Summer 1971: A Day in the Life of a 16-Year-Old (drive-ins, Grant City, camping, Super 8 film, etc.) 

I am 16 years old (born in 2002) and I would give anything to have been born in the late 50s, be a child in the 60s a teenager in the 70s and an adult in the 80s. You guys have no idea how lucky you are.

I'm crying watching this. I was 13 years old in 1971. I remember all of these things and what a great time it was in this country. My husband (who was born on 1949) passed away two months ago and this video along with the great song My Sweet Lord just has me awash in memories and tears. So much time, so much water under the bridge. Thanks for the memories.

One of the best decades for music! ABBA, Fleetwood Mac, Creedence Clearwater Revival, BEE GEES, Electric Light Orchestra!

I never imagined the 21st Century would be like a nightmare. I wish I could go back to the 70’s.

I was a kid in 70's. Rode my bike all over town, Parents never knew where we were or cared. Only rule was be home by dark.

I don’t care what anyone says those were some of the best times.

Who else thought they were going to see actual 70s footage 🤣😁

Thanks! My wife and I are in our mid-sixties. We talk about it now and then and we both agree that we grew up in the best of times! Often don't recognize the country I'm living in anymore!

Those were good times. Being a teenager in the 70’s was a lot of fun. I would not change a thing.

Simpler times,Happier times. No internet just human interaction.

When people ask me if I'm having fun I always say I stopped having fun in the 70's! Go class of '74.

I agree , being a teenager in the 70s was absolutely amazing ,,,,, God Bless all of us who made it this far .

I was 17 in 1971 just got my drivers license, had a 1960 ford falcon. Every one in the neighborhood rode with me. We had a blast, those really were the good old days.

I lived in those times as a teenager, rich in life, didn’t need money.

1971 was THE year for me, after graduating High School. I had my first car, a 1966 Buick Special. I bought my first 8-Track player for it, and a friend installed some speakers in the back. I also had my first real full time job at a restaurant. I had the great classic rock music of the time on 8-track. Went to my first concerts. That summer I learned not to mix Boones Farm wine with Jack Daniels, lol. What a year!

Bringing back so many memories 😃 especially weed, Boone's Farm strawberry 🍓 wine and just growing up then!!!

Man I was 9 years old that year I remember my life was just like that,I really would love for life to be that simple again.

My father would have been 8 years old that year, but it gives myself (19 as of 2020) a view into a time I never lived through. I love the addition of text for your specific memories. Great video!

I am so fortunate to have lived in that time. It really was fun and exiting. I will always cherish my teen years.

How many of you listened to Kasey Kasem’s “America’s top 100” on Saturday’s and recorded your favorite songs with a cassette deck?