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Subject: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/12/18 at 2:01 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aelAzgnq-g
Pablo Cruise- Don't Want To Live Without It

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/13/18 at 11:27 am

Great thread idea!  :) 

Still thinking of the now late, great Marty Balin R.I.P. - love this smoothie  :)

Jefferson Starship - Runaway (1978)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDSsHdVwWA0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 10/13/18 at 12:19 pm

Stayin Alive

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/13/18 at 12:52 pm

Stretch out a bit with this one. Very cosmic. I think this was the first song I ever heard by Al Stewart, back in 1974 or so. It was also the first I heard of Nostradamus. Music used to turn us on to so many things in those days!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0b0M4OWuZc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/13/18 at 1:48 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rlDTK6QI-w
Happy Birthday Paul Simon!  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/13/18 at 4:26 pm


Happy Birthday Paul Simon!  :)


Paul Simon's birthday?  Awesome!  :D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/13/18 at 4:34 pm


Paul Simon's birthday?  Awesome!  :D


This song always intrigues people. Big hit in 1972.  His first solo hit after Simon & Garfunkel split up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0BUsDf0dxY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/13/18 at 4:42 pm


...Al Stewart ... 1974 ... Nostradamus. Music used to turn us on to so many things in those days!


Just listened for the first time - cool!


... Big hit in 1972.  His first solo hit after Simon & Garfunkel split up...


I was always a fan of "Mother And Child Reunion".  Yes, the lyrics did leave me scratching my head at times - but at that time, head-scratching lyrics weren't too unusual.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/13/18 at 4:54 pm


And funny how this thread unfolded, because for a time in 1965 Paul Simon and Al Stewart were roommates in London when Simon moved there briefly to immerse himself in the English folk scene.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 10/14/18 at 1:24 pm


Paul Simon's birthday?  Awesome!  :D

Yep, he turned 77 yesterday!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/14/18 at 1:34 pm


Paul Simon's birthday?  Awesome!  :D


and he just finished up his final concert.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 10/14/18 at 1:34 pm

Anyways...which song am I going to choose first? How about......

"Radio Radio" by Elvis Costello (1978):

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/14/18 at 1:35 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htZir_Taizg
Happy Birthday to Cliff Richard. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/14/18 at 1:45 pm

Paul Kantner, Grace Slick and David Freiberg--"Sketches of China" (1973). Stunning.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VX6sIgjyVZE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/14/18 at 10:33 pm

Here's a little post-Diana-Ross Supremes  :)

Supremes - Nathan Jones (1971)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7tpUMWVMQ0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/15/18 at 5:18 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yI6ZZsCElTo
Fela Kuti would've been 80 today. :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/15/18 at 10:11 pm

I've been cranking this one in my car lately  :D

David Bowie - The Jean Genie (1972)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMYg_Ra4cr8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Alexander1956 on 10/16/18 at 9:12 am

Fleetwood Mac - You Make Loving Fun (1977)

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/16/18 at 9:19 am

Another side of Fleetwood Mac. Excellent!

"Hypnotized" (1973)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDzXbdxeeHI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/16/18 at 2:57 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDXR68iiHGA
Hippocampus- Janko Nilovic

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/16/18 at 11:05 pm

Another one I've been cranking in my car.  Awesome thumping bass!  :)

Nilsson - Jump Into The Fire
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=era7iVv2WPE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/17/18 at 10:19 am

This was a hit in the Spring of 1972. Still very relevant today. Dave Mason plays the killer lead guitar.

David Crosby & Graham Nash
"Immigration Man"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uKlRPaQmbM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/17/18 at 2:46 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoO7nF5_bPo
Happy Birthday Gary Puckett.  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/18/18 at 6:34 am

Love this Clapton gem!  :D  Excellent live version from Old Grey Whistle Test

Eric Clapton - Hello Old Friend (1977)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXxOnGepqXc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/19/18 at 6:22 am

I always loved this smash!  :)

The Raspberries - Go All The Way (1972)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfgnc6Ey0q0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/19/18 at 7:13 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ceCjRmY0gk
Brother Jack McDuff- Butter For Your Popcorn

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/19/18 at 11:01 am

Bob Dylan
"Tangled Up In Blue" (1975)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwSZvHqf9qM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/19/18 at 11:39 am

Joan Baez
"Diamonds and Rust" 1975

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60nRE_XKf10

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 10/19/18 at 11:20 pm


I always loved this smash!  :)

The Raspberries - Go All The Way (1972)

I think it's a good one too. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 10/19/18 at 11:21 pm

Today I'll select one that most of us probably know...

"My Sweet Lord" by George Harrison (1970)xBVAoc5uzEM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/20/18 at 7:18 am

McGuinn, Clark & Hillman
"Don't You Writer Her Off"  1979

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ALjAtW5lUc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/20/18 at 1:42 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05iCogCInsk
Rufus & Chaka Khan- On Time

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/20/18 at 4:23 pm

Time for some classic Joni Mitchell - love this one  :D

Joni Mitchell - Free Man In Paris (1974)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW_IS-DPZ1E

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/20/18 at 5:16 pm

From "Alone Together" one of the most classic albums of the rock era. The original pressing of "Alone Together" was done in multicolored vinyl and each one was unique. It was done by dropping a dye pellet into the vinyl for each album pressed. DJs used to call this "the bowling ball album" because the swirls of color resembled some bowling balls. It also came with a gatefold sleeve that folded out in many directions to create a poster. Must have cost a fortune to produce. Absolutely wonderful! Although Dave Mason wrote and recorded this song, Delaney & Bonnie also had a hit with it shortly after.

Dave Mason
"Only You Know And I Know" 1970

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NIsFG0wy20

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/20/18 at 6:25 pm

Melanie (with the Edwin Hawkins Singers)

"Lay Down (Candles In the Rain)"

A smash hit in 1970. She wrote it about her performance at Woodstock when the audience lit candles and held them up. This was one of the very first times this happened and was a precursor to the "holding up Bic lighters at concerts" phenomenon of the 70s and 80s. The candles did not extinguish even though it was pouring rain. She saw a sea of candles in the darkness. Cosmic! And thus a hippie anthem was born.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlp3wmE4bbI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 10/20/18 at 7:23 pm

Tom Petty would have turned 68 today, so, here's one of his early hits with his band The Heartbreakers... "American Girl" (1977):

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Happy birthday in heaven Tom. :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/21/18 at 1:50 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqxVMLVe62U
Jacksons- Blame It On The Boogie (1976)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/21/18 at 8:22 pm

So many great suggestions already!  :D  Here's a fun one -

Sugarloaf - Don't Call Us, We'll Call You (1975)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHDNWf_ws38

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/21/18 at 8:28 pm

Crosby Stills and Nash
"Cathedral"  1977

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI7phwtRjUA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/22/18 at 6:16 am

"Father and Son" by Cat Stevens (1970)

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/22/18 at 6:18 am

Neil Young on his "A-Game" in the early 70's  :D

Neil Young - Old Man (1972)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAtDrFdomN4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/22/18 at 6:19 am


Neil Young on his "A-Game" in the early 70's  :D

Neil Young - Old Man (1972)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAtDrFdomN4

Great song!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/22/18 at 6:24 am


"Father and Son" by Cat Stevens (1970)

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Neil Young on his "A-Game" in the early 70's  :D

Neil Young - Old Man (1972)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAtDrFdomN4

I see a connection.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 10/22/18 at 12:53 pm

Here's one that I'd like to share...

"Life Is A Rock, But The Radio Rolled Me" by Reunion (1974):

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This one is sung speedily and is a patter, mentioning names of various musicians, disc jockeys, songwriters, song names/lyrics, and record labels, that were around prior to the recording of this song.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 10/22/18 at 2:28 pm


Melanie (with the Edwin Hawkins Singers)

"Lay Down (Candles In the Rain)"

A smash hit in 1970. She wrote it about her performance at Woodstock when the audience lit candles and held them up. This was one of the very first times this happened and was a precursor to the "holding up Bic lighters at concerts" phenomenon of the 70s and 80s. The candles did not extinguish even though it was pouring rain. She saw a sea of candles in the darkness. Cosmic! And thus a hippie anthem was born.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlp3wmE4bbI



I am friends with her sister.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/22/18 at 2:37 pm

The title song from absolutely one of the most classic albums of the rock era. Brilliant!

