Relatively speaking, the 1970s were not all that long ago. In the grand scheme of things, the 1970s were only about 55 years ago, which is just a blip in time. It seems crazy to think about all that has changed in that amount of time. To some, the 1970s might seem like a totally different planet, and some moments look like it, too. Technology has advanced and trends have changed, resulting in some big changes all around. It is pretty interesting to think about how drastically different life is now when compared to back then, but it can be a little shocking, too.

The 1970s were important and also a pretty revolutionary time, a lot happened during that decade. Kids and teenagers who grew up during the 1970s had a lot of fun, many kids had a lot of freedom. Concert tickets were cheap, there was good music, house parties, and high school looked a whole lot different. It's interesting to look back on.

So, for those who want to remember the 1970s for a moment or for those who want to see what life was like back then, enjoy this collection. Here are 25 images of what it was like to be a teenager in the '70s/