Looking Back: Beth L. Jones, of Iowa, credits
70s teen idol David Cassidy with helping her cope with her abusive childhood
and allowing her to maintain a positive image of men despite the lack of
positive male role models in her life. She explains,"By my knowing of his
very existence, David Cassidy helped me retain my sanity in a treacherous
and damaging environment, and I somehow don't believe a Donny Osmond or John
David Carson (2nd choice for the role of Keith Partridge) could have ever
done the same."
Remembering Our Youth: Regina Derov, 42, of
Euclid, Ohio remembers the 1970s as "a bonding time...A time to explore new
types of music....A cheerful time. A time to dream." She is a big David Cassidy
fan and sometimes when she needs a lift, and wants to get happy, she still
listens to his music.
Looking Back At Our Youth: Memories of the
1970s. Christy Picton, 36, of Lewistown, Illinois, is a 1970s buff. She says
not a day goes by that some memory or hope from that time is not rekindled.
Her memories include trying to dance to "Black Dog" by Led Zeppelin, listening
to Rock radio WLS Chicago, and wearing brand new, board stiff Levi's. Read
the first of our new series on memories of our youth.
Back to the 70s: Are You Still A David Cassidy
Fan? Megan Early, 41, of Boston, Massachusetts shares her thoughts and feelings
about her 'first love' David Cassidy. Megan says, "David Cassidy was a beacon
of light in a childhood of darkness. He was my saving grace, my source of
comfort, my escapism from the insanity and domestic violence I grew up with."
Are You Stuck in the 70s?: Julie M. Fidler is--and
she created a web site to help her stay stuck. "I could not get rid of my
stuff from the '70s: clothing, shoes, toys, magazines, records. Some of it
my ex-husband made me throw out, accusing me of being Stuck in the '70s.
After I got rid of him, I thought, 'What's wrong with being Stuck in the
'70s? Those were some of the best times of my life.' So, I powered up my
disco stereo, complete with flashing lights, and decided to use the site
as an escape from the present."
Go back to the 1970s and 1980s: Meet radio
personality Barry Scott, host of The Lost 45s, a weekly radio show based
in Boston, Massachusetts and syndicated in 44 cities nationwide. Barry plays
Top 40 hits from the 70s and 80s and features interviews with celebrities
like Olivia Newton John, Donna Summer, Debbie Gibson, and David Cassidy.
Each week, Barry combines nostalgia, trivia, and Schoolhouse Rock lessons,
to give his listeners a groovy blast from the past.
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Order from The Disco Drink Menu Drink of the Week:
The Ted Baxter Slam: For the whiny, insecure Ted in all of us. Invent
a recipe and your drink might become the official Ted Baxter Slam.
Love Boat Chunk: When you want love not to hurt anymore.
Farrah's Freeze: For the times in your life when really good hair matters.
Charlie's Angel Juice: Hey girls, get the bad guy every time.
Sonny & Cher Supreme: Evidence that breaking up isn't all that hard
to do.
Mary Tyler S'Mores: Come, turn the world on with a smile.
Carol Brady Banana Bunch: A toast to Moms everywhere!
Sherbert Marsha: Proof that being the ugly middle child can be quite
interesting.
The Travolta: Relief for dance fever.
Rhoda Madness: Best friend fuel!
Capt. Steubing Yum: Who needs hair? Bald is truly beautiful.
Village People Porridge: Get yourself clean, enjoy a good meal.
Laverne & Shirley Twirley Fuzz: An ode to best friends forever.
Olivia Newton John Juice: Go on, get physical!
Family Tiebreaker: When you hope to be together for a million years!
Weezy Soup: Move On Up! |