Traffic
"John Barleycorn Must Die"
1970

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icyPFsIcAV0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/22/18 at 2:40 pm


Here's one that I'd like to share...

"Life Is A Rock, But The Radio Rolled Me" by Reunion (1974):

This one is sung speedily and is a patter, mentioning names of various musicians, disc jockeys, songwriters, song names/lyrics, and record labels, that were around prior to the recording of this song.


Of course, you realize that song lead to this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0GFRcFm-aY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 10/22/18 at 2:55 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=km4-eKvv3EM


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 10/22/18 at 3:25 pm


Of course, you realize that song lead to this one:

I'll save that one for the 80's thread. O0

Say, I think this might inspire a thread possibility in More Than A Decade... Songs with speedy singing! (I'm sure there's a handful of those.)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/22/18 at 6:27 pm

Donovan may be known primarily as a 1960s artist, but he released many fine albums in the 1970s also. One of the most successful was "Cosmic Wheels" and this is the amazing title cut.

Donovan
"Cosmic Wheels"
1973

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbKldILIjfo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/22/18 at 11:33 pm


... from absolutely one of the most classic albums of the rock era...Traffic..."John Barleycorn Must Die" 1970...


Here's a rockin' groove from the same album - caught my ear on my local classic rock stations...

Traffic - Empty Pages  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRH0CGVK7ic

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/23/18 at 3:01 am

The Ballad of Lucy Jordan by Marianne Faithfull (1979)

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/23/18 at 7:09 am



I am friends with her sister.


Cat


You really? Wow! That's awesome. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/23/18 at 8:50 am



I am friends with her sister.


Cat


Very cool!  8)

I saw Melanie live in the 70s and then again just a few years ago. Nowadays she performs with her son backing her on guitar and her daughter on backing vocals.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/23/18 at 11:29 pm

This thread is great!  Why do I love it so much?

How about Deep Cuts:

... Al Stewart ... 1974 ... Nostradamus ...


"Radio Radio" by Elvis Costello (1978)


Paul Kantner, Grace Slick and David Freiberg--"Sketches of China" (1973). Stunning.


Fela Kuti would've been 80 today. 

Another side of Fleetwood Mac. Excellent! ... "Hypnotized" (1973)


Hippocampus- Janko Nilovic


Happy Birthday Gary Puckett   

Brother Jack McDuff- Butter For Your Popcorn


Rufus & Chaka Khan- On Time


Crosby Stills and Nash  ...  "Cathedral"  1977


"Father and Son" by Cat Stevens (1970)


Traffic ... "John Barleycorn Must Die"  1970


Donovan  ...  "Cosmic Wheels"  1973


The Ballad of Lucy Jordan by Marianne Faithfull (1979)


How about 70's Hits:

Pablo Cruise- Don't Want To Live Without It


Jefferson Starship - Runaway (1978)


...1972...

Supremes - Nathan Jones (1971)


David Bowie - The Jean Genie (1972)


Nilsson - Jump Into The Fire


David Crosby & Graham Nash ... "Immigration Man"


Eric Clapton - Hello Old Friend (1977)


Bob Dylan  ...  "Tangled Up In Blue" (1975)


Joan Baez  ...  "Diamonds and Rust" 1975


McGuinn, Clark & Hillman  ...  "Don't You Write Her Off"  1979


Jacksons- Blame It On The Boogie (1976)


Joni Mitchell - Free Man In Paris (1974)


Dave Mason  ...  "Only You Know And I Know" 1970


Tom Petty ... The Heartbreakers ... "American Girl" (1977):


Neil Young - Old Man (1972)


Traffic - Empty Pages 


How about Smash Hits:

  Stayin Alive

Happy Birthday Paul Simon!     

Happy Birthday to Cliff Richard.   

Fleetwood Mac - You Make Loving Fun (1977)


The Raspberries - Go All The Way (1972)


"My Sweet Lord" by George Harrison (1970)


Melanie (with the Edwin Hawkins Singers)  ...  "Lay Down (Candles In the Rain)"


Sugarloaf - Don't Call Us, We'll Call You (1975)


"Life Is A Rock, But The Radio Rolled Me" by Reunion (1974):




:D

So I'm going deep cut.  This is an outstanding album cut from Sir Paul on the 1971 "Ram" album    :)

Paul & Linda McCartney - Too Many People
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RFXpNh4KGU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/24/18 at 1:53 am

"One Love/People Get Ready" by Bob Marley and the Wailers (1977)

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/24/18 at 6:33 am

Love this Badfinger smash!  With slide guitar contributions by George Harrison...

Badfinger - Day After Day (1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XonFZjuyc6E

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/24/18 at 6:37 am


Love this Badfinger smash!  With slide guitar contributions by George Harrison...

Badfinger - Day After Day (1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XonFZjuyc6E
O0

I just love a Beatles connection to a song.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 10/24/18 at 1:34 pm


You really? Wow! That's awesome. :)



Very cool!  8)

I saw Melanie live in the 70s and then again just a few years ago. Nowadays she performs with her son backing her on guitar and her daughter on backing vocals.


I was friends for years with her before I knew who her sister was-and I didn't learn it from her. She doesn't announce it-but she doesn't deny it,either. The most she ever told me was when I had her & her significant other over for dinner and we were talking about sibs and the question was "how many" and she said it was just her & her sister. There are some issues between the two of them. I never pressed her for any info. I figure if she wants to talk about it, she will.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/24/18 at 2:50 pm


This thread is great!  Why do I love it so much?

How about Deep Cuts:
How about 70's Hits:
How about Smash Hits:
:D

So I'm going deep cut.  This is an outstanding album cut from Sir Paul on the 1971 "Ram" album    :)

Paul & Linda McCartney - Too Many People
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RFXpNh4KGU


How about making this into a mixtape of some sort? :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/24/18 at 3:24 pm

"Cosmic Dancer"
by T. Rex  1971
A classic!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5pw8BNPn6U

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/24/18 at 3:41 pm

Strawbs
"Lay Down" 1973

Strawbs were far bigger in the UK and Canada than in the US, but those of us with cool taste in the US knew them.  8)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-biMaqHQvpI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 10/24/18 at 3:51 pm


This thread is great!  Why do I love it so much?

How about Deep Cuts:
How about 70's Hits:
How about Smash Hits:
:D


And today I'm going to share one that probably falls into the category of "smash hits"....

"Play That Funky Music" by Wild Cherry (1976)
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This is the whole song, unedited. For some reason, lots of radio stations that play it cut out the second verse (and second instance of the chorus). Don't know why that is. This clip contains the whole thing.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/25/18 at 5:19 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu1UXCdyNo0
Happy Birthday to Kathy Danoff from Starland Vocal Band. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/25/18 at 5:42 am


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu1UXCdyNo0
Happy Birthday to Kathy Danoff from Starland Vocal Band. :)
O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/25/18 at 6:11 am

You and Me Against the World by Helen Reddy (1975)

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Happy birthday to Helen Reddy!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/25/18 at 8:25 am

Country Joe McDonald
"Save The Whales"
A classic. received quite a bit of FM airplay in 1975.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcjbQqXyvyw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/25/18 at 9:45 am

Jim Capaldi
"Love Hurts"

Capaldi was the drummer in Traffic but also an excellent singer and songwriter in his own right. He made numerous albums before his passing in 2005. This classic cover of "Love Hurts" was something of a dance hit in the UK in 1975/76.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzvDhkBnC_8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/25/18 at 9:51 am


Jim Capaldi
"Love Hurts"

Capaldi was the drummer in Traffic but also an excellent singer and songwriter in his own right. He made numerous albums before his passing in 2005. This classic cover of "Love Hurts" was something of a dance hit in the UK in 1975/76.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzvDhkBnC_8
O0

Brings back memories of my first job in my long career in employment, and one certain work colleague, I wonder where he is now?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 10/25/18 at 12:24 pm


You and Me Against the World by Helen Reddy (1975)

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Happy birthday to Helen Reddy!



This song will always bring tears to my eyes. It was mine & my mother's song. Now the lyrics:

And when one of us is gone,
And one of us is left to carry on,
Then remembering will have to do,
Our memories alone will get us through
Think about the days of me and you,
Of you and me against the world.


really hit home because one of us is gone and I miss her dearly.  :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'(


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/25/18 at 12:58 pm



This song will always bring tears to my eyes. It was mine & my mother's song. Now the lyrics:

And when one of us is gone,
And one of us is left to carry on,
Then remembering will have to do,
Our memories alone will get us through
Think about the days of me and you,
Of you and me against the world.


really hit home because one of us is gone and I miss her dearly.  :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'(


Cat
Unknown I had no idea of the meaning of this song for you, and reading the lyrics, and I can feel your emotion, and I can see more into the song for me over the last few years..

