Though the mid '70s may evoke images of disco dancing, roller rinks and hot rods, the reality for most folks was a whole lot cooler. Enter these green-carpeted, beach-loving photos taken by everyday people savoring their everyday lives.
From family photos to cool cars, here are 20 photos of what life looked like for folks in 1975.
1
Old School Cool
“Uncle in 1975, wish I knew what car that was.”
2
High Rollers
“Bay City Rollers (1975).”
3
Hot Rod, Hot Summer
“My sister & her '66 GTO abt 1975, notice the beer can hanging from the mirror.”
4
It’s A Sign
“My mom around 1975.”
5
“My dad and his sister, Oklahoma City, 1975.”
“My dad was on his way to a Jethro Tull concert that night. He was 19 and she was 23.”
6
Cougar Town
“My grandmother and her (much younger) boyfriend, 1975.”
7
Party Pics
“Don't know what she's selling but whatever it is, I'm buying. 1975.”
8
Dad’s Day Out
“My dad Ca. 1975- his job was fun.”
9
KISS ’n Make Up
“KISS fans still holding up the banner, 1975.”
10
Young Love
“1975 I was 15 he was 17. I still look at him like this 43 years later.”
11
Witchy Woman
“My mom being a gothic queen ~1975.”
12
Beach Babes
“Summer of 1975 in Hermosa Beach, CA.”
13
A Family Affair
“My grandparents, mom and younger siblings around 1975.”
14
Pretty in Plaid
“My mother (left) and her friend Nina, circa 1975.”
15
Prom Poses
“Remembering when I had hair, on my head. Senior Prom 1975.”
16
Mom n’ Me
“With my mom in 1975. I thought I would grow up to be Paul McCartney, lol.”
17
El Paso Photos
“My parents 1975 El Paso, Texas.”
18
Greaser Girl
“San Francisco, 1975.”
19
‘70s Sweeties
“My grandparents in 1975 :).”
20
The Wall of Fans
Pink Floyd lovers gather for a concert at the Ivor Wynne Stadium in Ontario, Canada.
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