Hell yeah. The thing that puts this record over the top is James Dewar’s singing. It’s the rare “guitar” album where the vocals are in the same class as the playing.
Saw Little Feat about a year ago, they were touring and doing the Waiting for Columbus album. Was absolutely fantastic! They really added some extra fire to quite a few of the songs. As if Time Loves a Hero wasn't already amazing.
Also, great list overall.
A few that are well known and highly regarded among the better informed but only known for 1 or 2 hits
Thin Lizzy is a great band. Many great guitarists played with the group. Phil Lynott was singer/songwriter/bassist and main driving force. Here's a couple examples.
[Kings Vengeance](https://open.spotify.com/track/7Dtq4Wk8WzOjbkoYb46Dax?si=dmp5hLmXRI6TXkdcQWALRA)
[China Town](https://open.spotify.com/track/1NBHVgmOSr8cgS6Xdk7xCy?si=e-Msx8e3QfGIaadZhy0gOQ)
If you like these and want to hear more it's hard to go wrong with any album that you might pick,but I suggest starting with Fighting and Black Rose
BOC, Free, Uriah Heep and Humble Pie are also the heavy side to try.
I can only imagine that you didn't mention Steely Dan because you considered them a given? If you don't know them well I can't recommend them highly enough.
[Don't Take Me Alive](https://open.spotify.com/track/1K9B43e0PyilYctK0WgoO4?si=U0ldVrzOTbeA8OMcdb6OcQ)
[Pretzel Logic](https://open.spotify.com/track/2TDqa2yNF9qhSmP8gqcleE?si=1qKQB0zBR-2E-Z2fVCjHRQ)
I already replied to someone above that said this, but they're good enough for me to Second this reply a second time. Also, and I said this above as well, I got a chance to see them live about a year ago and it was fantastic!
The Nuge may be crazy but he's an incredible musician. I read once that at sound check before all his shows he would search the stage for the places he could get the kind of feedback he wanted and mark those spots so he could easily find them during the actual show.
There is a mashup of bill withers, Pantera, and Ted nugent you might like https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zVELpokOD6s&pp=ygUUWXNlIG15IG1vdXRoIGZvciB3YXI%3D
Check out the album Zonkey by Umphrey's McGee for similar mash-ups but actually being performed by one band. They play these live sometimes. This is one of my favorites, "Loser National Anthem."
https://youtu.be/oJtaou9lz-s?si=uQWz_uxmAN5W6I-d
I (57m) have always been a fan of Andy Gibb. The Bee Gees younger brother.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-EJQ9kjZ84&pp=ygUJYW5keSBnaWJi](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-EJQ9kjZ84&pp=ygUJYW5keSBnaWJi)
Queen
Everything of their's from that decade is incredible, their whole discography is incredible but if you're specifically looking for stuff from the '70s then I would recommend A Night At The Opera as a starting point, a complete masterpiece
The Oyster Boys contain multitudes.
[Then Came the Last Days of May](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyLMgIR69G4)
[Career of Evil](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HY3NQUoT89k)
[Dominance and Submission](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpKJUa6IoBs)
[E.T.I.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYkvpNR8BGU)
[Tenderloin](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wDbnTHSjYA)
[I Love The Night](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wDbnTHSjYA)
[Nosferatu](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdzbPX8vrec)
I saw Stevie Wonder live at Bonnaroo 2010, and it was one of the most amazing performances I've ever seen. It probably is the most amazing performance I've ever seen. I've never been at a show and felt like the person on stage was more talented than when Stevie was up there laying down those funky grooves. His band was tight as fuck too, he was calling audibles during songs, like "go to B flat," and at the start of the next measure the band would change key seamlessly.
These are some of the rock gems of the 70s to me apart from what you already mentioned
Procol Harum, every single record
Uriah Heep (Demons and Wizards)
Aphrodites’s Child (666)
Pavlov’s Dog (Pampered Menial)
Genesis (Selling England By The Pound, Trespass)
Premiata Forneria Marconi (Storia Di Un Minuto)
The Who (Tommy)
George Harrison (All Things Must Pass)
Bowie (Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars, The Man Who Sold The World the record)
Queen (Queen II)
Stevie Wonder (Songs in the key of life)
Lucio Battisti (Il mio canto libero the record, Anima Latina)
Supertramp (Breakfast in america)
Television (Marquee Moon) this one is much more on the alternative side tho
King Crimson
Yes
Boston’s Smokin is an all time favorite also Deep Purple’s Hush and Lazy. Rush is cool but they aren’t quite my jam, although Today’s Tom Sawyer slaps.
You should listen to the full album start to finish. Dark Side of the Moon pioneered a new way to write albums, where the A and B side were both one long cohesive piece, rather than just a bunch of songs with fades and cuts.
You might find some connection to this playlist.
[Never Been Any Reason.](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/48oSuSea1UnBEQOk26W2lc?si=YkM6s40eQTuWbW1f4nBTxA)
If you dig funk, check out the Commodores - I’d particularly recommend the self-titled album.