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/25/18 at 7:37 pm

Gorgeously lyrical song. Beautifully written, arranged and performed. Did the 70s have staggeringly good music or what?

Rod Stewart
"Mandolin Wind"
1971

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlCLTWRFVyI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/26/18 at 6:32 am


...Did the 70s have staggeringly good music or what?...
Rod Stewart  "Mandolin Wind"  1971


^ Yes!  :D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/26/18 at 6:41 am

R.I.P. to the now late, great Wah Wah Watson

Herbie Hancock - Hang Up Your Hang Ups (1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgBrPQCSdW4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/26/18 at 7:21 am



This song will always bring tears to my eyes. It was mine & my mother's song. Now the lyrics:

And when one of us is gone,
And one of us is left to carry on,
Then remembering will have to do,
Our memories alone will get us through
Think about the days of me and you,
Of you and me against the world.


really hit home because one of us is gone and I miss her dearly.  :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'(


Cat


That's so emotional Cat. :(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/26/18 at 7:29 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=husf6po76mU
Bootsy Collins- Bootzilla

BTW, Happy Birthday Bootsy Collins, he turns 67.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/26/18 at 8:17 am

A sparkling gem!

Mott the Hoople
"I Wish I Was Your Mother"
1973

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9IOKo6UPBg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/27/18 at 9:22 am


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=husf6po76mU
Bootsy Collins- Bootzilla

BTW, Happy Birthday Bootsy Collins, he turns 67.


Here's a fun one - it brings back memories of those party-hearty college days!  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/27/18 at 9:37 am

Time for some Philly Soul!  The Stylistics had a fantastic run singing (mostly) slow jams in the early 70's.  This wasn't a huge hit, not as well known as (for instance) Betcha By Golly Wow, but it was the first hearing of the group for many of us.  And it's oh-so-sweet!  :)

The Stylistics - Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart) (1971)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-U9Y8VfJUvI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/27/18 at 9:50 am

THIS is how loose and cool things were in the 70s. I remember seeing this on TV when it was broadcast on PBS, then known as NET (National Educational television), in 1971. Lives were changed by things like this.

Leon Russell
"Delta Lady" live
1971

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o93jTKhil9Y

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/27/18 at 10:32 am


...Leon Russell  "Delta Lady" live  1971...


Awesome!  :D  Leon Russell was a tremendous talent and I always liked his music

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/27/18 at 11:09 am


Awesome!  :D  Leon Russell was a tremendous talent and I always liked his music


The entire hour long concert is on Youtube. It can be seen here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bwMqliLXZQ

As I said in the previous post, I saw it on PBS when it aired in 1971. It blew my head off. The broadcast was called "Full Circle" and it was an hour of Leon Russell and a half hour of Cat Stevens. Both were playing in what looked like an old warehouse or something. I loved the looseness of it, with kids and dogs running around and people just hanging out.  The incredible thing about the Leon Russell segment is that there was a woman who appeared to be baking a cake from scratch while the concert was taking place, and she went around serving everybody! What a trip. The Cat Stevens segment was a bit more stripped down and subdued than Leon Russell's riotous set, but equally excellent.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/28/18 at 11:46 am

Buffy Sainte-Marie
"He's An Indian Cowboy In The Rodeo"
1972

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E706U58tbwY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/28/18 at 2:07 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDTXljIqxRE
Wiliam Devaughn- Be Thankful For What You Got


I heard some guy on the bus this afternoon coming home singing it. ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/28/18 at 2:44 pm

Timmy Thomas
"Why Can't We Live Together"
1973

Steve Winwood also does a wonderful version of this on his 2003 album "About Time".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYx2uZRlJCk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/28/18 at 3:51 pm

Time for some Steely Dan!  :)  Here's an awesome deep cut -

Steely Dan - Any World (That I'm Welcome To) from their 1975 album, Katy Lied
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7XQGB-kcfE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 10/28/18 at 5:59 pm

A little bubble gum/musack for your listening pleasure.  ;D ;D ;D Captain & Tennille-Circles.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J47ZWLs93w


Yeah, this one is a guilty pleasure for me.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/28/18 at 7:02 pm

Joe Cocker
"Cry Me A River"
from
"Mad Dogs And Englishmen"
1970

Man, people were passionate in those days.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHA2afBxmbs



Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/29/18 at 7:01 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3HIM0z0w9Y
Fleetwood Mac- Over My Head

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/29/18 at 8:56 am

Another side of Fleetwood Mac.

"Bermuda Triangle"
1974

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNycYnn3oAE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/29/18 at 12:22 pm

Buckingham Nicks
"Crystal"
1973



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jpOp7u9Rok

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/30/18 at 5:19 am


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUbMWtUyIIE
Happy Birthday Grace Slick from Jefferson Airplane  :)
Great song!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/30/18 at 8:13 am


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUbMWtUyIIE
Happy Birthday Grace Slick from Jefferson Airplane  :)


"Somebody To Love" came out in 1967.  Here's a 70s Jefferson Starship song featuring Grace Slick, Paul Kantner and Marty Balin on vocals.

Jefferson Starship
"There Will Be Love"
1975

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-QRJ5wkspA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/30/18 at 8:16 am


Happy Birthday Grace Slick from Jefferson Airplane  :)


Happy Birthday indeed!  Here's Grace Slick in the 70's

Jefferson Starship - Play On Love (1975/1976)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IepQrwJ0d_0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/30/18 at 8:59 am

This one ROCKS!  :D

Heart - Barracuda (1977)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0OX_8YvFxA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Tune Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/31/18 at 3:30 am

Tubular Bells by Mike Oldfield

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/31/18 at 6:56 am

The Cars - Just What I Needed (1978)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvy2yqUHLLg

8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/31/18 at 2:13 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0F9lh8TiSM
Gladys Knight & The Pips- Midnight Train To Georgia

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 10/31/18 at 2:42 pm

It's just a jump to the left.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqy_czC8Fns


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/31/18 at 4:34 pm

The Mickey Mouse cartoon makes this extra Halloween-nie...

Jackson 5 - The Boogie Man (1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3Pi4nXKN10

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 10/31/18 at 5:24 pm

never seen that before

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/31/18 at 7:46 pm


never seen that before


It's a little unique, but good for Halloween.  I hope you liked it!  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 10/31/18 at 10:53 pm

Mickey is to mush like a smiley face

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 11/01/18 at 12:44 am

A day late, and originally released in 1962, but re-released in (1973).

Monster Mash by Bobby "Boris" Pickett and the Crypt-Kicker 5

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 11/01/18 at 1:09 am


A day late, and originally released in 1962, but re-released in (1973).

Monster Mash by Bobby "Boris" Pickett and the Crypt-Kicker 5

I was actually thinking of it the other day!!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/01/18 at 5:18 am


A day late, and originally released in 1962, but re-released in (1973).

Monster Mash by Bobby "Boris" Pickett and the Crypt-Kicker 5

l2PoSljk8cE


They play that a lot on Halloween.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 11/01/18 at 5:20 am


They play that a lot on Halloween.
...and once banned by the BBC.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/01/18 at 8:08 am


A day late, and originally released in 1962, but re-released in (1973).

Monster Mash by Bobby "Boris" Pickett and the Crypt-Kicker 5


Love it!  :)  I remember it getting a ton of airplay in the fall of '73.

Did you know that Leon Russell played piano in this?  He wasn't well known at that time...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/01/18 at 10:04 am

The Radha Krsna Temple
"Govinda"
1971

Produced by George Harrison on Apple Records. (I remember when "Apple" was synonymous with the Beatles record label and not with electronic products, but that's another story). Harrison's style is all over it.  I love the way it starts kind of solo and builds to a swirling pitch of singing, bells, percussion, etc. Beautiful!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lmNw89rVQw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 11/01/18 at 10:27 am


The Radha Krsna Temple
"Govinda"
1971

Produced by George Harrison on Apple Records. (I remember when "Apple" was synonymous with the Beatles record label and not with electronic products, but that's another story). Harrison's style is all over it.  I love the way it starts kind of solo and builds to a swirling pitch of singing, bells, percussion, etc. Beautiful!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lmNw89rVQw


Oh my, memories come flooding back with song!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/01/18 at 11:07 am


Oh my, memories come flooding back with song!


