Five From The Seventies Part 1

I've been threatening to make this post for days. The first half of the 70s is my wheelhouse. I was 19 when the decade started. The bubble gum music was just going strong, but I'm a rocker, so you get what you get.

All this comes about due to a challenge by @slobberchops in an effort to show his daughter about the 'old music'.

The Rules:
Link FIVE singles from the 1970’s and let us know why they are memorable to you.
One from 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973 and 1974.
Make sure they are not too obscure, we are trying to teach the younger readers what was good, not about old ‘B-sides’.
State the year of release, we are trying to educate people!
Use the tag #seventieschallenge
Add a Wikipedia link to each song so the uneducated can learn a little about the song. If there isn’t one available, then choose something a little more popular.

The first lick (1970) comes from the Fogerty Brothers AKA Creedence Clearwater Revival.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Up_Around_the_Bend

1971 Was a quiet year in Rock n' Roll. Except for a couple of British Bands. The 'Zep' released Stairway to Heaven but for my money it was all about the Who Boys. Won't Get Fooled Again

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Won%27t_Get_Fooled_Again

1972 was a hot year in Rock. Jackson Browne burst on the scene, Bill Withers was HOT, Soul was on the rise. But children, this is a rock and roll lesson so it's gotta be The Rolling Stones Tumbling Dice. The Stones Honky Tonk era was in full swing, and it partly helped fuel the rise of Southern Rock. 1972 was a good year, I turned 21 and don't remember too much of it...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tumbling_Dice

I date the start of the Southern Rock movement to 1973 and this song by Marshall Tucker Band. Rambling man featured songwriter Dickie Betts (who was to die soon after) wailing on his trademark red guitar.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramblin%27_Man_(The_Allman_Brothers_Band_song)

In 1974 a young Mr. Clapton was fusing various genres. Blues, Rock, Reggae. My choice for the year is the classic "I Shot the Sheriff" a repop originally done by Bob Marley.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Shot_the_Sheriff

There you have it. My list from the early 70s. It's an eclectic mix to be sure, but the decade sort of demands eclectic. Thanks @slobberchops, this is fun.

If you decide to take a turn at this challenge be sure to use #seventieschallenge as a tag. It's that easy.

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