20 Photos Of What Life Looked Like For Folks In 1975

Carly Tennes Published 16 hours ago in wow

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.

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1. Witchy Woman
“My mom being a gothic queen ~1975.”

Courtesy of aintnolie92 on Reddit
2. The Wall of Fans
Pink Floyd lovers gather for a concert at the Ivor Wynne Stadium in Ontario, Canada.

Courtesy of Jacob Tutt
3. ‘70s Sweeties
“My grandparents in 1975 :).”

Courtesy of loumarrell on Reddit
4. Greaser Girl
“San Francisco, 1975.”

Courtesy of liamlars on Reddit
5. El Paso Photos
“My parents 1975 El Paso, Texas.”

Courtesy of Prestigious_Fix_9421 on Reddit
6. Mom n’ Me
“With my mom in 1975. I thought I would grow up to be Paul McCartney, lol.”

Courtesy of Chey222 on Reddit
7. Prom Poses
“Remembering when I had hair, on my head. Senior Prom 1975.”

Courtesy of hammershiller on Reddit
8. Pretty in Plaid
“My mother (left) and her friend Nina, circa 1975.”

Courtesy of cobainseahorse89 on Reddit
9. A Family Affair
“My grandparents, mom and younger siblings around 1975.”

Courtesy of kaarvz on Reddit
10. Beach Babes
“Summer of 1975 in Hermosa Beach, CA.”

Courtesy of stoptheloveyousave on Reddit
11. Old School Cool
“Uncle in 1975, wish I knew what car that was.”

Courtesy of Milliondollhairbby on Reddit
12. Young Love
“1975 I was 15 he was 17. I still look at him like this 43 years later.”

Courtesy of rlhoffmann on Reddit
13. KISS ’n Make Up
“KISS fans still holding up the banner, 1975.”

Courtesy of EdwardBliss on Reddit
14. Dad’s Day Out
“My dad Ca. 1975- his job was fun.”

Courtesy of Wabisabiharv on Reddit
15. Party Pics
“Don't know what she's selling but whatever it is, I'm buying. 1975.”

Courtesy of Tazionuvolari1992 on Reddit
16. Cougar Town 
“My grandmother and her (much younger) boyfriend, 1975.”

Courtesy of Total_Air_6081 on Reddit
17. “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.”

Courtesy of Inevitable-Dingo-166 on Reddit
18. It’s A Sign
“My mom around 1975.”

Courtesy of jebbushofficial_ on Reddit
19. Hot Rod, Hot Summer
“My sister & her '66 GTO abt 1975, notice the beer can hanging from the mirror.”

Courtesy of Gnarlodious on Reddit
20. High Rollers  
“Bay City Rollers (1975).”

Courtesy of So_Do_You_Like_Stuff on Reddit

1. Witchy Woman
Courtesy of aintnolie92 on Reddit

“My mom being a gothic queen ~1975.”
2. The Wall of Fans
Courtesy of Jacob Tutt

Pink Floyd lovers gather for a concert at the Ivor Wynne Stadium in Ontario, Canada.
3. ‘70s Sweeties
Courtesy of loumarrell on Reddit

“My grandparents in 1975 :).”
4. Greaser Girl
Courtesy of liamlars on Reddit

“San Francisco, 1975.”
5. El Paso Photos
Courtesy of Prestigious_Fix_9421 on Reddit

“My parents 1975 El Paso, Texas.”
6. Mom n’ Me
Courtesy of Chey222 on Reddit

“With my mom in 1975. I thought I would grow up to be Paul McCartney, lol.”
7. Prom Poses
Courtesy of hammershiller on Reddit

“Remembering when I had hair, on my head. Senior Prom 1975.”
8. Pretty in Plaid
Courtesy of cobainseahorse89 on Reddit

“My mother (left) and her friend Nina, circa 1975.”
9. A Family Affair
Courtesy of kaarvz on Reddit

“My grandparents, mom and younger siblings around 1975.”
10. Beach Babes
Courtesy of stoptheloveyousave on Reddit

“Summer of 1975 in Hermosa Beach, CA.”
11. Old School Cool
Courtesy of Milliondollhairbby on Reddit

“Uncle in 1975, wish I knew what car that was.”
12. Young Love
Courtesy of rlhoffmann on Reddit

“1975 I was 15 he was 17. I still look at him like this 43 years later.”
13. KISS ’n Make Up
Courtesy of EdwardBliss on Reddit

“KISS fans still holding up the banner, 1975.”
14. Dad’s Day Out
Courtesy of Wabisabiharv on Reddit

“My dad Ca. 1975- his job was fun.”
15. Party Pics
Courtesy of Tazionuvolari1992 on Reddit

“Don't know what she's selling but whatever it is, I'm buying. 1975.”
16. Cougar Town 
Courtesy of Total_Air_6081 on Reddit

“My grandmother and her (much younger) boyfriend, 1975.”
17. “My dad and his sister, Oklahoma City, 1975.”
Courtesy of Inevitable-Dingo-166 on Reddit

“My dad was on his way to a Jethro Tull concert that night. He was 19 and she was 23.”
18. It’s A Sign
Courtesy of jebbushofficial_ on Reddit

“My mom around 1975.”
19. Hot Rod, Hot Summer
Courtesy of Gnarlodious on Reddit

“My sister & her '66 GTO abt 1975, notice the beer can hanging from the mirror.”
20. High Rollers  
Courtesy of So_Do_You_Like_Stuff on Reddit

“Bay City Rollers (1975).”