Yes, my understanding is that the "Hare Krsna Mantra" from the same album was quite a big hit in the UK.  Believe it or not I actually heard "Govinda" on a top 40 station here in the US in 1971 as part of a "Beatles Weekend" type thing. That's where I first heard it and sought out the album. It rapidly became a collector's item around here among Beatle fans. Years later it was reissued on CD as "Chant and Be Happy".

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 11/01/18 at 1:28 pm


Yes, my understanding is that the "Hare Krsna Mantra" from the same album was quite a big hit in the UK.  Believe it or not I actually heard "Govinda" on a top 40 station here in the US in 1971 as part of a "Beatles Weekend" type thing. That's where I first heard it and sought out the album. It rapidly became a collector's item around here among Beatle fans. Years later it was reissued on CD as "Chant and Be Happy".
It was played on the radio, and was considered different to hear.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 11/01/18 at 3:18 pm

I have been hearing this all over the place today-and some have nothing to do with the new movie coming out.

Bohemian Rhapsody-Queen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ9rUzIMcZQ


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/02/18 at 8:01 am

Time for something Funky!  :D  Larry Graham, former Sly and the Family Stone bass player, formed his own group Graham Central Station in the mid 70's before going solo in the 80's.  This one's fun...

Graham Central Station - The Jam (1976)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8Wewcu0PSs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 11/02/18 at 8:24 am


I have been hearing this all over the place today-and some have nothing to do with the new movie coming out.

Bohemian Rhapsody-Queen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ9rUzIMcZQ


Cat

Time for something Funky!  :D  Larry Graham, former Sly and the Family Stone bass player, formed his own group Graham Central Station in the mid 70's before going solo in the 80's.  This one's fun...

Graham Central Station - The Jam (1976)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8Wewcu0PSs

Funky Friday!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 11/02/18 at 8:28 am

Dueling Banjos by Eric Weissberg

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/02/18 at 8:42 am

I used to hear this in punk clubs in the late 70s. There was also a version with French lyrics floating around, although the French lyrics apparently had nothing to do with the English lyrics.

Elton Montello
"Jet Boy Jet Girl"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO8wV6iM7e4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/02/18 at 2:24 pm


...and once banned by the BBC.


Why was it banned?  ???

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/02/18 at 2:32 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8rkTi3wv90
Happy Birthday Maxine Nightingale, She is 66. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 11/02/18 at 2:46 pm


Why was it banned?  ???
The BBC had banned "Monster Mash" from airplay in 1962 on the grounds that the song was "too morbid".

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/03/18 at 9:48 am

Here's a much beloved 70's duo with one of their best known hits -

Seals and Crofts - We May Never Pass This Way Again (1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvyDKkMYEZ0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/03/18 at 3:07 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikGyZh0VbPQ
Happy Birthday To Nick Simper from Deep Purple

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/03/18 at 3:08 pm


The BBC had banned "Monster Mash" from airplay in 1962 on the grounds that the song was "too morbid".


nothing morbid about Monster Mash. ???

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 11/03/18 at 4:14 pm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikGyZh0VbPQ
Happy Birthday To Nick Simper from Deep Purple



AAAUUUUUUGGGGHHHHHH!!!!


I used to live next door to a band and this is the ONLY song they knew how to play. It seemed like 24/7 that was all we heard. And they were pretty awful, too. Now, I can't listen to this song without cringing. (And no, I didn't listen to the video.)


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/03/18 at 5:00 pm



AAAUUUUUUGGGGHHHHHH!!!!


I used to live next door to a band and this is the ONLY song they knew how to play. It seemed like 24/7 that was all we heard. And they were pretty awful, too. Now, I can't listen to this song without cringing. (And no, I didn't listen to the video.)


Cat


Every amateur guitarist tried to play this song (usually badly) when I was young. The song has turned into a cheesy cliche and I can't listen to it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hN1YN8x1HEo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 11/03/18 at 6:42 pm

This song reminds me of a time when I lived in an apartment complex with my mother & step-father. Each building had 3 doors and each door had 3 floors with 2 apartments on each floor. Our apartment was on the top floor and I went to visit some people who lived in the bottom floor (but the same door). Someone said that there was a party going on somewhere. So, I joined them and found myself in the middle of a field somewhere with a whole bunch of other people partying. I can't remember how long we were there for before heading back. I got home when I was supposed to and my parents thought I was downstairs all along.  ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY5rztWa1TM


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/03/18 at 7:19 pm


This song reminds me of a time when I lived in an apartment complex with my mother & step-father. Each building had 3 doors and each door had 3 floors with 2 apartments on each floor. Our apartment was on the top floor and I went to visit some people who lived in the bottom floor (but the same door). Someone said that there was a party going on somewhere. So, I joined them and found myself in the middle of a field somewhere with a whole bunch of other people partying. I can't remember how long we were there for before heading back. I got home when I was supposed to and my parents thought I was downstairs all along.  ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY5rztWa1TM


Cat


Appropriate you were in a field. Pete Townsend said he wrote the song after the Who played at Woodstock. He said he looked out at the crowd and it looked like everybody was dead.  Leave it to him to have a negative spin it.  ;)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 11/03/18 at 7:47 pm

cant hear the words right  but know of the sight

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/04/18 at 1:59 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZk9CmJIDLQ
Happy Birthday to Harry Elston from Friends Of Distinction  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/04/18 at 4:23 pm

Dolly Parton
"Jolene"
1973

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixrje2rXLMA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 11/04/18 at 5:50 pm


Dolly Parton
"Jolene"
1973

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixrje2rXLMA



I can only take country in VERY small dosages but this is one country song that I do love.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/04/18 at 6:01 pm



I can only take country in VERY small dosages but this is one country song that I do love.


Cat


Yes, some of Dolly's songs have universal appeal and cut across all genres. "Jolene" is certainly at the top of that list.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 11/04/18 at 6:05 pm

This is my song for the day-Moondance by Van Morrison

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lFxGBB4UGU

I choreographed & preformed a dance to this. In fact, I think it was the last time I preformed on stage.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/05/18 at 5:14 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaBjY-zm0sI
Happy Birthday Art Garfunkel.  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/05/18 at 8:57 am

Matthews Southern Comfort
"Woodstock"
1970

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4S1BEH2crEs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 11/05/18 at 1:15 pm


This one ROCKS!  :D

Heart - Barracuda (1977)

Good choice; even though that one still gets played a lot (especially on classic rock stations), I like listening to this one too. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 11/05/18 at 1:16 pm


Dueling Banjos by Eric Weissberg



another classic instrumental O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: 80sTrivMeister on 11/05/18 at 4:44 pm

The Closer I Get to You by Roberta Flack with Donny Hathaway:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jhYENBxRVo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/05/18 at 10:08 pm


The Closer I Get to You by Roberta Flack with Donny Hathaway:


Awesome slow jam!  :)

Here's another fine slow dance classic

Eagles - Best Of My Love (1975)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnvcGv0TWek

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/06/18 at 12:19 pm

"Love The One You're With"
Stephen Stills
big hit right around this time of year back in 1970.

"If you can't be with the one you love, honey, love the one you're with..."

A sentiment of the times.  ;)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HH3ruuml-R4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/06/18 at 2:00 pm


Awesome slow jam!  :)

Here's another fine slow dance classic

Eagles - Best Of My Love (1975)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnvcGv0TWek


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mm8h1-E1KuE

speaking of "Best Of My Love". :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/06/18 at 3:29 pm

Cat Stevens
"Sitting"
1972
Very philosophical lyrics.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ8_qVPyh3c

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 11/06/18 at 11:01 pm

From '73, "I'm Just A Singer (in a Rock And Roll Band)" by The Moody Blues

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwBpx1d6hSc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 11/07/18 at 1:44 am


Cat Stevens
"Sitting"
1972
Very philosophical lyrics.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ8_qVPyh3c
O0

Great song!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 11/07/18 at 1:47 am

Celebrating Joni Mitchell's birthday today!

"Big Yellow Taxi" from 1970

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When I was in New York City, the taxis were all the same size.  ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/07/18 at 8:16 am


Celebrating Joni Mitchell's birthday today!

