gudbuytjane Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 (edited) Okay, you're given a time machine and can go back in time to experience first-hand one year of music as it happened. What year would it be for you? Why? Is it one you already experienced or one you weren't around or grown up for? . There are so many great years--1969, 1977, 1980, to name a few--but I think I would pick 1973. Not only are the classic rock bands at their height, and prog is at its apex, but there's also British glam rock happening (would love to be in the audience as Bowie retired Ziggy, or to see Slade in their prime). And the year rounds out with The Who releasing Quadrophenia, so what's not to love? :) Edited May 23, 2015 by gudbuytjane 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Na na na Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 I wouldn't pick 1987 to travel back to, but when I look at how many releases I have from that year...1987 it is :D 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dwarf Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Being a fan of prog this is easy.1973.Just take a look at these albums released in that year:Pink Floyd-The Dark Side of the Moon.Yes-Tales From Topographic Oceans.ELP-Brain Salad Surgery.Genesis-Selling England by the Pound.Camel-Camel.Jethro Tull-A Passion Play.Mike Oldfield-Tubular Bells.King Crimson-Larks Tongues in Aspic.Gentle Giant-In A Glass House.Yes-Yessongs.So 1973 for me! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 2006- Just for Lacuna Coil (I was there but I wanna relive it again). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Jane, that's a good question, but one I have no answer for. I was there for everything as it happened, and I wouldn't trade my experience for anything. More and more I am realizing how fortunate I am to have been born in '54 even if I am now losing it and consigned to the TRF Geriatric Ward. But we get plenty of cupcakes, so what's to complain about? :0 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Being a fan of prog this is easy.1973.Just take a look at these albums released in that year:Pink Floyd-The Dark Side of the Moon.Yes-Tales From Topographic Oceans.ELP-Brain Salad Surgery.Genesis-Selling England by the Pound.Camel-Camel.Jethro Tull-A Passion Play.Mike Oldfield-Tubular Bells.King Crimson-Larks Tongues in Aspic.Gentle Giant-In A Glass House.Yes-Yessongs.So 1973 for me! I was born in '73 so I think I was born 20 years late. To see all these acts live would have been pretty amazing. Also Zappa and the Dead were both at their creative peaks during this period. That being said what if I had been born in '53 and not heard any of this music? That would have been a travesty. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 So far, I like every post in this thread, and for many of the same reasons. It is a great question, but I can't answer it, either. I should have been born in 1953 rather than '73, my mother always said. Going to have to think on this one. (Copping out, thy name is blue j) :P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Being a fan of prog this is easy.1973.Just take a look at these albums released in that year:Pink Floyd-The Dark Side of the Moon.Yes-Tales From Topographic Oceans.ELP-Brain Salad Surgery.Genesis-Selling England by the Pound.Camel-Camel.Jethro Tull-A Passion Play.Mike Oldfield-Tubular Bells.King Crimson-Larks Tongues in Aspic.Gentle Giant-In A Glass House.Yes-Yessongs.So 1973 for me! I was born in '73 so I think I was born 20 years late. To see all these acts live would have been pretty amazing. Also Zappa and the Dead were both at their creative peaks during this period. That being said what if I had been born in '53 and not heard any of this music? That would have been a travesty. Haha...I was typing at the same time you were... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Being a fan of prog this is easy.1973.Just take a look at these albums released in that year:Pink Floyd-The Dark Side of the Moon.Yes-Tales From Topographic Oceans.ELP-Brain Salad Surgery.Genesis-Selling England by the Pound.Camel-Camel.Jethro Tull-A Passion Play.Mike Oldfield-Tubular Bells.King Crimson-Larks Tongues in Aspic.Gentle Giant-In A Glass House.Yes-Yessongs.So 1973 for me! I was born in '73 so I think I was born 20 years late. To see all these acts live would have been pretty amazing. Also Zappa and the Dead were both at their creative peaks during this period. That being said what if I had been born in '53 and not heard any of this music? That would have been a travesty. Haha...I was typing at the same time you were... Nice to meet a fellow 42 year old. :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gudbuytjane Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 Jane, that's a good question, but one I have no answer for. I was there for everything as it happened, and I wouldn't trade my experience for anything. More and more I am realizing how fortunate I am to have been born in '54 even if I am now losing it and consigned to the TRF Geriatric Ward. But we get plenty of cupcakes, so what's to complain about? :0 I can totally understand that. And you are that age range of my older sisters who got me into so much of that music, I always appreciate hearing of your experiences and the music you love! :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gudbuytjane Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 So far, I like every post in this thread, and for many of the same reasons. It is a great question, but I can't answer it, either. I should have been born in 1953 rather than '73, my mother always said. Going to have to think on this one. (Copping out, thy name is blue j) :P Think of it as a vacation to another year that you can come back from. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satchmothesnowdog Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 I have over 6000 albums and cds, which took me five years to convert to mp3 and flac. In that I must have 250 pieces I call my favorite song, which date back to I'd say 1430 or some.such year. No way could I answer such a question. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Let's all travel back to Yasgur's farm. