FOLK ROCK | 15 Timeless Gems of the 1970s FOLK Revival

Get ready to take a musical journey through the softer, soul-stirring side of the 1970s. This list of 15 unforgettable folk rock songs brings back the warm melodies, acoustic guitars, and heartfelt lyrics that defined an era.

From timeless classics by legends like John Denver and Cat Stevens, to deeply personal storytelling by artists such as Harry Chapin and Jim Croce, this is a tribute to the songs that made us feel, reflect, and sing along.

Whether you grew up with these tracks or you’re just discovering them for the first time, these songs will transport you to a time when music was gentle, honest, and full of meaning.

🎧 Featuring:
00:34 Rocky Mountain High – John Denver (1972)
01:56 Cat's in the Cradle – Harry Chapin (1974)
03:23 Wild World – Cat Stevens (1970)
04:48 If You Could Read My Mind – Gordon Lightfoot (1970)
06:11 Fire and Rain – James Taylor (1970)
07:38 Bridge Over Troubled Water – Simon & Garfunkel (1970)
09:14 Maggie May – Rod Stewart (1971)
11:32 Diamonds and Rust – Joan Baez (1975)
13:10 Operator (That's Not the Way It Feels) – Jim Croce (1972)
14:21 A Case of You – Joni Mitchell (1971)
15:55 Tangled Up in Blue – Bob Dylan (1975)
17:26 Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver (1971)
19:13 American Pie – Don McLean (1971)
21:01 A Horse with No Name – America (1972)
22:56 Heart of Gold – Neil Young (1972)

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