"Big Yellow Taxi" from 1970

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When I was in New York City, the taxis were all the same size.  ;D


I always liked this one, from her classic "Hejira" album .

Joni Mitchell
"Song For Sharon"
1976

"There was a gypsy down on Bleeker Street
I went in to see her as a kind of joke
She lit a candle for my love luck
And 18 bucks went up in smoke!..."


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG0kNny3WlY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 11/07/18 at 11:52 am


Celebrating Joni Mitchell's birthday today!

"Big Yellow Taxi" from 1970


When I was in New York City, the taxis were all the same size.  ;D

Happy 75th birthday Joni! I'm sure they all are the same size. ;)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/07/18 at 11:59 am


Happy 75th birthday Joni! I'm sure they all are the same size. ;)


She also mentions yellow New York taxis in this song. Whenever I've been in New York and see those seeming fleets of taxis going by, I always think of the line from this song:

"Yellow schools of taxi fishes
Jonah in a ticking whale
Caught up at the light in the fishnet windows
Of Bloomingdale's"

That's exactly what they look like! "Yellow schools of taxi fishes".

Joni Mitchell
"Harry's House/Centerpiece"
from
The Hissing of Summer Lawns" (Prince's favorite album!)
1975

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RS0wzDMfzOQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/07/18 at 2:57 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IsjqR1IlvE
Enjoy Yourself- Jacksons

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 11/07/18 at 3:30 pm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IsjqR1IlvE
Enjoy Yourself- Jacksons
O0

Enjoy that song!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/07/18 at 9:26 pm

An unusual hit, this smash quickly burned its way into this H.S. Sophomore's adoring ears  :D

Billy Swan - I Can Help (1974)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdZZeU8Vf3E

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/07/18 at 9:44 pm


An unusual hit, this smash quickly burned its way into this H.S. Sophomore's adoring ears  :D

Billy Swan - I Can Help (1974)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdZZeU8Vf3E


Billy Swan has always been a close friend and collaborator of Kris Kristofferson. Kristofferson mentions Swan in the spoken intro, a litany of musical and other outlaws, to this classic song.

Kris Kristofferson
"The Pilgrim (Chapter 33)"
1971

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMVUILVM0Xw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/08/18 at 2:34 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kE0pwJ5PMDg
Happy Birthday to the late great Minnie Riperton, She would've been 71. :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/08/18 at 3:03 pm

Michael Nesmith & The First National Band
"Joanne"
A hit in 1970. I used to hear it on the radio back then. A lovely song with a touch of the metaphysical.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8I9WKMi37U

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 11/08/18 at 3:29 pm

Gold!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVUtpUdY3Uo

Stevie Nicks does backup on this.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/08/18 at 3:56 pm


Gold!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVUtpUdY3Uo

Stevie Nicks does backup on this.


Cat


I saw John Stewart live a number of times. Excellent musician and songwriter. After his time in the Kingston Trio (1961-1967) he recorded over 40 solo albums before his untimely death in 2008 at age 68.  We shall delve into some of them here in the coming times.  ;) 8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/08/18 at 11:13 pm

This duo had pretty much stopped recording together by about '72 or so.  Nonetheless they got together and recorded this catchy tune out of the blue...

Simon and Garfunkel - My Little Town (1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBN3u1cGZEA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/09/18 at 7:02 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOmhKpwpDkc
Linda Clifford- Runaway Love

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 11/09/18 at 2:10 pm


I saw John Stewart live a number of times. Excellent musician and songwriter. After his time in the Kingston Trio (1961-1967) he recorded over 40 solo albums before his untimely death in 2008 at age 68.  We shall delve into some of them here in the coming times.  ;) 8)



I didn't realize he was with the Kingston Trio. Learn something new everyday.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/10/18 at 10:45 am

Time for a little CCR!  One of my early favorites  :D

Creedence Clearwater Revival - Lookin' Out My Back Door (late 1970)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aae_RHRptRg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 11/10/18 at 10:53 am

I can do that today, take a ride on the flying spoon

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/10/18 at 11:00 am


I can do that today, take a ride on the flying spoon


;D  ;D  ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 11/10/18 at 11:02 am

What's so funny?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/10/18 at 1:30 pm



I didn't realize he was with the Kingston Trio. Learn something new everyday.


Cat


John Stewart
"Chilly Winds"
A 1973 remake of a song he originally did with the Kingston Trio several years before. This version has more of a 70s singer/songwriter feel to it. Incidentally, he co-wrote this song with John Phillips of the Mama & Papas.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Sk86jBkIxA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/10/18 at 2:00 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDRLZFgEoGw
Happy Birthday to Dave Loggins. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 11/10/18 at 3:00 pm


This duo had pretty much stopped recording together by about '72 or so.  Nonetheless they got together and recorded this catchy tune out of the blue...

Simon and Garfunkel - My Little Town (1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBN3u1cGZEA



I love this song but the pics in this video just doesn't go with it. The pics, while being nice, are of Europe. This song is about NYC.  Had to state that.  ;)


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 11/10/18 at 3:13 pm

This song touched my soul when I first heard it when I was about 9 or 10. What was really strange that it now reminds me of a man I used to know. At the time, I worked in the theatre and he was going for his pilot's license. "She was going to be an actress and I was going to learn to fly." Yes, we parted ways but whenever I hear this song, I think about him.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=545Rlj1hITo

And I cried the day Harry Chapin died.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/10/18 at 4:36 pm

Neil Young
Hey Hey My My (Into The Black)
1979

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQhEvfeJocM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 11/10/18 at 4:56 pm


Neil Young
Hey Hey My My (Into The Black)
1979

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQhEvfeJocM



I was listening to Neil Young this morning-not this one but the Harvest album.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/10/18 at 7:09 pm



I was listening to Neil Young this morning-not this one but the Harvest album.


Cat


I love the Harvest album. I bought it when it came out in February 1972.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/11/18 at 8:40 am


I love the Harvest album. I bought it when it came out in February 1972.


This haunting song from the Harvest album rang true in 1972 - and sadly, as the opioid crisis continues, perhaps today...

Neil Young - The Needle And The Damage Done
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi2XCsPKlY8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/11/18 at 11:44 am

Justin Hayward (of the Moody Blues)
"Forever Autumn"
1978
Gorgeously evocative song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHYFYaB6Gzc

And the lesser known original version by the little known Vigrass and Osborne from 1972. Somewhat folkier in style.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uev3KxhIbxE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/12/18 at 6:24 am

Rockin!!!  :D

Joe Cocker - High Time We Went (1971)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK3Uz42ADDQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/12/18 at 8:42 am

A powerful and visionary song of science fiction, California earthquakes and hippie idealism, which by 1971 was waning. The original album came packaged in a brown paper bag designed to look like those from the old A&P supermarket chain. I still have mine!

Jefferson Airplane
"When The Earth Moves Again"
1971

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnnXKsZbTUo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/13/18 at 5:16 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYx2uZRlJCk
Happy Birthday To Timmy Thomas. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/13/18 at 6:35 am

Chicago - doin' it slow - gorgeous!  :)

Chicago - Wishing You Were Here (late 1974)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jj3TOw8DIDw
Incidentally, that's the Beach Boys on backup vocals...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/13/18 at 8:09 am

Suicide
"Cheree"
1977

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT_rlpOSqg4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 11/14/18 at 1:14 am

An abridged version of the choral movement of the Ninth Symphony by Beethoven by Wendy Carlos. Used in the 1971 film "A Clockwork Orange" by Stanley Kubrick.

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Happy birthday to Wendy Carlos.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 11/14/18 at 11:05 am

sorry,  had some yesterday when I put in my 70's CD

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/14/18 at 3:03 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljuJnUYozUg
Happy Birthday Stephen Bishop  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/14/18 at 5:45 pm

Ultravox
"Dangerous Rhythm"
1977

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z74upZee5YI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 11/15/18 at 12:34 am

Happy 90th Birthday C.W. McCall, "Convoy" (1975)

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The song was the inspiration for the 1978 Sam Peckinpah film Convoy.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: 80sTrivMeister on 11/15/18 at 3:12 am

Your Song by Sir Elton John:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVRNRbaZbnI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 11/15/18 at 5:43 am


Your Song by Sir Elton John:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVRNRbaZbnI

Firstly, this video is not available for me to watch (copyright?)

and secondly, "Your Song" is being used for a Christmas advert for the department store  John Lewis here in the UK.