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 For me 1977 hands down and no competition. Three of my favorite studio albums all-time were released that year. Rush A Farewell To KingsYes Going For The OneAC/DC Let There Be RockAlso Rumours and Aja were released that year. Good grief what a year... :codger:The link below has somebodies opinion of the top 50 released that year. Just take a look. Wow!!! http://rateyourmusic.com/list/oldno1/top_50_albums_of_1977/ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gudbuytjane Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 For me 1977 hands down and no competition. Three of my favorite studio albums all-time were released that year.Rush A Farewell To KingsYes Going For The OneAC/DC Let There Be RockAlso Rumours and Aja were released that year. Good grief what a year... :codger:The link below has somebodies opinion of the top 50 released that year. Just take a look. Wow!!! http://rateyourmusic...albums_of_1977/ I am glad you replied to this! I thought you would say 1977! :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 For me 1977 hands down and no competition. Three of my favorite studio albums all-time were released that year.Rush A Farewell To KingsYes Going For The OneAC/DC Let There Be RockAlso Rumours and Aja were released that year. Good grief what a year... :codger:The link below has somebodies opinion of the top 50 released that year. Just take a look. Wow!!! http://rateyourmusic...albums_of_1977/ I am glad you replied to this! I thought you would say 1977! :)It was my second year buying and listening to music and man did I have some great stuff to listen too. Sin After Sin came out that year too. Geez what a time. Even the popular music of the day was awesome to be honest... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 For me 1977 hands down and no competition. Three of my favorite studio albums all-time were released that year.Rush A Farewell To KingsYes Going For The OneAC/DC Let There Be RockAlso Rumours and Aja were released that year. Good grief what a year... :codger:The link below has somebodies opinion of the top 50 released that year. Just take a look. Wow!!! http://rateyourmusic...albums_of_1977/ A few weeks back, I was thinking about starting a new thread about 1977, specifically. It's pretty mind-blowing how many classics came out during that year. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gudbuytjane Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 For me 1977 hands down and no competition. Three of my favorite studio albums all-time were released that year.Rush A Farewell To KingsYes Going For The OneAC/DC Let There Be RockAlso Rumours and Aja were released that year. Good grief what a year... :codger:The link below has somebodies opinion of the top 50 released that year. Just take a look. Wow!!! http://rateyourmusic...albums_of_1977/ A few weeks back, I was thinking about starting a new thread about 1977, specifically. It's pretty mind-blowing how many classics came out during that year. Queen's New of The World, too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 For me 1977 hands down and no competition. Three of my favorite studio albums all-time were released that year.Rush A Farewell To KingsYes Going For The OneAC/DC Let There Be RockAlso Rumours and Aja were released that year. Good grief what a year... :codger:The link below has somebodies opinion of the top 50 released that year. Just take a look. Wow!!! http://rateyourmusic...albums_of_1977/ A few weeks back, I was thinking about starting a new thread about 1977, specifically. It's pretty mind-blowing how many classics came out during that year.Indeed. It was a great time to be 17 and lonely I can tell you that. If some women would have payed me some attention I may not be here today... :codger: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 I was thinking 1977, but then I thought 1967, 68, 69, 1970 and 71 and 73 were better, as well as the early eighties. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Hey also love it or not Saturday Night Fever came out that year too. Can't argue with its impact... http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/29/Disco_ball4.jpg/250px-Disco_ball4.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbine Freight Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 1980 again. The greatest year for heavy metal EVER!!!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible airwave Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Of the years I've lived, 1994: VitalogyWildflowersFar Beyond Drive - Best Pantera IMO.Sleeps With AngelsSuperunknownWeezerPisces IscariotPurpleDownward SpiralDivision BellJar of LiesVauxhall and ILive Through ThisDookieSmashThrowing CopperSouthernplayalisticadillacmusikIll CommunicationDefinitely MaybeMonsterUnder the Table and Dreaming My birth year of 1980 kicked ass as well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushCanuck Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 I'd love to go back to 1966. I was 9 at the time and we moved cross country from Alberta to Ontario in August so the music was a big companion to introverted me as I left behind friends.The Beatles were still pre Sgt. Pepper in 1966 (I've concluded that I liked them better back then before Pepper).Some of the songs from summer of 1966 that I'll never forget are: Sunshine Superman (Donavon), Cherish (Association), Dangling Conversation (Simon and Garfunkel), Sunny Afternoon (Kinks), Summer in the City (Spoonful), I saw her again (Mamas and Papas), You can't hurry love (Supremes), etc. Great Motown at that time too.It was still somewhat a time of innocence before the drugs, hippies culture and the heavy music exploded onto the scene. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 I'd love to go back to 1966. I was 9 at the time and we moved cross country from Alberta to Ontario in August so the music was a big companion to introverted me as I left behind friends.The Beatles were still pre Sgt. Pepper in 1966 (I've concluded that I liked them better back then before Pepper).Some of the songs from summer of 1966 that I'll never forget are: Sunshine Superman (Donavon), Cherish (Association), Dangling Conversation (Simon and Garfunkel), Sunny Afternoon (Kinks), Summer in the City (Spoonful), I saw her again (Mamas and Papas), You can't hurry love (Supremes), etc. Great Motown at that time too.It was still somewhat a time of innocence before the drugs, hippies culture and the heavy music exploded onto the scene. Your post almost made me cry. How well I remember all of those hits. Do you remember the song by We Five You Were On My Mind? For some reason, about an hour ago, it went through my mind and I started singing it. Isn't it amazing how our brain stores the lyrics to all these songs? You think you don't remember them, but once the song starts playing, they all come back as if you just sang the song yesterday. I agree with you about the end of the somewhat innocent time. At the end of '65, everything exploded and turned upside down. We never recovered yet from it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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