From American Songwriter · Jim Beviglia · · 40s
1970 Career Peak Albums
Four 1970 albums defined artists' careers.
In brief
Four 1970 albums defined artists' careers. Simon & Garfunkel, George Harrison, Grateful Dead, and Traffic released career-defining albums in 1970. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Simon & Garfunkel's Bridge Over Troubled Water
Simon & Garfunkel released Bridge Over Troubled Water in 1970, their career peak album.
“Bridge Over Troubled Water”
George Harrison's All Things Must Pass
George Harrison released All Things Must Pass in 1970, his career peak album.
“All Things Must Pass”
Grateful Dead's American Beauty
Grateful Dead released American Beauty in 1970, their career peak album.
“American Beauty”
Traffic's John Barleycorn Must Die
Traffic released John Barleycorn Must Die in 1970, their career peak album.
“John Barleycorn Must Die”
The essence
Simon & Garfunkel, George Harrison, Grateful Dead, and Traffic released career-defining albums in 1970.