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/christmas/john-lewis-christmas-advert-2018-elton-john-your-song-video-watch-a8633671.html

btw, it does not appear to be available on YouTube yet.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/15/18 at 6:52 am

Giorgio Moroder - pioneering those awesome electronica sounds back in the day!

Giorgio - Son Of My Father (1972)  :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KSLfhx_10M

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/15/18 at 7:18 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKh7gSvsowQ
Trammps- The Night The Lights Went Out

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: 80sTrivMeister on 11/15/18 at 3:56 pm


Firstly, this video is not available for me to watch (copyright?)

and secondly, "Your Song" is being used for a Christmas advert for the department store  John Lewis here in the UK.

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/christmas/john-lewis-christmas-advert-2018-elton-john-your-song-video-watch-a8633671.html

btw, it does not appear to be available on YouTube yet.


I saw the John Lewis advert on YouTube this morning, which is why I posted the song here! I am still able to watch the videos from the US...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNbSgMEZ_Tw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 11/15/18 at 4:06 pm


I saw the John Lewis advert on YouTube this morning, which is why I posted the song here! I am still able to watch the videos from the US...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNbSgMEZ_Tw
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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/16/18 at 8:44 pm

This tune was my first ever hearing of Queen.  In an instant, I was hooked!  :)

Queen - Killer Queen (early 1975)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZBtPf7FOoM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 11/16/18 at 9:12 pm

guaranteed to blow your mind          anytime

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 11/17/18 at 7:05 pm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8rR7E6NfY4 (Sundown)
Happy Birthday Gordon Lightfoot  :)

yep, 80 years old today!

I was going to share a song of his, too. I mean, I like this one, but I also enjoy his other hits.



Here is "Carefree Highway":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHaGBhl0U6E

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/17/18 at 8:16 pm


yep, 80 years old today!

I was going to share a song of his, too. I mean, I like this one, but I also enjoy his other hits.



Here is "Carefree Highway":


I saw Gordon Lightfoot live twice back in the 70s.  He was excellent. Here is one of his I always liked a lot. It is very evocative. I was never quite sure what it meant, but seems to a reference to a soldier in the Vietnam War perhaps.

Gordon Lightfoot
"Summer Side of Life"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iUcVuCagf0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/17/18 at 11:20 pm


...Happy Birthday Gordon Lightfoot  :)



yep, 80 years old today!...:



I saw Gordon Lightfoot live twice back in the 70s...



Can I pile on?  Yes, Happy Birthday, Gordon Lightfoot!  I too enjoyed the pleasure of a Gordon Lightfoot concert, but in the mid 80's.  Nonetheless, he was amazing!  Here's another gem -

Gordon Lightfoot - Beautiful (1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YCG6pbD2OQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 11/18/18 at 12:11 am


I saw Gordon Lightfoot live twice back in the 70s.  He was excellent. Here is one of his I always liked a lot. It is very evocative. I was never quite sure what it meant, but seems to a reference to a soldier in the Vietnam War perhaps.

Gordon Lightfoot
"Summer Side of Life"

My parents have always been huge fans of his music too. They've seen him in concert a number of times, I might add.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/18/18 at 6:55 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4p1k6YIc1U


according to Wikipedia, this song appeared on the charts for 3 consecutive weeks in a row. :o

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 11/18/18 at 5:03 pm

I didn't know whether to put this in this thread or obscure hits. Truthfully, how many people remember this song?

Back When My Hair Was Short-Gunhill Road
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpA4pvmeMQU


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/18/18 at 5:14 pm


I didn't know whether to put this in this thread or obscure hits. Truthfully, how many people remember this song?

Back When My Hair Was Short-Gunhill Road
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpA4pvmeMQU


Cat


That type of hit makes me think of this one, which was very big in the Fall of 1971, but nobody really thinks of it now. It was rather lightweight.

Bobby Russell
Saturday Morning Confusion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLoqDnfdfkE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 11/18/18 at 5:42 pm


That type of hit makes me think of this one, which was very big in the Fall of 1971, but nobody really thinks of it now. It was rather lightweight.

Bobby Russell
Saturday Morning Confusion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLoqDnfdfkE


I remember that one. Yeah, it is obscure today.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/19/18 at 6:18 am


...Back When My Hair Was Short-Gunhill Road...


I remember this one!


...Bobby Russell ... Saturday Morning Confusion...


I don't seem to recall this one - I would've liked it though, being I was 11 at the time  :)


Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/19/18 at 6:25 am

This Stevie Wonder album cut always put a smile on my face!

Stevie Wonder - Smile Please (from Fulfillingness First Finale, 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0vWKboD-Ow

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/19/18 at 7:02 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih4t58iajA0
First Choice- Smarty Pants

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/19/18 at 8:13 am

Robert John
"The Lion Sleeps Tonight"

This version was a big hit in 1972 for Robert John. For many in the 70s it was their first introduction to the song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7mDzwYcZiM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/19/18 at 9:38 pm


Tokens- Lion Sleeps Tonight



Robert John  "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" ... This version was a big hit in 1972 for Robert John. For many in the 70s it was their first introduction to the song.


Like me - when I first heard the Tokens' version (well after the fact) I was amazed how true Robert John's version sounded to the original.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/19/18 at 10:29 pm


Like me - when I first heard the Tokens' version (well after the fact) I was amazed how true Robert John's version sounded to the original.


This might partly be because the Tokens actually sing backup on the Robert John version. The differences I find in the Robert John arrangement are the subtle addition of congas and acoustic guitar. Very 70s flourishes, but, like I said, they are subtle.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 11/19/18 at 11:16 pm


Robert John
"The Lion Sleeps Tonight"

This version was a big hit in 1972 for Robert John. For many in the 70s it was their first introduction to the song.


I actually didn't know that he covered it! (But then again, it was before my time; however, I still know older songs that are covers.)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/20/18 at 7:00 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCRS4DRmf_w
Allman Brothers- Midnight Rider

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/20/18 at 10:55 pm

As a college freshman I obtained this album; this soulful smoothie struck a chord  :)

Maze (featuring Frankie Beverly) - Happy Feelings (from their 1977 self titled debut album)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbpajI3ODzI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/21/18 at 7:49 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QYbZsBPawI
The Meters- People Say

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 11/21/18 at 8:43 am

Remembering David Cassidy who died this day last year.

"How Can I Be Sure" from 1972

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/21/18 at 1:58 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT4RainY-lY
Happy Birthday Dr. John

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 11/22/18 at 1:02 am

Just a wonderful song!

"Longer" by Dan Fogelberg (1979)

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/22/18 at 7:18 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cWPbLxtsLs
Blood Sweat And Tears- You've Made Me So Very Happy

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 11/22/18 at 7:31 am


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cWPbLxtsLs
Blood Sweat And Tears- You've Made Me So Very Happy
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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/22/18 at 8:59 am

Mick Ronson
"Slaughter On 10th Avenue"
1974

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LR1EAFQVUL8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 11/22/18 at 9:12 am

Celebrating the birthday of Joaquín Rodrigo (d. 1999)

The Concierto de Aranjuez is a guitar concerto by the Spanish composer Joaquín Rodrigo. Written in 1939, it is by far Rodrigo's best-known work, and its success established his reputation as one of the most significant Spanish composers of the 20th century.

Was made more known by Manuel & The Music of the Mountains in 1976.

The second movement, Adagio
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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/23/18 at 8:47 am

This one seems appropriate for today...

Steely Dan - Black Friday (from their 1975 album, Katy Lied)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSTxdmaH2Q4
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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/23/18 at 1:39 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jW4VZ5J0fNQ
Express Yourself- Charles Wright

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/23/18 at 5:37 pm

Ralph McTell
"Zimmerman Blues"
1972

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPLAqktYKqs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 11/23/18 at 6:33 pm

Gypsies, Tramps, & Thieves-Cher.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLTETaWswCY

This was one of my favorites at the time-even if I didn't understand at the time.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/24/18 at 7:02 am


Gypsies, Tramps, & Thieves-Cher.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLTETaWswCY

This was one of my favorites at the time-even if I didn't understand at the time.


Cat


I can't believe she's half Cherokee. :o

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/24/18 at 9:00 am

I've loved this gem since the minute I heard it -

King Harvest - Dancing In The Moonlight (early 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMc8naeeSS8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 11/24/18 at 11:52 am


I can't believe she's half Cherokee. :o



Why is that so hard to believe?


