Discover the story of the song > ’74–’75 – The Connells

"74-75" is a classic ballad by American band The Connells. It was released as the third single from their fifth studio album, "Ring", in 1993, but did not make an impact in the United States. However, the song became a huge European hit in 1995, reaching the top 10 in 11 European countries and even topping the charts in Norway and Sweden. The Connells are widely considered a "one-hit wonder" as they have never replicated this level of success.

The song is a nostalgic tribute to the passage of time and how people change over the years. The accompanying video, directed by Mark Pellington, features high school students from the band's hometown in 1975 and shows the differences in appearance over the years. The video has since been remixed and released to mark the class' 40th anniversary.

Critics have described the song as a gentle, yet emotional ballad with a rootsy, countrified feel. Despite a mixed reception in the U.S., "74-75" was a huge hit in Europe and was the band's only top 20 hit in the UK. The song's success led to a European tour with Def Leppard and cemented the Connells' place in music history as one of the greatest hit wonders of all time.

The song has been streamed over 100 million times on Spotify.
And if you simply search for 74 on Spotify, it's the first track that's suggested.
That's how much of a cultural impact this 1990s track has had!