American Bandstand 1970 - 1970 Dance Contest Finalists - Up Around The Bend, CCR

Airdate: May, 30, 1970
Which couple did you like best?
Here is your first (and unfortunately last) look at all of the 1970 Dance Contest finalists from across the country. In July, couple #1, Steven Rice and Linda Gibson, will win the trip to Hawaii. Last year, Steven’s twin brother Sterling came in 2nd place in the 1969 Dance Contest, winning a trip to Finland. Steven’s daughter (@Cheenjoo Pearl) commented here a few months ago and said that, sadly, both Steven and Sterling had passed away. (Steven 1952-2015, Sterling 1952-2003, RIP)
The young lady in couple #4 from Oklahoma City, Beth Freeland, commented here a few months ago as well. I hope you finally see this Beth!
Steven and Sterling went on to form a singing group in the late 70’s called the “Triple S Connection”. The trio is best known for performing the original theme for the TV show “Dance Fever”, which ran in syndication from 1979-1987 and featured a weekly dance contest.
“Up Around The Bend” is at #5 today on the Billboard Hot 100 and will peak at #4 next week.

[@freebk01]

Thank you! I have never seen this! I’m contestant #4!

[@YCDTI]

You looked great here Beth! I’m glad you finally got to see this.

[@freebk01]

@@YCDTI Thanks so much! If you have any other video from these shows of the dance contest please post! I was never able to watch them! I was gone overseas at the time they aired! My children have enjoyed them and my grandchildren! Such fun memories!

[@keithidota]

It's awesome hearing from you. Did you enjoy your 2nd-place prize - the color tv?

[@augthedog55]

I voted for you and your partner after watching this video.

[@MsTexas73]

You and your partner were very good!

[@kimminnick5539]

Saturday morning cartoons, then American Bandstand and then the Sooooul Train! Great times to grow up!

[@angiebethea2179]

Yep I watched both of them shows every Saturday and then went out Saturday night and Boogie. LOL

[@chicarose520]

Exactly!!

[@maxinemedina4993]

Boys looked like boys and girls looked like girls

[@carlosmilla4026]

Growing up in the early 70s, I looked forward to Saturdays...TV, radio and bike riding outdoors.

[@1goldbaby]

Everybody started watching soul train and learned how to dance !!! Awww black people rock!!..

[@liz3424]

"A cassette tape recorder"! Records and plays back anywhere! That was a big gift back then though ☺️

[@brendalg4]

I got one! Didn't know it was a big gift but I loved it

[@tabithabex]

I got mine in 1976, with a cross body carry strap and mic. Loved it to death.

[@josephtravers777]

Got one in '71, stayed up late and recorded the underground FM station. King Crimson, Mountain,.......

[@davedee4382]

Yep

[@mrceq]

I beg my father to buy me the Sony TC87!!! and finally he did it!

[@lj9524]

Those were the days my friends. We thought they’d never end…🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶❤️👍🏻❤️

[@jillibeens57]

We'd sing and dance, forever and a day............The memories that brought back. Thanks!

[@zokitchvlog]

Life was simple

[@jeannemacaluso162]

“Oh, my friend, we're older but no wiser For in our hearts, the dreams are still the same”

[@dinahbrown902]

We’d sing and dance forever and a day. Hang in there . Be Strong and Stand

[@harrywoods5663]

Wondering if it is possible to see these couple today hopefully all still alive today

[@michelebenedosso3899]

Those prizes from the 70s! It’s like a time capsule! 😄

[@dalethelander3781]

Farah slacks. Oy!

[@hd-xc2lz]

Minibikes for older teens?

[@tavolo22]

All available, at your local Goodwill.

[@spankynater4242]

If only we could go back there, I’ve always wanted my own dance floor.

[@jameshudson3651]

And an electric shoe polisher. Which will come in handy after all that dancing!

[@DD-wd2ep]

Dick Clark was such a classy guy. He's very missed

[@Mrariesdave]

And what is conspicuously absent is the constant snark and jokey hip and reflexive clownish babble that comes out of nearly every person in the media nowadays. I thoroughly am appreciating Dick Clark's substance, his ability to be serious and responsible.

[@fluffy1931]

ok boomer.

[@Miacorr]

And the popular consensus was that Dick Clark never aged

[@swimlaps1]

@@Miacorr ( my dad wld say that) DClark looked young a long time.