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/24/18 at 1:43 pm



Why is that so hard to believe?


Cat


I just never knew she was until I looked it up and found it to be true.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/25/18 at 4:51 pm


I can't believe she's half Cherokee. :o


Speaking of Cherokee...  recall this storytelling smash from my early listening days

Paul Revere & The Raiders - Indian Reservation (Cherokee People) (1971)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21ixwIaN7qw

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 11/25/18 at 6:40 pm

We don't seem to have any Jackson Browne in this thread yet... so here's one from him.

"The Load-Out/Stay" from 1977:
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The first 5 1/2 minutes, "The Load-Out" is a storytelling of his concert tours and what goes on; he then segues into "Stay", a cover performance of a song originally recorded by Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs in 1960. Browne's lyrics have more to do with the content of "The Load-Out."

In "Stay" there are two guest vocalists: Rosemary Butler and David Lindley. (Lindley provides the falsetto verse.)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/27/18 at 8:40 pm

If you REALLY want to know what the late 70s were like, listen to the SOME GIRLS album by the Stones from beginning to end. This album captures it more than any single other album. The disco, the punk, the soul, the sexuality, the dismally beautiful glitter of it all, all merged into one cohesive whole. I don't know how they did it, but they did. You'll SMELL the late 70s...

Rolling Stones
"Miss You"
from "Some Girls"
1978

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuRxXRuAz-I

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: 80sTrivMeister on 11/28/18 at 7:06 pm

I Feel the Earth Move by Carole King:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6913KnbMpHM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 11/28/18 at 7:26 pm

under thy fleet?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/28/18 at 8:53 pm


under thy fleet?


That should go in the "misheard lyrics" thread.  ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/28/18 at 9:44 pm


...Rolling Stones...from "Some Girls"...1978


May I steal a bit of that thunder?  ;)

Rolling Stones - Shattered (single released early 1979)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BjQYQ5p2Ko

I was a college student in dorm at the time this came out.  One of my fellow dormies had this album, had a very loud stereo, and used to blast this at top volume.  Usually her stereo annoyed me, but not when she played this gem...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/29/18 at 7:19 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhg2OuE7ef4
Happy Birthday to Meco. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 11/29/18 at 6:14 pm

That's The Way I Always Heard It Should Be-Carly Simon


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCX5qGu60AY

For some strange reason, this always reminded me of a trip that I took with two of my sisters and both of my parents to a place called Vermont to buy some property.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/29/18 at 6:49 pm

This is from the one solo album John Phillips of the Mamas and Papas made during his lifetime, called "John, the Wolfking of L.A.". It was largely ignored at the time of it's release and was delegated to the cutout bins. In more recent years it has been recognized for the brilliant gem, basically a masterpiece, that it is. There are better songs on it than "Mississippi", but that one was a reasonable hit, so you might know it.

John Phillips
"Mississippi"
1970

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uU8TTLSh7gM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 11/29/18 at 7:30 pm


That should go in the "misheard lyrics" thread.  ;D


but I,  I cant hear right any more.  I feel this guy is going down

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/30/18 at 6:55 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWAUCVbnDUg
Happy Birthday Luther Ingram  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/30/18 at 10:24 pm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWAUCVbnDUg
Happy Birthday Luther Ingram  :)


O0

Awesome find, Howard! 

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/30/18 at 10:38 pm

Time for a deep cut!  Here's a laid back album cut from the group America

America - Rainy Day (from their self titled debut album, early 1972)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6dA88mepxw

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 12/01/18 at 2:04 pm

what made you come up with that song?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/01/18 at 2:07 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCW1i5HQ0o0
Lou Rawls would've been 85 today.  :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/01/18 at 2:18 pm

Sutherland Brothers and Quiver
"Dark Ship"
1977
Nobody's birthday, just felt like posting it.  :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKKr2YCMcLw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/01/18 at 10:40 pm


Sutherland Brothers and Quiver..."Dark Ship"...


Cool song!  I only knew them for You Got Me Anyway...  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/01/18 at 10:49 pm

Even though this dandy is an album cut, it's well known - and well loved!  :)

Led Zeppelin - Dancing Days (from their 1973 album, Houses Of The Holy)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1hnkLU9V5M

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/01/18 at 11:15 pm

Van Morrison
"Wavelength"
1978

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhHfcrOwBas

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 12/01/18 at 11:59 pm


You'll never find another love like mine
Lou Rawls would've been 85 today.  :\'(

:\'(

He also had a great hit in 1971 with "A Natural Man":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3FGqImCKm0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/02/18 at 1:49 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_f6w40vVQio
Pattie Brooks- Let's Make Love To The Music

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 12/02/18 at 2:00 pm

Based on a Beethoven theme, "Song of Joy" sung by Miguel Rios (1970)

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/03/18 at 5:25 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qanF-91aJo
Happy Birthday Ozzy Osbourne who turns 70 today. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 12/03/18 at 11:42 am

Celebrating the 74th birthday today of Raplh McTell, with his "Streets of London" (1974, when finally released as a single)

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/03/18 at 10:58 pm

This smoothie is a long-time favorite of mine -

Jefferson Starship - With Your Love (1976)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gyp0f8L5nd4

2018  R.I.P. Marty Balin

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 12/04/18 at 1:38 am

"Anak" by Freddie Aguilar (1976)

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Such a beautiful song.

Lyrics in English:

https://lyricstranslate.com/en/anak-child.html

"Child"

The day you were born to this world
Your parents were full of joy
And their arms are your light

And your mother and father
Worry and don't know what to do
Watch over you even in your sleep

And in the night, a sleepless night, your mother
Is still awake to prepare your milk

And in the morning you are in the lap
Of your father, who is so joyful because of you

Now you are all grown up
You desire to be independent
Even if your parents forbid, they can't stop you

Isn't it you that changed a lot
Disobeyed them, remained stubborn
And you did not follow their advice

You did not take the time
To think about all the things they've done for you

For you desire, only what is pleasurable
You just ignored them

And the days have passed
And you took a wrong turn in life
You are imprisoned in a horrible vice

And you approach
Your dear crying mother
And she asks "Child, what happened to you?"

And your eyes immediately shed tears
Without you noticing

You are regretful and realize
That you were at fau

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Alexander1956 on 12/04/18 at 7:01 am

Pink Floyd - Another Brick in the Wall (1979)

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 12/04/18 at 7:05 am


Pink Floyd - Another Brick in the Wall (1979)

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It was only last September I finally caught up in viewing the film, after working for it on it's release!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/04/18 at 7:18 am


It was only last September I finally caught up in viewing the film, after working for it on it's release!


Was that the film with Bob Geldof?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 12/04/18 at 7:19 am


Was that the film with Bob Geldof?
Yes indeed.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/04/18 at 8:01 am


Yes indeed.


Then I saw it.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 12/04/18 at 12:05 pm

The Wall is an excellent album. I have a copy of the movie on VHS as well as the concert Live At The Berlin Wall with an all-star cast. Gotta love Bryan Adams singing Young Lust.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/04/18 at 10:20 pm

Al Green - he was much beloved by me back in the day  :)

Al Green - Here I Am (Come And Take Me)  (1973)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nr8fT_W78d0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 12/04/18 at 10:23 pm


Al Green - he was much beloved by me back in the day  :)

Al Green - Here I Am (Come And Take Me)  (1973)

O0

I have heard this original version of the song many a time. I also know that British reggae band UB40 later covered it, and it was a hit for them in the early 90's.

Anyway, I agree that Al Green is a great musician. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: 80sTrivMeister on 12/05/18 at 4:01 pm

You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) by Sylvester:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyAHULpMXKQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 12/05/18 at 6:07 pm

What do you want for nothing'? Rubber Biscuit?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5FH0NkkTYE


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/06/18 at 1:54 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPoFG2-ysiU
Tymes- You Little Trustmaker

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/06/18 at 8:42 pm

Jefferson Starship
"Ride The Tiger"
1975

A Paul Kantner classic. Papa John Creach wails on violin.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmJEIVZo538

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/08/18 at 1:51 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoiSjVBvpso

Happy 68th Birthday in heaven Dan Hartman  :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/08/18 at 11:15 pm

We knew how to rock in the day!  When Rod Stewart was still with Faces...

