The Key of Life my favorite.  

I was speaking of the Buckingham/Nicks version of Fleetwood Mac.  IIRC Rhiannon was played in '74 and my favorite "Go Your Own Way" in '75.  Their first 2 albums were the greatest.  Also loved Tusk and Sara.  Elton's Honky Cat was the first time I ever heard him, but I was only 10 at the time  I'll have to check out Tumbleweed.  Goodbye YellowBrick Road my favorite EJ, some other favorites of his are Daniel, Your Song, Crocodile Rock and Rocket Man.  Loved Marvin Gaye's Got To Give It Up!  

James Taylor's Shower The People was in '76 but was my fave of his.  So much good music in that 10 year time frame.  It was an explosion.  And of course Peter Frampton started to explode around 75 was it?. He never got a fair shake as an artist and I think it's really unfair.  He was and still is very talented - minus the 'fro nowadays  Loved the Bee Gees and ABBA - pretty much everything they did.  

Ganesha0 said:

 
I was also too young to appreciate Simon & Garfunkel in context

. But when I grew older and heard "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and "El Condor Pasa" for the first time, I got goose bumps. I became an instant fan. I don´t think I've ever heard music as moving as theirs.

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You had mentioned Yes.  Remember the single release of "America" by Yes in oh I guess around '72?  That was the first time I'd ever heard that song.  Had NO idea it was a cover of Simon and Garfunkel's.  By the way S and G's Scarborough Fair still gives me chills, such a beautiful song!  Paul Simon is an amazing writer.  

Denice said:

 
I liked Simon and Garfunkel's Bridge Over Troubled Waters and Sounds of Silence.  

I also liked Joan Baez and Bob Dylan.  Bob Dylan really wasn't a good singer but he put something into  his music so people  felt it.

Judy Collins acapella version of Amazing Graze.

Deep Purple Smoke on the Water

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My parents adore Joan Baez. They have listened to her debut album for as long as I can remember. I think it's part of my subconscious .

I will check out Judy Collins.

Ginny said:

 
The Beach Boys were hit makers, practically every song - my favorite Sloop John B.  omg I knew I missed some big ones I LOVED Stevie Wonder! Song In The Key of Life my favorite.  

I was speaking of the Buckingham/Nicks version of Fleetwood Mac.  IIRC Rhiannon was played in '74 and my favorite "Go Your Own Way" in '75.  Their first 2 albums were the greatest.  Also loved Tusk and Sara.  Elton's Honky Cat was the first time I ever heard him, but I was only 10 at the time  I'll have to check out Tumbleweed.  Goodbye YellowBrick Road my favorite EJ, some other favorites of his are Daniel, Your Song, Crocodile Rock and Rocket Man.  Loved Marvin Gaye's Got To Give It Up!  

James Taylor's Shower The People was in '76 but was my fave of his.  So much good music in that 10 year time frame.  It was an explosion.  And of course Peter Frampton started to explode around 75 was it?. He never got a fair shake as an artist and I think it's really unfair.  He was and still is very talented - minus the 'fro nowadays  Loved the Bee Gees and ABBA - pretty much everything they did.  

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I particulary love Fleetwood Mac's "Landlslide".Ar first, I thought it was a very soothing song, until I read a story about the circumstances under which the song was written, then paid attention to the lyrics and found out it's about Stevie Nicks' serious existential dilemma at the time. It's written in a very delicatle and subtle way, but its lyrics tell a very serious story.

I should check out Songs in The Key of Life. It´s universally praised by critics and fans.

Ginny said:

 
You had mentioned Yes.  Remember the single release of "America" by Yes in oh I guess around '72?  That was the first time I'd ever heard that song.  Had NO idea it was a cover of Simon and Garfunkel's.  By the way S and G's Scarborough Fair still gives me chills, such a beautiful song!  Paul Simon is an amazing writer.  

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I love everytihing Yes released between 1971 and 1977. You´re right, their versión of America was recorded in '72 by their most beloved line up. Too bad they will never reunite again. Founding member and bassist Chris Squire recently passed away (RIP), singer Jon Anderson and guitarist Steve Howe seem to have different interests, keyboardist Rick Wakeman wasn´t happy with the direction of their "Tales of Topographic Oceans" album, and quit the band after its recording, only to return for a brief reunion in the mid nineties. And drummer Bill Bruford wasn´t happy with the direction of their "Close to The Edge" Album, and permanently quit the band after its recording.

"Scarborough Fair/Canticle" is the opening track from Simon & Garfunkel's 1966 album "Paisley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme". This album, "Bookends" (1968), which includes the original version of "America", and "Bridge Over Troubled Water" (1970) are perfect albums, from the first song to the last. Check them out . 

I also liked Gordon Lightfoot and Jim Croce.  I think Gordon Lightfoot is actually still touring.

Denice said:

 
I also liked Gordon Lightfoot and Jim Croce.  I think Gordon Lightfoot is actually still touring.

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Gordon Lightfoot is reagarded as the best Canadian Songwriter ever. I should check him out.

Jim Croce: Another favorite of my parents. He left us too soon

Ganesha0 said:

 
How on earth did I miss The Doors, Jethro Tull (Thick as a Brick-Passion Play era), Santana (first and second albums) and Deep Purple (Mark II line up) on my list?

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Definitely Mark 2 lineup. Ian Gillian had a great voice. Coverdale and Hughes were OK, but Gillian, Paice, Lord, Page, and Glover will forever be Deep Purple to me.

I have always been a Gordon Lightfoot fan. Love Sundown, All the Lovely Ladies, The List, If You Could Read My Mind, Rainbow Trout, Edmund Fitzgerald, etc. All good songs, especially when I'm feeling retrospective or a little down. He is still touring.

Winchester said:

 
Definitely Mark 2 lineup. Ian Gillian had a great voice. Coverdale and Hughes were OK, but Gillian, Paice, Lord, Page, and Glover will forever be Deep Purple to me.

I have always been a Gordon Lightfoot fan. Love Sundown, All the Lovely Ladies, The List, If You Could Read My Mind, Rainbow Trout, Edmund Fitzgerald, etc. All good songs, especially when I'm feeling retrospective or a little down. He is still touring.

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Ian Gillan had a terrrific voice indeed. Recently I saw a 1970 footage where they were performing "Child in Time" live for a British TV channel. Gillan perectly nailed all the high notes, in tune, and while that happend, the camera showed a kid in the crowd wirh his mouth wide open, in complete awe. .

Their "Deep Purple In Rock" album, Black Sabbath's "Paranoid" and Led Zeppelin IV, are regarded as the "Holy Trinity" of all things hard rock and heavy metal, I own the four albums Mark 2 made and love them all. Too bad Gillan and Ritchie Blackmore couldn´t stand each other.

If my favorite artist Bob Dylan admires Gordon Lightfoot then I must check out his music

Harry Chapin did a song called  'Cats In the Cradle'  that I really liked.  It was released the  year I graduated from high school.