What's Making Us Happy (1970s Version)
Summary
In this 1971-themed encore episode of Pop Culture Happy Hour, hosts Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Aisha Harris, and Glenn Weldon discuss iconic cultural works from that year. Thompson highlights Isaac Hayes’ *Shaft* soundtrack, while Harris and Holmes praise Marvin Gaye’s *What’s Going On* and Carole King’s *Tapestry*. Weldon humorously analyzes the children’s book *Don’t Open This Book*, framing it as a profound exploration of fear and narrative structure.
Topics discussed
Intro, sponsors, and 1971 theme setup
Stephen on Isaac Hayes' Shaft soundtrack
Aisha on Marvin Gaye's What's Going On
Linda on Carole King's Tapestry
Glenn on The Monster at the End of This Book
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