[@albertoignaciomartinleon6908]

Dick Clark is The best TV Host Ever, period

[@buggyridge]

I was 16 in 1970. Wonderful time to be a kid!

[@sandraellis7397]

I was 5 in 1970. Still remember dancing in the diner to CCRs Looking out My Backdoor, in my little dress while Mom and Dad laughed.

[@theskyisfallingtom]

It was a simpler time back then for sure. As I look back, it was such a fun time to grow up. 17 in 1970.

[@jacquelinerice8158]

I was only 10 and I lived in England even then I love dancing so I'd would have love to watch this program

[@winniejohnson5559]

Why is this black and white instead of color.. 1970 ??

[@reneemandell6511]

I was 13! I loved the show!

[@carmendaniel3734]

I love the 70's. So much better than now. I miss those good times.

[@lindamoore6163]

Me too !

[@GulfIslandRock]

👍👍👍

[@jlnasseri4390]

More relaxed, less pressures and people living in the moment!

[@quaileggsvermont]

You and me too!

[@kata4794]

The 50's were the best !!

[@verahoward2341]

I instantly liked couple number 1.American Bandstand was every teenagers Saturday. Then Soul Train .

[@tomgunn8004]

Of course you did. They are black. Everybody knows that blacks are better at everything!

[@drunvert]

1 and 4. But they are all awesome

[@Momknowstreasures]

All the couples did fantastic!

[@SK-nd7db]

ME. TOO !!!

[@rogerdalemckinney2889]

Damn I miss the 70s I just finished my time machine who's going back with me

[@tinydancer7426]

One way or round trip? Sign me up! If there's not room, I'll contact Mr. Peabody and catch a ride in the Wayback machine, if Sherman will sit out that ride.

[@kathrynmiller9622]

Me!!!!!!!!

[@deborahmoody8265]

I'm ready !! 1970 here we come.

[@djmassie7251]

I wanna go too !!

[@kathrynmiller9622]

Me!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@susanbedingfield4661]

I was 16 in 1970. Never missed Bandstand! WOW, memories.

[@dianenecaise1776]

I was 14, we just didn't know.

[@susanbedingfield4661]

@@dianenecaise1776you are right.. no clue.

[@christopherandstephaniehil5782]

No tattoos no piercings I miss those times…

[@K3Flyguy]

Back when a portable cassette player/recorder was the top technology and if you had one you were the smoothest cat at the party! 60 head old here, seems like yesterday! I remember watching AB. Everyone watched to learn how to dance for school dances.

[@arnoldamaral3814]

I had a cassette recorder I'd use it to send my friends cassettes instead of writing letters LOL in Arkansas Dolly and Geraldine. My friend David and I would record our messages it was so much easier we got busted though because Jerry's dad listen to our percent recording LOL great memories thank you 🤗🤔🤗🤔🇫🇷 Arnold Bourbon Amaral

[@jamesschott2870]

Gosh they are all great I was a teenager then......It seems like someone else's life......hell I turn 70 this year......time is a cruel taskmaster.

[@tinydancer7426]

Me too. (Posting this in 2021).

[@theskyisfallingtom]

Posting in 2022. Turning 70 in September but always a teenager in my heart. It seems like yesterday. Graduated in 1970.

[@spankynater4242]

Make time you’re bich.

[@spankynater4242]

@@theskyisfallingtom still a teenager in your heart, but not in your knees. LMAO I’m not too far behind you.

[@starrlara3109]

I’m 65.

[@sarahhanke1227]

I loved AB especially 1967! My favorite show. Wish I could go back in time.

[@adamfriend1040]

Hi there.. how are you doing? Hope you are fine and staying safe over there??

[@ellieeckhardt7620]

Who won? I liked 6

[@SK-nd7db]

I feel the exact same WAY!!!

[@ms.johnniesawyer1194]

I was 15 teen back then! I'm now 67 yrs young 😆 seems like just yesterday...wow! Life is short...

[@armandnieuwendam6787]

I was also 15 years old, good memories of that time. The music, the atmosphere, camaraderie. Quiet and relatively safe time. Sure, the necessary problems with growing up. Attended an internal school to learn seamanship. 3 years after that I chose to become a marine (Dutch Marine Corps) and stayed this for 8 years. Of course also good times in the early 70s up to and including 1980. My children were raised with the music from the mid-60s to the 80s. And do have some idea of how their father feels about the good old days. I am now a born again Christian, I cherish my youth, but look ahead and look for things from above. Most music nowadays is vulgar or ambiguous, a pity because it affects our youth so badly. God Is Good All The Times.