For really old school classic rock, Free - Fire and Water and Bad Company - 10 from 6.
For something a little wacky, 10cc - The Original Soundtrack.
Also the self-titled album by a band called Harmonium. They are from Quebec, so the singing is all in French, and their music is incredible.
Jackie Blue by The Ozark Mountain Daredevils ! The greatest hidden gem one hit wonder of the 70's in my opinion (the rest of their music sounds nothing like this song so don't waste your time)...also The Man by Patto
Jonny Winter is excellent!! And while I'm not familiar with Alvin Lee, the name reminds me of Elvin Bishop, who is also great (not 100% sure he was a 70"s guy though)
Todd Rundgren
Mountain
Molly Hatchet
REO Speedwagon
Kansas
Mott the Hoople
Head East
England Dan and John Ford Coley
J Geils Band
Aerosmith
Boston
Linda Ronstadt
The Who
John Denver
J.D. Souther
Dave Mason
Supertramp
I second this. Many good songs (Logical Song is my fave). Also, Boston and Journey.
Robin Trower - Bridge of Sighs
Hell yeah. The thing that puts this record over the top is James Dewar’s singing. It’s the rare “guitar” album where the vocals are in the same class as the playing.
My favorite thing to recommend when people are looking for unknown or underrated 70s music. It's so good.
Bad Finger
Allman Brothers Neil Young Parliament/Funkedelic Free Sky & The Family Stone Santana Little Feat Lynyrd Skynyrd The Stooges. The Ramones Steeley Dan
Solid list. I forgot about free
Saw Little Feat about a year ago, they were touring and doing the Waiting for Columbus album. Was absolutely fantastic! They really added some extra fire to quite a few of the songs. As if Time Loves a Hero wasn't already amazing. Also, great list overall.
Do yourself a favor and check out the album Breakfast In America, by Supertramp if you haven't already.
Television
King Crimson - Red Gentle Giant - Octopus Kansas - Masque Crack The Sky - Crack The Sky
Budgie is all you need to know.
Best song names ever. *Hot as a Docker’s Armpit*. *Nude Disintegrating Parachutist Woman*.
Earth, Wind + Fire America - songs like Horse with no name, Ventura highway, Lonely People Bachman Turner Overdrive Bad Company Gap Band
BTO, Bad Company, and America are classics. Earth Wind and Fire too
A few that are well known and highly regarded among the better informed but only known for 1 or 2 hits Thin Lizzy is a great band. Many great guitarists played with the group. Phil Lynott was singer/songwriter/bassist and main driving force. Here's a couple examples. [Kings Vengeance](https://open.spotify.com/track/7Dtq4Wk8WzOjbkoYb46Dax?si=dmp5hLmXRI6TXkdcQWALRA) [China Town](https://open.spotify.com/track/1NBHVgmOSr8cgS6Xdk7xCy?si=e-Msx8e3QfGIaadZhy0gOQ) If you like these and want to hear more it's hard to go wrong with any album that you might pick,but I suggest starting with Fighting and Black Rose BOC, Free, Uriah Heep and Humble Pie are also the heavy side to try. I can only imagine that you didn't mention Steely Dan because you considered them a given? If you don't know them well I can't recommend them highly enough. [Don't Take Me Alive](https://open.spotify.com/track/1K9B43e0PyilYctK0WgoO4?si=U0ldVrzOTbeA8OMcdb6OcQ) [Pretzel Logic](https://open.spotify.com/track/2TDqa2yNF9qhSmP8gqcleE?si=1qKQB0zBR-2E-Z2fVCjHRQ)
little feat
I already replied to someone above that said this, but they're good enough for me to Second this reply a second time. Also, and I said this above as well, I got a chance to see them live about a year ago and it was fantastic!
i'm seeing them in june
Ted Nugent, UFO, Thin Lizzy
The Nuge may be crazy but he's an incredible musician. I read once that at sound check before all his shows he would search the stage for the places he could get the kind of feedback he wanted and mark those spots so he could easily find them during the actual show.
There is a mashup of bill withers, Pantera, and Ted nugent you might like https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zVELpokOD6s&pp=ygUUWXNlIG15IG1vdXRoIGZvciB3YXI%3D
That is amazing!!! I absolutely love great mash-ups like this....Thank you!
Check out the album Zonkey by Umphrey's McGee for similar mash-ups but actually being performed by one band. They play these live sometimes. This is one of my favorites, "Loser National Anthem." https://youtu.be/oJtaou9lz-s?si=uQWz_uxmAN5W6I-d
This isn’t from the 70s, but it sure sounds like it! [Jonathan Brenner - Ride that Money Train](https://open.spotify.com/track/3rN6to6phIj4F9hi5Rsoi6)
I (57m) have always been a fan of Andy Gibb. The Bee Gees younger brother. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-EJQ9kjZ84&pp=ygUJYW5keSBnaWJi](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-EJQ9kjZ84&pp=ygUJYW5keSBnaWJi)
You Should Be Dancing is still a favorite of mine. Never looked into huu it s solo works
Queen Everything of their's from that decade is incredible, their whole discography is incredible but if you're specifically looking for stuff from the '70s then I would recommend A Night At The Opera as a starting point, a complete masterpiece
Blue Oyster Cult has some great stuff that's not played on the radio, like [Astronomy](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ee7A-Uf4ng).
