The 70s were referred to as the "Me" generation, which wasn't meant to be a compliment. After the turmoil of the late Sixties, many became disillusioned. Idealism gave way to introspection.
What grew out of this were the singer-songwriters, who sometimes created self-absorbed, sappy junk. But often enough, they wrote personal, poignant, compelling songs that individuals could relate to, thus turning "Me" into "Us."
Despite this shift, Rock is as strong as ever on the charts, and Funk steps into the limelight as well. In these genres, songs get longer and more complex. Are they better? Judge for yourself:
Fire And Rain - James Taylor (1970)
Riders On The Storm - The Doors (1971)
Woodstock - Crosby, Stills and Nash (1971)
I Just Want To Celebrate - Rare Earth (1971)
Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long, Long Time) - Elton John (1972)
You Don't Mess Around With Jim - Jim Croce (1972)
Papa Was A Rollin' Stone - The Temptations (1973)
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