How many of you have seen the trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2?  It’s set to the 1974 song “Fox on the Run” by Sweet.  When I saw the trailer before Rogue One a week ago, I looked over at my son to tell him we were so going to see that movie, and he was singing along to every single word of that song.  I shouldn’t have been totally surprised because the song’s inclusion in the trailer led to it being #1 on the iTunes Rock Chart in late 2016, but I still found it AWESOME that my five-year-old can appreciate good 1970s music.

The thing is, music from the ’70s largely gets a bad rap … I blame disco … but there are some really fantastic songs.  If you don’t agree, just pick up the soundtrack to Dazed and Confused.  While I know some people LOVE that movie (Quentin Tarantino has included it as one of his ten greatest films of all time), I think it’s just okay, other than Matthew McConaughey’s “alright, alright, alright” (which I repeat constantly) and the line, “That’s what I love about these high school girls, man.  I keep getting older, they stay the same age.” (which I don’t).  But the soundtrack is AMAZING.  “Fox on the Run” makes an appearance, but also “Low Rider” by War, “Slow Ride” by Foghat, “School’s Out” by Alice Cooper and “Rock and Roll All Nite” by KISS (which, contrary to popular rumor, does NOT stand for Knights in Satan’s Service).

Guardians of the Galaxy is doing its best to highlight for the younger generation the best songs of the ’70s.  I also love that they’re featured as being on a mix tape that Starlord’s mom gave him before she died.  After all, I feel that one of a parent’s biggest responsibilities is making sure his or her children are exposed to all the awesome pop culture (music, movie, TV) that came before.  “Come and Get Your Love” by Redbone is a great opening song.  And then there’s “Hooked on a Feeling” by Blue Suede and “Go All the Way” by the Raspberries, ending with “O-o-h Child” by the Five Stairsteps.

And you know what else gets a bad rap from the ’70s?  Fashion.  I blame ridiculously long sideburns, wide ties and leisure suits, but much like the music, there was some good fashion in the 70s.  Bold prints for one, especially in earthier colors.  And when I saw this Etro wrap dress on Net-a-Porter (http://www.net-a-porter.com), it reminded me of the best of ’70s fashion, and I had to get it.  I paired it with black stockings (it’s been cold in L.A.) and Christian Louboutin pointed-toe pumps.

So my son and I have been having our ’70s moment, and we’re counting down to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2‘s release in May.  We can’t wait to hear what else the soundtrack brings …