Like everything else in life, things change including music. Oh, but the sounds of the 70's bring back so many wonderful memories for me. Although I was only pre-teen and maybe younger when most of these songs came out, I could enjoy listening to them, thanks to my older sister who is eight-years older than me. There are many classic rock bands of the 70's that I grew up listening too. I have only chosen a few that bring back memories of firsts in my life. First kiss, first concert, first.....Well, you get the picture.

I did not have any one particular favorite so they are listed in alphabetical order. I have included all the videos, because I enjoyed looking at all the styles back then. I enjoyed seeing the performers perform their songs. I enjoyed looking at the clothes, make up and hair styles of the bands, and I wanted to share the memories. I hope you enjoy.

I was and still am a big fan of Bachman Turner Overdrive aka BTO. BTO had a few hits in the 70's. The most memorable for me is, "Taking Care of Business", "Roll on Down the Highway", "Hey You", and of course the one that always makes me smile like a chesire cat, "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet."

I had so many favorites when it came to the Eagles, they had so many hits, “Take It Easy.”,“Witchy Woman”, "Already Gone", “The Best of My Love”, “New Kid in Town”, “Heartache Tonight”. For some reason "Hotel California" sticks in my mind for uniqueness.

With Led Zeppelin I did have a favorite album and favorite tune. The Album was the untitled 4th for Led Zeppelin, which included great songs like, "Black Dog", "Rock-N-Roll", "Going to California", "When the Levee Breaks", and of course my all time favorite Led Zeppelin tune, "Stairway to Heaven".

This Band came out with a few hits in the 70's. My personal favorites was on their 1975 Album, "Hair of The Dog." which included, "Love Hurts", and "Hair of The Dog, aka Son of a Bitch." I was fortunate enough to meet the band in the late 1980's while I was a waitress at a local truck stop. I was working third shift and got really excited when I saw their tour bus pull into the parking lot. I had fun serving them and they were my first band that I ever got to meet personally and get their autographs.

Queen gave us some great music in the 70's. There are three that are the most memorable for me, "Somebody to Love", "Fat Bottomed Girls", and my favorite "Bohemian Rhapsody." I think this band had such unique songs that make them stand out in my mind.

Although Ram Jam produced many songs in the 70's, the only one that sticks to my mind that rocked me was a catchy tune called, "Black Betty."

Rush was one of my favorites. The lead singer Geddy Lee's voice definitely got my attention. I had two favorite Rush songs from the 70's that bring a smile to my face are, "Working Man", "Fly by Night,"

The Steve Miller Band gave us a lot of greats to rock to in the 70's, including hits like, "Fly Like An Eagle", "Jet Airliner", "Take The Money and Run", "Jungle Love" and of course the one song that I know the words by heart, "The Joker." I cannot pick a favorite song in this collection, they all put a smile on my face and kept me rocking.

I had a hard time deciding if I wanted to include Kiss or Sweet in this hub. After carefully thinking about both great 70's bands Sweet won out over Kiss in my mind. I based my decision on which songs brought a happy thought from the past to my mind. I can't help but smile when I hear, "Little Willy", "Fox On The Run", and "Ballroom Blitz."

Last but certainly not least, I have Van Halen. I can't think of any of their songs I did not enjoy. I was a die hard fan when it came to Van Halen, or should I say I was a die hard fan when it came to David Lee Roth aka Diamond Dave. I could not get enough Van Halen. They were the very first band that I saw in concert. I received my very first kiss on my very first crush with a Van Halen song playing in the background. I had David Lee Roth posters plastered all over my bedroom walls when I was a teen. I did not have to become a groupie though, because my first fiance was a David Lee Roth look a like. Yes, you could say that I liked Van Halen a little bit, she says with a wink.