And the Year Was: 1971

A Turning Point in Rock History

Start with a wild story about a washed up 1960's singer whose career was swept away in the British Invasion of 1964. Almost a decade later he was given the chance to record a song with a group of back-up girl singers. But, they couldn't figure out a way to be in the studio at the same time. Predictably, the result was the year's biggest hit, "Candida" setting Tony Orlando and Dawn on a record-breaking run he thought forever beyond his reach. How it happened is just one story from one of the most significant years in rock history. 

But, 1971 had so much more. From Scott McKenzie's iconic "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair) to Carol King's soulful "Natural Woman", there are stories to tell. Join master storytellers, Larry Hackenberg and Jennifer Tessane as they take you back to the days of your youth and let you in on some secret stories you've never heard before.

On this episode, you’ll hear some of the greatest music from the soundtrack of your life, including:

  1. “San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flower in Your Hair)” Scott McKenzie

  2. “Don’t Leave Me This Way” Thelma Houston

  3. “When Doves Cry” Prince

  4. “Kids Of The Baby Boom” Bellamy Brothers

  5. “A Day In The Life” The Beatles

  6. “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” The Beatles

  7. “Maybe I’m Amazed” Paul McCartney

  8. “All Things Must Pass” George Harrison

  9. “Here Comes The Sun” George Harrison

  10. “My Sweet Lord” George Harrison

  11. “Isn’t It A Pity” George Harrison

  12. “It’s Too Late” Carole King

  13. “I Feel the Earth Move” Carole King

  14. “You’ve Got A Friend” Carol King

  15. “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” The Shirelles

  16. “A Natural Woman” Carol King

  17. “Your Song” Elton John

  18. “Mercy Mercy Me” Marvin Gaye

  19. “Anticipation” Carly Simon

  20. “Morning Has Broken” Cat Stevens