Ep. 51 - The Softer Side of 70s Rock

For the Record: The 70s by Amy Lively

Oct 13, 202445:29Music

Rock critics may have hated it but millions of music fans loved so-called "soft rock." This episode examines possible theories for this genre's popularity and makes the case that this "safer" version of rock music may ha...

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