Rare Photos Remind Us Of Our Nostalgic Past

By | July 31, 2017

It’s easy for any generation to feel nostalgic for what they consider the good old days. Looking back to a simpler time is comforting. Especially during the 1960s and 1970s, so much happened between those decades. We put a man on the moon, pop culture icons favorites were in their prime, and music actually meant something. 

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SNL - The Early Years And The Best 1970s. Source: Pinterest

America gained and then tragically lost one of its most charismatic leaders, John F. Kennedy. We had the hippie movement, family television was actually wholesome, and the rise of rock ‘n’ roll gave birth to some of the most talented musicians of the modern era– like The Beatles. Take a stroll down memory lane with the rare photos collected in this slideshow. 

Before Beyoncé there was Tina Turner (1971)

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The similarities between these two fierce, leggy divas are not lost on modern audiences. Both women share an affinity for shimmery ensembles, picture-perfect locks, and the ability to sell out arenas. The pair may have even shared a stage together at the 50th annual Grammy Awards but there is only one Tina Turner. Beyoncé may have learned to emulate her stage presence but Tina Turner was one of the early trailblazers for black female entertainers. 

Interestingly enough, Turner also got into Buddhism back in the 1970s, she found peace in the rituals of chanting and still adheres to the teachings of The Soka Gakkai International, (the largest Buddhist organization) today.

According to Turner, "The experience of singing prayers together allows us to deeply connect on an emotional level, a place of love and respect where worldly differences fade."