[@meck444]

you are right...

[@ms.johnniesawyer1194]

@@armandnieuwendam6787 I'm born again Christian to!! God is good all the time!!! Praise Praise God 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@armandnieuwendam6787]

@@ms.johnniesawyer1194 Amen and amen sister Yeshua HaMashiach King of kings, Lord of lords 👏

[@ms.johnniesawyer1194]

@@armandnieuwendam6787 Shalom 🕊🕊🕊

[@Jo.885]

Oh my God! The prizes are sooooooo 70's. I loved the 70's.

[@kostasveronis5882]

I guess no Apple mobile telephones no tablets back in this time

[@jerrygil1965]

Still the 60s

[@1amazingj]

Contestants #1 was my Favorite 😁. These guys danced Fantastically to a song that isn't easy to dance to.

[@earthwisdomhelps]

No grace just a lot of jerking

[@laurie1536]

I agree!

[@Daiseehead]

Yes 👏🏼

[@420days6]

Number 2 they don’t stick on one step, they have a lot of step while the music flows

[@dickiegreenleaf750]

Wonder why. Hmmm

[@joycemayhew8025]

Love American Bandstand....it reminds my so much of my Grandmother...she always watched this with me...I used to dance on her feet ..... It seems like yesterday, I remember it vividly!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@YCDTI]

I love this! Thank you for sharing your memory. 😊

[@EarthsAngels]

Couple #1 immediately took my breath away! The rest of the group were great and the dance music was excellent! Always loved CCR!

[@paulcardsfan]

Liked number 5

[@richardhicks9914]

Couple number one was tearing it up.

[@marcgenevey]

Same here.1 is the one !

[@velvetbees]

They were the most fun.

[@debbylou5729]

Agree. 1 and 2. Gotta love the attempt at swing and the energy of 1!

[@sunnywayPS34]

such simple times back then. it really brings a smile to my face to remember the 70's

[@Skedawg88]

Simple? No.

[@LauRa-re9un]

@@Skedawg88 Not simple at all!! but people get romantic here.

[@armedliberal6159]

What a wonderful way to look back at 1970. I would love to see what these couples look like today; and how well they can dance.

[@fingerprint5511]

They're in their upper 70's so ...!

[@rjarcusa]

That brought tears to my eyes. How I miss those days of my childhood. A better time, indeed. ❤

[@richardwhite2344]

The best times to grow up is when American Bandstand was on with Dick Clark, and Saturday Morning cartoons first!!

[@debradowling800]

They were good times. But don't you feel 100 seeing this in black and white?

[@richardwhite2344]

@@debradowling800 Not really no

[@debradowling800]

@@richardwhite2344 so sorry.

[@richardwhite2344]

@@debradowling800 That is okay Debra!!

[@marianclark7105]

When life was a little more simple love it!

[@Genesis.1-1]

I was 14 in 1970...loved AB and Soul Train. I really liked couple #2 after watching this video. Thanks for the nostalgia!

[@Taluta394]

This is my life, I’m 70 & my husband 72. #5, #1 is how we danced.

[@user-nu6gl8io8f]

Yes we lived in Good Times

[@scubaguy007]

#5 would have been my pick to win, but I was only 4. 😊

[@nuwavedave]

I won't be treading on boundaries in speaking for "Everybody", when I say how much we apppreciate your wonderful American Bandstand clips (especially the full-episodes with commercials). They're the first thing I look for on KZbin. You've blessed so many 1950s, '60s & '70s teens!

[@YCDTI]

@Ameri Color thank you! I very much appreciate that. No one enjoys watching these more than me and it’s my absolute pleasure sharing these clips and episodes with everyone. Much more to come!

[@nuwavedave]

@@YCDTI Just linked this clip on "Northern New Jersey - We Were Teens In The Late 60s" Facebook group with membership in the Tens of Thousands. When you find something you love - you share it with your friends.

[@stevieg7672]

Ameri Color I live in Northern NJ (specifically Essex County) as a teen during the late 2010s and for most of 2020, as I'll be 18 later this year. Sigh, don't I wish that I lived during the late 1960s.

