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Chapter 13 #21

c) Saturday Night Fever

“Saturday Night Fever,” a 1977 movie starring John Travolta, played a crucial role in popularizing disco music across America. The film’s soundtrack, featuring hits from the Bee Gees like “Stayin’ Alive” and “Night Fever,” became one of the best-selling albums of all time. The movie’s depiction of the disco scene, with its vibrant dance culture and flashy fashion, captured the imagination of audiences and sparked a disco craze. The success of “Saturday Night Fever” extended beyond the box office; it had a profound impact on the music industry, influencing fashion, nightclub culture, and the direction of popular music in the late 1970s. The film and its soundtrack played a significant role in bringing disco from the underground club scene to mainstream popularity, making it a defining genre of the era.