This is another TIME/LIFE compilation of songs from the early 1970s. And like similar TIME/LIFE compilations, this 2-CD set is a mish-mash of styles. You have The Grateful Death next to Richie Havens. You have James Taylor next to Bryan Hyland. And, you have multiple songs by Cat Stevens and Marvin Gaye. Do you recognize these songs? Any favorites? GRADE: B
Tracklist
| 1-1 | –Rod Stewart | Maggie May | 5:15 |
| 1-2 | –Carole King | It’s Too Late | 3:55 |
| 1-3 | –Janis Joplin | Me And Bobby McGee | 4:31 |
| 1-4 | –Marvin Gaye | What’s Going On | 3:54 |
| 1-5 | –Cat Stevens | Wild World | 3:21 |
| 1-6 | –Bill Withers | Ain’t No Sunshine | 2:07 |
| 1-7 | –Nitty Gritty Dirt Band | Mr. Bojangles | 5:12 |
| 1-8 | –Matthews’ Southern Comfort | Woodstock | 4:31 |
| 1-9 | –The Grateful Dead | Uncle John’s Band | 4:45 |
| 1-10 | –Richie Havens | Here Comes The Sun | 3:48 |
| 1-11 | –Stephen Stills | Love The One You’re With | 3:07 |
| 1-12 | –Jonathan Edwards (2) | Sunshine | 2:17 |
| 2-1 | –John Denver | Take Me Home, Country Roads | 3:13 |
| 2-2 | –James Taylor (2) | Fire And Rain | 3:24 |
| 2-3 | –Bryan Hyland* | Gypsy Woman | 2:35 |
| 2-4 | –Cat Stevens | Peace Train | 4:06 |
| 2-5 | –The Hollies | He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother | 4:17 |
| 2-6 | –Carly Simon | That’s The Way I’ve Always Heard It Should Be | 4:17 |
| 2-7 | –Marvin Gaye | Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) | 3:16 |
| 2-8 | –Joan Baez | The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down | |
| 2-9 | –Bread | If | 2:35 |
| 2-10 | –Melanie (2) | Lay Down (Candles In The Rain) | 3:56 |
| 2-11 | –John Lennon & The Plastic Ono Band | Jealous Guy | 4:16 |
| 2-12 | –Dave Mason | Only You Know And I Know | 4:08 |