[@JeanetteFaith]

@@stevieg7672 We did have the best music and dancing, but don't wish to be old too fast. You have your entire life in front of you. I hope you will be good but also have fun!

[@csmelen]

Mega dittos Ameri Color.

[@johndunn4228]

The girls were so pretty back then and dressed so feminine! Beautiful

[@johncitizen4856]

Yes... no slutty ladies, it ws great!

[@56cadd]

Before EBT cards and daily gutbomb.

[@dbrewer53]

Everybody’s so thin

[@evaharvey840]

Yeah! Ladies just said NO to jeans & T-shirts. 🌹

[@microminiskirt]

@@evaharvey840 MINI SKIRTS AND HIGH HEELS

[@JaniceBakerRD]

Oh gosh how fun! I want to go back and wear all those clothes! So fab!

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

You can still hear this song on rock radio today!

[@agoraphobicadam1171]

I was a little fellow when this show aired and as I got older I always looked forward to Dick Clark on New Years. Since his passing New Years isn't quite the same. Rest Easy Mr. Clark.

[@raymondswitser1]

The kids from Oklahoma look the GROOVIEST. The blonde girl looks like Marcia Brady. LOVE THIS!

[@maggiethecat1538]

Marcia, Marcia MARCIA! HAHA! I thiught the same thing.

[@brendaoconnor7813]

I am from Oklahoma and I thought they both were far out man!!

[@raymondswitser1]

@@brendaoconnor7813 Indeed! Brenda ha! Hope yall are staying cool over there. 😊

[@cheypam]

The girl from couple #4 "Beth" is in the comments just above yours 👆

[@starrlara3109]

Yes they do

[@marknoahsotelo316]

I need that cass-ette. How the hell am I supposed to capture the sounds of the 70s without it?

[@doreneviault3588]

Bring back the kids and thank you

[@i.p.knightly149]

Throw this on top of everything you listen to. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWnXZa2flNp4gpI&ab_channel=Dalesnale-NoiseAmbient

[@PhillipSiddiq]

I don't know how this got to me but...I'm so glad it did! So many wonderful memories watching American Band Stand every Saturday morning 11:00am! Thank You!!!😀👍👏👏👏

[@deborahcossano3378]

Fun to watch how the dancing changed over the years. From couples dancing together in 67 to separate dancing here.

[@joannevans4169]

I love this so much! I was 18 in 1970, so it seems particularly sweet to me. I like couple #2 for two reasons: one, they danced as partners touching for part of the time; and two, they seemed less choreographed.

[@didibolter9362]

I totally agree with you, couple #2 please for the win, thank you!

[@bunniesandroses499]

yes , I like couple number 2, they look very well matched

[@bunniesandroses499]

OK had to watch it again, and they are gorgeous, if you look at the girl her look is timeless, she could walk into 2021 and wear what she is wearing now, and the guy is handsome, they are so so cute together. Luv it.

[@dalethelander3781]

Exactly. West Coast Swing. That'd get my vote.

[@buckpr5387]

agree 100 percent

[@richardlandis793]

Ahhh, a time of great music and miniskirts. Who could top CCR? #1 has my vote. Dick Clark, a classic icon.

[@hd-xc2lz]

I liked CCR okay back in the day, but never thought it a danceable band.

[@richardcarroll9864]

theyre ok. I love the clothing of the oklahoma city couple. NOW THAT was the early 70;s. I thought the memphis couple was the best.

[@79Cor]

@@richardcarroll9864 couple #1 had the sharper moves and the dude was feeling the backbeat everyone else was missing.

[@timothysarsfield8565]

@@richardcarroll9864 I did like Memphis. Well the blond. but the OKC two were 1970.

[@jamesdannelly6760]

I agree with #1. Jeez when that first note was hit and the brother immediately started breakind down

[@lynnsalisbury9549]

Never missed American Bandstand. Still love to dance. Thank you for this blast from the past. ♥️ I vote for couple #1 but their all creative. Bandstand had all the big name artists of the time on. It was such a fun show. Dick Clark, the man who never aged.

[@mumtazamiri6409]

Thank you for this and all the additional information in the description box. May you be blessed for taking the time to take us down memory lane and giving us these few moments of happiness during these dark dark times. ♥

[@GeorgeSwift-qj1ik]

Nice to see this again. I'm 80 and still can't get enough.

