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1973

The Basic

By Rick Henry Christopher Published 3 years ago Updated 3 years ago 1 min read
1973

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In 1973

I was a teenager to be

I turned thirteen

And was real keen

In 1973

Momma's nut was the macadamia

Ricky's love was the encyclopedia

Cousin visits from Romania

Sometimes causes mass hysteria

But there's always been one basic

The family's love for all things music

So here's a list of our favorites

Each and every a number one hit

Seventh Sojourn - Moody Blues

"Isn't Life Strange"

No Secrets - Carly Simon

"You're So Vain"

The World is a Ghetto - War

"The Cisco Kid"

Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player - Elton John

"Crocodile Rock"

Dueling Banjos - Eric Weissberg & Steve Mandel

"Dueling Banjos"

Lady Sings the Blues - Diana Ross

"Taint Nobody's Business if I Do"

Billion Dollar Babies - Alice Cooper

"No More Mr. Nice Guy”

Dark Side of the Moon - Pink Floyd

"Us and Them"

Aloha from Hawaii Via Satellite - Elvis Presley

"My Way"

Houses of the Holy - Led Zeppelin

"D'yer Mak'er"

1967-1970 - Beatles

"Here Comes the Sun"

Red Rose Speedway - Paul McCartney and Wings

"My Love"

Living in the Material World - George Harrison

"Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)"

Chicago VI - Chicago

"Feelin' Stronger Everyday"

A Passion Play - Jethro Tull

"Memory Bank"

Brothers and Sisters - The Allman Brothers Band

"Ramblin' Man"

Goats Head Soup - Rolling Stones

"Angie"

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - Elton John

"Harmony"

Hope you enjoyed this!!!

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About the Creator

Rick Henry Christopher

Writing fulfills my need for intellectual stimulus, emotional release, and soothing the bruises of the day.

I’m an open book. I’m not afraid to show my face or speak my mind

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  • Vinil Nair3 years ago

    Rare collections,love it

  • Holly Pheni3 years ago

    The music I was raised on! My musical parents were in college in 73, and passed it all down. Great poem, thanks for sharing!

  • Lamar Wiggins3 years ago

    Ha! Never knew Alice Cooper was behind that song. It's amazing how your mind knows more songs than you can remember. It takes reading a piece like this to ignite those memories. Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

  • Cathy holmes3 years ago

    Wonderful poem and list. Well done.

  • Tiffany Gordon3 years ago

    Very Nice! I smell another Top Story! 😀

  • Excellent work and some good music

  • Heather Hubler3 years ago

    What a fun trip down memory lane! Loved this :)

  • Babs Iverson3 years ago

    Definitely enjoyed your 1973 poem!!! Great music too!!! Loved it!!!

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