Which Era Was Coolest – 60’s or 70’s?
September 12th 2007 04:04
Conversation turned to this at a party held in the confines of MNG’s palatial residence last night – and the jury was still out 2 hours after the topic was raised.
Jimmy Hendrix vs Elton John, The Beatles v the Bee Gees, the Moon Landing vs Star Wars – the lists were endless – or seemingly at least.
Paraphrasing from an earlier posting - the 70’s was a time when Grease was the Word that We Heard, and The Jackson 5 taught us that learning the ABC was as easy as 1-2-3 and flares were either something you wore . . . a distress signal . . . or both.
It was a time when The Fonz was cool, the girls from ABBA were hot and protest marches were on the boil.
We had mood rings and sea monkeys, platforms and pet rocks, safari suits and slinkies Rubiks Cube and Rod Stewart.
We had Rocky, the Brady Bunch and CHiPs and a Million Dollar Man.
We saw Travolta dazzle and Nixon frazzle and we paid homage to a raft of new Hollywood Queens – yet publicity mourned the loss of the one and only King.
So welcome to the 70’s – where Stayin’ Alive was a credo – not a survival technique.
Of course the 60 saw indiginous Australians win the vote – and Americans lose a president.
. . . when a band of 4 cheeky Monkees were telling us they were Believers
. . . and 4 foreign Beatles were wanting to Hold our Hand
Where Woodstock and the Flintstones both rocked
. . . and hippies were simply chose to get stoned.
It was time when knee-high boots and Mini Skirts were in – and Vietnam resulted in our troops being shipped out, where The Sound of Music and My Fair Lady waxed lyrical and the Beach Boys waxed surfboards.
It was an era of hope and the Age of Aquarius . . .
So which was cooler?
I'm still getting splinters from sitting on the fence.
MNG
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Comment by KylieW
Celebrity Obsession
To close to call. Both were very cool.
Great post by the way. Loved reading it
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Pop Rock Factory
Very few Orblers I'd rather be fence sitting with.
Splinters however - aren't so cool I suspect.
Better than burning one's ass though.
MNG
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
Enjoyed this post. Although I lived through both (a child in one era and a teen in another), I am also a fence sitter on this one. So sorry!
Mis
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Pop Rock Factory
Don't believe what they say about disco either - I liked Donna Summer, The Bee Gees and KISS!
Yep it's a toughie.
Sounds like we're of a similar vintage (and mindset).
Thanks for stopping by
MNG
Comment by sandeye
Bird Story
San Francisco Music News
Yoga Tap
I loved the fashions of both eras, but the music was more my style in the '70s!
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Pop Rock Factory
Nice choice.
Sure, the 70's were superficial - but boy did it have style!
Also saw the birth of the supergroup (ie: the Doobies, America, Eagles etc etc).
Thanks for stopping by and glad to have you on board.
Cheers
MNG
Comment by Cibbuano
Hunt Famous
Orble Post of the Day
Fat Cult
Techbreak
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Pop Rock Factory
No arguments from me there!
60's Caftans didn't do too much for me either.
MNG
Comment by DuskDevi
Rugby World Cup 2007
How's that for ambiguity??
...70s for music and fashion...60s for spirit.
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Pop Rock Factory
When the ref asks at the start of the game heads or tails - which way do you go?
Hmmm - just got myself thinking. . . .
Love your work.
Stay well.
MNG