[@carrieslantern9224]

Wow this is cool. Truly it doesn't seem like we as a people should have fallen so far so fast in a fifty year span of time.

[@kaesnow2380]

Thats what people were saying about these kids 50 years ago...

[@bluetickfreddy101]

Kerri W My thoughts exactly What the heck happened?

[@timothythompson9909]

@@bluetickfreddy101 Prayer out of schools, nothing real to believe in. Moral Decay!

[@nataliemcguiness7184]

@@timothythompson9909 Spot on. No moral handrail and society is falling over.

[@casaraku1]

@@timothythompson9909 Trump and Pence will pray for you...

[@joebloggs619]

Back in the days when teenage girls looked slim, innocent and beautiful. And the sorts of prizes they were happy to try to win. Can't imagine current era teens being happy about such modest prizes.

[@tiffbeevachou108]

I'm so glad I grew up in a time where my intelligence was more important than my looks.

[@robinhay43]

Hawaii is a modest prize??????🤔

[@robinhay43]

@@tiffbeevachou108 true. No girls or women need to exist to look pleasing to others. That idea needs to die.

[@oliviaortiz5157]

TRUE ☹️

[@backoffjoe8347]

They would want the hope diamond as a Prize or they would laugh at it, it's all quite different with the WAP song as number 1 referring too, wet ass pussy song

[@LittleLulubee]

I was a little kid in the 70’s (not yet born when this aired). But I always thought it would be so fun to go back in time to that era, as a young adult. Such an awesome time period!!! ❤🥰

[@debishaw9355]

I was a junior in high school in 1970. I loved these. Thanks for showing these.

[@walkingn6161]

Same with me. I didn't watch AB much because I was too busy getting out of the house on my bike before my parents got back from breakfast! 🙂

[@positivevibrations6110]

Somebody's grandma and grandpa!🤣😂

[@blueberrycobbler]

Positive Vibrations61 ...Stated in every video depicting youth from the 60’s.🙄

[@positivevibrations6110]

@@blueberrycobbler still tru doh...

[@seanascala2947]

Lol!!

[@bbbsmith2644]

Boomers

[@freedomspromise8519]

Shush, now!

[@lilyd1010]

It's so amazing to watch these kids who are grandparents now. It shows how we all go thru the same stages, just at different times. I guess we've all been a little "out there" or a little "weird" in our own way.

[@adamfriend1040]

Hi there.. how are you doing? Hope you are fine and staying safe over there??

[@hiyathere599]

Watched it all the time, I was 8 when this aired. I tried looking some of them up on FB. I’m 60, so they have to be in their 70’s now.

[@gomphrena-beautifulflower-8043]

Aww! I remember 1970 well. Exactly 50 years ago, for me. That year was special in so many ways! Had my first kiss from a guy I secretly adored - well, a little peck but it still sent me into orbit! I remember the dances and what now seems such an innocent time. Thanks for posting!

[@bonniebluebell5940]

Same here in Canada....I was going to school dances then...we also called them record hops in 1970.. at least in the small town where I was. I remember the song "Up and around the Bend" playing when I arrived at one of these events....it was so exciting and electric...we danced on our own, wild and free with some rock n' roll duets and the waltzes were to die for. "Going steady" still happened, believe it or not...as for me, I was popular enough but didn't have a boyfriend yet...a lot of us junior girls didn't. One of my favourites was the CCR tune, "Long as I Can See the Light....All of the CCR songs were played..."Susie Q" was popular...I preferred "Little Travellin' Band", "Lookin' Out My Back Door" and "Who'll Stop the Rain". We were more innocent and a lot more sure of words like "Love" and "Cherish" in those days tho' the times had been a changin' since the 60's...soon it would all be gone with the wind. So many fond memories of family and friends...seems almost like another world now.

[@ag4allgood]

@@bonniebluebell5940 Bonnie , in my town we had a Fort Nightly dance where all the guys had to wear white gloves ! I never went once. American Bandstand was like a ray of light & every Saturday I watched it. Now when Saturday Night Fever hit the local cinemas discos became a thing & that is when I really had fun dancing.

[@edgetaker]

Up Around The Bend was one of my favorite CCR songs, so I remember this contest. I'm torn between #1 and #2.

[@deninevh]

My favorite CCR song too, I wouldn't have wanted to dance to it though, that would be tough.

