From American Songwriter · Kat Caudill · · 50s
4 Songs From 1971 That Modern Fans Love
Four 1971 songs that even today's music fans can relate to.
In brief
Four 1971 songs that even today's music fans can relate to. Dolly Parton's 'Coat Of Many Colors', The Rolling Stones' 'B*tch', Joni Mitchell's 'California', and John Lennon's 'Imagine' are all 1971 songs modern listeners still appreciate. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Dolly Parton's 'Coat Of Many Colors'
This song details Parton's childhood in East Tennessee where her large family lived in a small cabin.
“Now I know we had no money / But I was rich as I could be / In my coat of many colors / My mama made for me / Made just for me.”
The Rolling Stones' 'B*tch'
Released as the B-side to 'Brown Sugar', this song became a popular hit for the group.
Joni Mitchell's 'California'
Mitchell wrote this song while traveling in Europe after her breakup from Graham Nash.
“Oh, but California California, I’m coming home I’m going to see the folks I dig I’ll even kiss a Sunset pig California, I’m coming home.”
John Lennon's 'Imagine'
Lennon's 1971 song encourages unity and peace, despite being misunderstood in religious contexts.
What matters most
Dolly Parton's 'Coat Of Many Colors', The Rolling Stones' 'B*tch', Joni Mitchell's 'California', and John Lennon's 'Imagine' are all 1971 songs modern listeners still appreciate.
