Best Music Albums - Year By Year: 1970

1. The Beatles: Let It Be

Their last album but still displaying a band evolving creatively. They had many more great albums in them...

2. Simon & Garfunkel: Bridge Over Troubled Water

The peak of a unique partnership. None of them really reached the same highs after their split-up.

3. Creedence Clearwater Revival: Cosmo's Factory

CCR's music is packed with soul and energy and is still totally cool around a pool table today...

4. The Doors: Morrison Hotel

Not their best but certainly one of the best this year. The American poet strikes again.

5. Paul McCartney: McCartney

McCartney's reaction to tbe split-up of The Beatles. Contains many typical McCartney songs

6. Eric Clapton: Eric Clapton

"Let It Grow" sang Clapton and kept his hair very long. These were the days of an unspoiled Clapton were music was first....and of course drugs and booze.

7. David Bowie: The Man Who Sold The World

The young Bowie is slowly finding himself and laying the groundworks for many legendary albums to come.

8. Joe Cocker: Mad Dogs And Englishmen

Joe Cocker in his early days when he was still drinking and smoking more than any scientist would recommend. But he made some kick-ass music.

9. George Harrison: All Things Must Pass

Harrison finally gets a chance to shine on his own. Songs in the same style as his great late Beatles songs are found on this album.

10. John Lennon & Plastic Ono Band: John Lennon & Plastic Ono Band

Lennon after The Beatles. I never did understand why he had to go and bring his wife into his music, though. I can't see what qualities she brought along...

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