[@Fotosaurus56]

I remember kids dancing to this song on ABS, I was fourteen.

[@1222Tonia]

Same! 1 and 2 are the best!

[@irismac2442]

1 couple deffo the best..music fantastic..

[@dalethelander3781]

I'd vote for #2. They danced together, West Coast Swing.

[@annadouglas7168]

Brings back so many good memories 👍🥰

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hi 👋how are you doing?

[@Robertodette]

I remember watching this when it aired. They played the song over and over again. Loved it

[@bobpevere6282]

I want one of those portable cassette tape recorders!

[@Boddissatva]

I had one and it was my favorite thing to play with. The good old days.

[@66impala71]

I thought I was a great singer until I heard myself on the cassette player. I was wrong!😳

[@marymargaretblumhorst3089]

Shop your nearest thrift stores! I have some that still work fine, but I have so many cassettes I don’t want to get rid of them. MMB

[@tammymcc-n7652]

Loved American Bandstand in the ‘70’s! Every Saturday morning. It wasn’t so much about the dancing for me, it was the performers. Lots of big names got their start there.

[@adamfriend1040]

Hi there.. how are you doing? Hope you are fine and staying safe over there??

[@Supervillainmc]

Thank U for posting this. These were much better times..

[@Nightflyer720]

I was born in 1970, so seeing this is a total trip. The dancing is out of this world! And the hair, clothes, and music are such a mood. Love love love this. Thanks for posting.

[@billlozier5551]

Hey these kids are nearly six feet away from each other...the Coronavirus dance marathon 2020!

[@rajnishsobti2023]

😀😀

[@lindaeasley4336]

One of the knocks on this generation by the older folks of the time was that they didn't dance cheek to cheek like they did in the early 20th century . Dancing at a distance allows one to express themselves more freely 👍

[@tinydancer7426]

@@lindaeasley4336 Funny thing was, I wanted to do "touch" dancing. East and west coast swing. Was learning the quick step from my dad. Couldn't find anyone my age to take lesson with. Such a bummer. I did the "free style" dancing by default, but I never felt like it was really dancing.

[@lisalindsey277]

I was 14 in 1970, starting my first year of high school. So many fun memories.

[@BenLapke]

Lisa Lindsey same here. It seems like a million years ago and just yesterday at the same time.

[@thejerseyj9422]

Class of '74 myself and WOW, watching this really shows how much things have changed. I miss those times.

[@Yograce2]

@The Jersey J Class of 73 here, today I turned 65😶

[@dariowiter3078]

On that very Saturday, May 30, 1970, yours truly turned 17 months old exactly. 😁😁😁😁😁

[@dcdc148]

I was 13 loved it please take me back to 1970!!!

[@yvonne7715]

I truly enjoyed seeing this! Thank you💎🫶👏👏👏👏

[@bradbailey5807]

"Up Around the Bend" is one of my favorite songs ever. Might be played at my funeral. Such joy requires the talent of trained professional dancers to truly express the ecstasy of this song.

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

Back then, all the trips had "Chaperones." Loved American Bandstand. Id go back and stay

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

@Bodgie1960 it was a great time. Miss those days, the music, plus Mom and Dad. Stay safe during this crazy COVID19 virus my friend. Greetings from Charleston, West Virginia

[@skyemacallister1306]

USMC 73 - 77. I took many trips in the 70s and never had a chaperone.

[@rojohn1014]

The year I graduated from high school. Those were the days, my friend.

[@marcarchaz]

me too. McClintock High, Tempe, AZ, i'm on the reunion committee, had to postpone get together to this october

[@judywilson5775]

Me too.

[@lindaleblanc1629]

Wow this music, dancing brings so many happy tears I am 74 now All my friends I miss you so much I still hope we will see again . My best memory. Lenny ,, where are you

[@adamfriend1040]

Hi there.. how are you doing? Hope you are fine and staying safe over there??

[@halimahabu-hamda5512]

This brings a smile on my face. Happy moments wishing we were back there again. This world is not the same people are just getting terrible.

[@jojoply]

A shoe polisher was a prize for the guys 😂 😂 Boy’s today would say what???

[@deborahclark6254]

Exactly!😂

[@johnashley327]

I haven't shined shoes since I was in the Army in the 90"s.

