In the 1970s, It girls made their mark with attitude, clothes, and a killer record collection. Music announced mood, style, and personality before a word was spoken. From polished pop to introspective singer-songwriters, we’re diving into the songs that defined the decade, the performers who played them, and why they still hit differently today. Press play and see which tracks would have earned a spot on every It girl’s turntable.
#1: “Bridge Over Troubled Water” – Simon & Garfunkel (1970)
“Bridge Over Troubled Water,” the title track of Simon & Garfunkel’s fifth and final studio album Bridge Over Troubled Water (1970), dropped in January and immediately hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for six weeks. Paul Simon pulled from gospel influences while Art Garfunkel’s soaring lead vocal anchored its emotional pull. It swept five Grammy Awards and became a go‑to for early 70s It girls who found depth and strength in their playlists.
