Memories of the 1970s, Part 1 (Music Fans)

 

Disco, Pop, Soul, Reggae, Hardrock, Scar, Punk.

New Wave, Soft Rock, Alternative, Glam, Funk.

Some memories of music in my childhood days.

Capturing in my mind, feelings and emotions I can always replay.

 

The Commodores were (Still) looking on (The Night Shift) for someone they could call (Three Times a Lady).

Slade was saying (Cum on Feel the Noize) from (Far Far Away).

Bob told the (Buffalo Soldier) to (Get Up Stand Up) and go and (Stir It Up) and be proud of your past,

Bruce was (Born to Run) to (The Promised Land) looking for a (Hungry Heart).

 

Elton on a Saturday went like a (Rocket Man) so he could say (Goodbye Yellow Brick Road) then realised (Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting).

Bee Gees wondered (How Can You Mend a broken Heart) when you are always (Jive Talking).

Sweet need (A Lot of Lovin while chasing (The Fox on the Run).

Marc thought he was a (Metal Guru) trying to (Get it on) so he could (Ride a White Swan).

 

Barry said (Let the Music Play) because (I'm gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby) because I love you (Just the Way You Are).

Rose Royce said (I'm Going Do Down) to (The Car Wash) because (Love Don't Live Here Anymore).

Meatloaf thought (Two Out of Three Ain't Bad) while (She Took the Words Right Out of His Mouth) then he ran like a (Bat Out of Hell).

The Who thought (Who Are You) when they found (The Seeker) in (Heaven and Hell) as well.

 

Jacksons said (I`ll be There) (Maybe Tomorrow) but (I Can Never Say Goodbye).

Wizard said Look can you (See My Baby Jive).

The Damned were singing a (Love Song) to (New Rose) which they thought was (Neat Neat Neat).

Aswad asked (Do You Remember Rock’n’roll Radio) on the (Rockaway Beach).

 

Journey were standing in the (Lights) (Feeling That Way) for them it was always (The Same Way).

Selector were dancing to tunes (On My Radio) all day.

The Pistols wanted (Anarchy in the UK) but were (Pretty Vacant) about always wanting (Holidays in the Sun).

Led Zep were in (Kashmir) with (Black Dog) singing the (Immigrant Song).

 

ABBA asked (Fernando) who was out with the (Dancing Queen) (Does Your Mother Know).

The Clash were in (London Calling) the (White Man In) and taking (Complete Control).

Pink Floyd said its (Us and Them) so (Shine on You Crazy Diamond) and find me (Another Brick in the Wall).

ELO met (Mr Blue Sky) who then met a (Sweet Talking Woman) at the Christmas ball.

 

Sister Sledge said (He's the Greatest Dancer) and did you know (We are Family).

Elvis got a bit (Moody Blue) on his (Way Down) saying (You Don't Have to Say You Love Me).

Donna said you are (Hot Stuff) and (I Feel Love) will you give me the (Last Dance).

Reo said the (Music Man) has got to (Keep Pushin) and it is (Time for Me to Fly) it's my last chance.

 

Stranglers were (Hanging Around) looking for a (Dutchess) then realised there are (No More Heroes) anymore.

Gladys thought I liked it just (The Way we Were) before.

Doobie Brothers from (China Grove) were (Takin It to the Street) in (Black Water).

Eagles met a (Desperado) who said it's (One of Those Nights) in (Hotel California).

 

Temptations asked Is it (Just My Imagination) or am I in a (Ball of Confusion) maybe I am just on (Shaky ground).

Fleetwood found out (Heroes are Hard to Find) when standing in a (Landslide) with only a (Penguin) to be found.

Sly said (If I Were a Woman) I would catch a (Midnight Train to Georgia).

Stones said (Dance Little Sister) let it go to (Sweet Virginia).

 

Queen told the (Killer Queen) to (Tie Your Mother Down) to (Keep Yourself Alive).

Carpenters said (They Longed to Be Close to You) but not on (Rainy Days and Mondays) don't ask why.

The Specials found a (Gangster) in a (Ghost Town) to deliver (A Message to Rudy).

Bowie looked among (All the Young Dudes) for a (Rebel Rebel) but then got lost in (Space Oddity).

 

Chic thought (Le freak) was looking for the (Good Times) but had to get in line.

Boney M thought (Daddy Cool) was looking for (Mary's Boy Child) in the (Rivers of Babylon) but ran out of time.

Memories from the early 1980s and 1970s.

I hope you enjoyed the read.

 

Tobani October (2024)