[@lindamaemullins5151]

😂😂😉🥰

[@wlocke2]

You can polish sneakers,lol

[@hollygigglewind8348]

And the striped pants 😆

[@onlyonemgpatch9612]

I have to give them credit dancing on national TV. I danced locally for Disco dance contest and although fun and one time, it was nerve wracking for me 😰. They all did a great job. I liked #1 the best and the young man from Memphis danced pretty good too. In one year, those turning 18 would be given a voice by allowing them to vote. The 26th amendment was passed in March 1971. The power they held to change the landscape of our nation then and now, wow! Amazing!

[@66impala71]

Yep. I turned 18 in 1971. They also lowered the drinking age from 21 to 18. Good time to be a senior in high school!

[@bluewaters3100]

Unfortunately the guys were facing the draft and Viet Nam. I remember watching the draft numbers being picked on TV.

[@kimsold22]

Definitely #4 I used to watch this show every week in the 70s. 52 years ago

[@KrustyKlown]

Just mailed out my Post Card.

[@ceilconstante7813]

They all did great! #4 especially Super 70's dancers and dress. Love the vintage prizes! Even peel and stick floor ties which were popular then.

[@Gary-xg9px]

So damn cool. One of Creedence great hits. I was headed for Vietnam in the Marine Corps, my 1st tour of 2 1/2 when this song came out. We were invincible we thought. Helluva wake up call when we got in Country. Great dancers from Oklahoma. That's where I'm from. Just North of Oklahoma City.😊😁🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲✌👍

[@Mansellyn]

Thank you for your service. You guys were my heroes and I joined the Army in 1978, just as the Vietnam Era was ended. I am truly grateful for the sacrifices made.

[@Gary-xg9px]

I was glad to go. Thanks for your commeny.

[@ld3507]

BETH!! Loved the scarf, boots, dance moves....you rocked it girl!..Definitely coolest look. Bet it was a real hoot to see the clip💞

[@brucebrinkley9043]

I remember Saturday morning cartoons and american bandstand an soooooul train I loved it all I'm 61 yrs old

[@sarah4601]

Do you ever watch these classic shows and wonder whatever happened to these teenagers?

[@merce10554]

Yes. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@OldGriz708]

They became adults like the rest of us 😂

[@Lindynerd]

The girl in the black dress and the loose hair, Sylvia Sykes, is still dancing, she teaches how to dance Swing (Balboa in particular) to the whole world. She's an icon and the international community of Lindy Hoppers and Swing dancers loves her! You can even attend a workshop with her, checking out Nick Williams profile on Facebook and Patreon ❤

[@lilyd1010]

yep, all the time :)

[@hisexcellencytrump855]

There dead, old, getting social security money, 401 k , grand parents,

[@mona2242]

Thank you! I loved CCR , so good to see this.❤

[@rockyhines5842]

I bought the 45rpm record of "Up Around the Bend" in the Summer, 1970 and played it over and over.

[@sdhr2607]

Did you all notice how fit and trim the young people of 1970 were. Young people today are sooo overweight and could not dance like this...Sad

[@dennythomas8887]

In 1970 I was in 7th grade and there were quite a few overweight kids then too.

[@user-tq5pq7sg1g]

S Dhr Yep! Our food has turned to processed chemicals..That’s the difference

[@czaaful]

Uwant typetwo diabetes..theyr dancing at wal*mart

[@sdhr2607]

@@dennythomas8887 1970.. I was in the 3rd grade....i do not recall any fat kids in my class. I use the word Fat because ...we did not have the notion of PC...and the fat kids would have been teased and ridiculed...not saying this was ok...it is the way it was.

[@JillLindsey0723]

S Dhr Or perhaps television hasn’t changed much. They just pick thin people to be on it.

[@omarks]

I just mailed in my vote for couple #1

[@jpmulli]

Couples #1 and #2 were outstanding.

[@CreativeThinking52]

Nice prizes. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day. 💃❤

[@davesparks9503]

Saturday's delight..thanks as always you rock..

[@ZJ1351]

#1

[@samuelbasye3508]

Couple #1, then #5, then #3. 🥇🥈🥉

[@rockyroad7345]

My dad and I used to watch this every week together and we loved the couple from Oklahoma. If I remember right, they won! What good memories.

