Some of the links for the videos had expired, I updated those. I also reworked the intro a bit. I finished and republished this on December 29th, 2025.
What were some of the biggest hits of 50 years ago, 1973? A couple of days ago I discovered the British version of "Life on Mars", part of which is based in 1973. While the show had some laughs it could only keep me entertained for so long. It's about the same quality of the American version, just different due to difference in countries. Since both are partially based in 1973 I decided to start working on this series. I know I'm some kind of math genius.
I've watched the first couple episodes of "Life On Mars" and so far so good. It's a bit of a formula in that there's a case a week. But there's also the fish out of water aspect of Sam Tyler coming from 2006 to 1973. Or at least that's what his reality appears to be. In the second episode Sam says he wishes he could have been put in 1988. I agree with him on that. The only reason I would want to go to 1973 over 1988 is to be able to see Led Zeppelin in their full glory.
The song that inspired the title of the show was released in 1973. There is a second show in this series. It's also named after a David Bowie song "Ashes to Ashes".
1) Marvin Gaye "Let's Get It On":
2) Elton John "Crocodile Rock":
3) Carly Simon "You're So Vain":
4) Billy Paul "Me and Mrs. Jones":
5) Cher "Half-Breed":
6) Stevie Wonder "Superstition":
7) Maureen McGovern "The Morning After":
8) Stealers Wheel "Stuck In The Middle With You":
9) Boris Pickett "Monster Mash":
This is such a beautiful song. 10) Anne Murray "Danny's Song":
11) Gladys Knight and the Pips "Midnight Train To Georgia":
12) Deep Purple "Smoke On The Water":
13) Wings "Live and Let Die":
14) Pink Floyd "Money":
15) Deodato "Also Sprach Zarathustra":
16) Donna Fargo "Funny Face":
17) Tony Orlando and Dawn "Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree":
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