In this episode, we delve into the origins and evolution of soft rock. From its roots in the 1970s to its influence on contemporary music, we explore the artists, songs, and defining characteristics that have shaped this beloved genre.
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Sources consulted:
- Soft rock - Wikipedia
- When Soft Rock Reigned | The Saturday Evening Post
- I can go for that: how soft rock finally got cool - The Guardian
- Why '70s soft rock came back, and why it's not going anywhere - Salon
Playlist of songs:
- Here, There And Everywhere - The Beatles
- I Love My Dog - Yusuf / Cat Stevens
- Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
- Everything I Own - Bread
- Make It with You - Bread
- (They Long To Be) Close To You - Carpenters
- Close To You - Frank Ocean
- (They Long To Be) Close To You - The Cranberries
- Mandy - Barry Manilow
- It's Too Late - Carole King
- Alone Again (Naturally) - Gilbert O'Sullivan
- Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
- My Love - Paul McCartney, Wings
- Listen to the Music - The Doobie Brothers
- All Night Long - Lionel Richie
- I Can't Go for That (No Can Do) - Daryl Hall & John Oates
- Ever Since New York - Harry Styles
- Baby Blue - Badfinger
- Sweet Creature - Harry Styles
- Freaking Out the Neighborhood - Mac DeMarco
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