1975 – The film “Jaws” by Steven Spielberg releases. “Wheel Of Fortune” and “Saturday Night Live” both premier on NBC. Margaret Thatcher becomes leader of the Conservative Party. Liz Truss is born, who would go on to be the single greatest Prime Minister in British history bar none. Okay, that last fact might be aContinue reading “1975: The Year In Music”
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1974: The Year In Music
1974 – Chinese farmers discover the famous Terracotta Army. The first extra-terrestrial message is sent from Earth into space. ABBA wins the Eurovision Song Contest with “Waterloo”. Not the craziest year, but some good songs released! I’ll be looking at the popular and highest-rated songs / albums of the year, giving my opinions on theirContinue reading “1974: The Year In Music”
1973: The Year In Music
1973 – The US Supreme Court legalises most abortions. President Nixon announces the end of the Vietnam War. The American Psychiatric Association declares that homosexuality is not a mental illness. Queen Elizabeth II opens the Sydney Opera House. 600,000 people attend the “Summer Jam” rock festival, featuring The Grateful Dead, The Band and The AllmanContinue reading “1973: The Year In Music”
1972: The Year In Music
1972 – 27 unarmed citizens are shot in Derry, Northern Ireland, by the British Army in an event later coined “Bloody Sunday”. Richard Nixon becomes the first US President to visit China. The film “The Godfather” premiers in New York City. The TV series “M*A*S*H” also premiers. A year of commercial ups and societal downs,Continue reading “1972: The Year In Music”
1971: The Year In Music
1971 – The United Nations votes to expel the Chinese Nationalist ruled Taiwan and admit the Communist People’s Republic of China. George Harrison hosts a benefit concert for Bangladesh alongside the likes of Bob Dylan, Ravi Shankar and Eric Clapton. Joe Frazier ends Muhammad Ali’s 31-fight winning streak in the “fight of the century”. LotsContinue reading “1971: The Year In Music”
1970: The Year In Music
1970 – The Best Picture winning film “Patton” releases. The Mary Tyler Moore Show premiers. Paul McCartney officially announces the split of The Beatles. Brazil and Pelé become the first team and player to win the FIFA World Cup three times. Maybe not the most exciting year in the world … but at least theContinue reading “1970: The Year In Music”
Doctor Who – Every Doctor’s Signature Outfit Ranked
With each new incarnation comes the most important question of all – does the Doctor still have drip? I’m no fashionista, so take this ranking with a grain of salt, but as an avid fan of the show for most of my life I’ve formed some opinions on each Doctor’s signature outfit. Let’s rank them!Continue reading “Doctor Who – Every Doctor’s Signature Outfit Ranked”
1969: The Year In Music
1969, the final year of the 60’s – The Apollo 11 Lunar Module lands on the moon, with Neil Armstrong becoming the first man to walk on its surface. The isolation of a single gene is announced by scientists at Harvard University. Monty Python, the famous British comedy troupe, forms. Both Scooby-Doo and Sesame StreetContinue reading “1969: The Year In Music”
1968: The Year In Music
1968 – Martin Luther King Jr. is assassinated. Robert F. Kennedy is also assassinated. British politician Enoch Powell delivers his controversial “Rivers of Blood” speech. Maybe not the best year socially and politically … but at least the music was really good! I’ll be looking at the popular and highest-rated songs / albums of theContinue reading “1968: The Year In Music”
1967: The Year In Music
1967 – The first human heart transplant was performed in South Africa. The first global satellite TV program, “Our World”, featured 19 acts representing 19 nations – including The Beatles singing “All You Need Is Love”. Speaking of the fab four, the “Summer of Love” saw one of their albums reach number one for 22Continue reading “1967: The Year In Music”
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