[@cathybobalek8069]

THANKS FOR the blast from the past.great music.great bands.concerts everywhere.alot of fun danceing..May be getting old.but still young in heart.and soul.thank you .😊

[@microminiskirt]

THOSE WERE THE DAYS

[@toastnjam7384]

Back when pretty girls in mini-skirts was a common sight. Those were the days my friend.

[@suehasty3574]

We thought they’d never end...

[@djmassie7251]

We'd sing and dance ???? Lol

[@robertcompton6049]

Yes they were, classy looking.

[@65ranchero]

Got drafted in Feb, of this year, I was in boot camp, I didn't get to see this then, glad to see it now :)

[@noelsalisbury7448]

Glad you made it back in one piece.

[@virginiacorcoran1326]

My friends and I learned to dance watching American Bandstand! Dick Clark was so young in this show.

[@trudesoto7807]

I LOVE this video! Thank you for posting it!

[@teresaedwards7526]

Wow, those were the days, love me some CCR, you could understand the words to the song, the guys has pants around the waist, not below their rear end, (how crazy is that!) everyone dressed so classy, I graduated high school in 73, college in 79, the 70’s were the best, wonderful memories!

[@stephent3537]

Hi Teresa.. How are you doing today?

[@spankynater4242]

I don’t know about understanding all the words back then: “There’s a bad moon on the right“ versus “there’s a bathroom on the right“.

[@kittycat1302]

Right on, Spanky! Didn’t even know what John was saying in most of Green River until the advent of the Internet! Barefoot girls dancing in the moonlight… that was about all I could get out of it at the time. LOL but I didn’t let that stop me. CCR was the first 45 I ever bought. It was either Who Will Stop the Rain or Up Around the Bend. I remember Hey Tonight was on the B side. My husband and I had the privilege of seeing John Fogerty perform a couple of years ago. It was a great concert. He had his son up there playing music with him!

[@user-yv1fh3fc8y]

Couple 2 looked like they were having the most fun and looked very natural like they were dancing at a club or party.

[@cma1705]

That was fun to watch!

[@RICHMOND94114]

6 months later I was in Vietnam.

[@basilmarasco1975]

And you made it home. Congrats.

[@debramccafferty2918]

Thank you for your service.

[@pmcclaren1]

my generation, most beautiful ladies, coolest cars, greatest music John 3.3

[@arnoldblashak171]

I'm 72 years old when I was a teenager there was at least five different dances around town every weekend and that's how we did it

[@norenecurry8585]

I watched this show all the time. That is how we all learned to dance!!!

[@rohawaha]

ALL RIGHT ! Confess everyone that learned to dance watching American Band Stand !

[@maggiethecat1538]

No way. White people can't dance, as this video shows. I'm white but I learned from Soul Train.

[@freedomspromise8519]

Yes! I was the best dancer in my room.

[@mothermcready4417]

Most definitely!

[@505LandOfEntrapment]

Far out! The 70s extreme cool of all time! Sorry for those who missed out living in the 70s as a teen! I voted for South Bend, Texas!

[@nancysides-hernandez9344]

😂

[@southernladycharm]

Loved growing up during this time. The best.

[@michaelknapp8961]

Definitely couple # 1. They were great!!!!!

[@imbees2]

Love American bandstand always. I’m from philly where it first began

[@cathymooney7498]

Me too , So Philly , Grays Ferry ,, never missed Band's and

[@jessiegonzales9504]

I’m a little biased towards The couple from Santa Barbara & Ventura and the Couple from El Paso because those are different cities that I’m from. But glad to see Latinos dancing on here

[@chrisclifford6457]

Historical note: There weren't any Latinos or Hispanics around in 1970. The category "Hispanic" or concept of it had yet to be invented. The term "Latino" was created even later. Of course there were people of Columbian, Puerto Rican, or Mexican descent, but they would not have considered themselves to be a particular group anymore than those of Irish, Italian, or Russian descent would have considered themselves to be particular group.

[@bernadettetrujillo5194]

Me too chicanos representing

[@benitomaldonado7080]

Chris James 😂😂😂

[@kaylegirvin184]

I'm from Santa Barbara, California! My dad is Mexican & my mom is Irish/Danish...I'm a blonde, green eyed, Mexican - Dane-Irish that tanned SOOOOOO Dark in the 60-70's...they called me the Malibu Barbie. I HATED being called Jan Brady...I was more like yes...Surfer Malibu Barbie! LOL!