Wow. How did I miss Melanie's first hit? I wonder why she never put out a greatest hits album?
My friends and I used to sing Billy Don't be a Hero - very loudly - on our walk to school in 7th grade. And there's no need to Google that year either. lol. It was a long time ago but, in some ways, feels like it was just yesterday. Except I think my taste in music has improved in time.
As far as 1970s music goes, all I can say is "Thank God for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band." Oh, and the Ramones.