New York City 1970s

Footage of NYC, 1970's - Clips from The Kino Library.

Song: Kool & the Gang, Street Corner Symphony (1974).

Thank you Craig and the Kino Library for inspiring me to create this!

I edited this video to roughly show what New York City was like in the 1970s. I’ve always been fascinated by the 1970s and New York City. I paired the clips with Kool & the Gang’s upbeat song Street Corner Symphony to reflect the visuals. Featuring some landmark scenes of the city ~ from the skyscrapers to the trains and the bridges. I tried to capture the vibe of the city in those times.
Do you have any memories of New York City during the 1970s? Please share them below! I read your comments and appreciate any feedback.

*Some have pointed out that some clips are from the 80s. good catch & thanks for watching!

tags: #newyorkcity #1970s #history #nyc #1970smusic #newyork #vintage #70s

[resdabest]

Love the vintage NYC. I was born in the late 70's and can remember as a kid how the city was so run down, but we didn't know any better and accepted it as normal and we made the best of it...

[alexanderpaul]

I was 40 years old in 1970 and I will say it was the best decade of my entire life, I married to a beautiful wife in 1956 after enlisting in the US Navy, she sadly passed last October, we used to live a 2 bedroom apartment right in New York City back in the early 70’s, now I’m a retired 92 year old veteran and many things have changed from then to now and I hope I make to be one of the oldest individuals in the planet. Thank you!

[chand]

One thing I loved about growing up in the 70s everyone who I love that has passed away was still here... I miss and love you all....

[allykatt]

My mom and dad met at JFK airport in 1970 and I was born in 1972. Born and raised in NY was such a wonderful memory with my parents that were so young and loving. They worked hard and were very determined to provide for me and my siblings. They are still married, and I couldn't be more blessed to have them in good health. Thank you for sharing this video! ❤️

[dipsydoodle]

This is wayyy too much nostalgia for me. I need a minute.😢

[gabrielmoreno]

This is probably the most "1970s" video I have ever seen. The images, the music, the vibe. Feel like going back in time. Great video!

[marybethcompetiello]

Native New Yorker here. Born in 1971. Big cars. Big boom boxes. Open Johnny pumps. Summer in the city❤

[WillLlamas]

I loved the early 70's when every cop & detective tv show had this music.

[smith]

I saw Led Zeppelin in 1973 at MSG.
I was only 17. Hooked up with a girl there called Sarah.
Dated her for a while, then proposed 2 years later at another Led Zeppelin concert in 1975.

Still married to this day. These images bring back a lot of memories.
Life goes by too quick.
One minute you’re young and then you’re nearly dead.

[tracybland]

I was a kid during this time, the music is spot on. We were really shaking it.

[christophermahoney]

Born in 1964 and grew up in the 70s and early 80s in NJ in a NYC suburb. Remember both decades very well.

[Egor]

The seventies and eighties were a golden age. The American auto industry is simply wonderful. Respect from Russia.

[SJReid]

Man, New York in the 70s, London in the 60s, Miami in the 80s, Los Angeles in the 50s....if only I had a time machine.

[karlmoore]

Kool & the Gang can make literally anything awesome. You could fall into a dumpster and if a boombox was inside the dumpster playing Kool & the Gang, you'd be like, "I'm having a good time."

[Dani_]

Content like this is why I love the internet

[jazzdrumguy]

Great music!!! Kool and the Gang - Street Corner Symphony....

[nycfunk]

I grew up in NYC in the 60s and 70s. Using KOOL & The Gang's "Street Corner Symphony" as background music is just perfect for the grit and rhythm of NYC for the time. I was getting back there often, but not so much anymore. I miss the great pizza, Chinese Food, smell, tempo, and vibe of my city. Thanks for the memories.

[topdown]

People back in the 70's had a future ahead, they were optimistic. Nowadays, only the millionaires and billionaires have a future, the rest of the country is depressed.

[Sonic-shvh]

Awesome, I grew up in NYC in the 70s. As dirty and gritty as it was it was still an amazing place. By the way, I still live here and it’s never been as vibrant as it was in the 70s.

[Alabama]

And I love the 1970’s music we have here. It gives you a sense of feeling of what the 70’s were about back then.