And we were dancing to chart hits such as Fernando, Save All Your Kisses For Me, and Don’t Go Breaking My Heart.
But there was plenty to reminisce on closer to home in 1976 as well and here’s the proof.
We dug into the Shields Gazette archives to find this collection of photos and we hope they bring back great memories.
Take a look and then get in touch with your own recollections.
1. A good day for skiing
Skiers on the Cleadon Hills in December 1976. Photo: Shields Gazette
2. Morris dancing outside the Town Hall
A group of Morris dancers outside South Shields Town Hall before the start of the Sports Week carnival parade in June 1976. Does this bring back happy memories? Photo: Shields Gazette
3. Wonderful in Westoe
Some of the contestants in the Westoe Tennis Club's junior tournament in July 1976. Can you spot anyone you know? Photo: Shields Gazette
4. Stars of the opera
The South Shields Operatic Society cast of Mother Goose. Are you pictured? Photo: Shields Gazette