Video Vault - 1970

The 70's were an amazing, and overlooked time in popular music.  I don't think musically any other decade covered such a vast spectrum of music: rock, disco, & pop ruled the airwaves.  Punk and new wave began their origins.  Reggae was exposed to the American public, so was classical with a twist, and even jug bands.  It was also an era pre-MTV where looks didn't play as big of a factor int eh success of a band. 

Here is year one of the decade than spans the musical spectrum.  For the beginning of the decade, I went with one of the most upbeat, kitsch, one-hit wonders of the decade, "In the Summertime" by Mungo Jerry.  Lead singer, Ray Dorset looks like he should be Andre the Giant's gay brother.  Also, the focus on the jug & use of fish-eyed lens help make this what it is.  Funny thing, I bet you can't stop yourself from singing along.