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22 unusual facts about 1970 in music


Alan's Psychedelic Breakfast

"Alan's Psychedelic Breakfast" is the fifth and final track from the 1970 Pink Floyd album Atom Heart Mother written primarily by Nick Mason but credited to the whole group.

Amoreena

"Amoreena" is a song written by singer/songwriter Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin, and is the eighth track on John's 1970 Tumbleweed Connection album.

Bet-Car Records

Bet-Car Records was a record label founded by jazz singer Betty Carter in 1970 to release her own recordings after her negative experiences with other recording companies.

Billboard Top Rock'n'Roll Hits: 1970

Billboard Top Rock'n'Roll Hits: 1970 is a compilation album released by Rhino Records in 1989, featuring 10 hit recordings from 1970.

Burn Down the Mission

"Burn Down the Mission" is the tenth and final song on Elton John's album Tumbleweed Connection, released in 1970.

Ginger Baker's Air Force 2

Ginger Baker's Air Force 2 was the second and final album by Ginger Baker's Air Force, released in 1970 (see 1970 in music).

Gotta Get Back to You

"Gotta Get Back to You" is a song written by Tommy James and Bob King and recorded by Tommy James and the Shondells for their 1970 album, Travelin'.

Have a Little Talk with Myself

"Have a Little Talk With Myself" was a song recorded by Ray Stevens, released in early 1970.

Jimmie Ross

Jimmie Ross is an American rock guitarist and vocalist who is best known for being a member of Pittsburgh band the Jaggerz, known for their 1970 hit "The Rapper".

La buona novella

La buona novella is the name of the fourth studio album by Italian singer-songwriter Fabrizio De André, released in 1970.

Manfred Mann Chapter Three Volume Two

Manfred Mann Chapter Three Volume Two is an album released in 1970 by Manfred Mann Chapter Three.

Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell's Greatest Hits

Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell's Greatest Hits is a 1970 compilation album released by Motown stars Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell on the Tamla label.

One Bad Apple

"One Bad Apple" was a #1 single released by The Osmonds in December 1970.

Orchestra Maquis Original

Founded in 1970 and still in activity, it is one of the most long-lived dansi bands.

Phil Spector International

Phil Spector International was a record label operated between 1970 and 1980 by Malcolm Jones.

The End of the Game

Released in 1970, this was his first solo album, recorded in June of that year, only a month after leaving Fleetwood Mac.

The Rapper

Released as a single, it reached No. 2 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart and was certified Gold by the RIAA in 1970 (see 1970 in music) for selling over a million copies.

The Three Fates

The Three Fates is a three-part suite, written and performed by Keith Emerson, which opens the second side of Emerson, Lake & Palmer's eponymous debut album released in 1970.

Von Herz zu Herz

This album won over many new fans and was their most successful since their first album in 1970.

Walk a Mile in My Shoes

"Walk a Mile in My Shoes" is a song written by Joe South, who had a hit with it in 1970.

We Went to Different Schools Together

We Went to Different Schools Together is the second album by Pittsburgh rock/pop band the Jaggerz, released in 1970.

Westbound Records

Westbound Records is a Detroit-based record label founded by Armen Boladian in 1970.