Writing the Ultimate 70s Tribute Song

About this episode

In this episode, Shaggs discusses the creation of his ultimate 70s tribute song, sharing insights into the songwriting process and the era's cultural references.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I’m talking about the story behind my ultimate 70s tribute song, ‘These Were the Seventies.’ What started as little memory notes and fun 70s references while I was writing my book slowly turned into a full song. This tune is packed with the sights, sounds, and goofy little details people from that era will remember instantly. In this episode, I’ll share how the song came together, explain some of the lyrics, and play a little of it so you can hear where it’s h...

People in this episode

Host: Shaggs

Topics covered

• 70s music
• songwriting
• nostalgia
• personal stories
• music history

Keywords

• 70s tribute song
• music
• lyrics
• nostalgia
• songwriting process

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: These Were the Seventies

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