The Best of 1970 Folk Music
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A list of the best 1970 folk music to help you get through these tough times.
The Best of 1970 Folk Music
The Best of Simon and Garfunkel
Simon and Garfunkel were an American folk rock duo consisting of singer-songwriter Paul Simon and singer Art Garfunkel. One of the best-selling music groups of the 1960s, their greatest hits—including “The Sound of Silence” (1965), “Mrs. Robinson” (1968), “The Boxer” (1969), and “Bridge over Troubled Water” (1970)—reached number one on singles charts worldwide. Their lengthy folk rock ballad “The Sound of Silence” became one particular standout hit; upon its single release in January 1966, following Performances on The Ed Sullivan Show and at Carnegie Hall, radio station WTAC in Flint, Michigan began playing the song around the clock, and the song began receiving nationwide airplay within a matter of weeks.
The Best of Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young
1970 was an important year for folk music, with many iconic artists releasing seminal albums. Among them were Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, whose album Déjà Vu is often considered one of the best of all time. The album featured some of the group’s most popular songs, including “Teach Your Children” and “Our House”.
The Best of James Taylor
James Taylor’s second album, Sweet Baby James, is often considered his breakout album. It contained the hits “Fire and Rain” and “Country Road,” both of which received heavy airplay on FM radio, and the album itself reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200.
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After Simon & Garfunkel released Bridge over Troubled Water in early 1970, Paul Simon began working on his debut solo album while Art Garfunkel recorded his first solo LP, Angel Clare. The duo’s subsequent reunion yielded a hit single, “My Little Town,” but Simon’s first project outside of Simon & Garfunkel was his greatest success. His eponymous debut contained the chart-topping singles “Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard,” “Mother and Child Reunion” and “Kodachrome.”
The Best of Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell is one of the most important and influential singer-songwriters of the 20th century. She released her first album in 1968, and her album Blue is often cited as one of the best albums of all time. Mitchell is known for her unique voice and her ability to write beautiful, poetic lyrics. Her songs often deal with themes of love, loss, and heartbreak.
The Best of Bob Dylan
The Best of Bob Dylan is a compilation album released in 2005 by Columbia Records, showcasing twenty-one songs by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. It peaked at No. 43 on the Billboard 200 album chart in the United States and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. The album was also released in some countries as His Greatest Songs.
The Best of Neil Young
There is no doubt that Neil Young is one of the most influential and iconic musicians of our time. His musical career has spanned five decades, and his body of work includes some of the most beloved and timeless songs in popular music.
From his early days with Buffalo Springfield to his work with Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and as a solo artist, Neil Young has created some of the most timeless music of our generation. He is a master of songwriting, guitar playing, and performing, and his impact on popular music is immeasurable.
In this collection, we celebrate the best of Neil Young’s incredible musical legacy. These are the songs that have made him one of the most popular and respected musicians in the world.
The Best of The Byrds
The Best of The Byrds is a greatest hits album by The Byrds, released in October 1977. It debuted at #56 on the Billboard 200 on the week of November 12, 1977, and reached its peak position of #32 on the chart on the week of February 4, 1978. It remained on the chart for 28 weeks.
