From American Songwriter · Melanie Davis · · 50s
Baby Boomers' 1973 Songs
Baby boomers recall four 1973 songs tied to their formative memories.
In brief
Baby boomers recall four 1973 songs tied to their formative memories. Baby boomers have core memories linked to four 1973 songs: Deep Purple's 'Smoke On The Water', Stealers Wheel's 'Stuck In The Middle With You', Paul McCartney & Wings' 'Live And Let Die', and Paul Simon's 'Kodachrome'. Originally reported by…
Core Memories
Baby boomers form core memories linked to music from 1973.
Deep Purple's 'Smoke On The Water'
Deep Purple's 'Smoke On The Water' features a guitar riff that embeds itself deep in the brain.
Stealers Wheel's 'Stuck In The Middle With You'
Stealers Wheel's 'Stuck In The Middle With You' became a top 10 hit in 1973.
Paul McCartney & Wings' 'Live And Let Die'
Paul McCartney & Wings' 'Live And Let Die' was used in a James Bond film.
The bottom line
Baby boomers have core memories linked to four 1973 songs: Deep Purple's 'Smoke On The Water', Stealers Wheel's 'Stuck In The Middle With You', Paul McCartney & Wings' 'Live And Let Die', and Paul Simon's 'Kodachrome'.
