The year was 1973, a time filled with soul, sunshine, and the beauty of a simple life. When the days dragged on, the music got louder. There wasn’t Google Maps so getting lost was part of the adventure. No smartphones meant no endless scrolling, just real moments.

Let’s go back to when we were hardly reachable, before the world sped up, when kids played outside until sunset, teens danced beneath shining disco balls, and front porches were the daily hangout spot.

Here are 15 photos guaranteed to take you back, you’ll feel the freedom through the screen. A glimpse of the good life in 1973.