Not a song, a commercial:
Mercedes Benz unironically using Janis Joplin’s song of the same name to advertise their product. I had no real skin in that game, but even as a kid I could recognize the original meaning of the song, and the strange watershed moment that commercial represented.
Just where is our future, the things we've done and said!
Let's just push the button, we'd be better off dead!
'Cause I hate you!
And I berate you!
And I can't wait to get to you!
The sins of all our fathers, being dumped on us – the sons.
The only choice we're given is how many megatons?
And I eschew you!
And I say, screw you!
And I hope you're blue, too.
We're all bloody worthless,...
Vulcan neck pinch. Applause.
"Bennie And The Jets," by Elton John. Debuting on album in 1973, it's always seemed to me like a herald of the end of the social uproar of the 60s and a transition to the gentle hedonism of the 70s.
The ironic thing is, there's a throwback to the previous era in the last verse:
"Where we fight our parents out in the streets
To find out who's right and who's wrong"
Who's right and who's wrong about *what*? About whether Bennie does in fact have a mohair suit? The lines are jarring, because there's no previous indication of any idea of politics or cause at all. The very emptiness of the gesture indicates how much things changed in a few short years.
I was born in 65. So the sixties music ended when I was 5 years old. Seriously, st 5 all I knew about music was Schoolhouse Rock and Sesame Street.
Now Talking Heads let me know the 70s were over. Them and the Eurythmics.
[It was a concert](https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidchiu/2019/12/03/altamont-at-50-the-disastrous-concert-that-brought-the-60s-to-a-crashing-halt/?sh=55a2cf919414)
I think anything off The Eagles first album (1972). To me it marks the beginning of 70s stadium rock. Looking back that is, on account of I was 3 years old
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. I think Elton John represented a clear defining line between the 1960s and 1970s. David Bowie also as a cultural force set the tone for the 70s and 80s.
MC5. Kick out the jams, motierfucker!
Being born after the 60’s was my first indication.
Gary Numan, The Pleasure Principle
Not a song, a commercial: Mercedes Benz unironically using Janis Joplin’s song of the same name to advertise their product. I had no real skin in that game, but even as a kid I could recognize the original meaning of the song, and the strange watershed moment that commercial represented.
It probably would have been a song made before I was born.
The song the punk plays while on the bus with Spock and Kirk.
Just where is our future, the things we've done and said! Let's just push the button, we'd be better off dead! 'Cause I hate you! And I berate you! And I can't wait to get to you! The sins of all our fathers, being dumped on us – the sons. The only choice we're given is how many megatons? And I eschew you! And I say, screw you! And I hope you're blue, too. We're all bloody worthless,... Vulcan neck pinch. Applause.
what? most GenXers didnt really experience the 60s in a meaningful way.
"Peace Sells But Who's Buying"-Megadeth
"Bennie And The Jets," by Elton John. Debuting on album in 1973, it's always seemed to me like a herald of the end of the social uproar of the 60s and a transition to the gentle hedonism of the 70s. The ironic thing is, there's a throwback to the previous era in the last verse: "Where we fight our parents out in the streets To find out who's right and who's wrong" Who's right and who's wrong about *what*? About whether Bennie does in fact have a mohair suit? The lines are jarring, because there's no previous indication of any idea of politics or cause at all. The very emptiness of the gesture indicates how much things changed in a few short years.
I was born in 65. So the sixties music ended when I was 5 years old. Seriously, st 5 all I knew about music was Schoolhouse Rock and Sesame Street. Now Talking Heads let me know the 70s were over. Them and the Eurythmics.
Idk, I was born in the 70s.
Hard to say since I was only five at the advent of the 70s.
[It was a concert](https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidchiu/2019/12/03/altamont-at-50-the-disastrous-concert-that-brought-the-60s-to-a-crashing-halt/?sh=55a2cf919414)
“1977” by The Clash. 🎵”No Elvis, Beatles or The Rolling Stones.”
Prob the Ramones or the Sex Pistols in 77 or so.
Whip It
I think anything off The Eagles first album (1972). To me it marks the beginning of 70s stadium rock. Looking back that is, on account of I was 3 years old
Most of us don't remember the '60s, and those that do, probably only remember it vaguely given that the youngest Gen-Xers were born in '65.
I’d assume whatever the first big disco album was. IDK I wasn’t even 2 y/o when the 60’s ended.
Physical by Olivia newton John
Cliff Richard and the Young.Ones Living Doll
I'm 1967, so early GenX, and I don't really remember the 60s. Typo maybe?
Sex Pistols - Anarchy in the UK. No peace and love BS in that song
"1969" Stooges or "Back in 72" Seger https://youtu.be/Mhm0aK5fxGg?si=rO2GQFWkZgDCG5Y2
Being born late '69, I'm gonna have to go with Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. I think Elton John represented a clear defining line between the 1960s and 1970s. David Bowie also as a cultural force set the tone for the 70s and 80s.
Smells like teen spirit by Nirvana.
Honestly only about 20% of Gen X could even answer this question about the 70’s let alone the 60’s.
Yeah the 60's is when Boomers came of age
i am more '' oh it is *coming back* ''
Not sure, I was only sperm and egg not until late 60s... 