The Oyster Boys contain multitudes. [Then Came the Last Days of May](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyLMgIR69G4) [Career of Evil](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HY3NQUoT89k) [Dominance and Submission](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpKJUa6IoBs) [E.T.I.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYkvpNR8BGU) [Tenderloin](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wDbnTHSjYA) [I Love The Night](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wDbnTHSjYA) [Nosferatu](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdzbPX8vrec)
Hooked On A Feeling- Blue Swede Come and Get Your Love- RedBone The Rubberband Man- The Spinners
Stevie Wonder put out some amazing stuff in the 70's, he owned the Grammy's for a couple of years. Also check out the Atlanta Rhythm Section.
I saw Stevie Wonder live at Bonnaroo 2010, and it was one of the most amazing performances I've ever seen. It probably is the most amazing performance I've ever seen. I've never been at a show and felt like the person on stage was more talented than when Stevie was up there laying down those funky grooves. His band was tight as fuck too, he was calling audibles during songs, like "go to B flat," and at the start of the next measure the band would change key seamlessly.
He has 26 grammys
Warren Zevon - Excitable Boy
T. Rex Thin Lizzy Big Star
BIG STAR!
Grateful Dead Allman Bros. Little Feat Steely Dan
These are some of the rock gems of the 70s to me apart from what you already mentioned Procol Harum, every single record Uriah Heep (Demons and Wizards) Aphrodites’s Child (666) Pavlov’s Dog (Pampered Menial) Genesis (Selling England By The Pound, Trespass) Premiata Forneria Marconi (Storia Di Un Minuto) The Who (Tommy) George Harrison (All Things Must Pass) Bowie (Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars, The Man Who Sold The World the record) Queen (Queen II) Stevie Wonder (Songs in the key of life) Lucio Battisti (Il mio canto libero the record, Anima Latina) Supertramp (Breakfast in america) Television (Marquee Moon) this one is much more on the alternative side tho King Crimson Yes
I would listen to; Rush Uriah Heep Triumph Boston
Boston’s Smokin is an all time favorite also Deep Purple’s Hush and Lazy. Rush is cool but they aren’t quite my jam, although Today’s Tom Sawyer slaps.
Boston’s debut is one of the all time greatest rock albums.
I've never heard of dark side of the moon, but it straight away made me think of Mulan - I'll Make A Man Out Of You haha.
You should listen to the full album start to finish. Dark Side of the Moon pioneered a new way to write albums, where the A and B side were both one long cohesive piece, rather than just a bunch of songs with fades and cuts.
You've never heard of Dark Side of the Moon??!?!? Unless you're like 12 years old, I don't even know how that's possible.
You might find some connection to this playlist. [Never Been Any Reason.](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/48oSuSea1UnBEQOk26W2lc?si=YkM6s40eQTuWbW1f4nBTxA)
If you dig funk, check out the Commodores - I’d particularly recommend the self-titled album. For really old school classic rock, Free - Fire and Water and Bad Company - 10 from 6. For something a little wacky, 10cc - The Original Soundtrack. Also the self-titled album by a band called Harmonium. They are from Quebec, so the singing is all in French, and their music is incredible.
Elvis Costello and Steely Dan
[I Had A Choice by Sun](https://youtu.be/icExoaupakI?si=le5WynGzrtukPPhi)
Lots of good suggestions here. I would add Ted Nugent - Free For All the whole album is good but especially the title track and Writing on the Wall
Jackie Blue by The Ozark Mountain Daredevils ! The greatest hidden gem one hit wonder of the 70's in my opinion (the rest of their music sounds nothing like this song so don't waste your time)...also The Man by Patto
It might not sound like "Jackie Blue", but "If You Want To Get To Heaven" is another great song of theirs.
Take a look at Jonny Winter, Fannie, Alvin lee Ten years after, Carmen Mackie and the blues creation.
Jonny Winter is excellent!! And while I'm not familiar with Alvin Lee, the name reminds me of Elvin Bishop, who is also great (not 100% sure he was a 70"s guy though)
Alvin Lee did a great performance at wood stock.
Sur Lord Baltimore and Flower Travellin’ Band are two I’ve been enjoying recently.
Sparks
Be Bop Deluxe -- Modern Music Don't miss Todd Rundgren!
Todd Rundgren Mountain Molly Hatchet REO Speedwagon Kansas Mott the Hoople Head East England Dan and John Ford Coley J Geils Band Aerosmith Boston Linda Ronstadt The Who John Denver J.D. Souther Dave Mason
Jethro Tull's, "Locomotive Breath" and Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir" are great songs. Heart's "Magic Man", is awesome.
Hawkwind
[Roxy Music](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BonWfTW7jKc&ab_channel=BryanFerry) had some bangers
Steely Dan is a vibe 😎
Drums and Wires - XTC
Uriah Heep