Faces - Stay With Me (early 1972)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSQp7YOPdJ8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/11/18 at 2:15 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UauHDIlhvTk
Mac Davis- Baby, Don't Get Hooked On Me

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/11/18 at 8:18 pm

Ten Years After
"I'd Love To Change The World"
1971

When rock stars were rock stars.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSYFJB7o9ZQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/11/18 at 10:29 pm


Ten Years After..."I'd Love To Change The World"...


O0  Love it!!!  It captures the essence of those amazing early 70's --

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/11/18 at 10:42 pm

This soulful gem, though somewhat obscure, is quite engaging  :)

King Floyd - Woman Don't Go Astray (1972)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEwFQKup-GE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/12/18 at 7:13 am


This soulful gem, though somewhat obscure, is quite engaging  :)

King Floyd - Woman Don't Go Astray (1972)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEwFQKup-GE


You know at first I really thought that King Floyd sounded just like a woman who sang it, till I realized after that it was a guy. ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/12/18 at 7:16 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0CeFX6E2yI
Happy Birthday Manu Dibango  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/12/18 at 10:32 pm

The boys didn't hang it up when the calendar said December 31, 1969 -

Beach Boys - Sail On Sailor (1973)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx6dgEgbMNU

8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/12/18 at 10:45 pm


Happy Birthday Manu Dibango  :)


Hey - I just quoted you this on the 80's Song Of The Day thread...  ;)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/12/18 at 10:59 pm


The boys didn't hang it up when the calendar said December 31, 1969 -

Beach Boys - Sail On Sailor (1973)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx6dgEgbMNU

8)


No, they certainly did hang it up. Here is my favorite of their early 70s songs. It received quite a bit of airplay.

Political events referenced in this song include:

Autumn 1964 – Berkeley Free Speech Movement
May 1969 – People's Park
June 1970 – rioting in Isla Vista, California
May 14–15, 1970 – Jackson State killings
May 4, 1970 – Kent State shootings

The fuzzy vocal effect was achieved by singing through an inexpensive tape recorder which was then fed into the high tech studio equipment.

Beach Boys
"Student Demonstration Time"
1971

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Unn8wIQzAeE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/13/18 at 6:58 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCJHHoYm5zE
Doobie Brothers- Take Me In Your Arms

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/13/18 at 6:59 am


Hey - I just quoted you this on the 80's Song Of The Day thread...  ;)


Why there?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/13/18 at 9:47 am

Argent
"Hold Your Head Up"
1972
featuring Rod Argent, formerly of the Zombies.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anpMFcae9rI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/13/18 at 2:01 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I47floRRAFs
Happy Birthday Ted Nugent

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/13/18 at 2:23 pm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I47floRRAFs
Happy Birthday Ted Nugent


Ted Nugent? Really?  ::)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 12/13/18 at 6:20 pm

Last Song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbvcKvy8RqI

Man, this song brings me back to another place, another time.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 12/13/18 at 9:27 pm


Why there?

Probably because the song you posted, "Soul Makossa", had a certain chant that was later rephrased by Michael Jackson as he used it in his 1983 hit "Wanna Be Starting Something" (repetitively during the end). The original phrase was "ma-mako, ma-ma-sa, mako-mako ssa"; Michael Jackson rephrased it as "Mama-say, mama-sa, ma-ma-ko-ssa" (not "Mama-say, mama-sa, ma Microsoft"). That very same version of the chant was borrowed by Rihanna for her late-2000s hit "Don't Stop The Music."

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/14/18 at 6:41 am


Happy Birthday Manu Dibango  :)



Hey - I just quoted you this on the 80's Song Of The Day thread...  ;)



Why there?



Probably because the song you posted, "Soul Makossa", had a certain chant that was later rephrased by Michael Jackson as he used it in his 1983 hit "Wanna Be Starting Something" (repetitively during the end). The original phrase was "ma-mako, ma-ma-sa, mako-mako ssa"; Michael Jackson rephrased it as "Mama-say, mama-sa, ma-ma-ko-ssa" (not "Mama-say, mama-sa, ma Microsoft"). That very same version of the chant was borrowed by Rihanna for her late-2000s hit "Don't Stop The Music."


O0  Indeed!  Well put, nally!

(I just saw the Microsoft reference  ;D )

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/14/18 at 6:44 am

A little Kiss  :-*

Kiss - Rock and Roll All Night (late 1975)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8mzIyIOdm0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/14/18 at 7:02 am


Ted Nugent? Really?  ::)


Yeah, Why not?  ??? It's his birthday today.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/14/18 at 7:06 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wT5ms2Nvpco
Tony Orlando And Dawn - Knock Three Times

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 12/14/18 at 7:08 am


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wT5ms2Nvpco
Tony Orlando And Dawn - Knock Three Times
O0

I know that location for the video. it's Kew Gardens in London!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/14/18 at 7:22 am


Tony Orlando And Dawn - Knock Three Times


I concur O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/14/18 at 8:47 am


Yeah, Why not?  ??? It's his birthday today.


If you can get behind Nugent and all he stands for, that's your business. Is this a birthday tribute thread where  somebody just checks some  "whose birthday is it today" site and then posts any old song, or is it supposed to be a thread about good music?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 12/14/18 at 10:44 am

I usually only knock 2 times

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 12/14/18 at 10:46 am


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wT5ms2Nvpco
Tony Orlando And Dawn - Knock Three Times

I usually only knock 2 times
"Shave and a Haircut", "two bits"?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 12/14/18 at 10:54 am

I probably could use a hair trim

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 12/14/18 at 12:09 pm


O0  Indeed!  Well put, nally!

(I just saw the Microsoft reference  ;D )

Yes, that phrase has had a lot of mishearings... check out Amiright: http://www.amiright.com/misheard/song/wannabestartinsomethin.shtml

Jeffrey

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 12/14/18 at 12:16 pm

Anyways... here is my selection for today.

How about some early new wave, with "Rock Lobster" by the B52's (1979):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shBdbm7BNw0

This is the full version, unedited.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 12/14/18 at 12:34 pm

Honouring the birthdate for Charlie Rich, "Behind Closed Doors" from 1974.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 12/14/18 at 12:38 pm


Anyways... here is my selection for today.

How about some early new wave, with "Rock Lobster" by the B52's (1979):
This is the full version, unedited.



In high school, I was trying to convince a friend of mine that was indeed a song called Rock Lobster.  Not sure if she ever believed me or not. ;D ;D ;D 


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/14/18 at 1:27 pm


If you can get behind Nugent and all he stands for, that's your business. Is this a birthday tribute thread where  somebody just checks some  "whose birthday is it today" site and then posts any old song, or is it supposed to be a thread about good music?


Why do you have to bring his situations into this? I don't care about Ted Nugent's politics or whatever he's into, this is all done in fun, take a chill pill.  ::)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/14/18 at 9:44 pm


Jackie Wilson - Baby, Workout (1963)



Jackie Wilson- (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher And Higher

^ (Both from the Your 60's Song Of The Day thread)

As we seem to be on a Jackie Wilson kick, how about...

Van Morrison - Jackie Wilson Said (I'm in Heaven When You Smile)  :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1R8MP3GGGs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/14/18 at 10:09 pm


^ (Both from the Your 60's Song Of The Day thread)

As we seem to be on a Jackie Wilson kick, how about...

Van Morrison - Jackie Wilson Said (I'm in Heaven When You Smile)  :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1R8MP3GGGs


I just love the title cut from that album.

Van Morrison
St. Dominc's Preview

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1FQgTJE2CM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/15/18 at 10:22 am

We've previously delved into the better known songs from "Some Girls", that extraordinary document of the late 70s. But now let's really get into the nitty-gritty of it.

Rolling Stones
"When The Whip Comes Down"
from "Some Girls"
1978

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSpUlgINYyQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 12/15/18 at 12:19 pm

sounds painful

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: c_keenan2001@hotmail.com on 12/15/18 at 12:59 pm

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Bobby Bloom: Montego Bay

I like this version of the song.  In this video, Bobby explains where Montego Bay is and the peacefulness of the country?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/15/18 at 1:58 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ss-f2hy-gD0
Chairmen Of The Board- Pay To The Piper

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/15/18 at 8:55 pm

His rare 1972 Christmas single. Nice! Great picture sleeve too.

Leon Russell
"Slipping Into Christmas"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yg8CxbcHq0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 12/16/18 at 12:48 am

For it is Gaudete Sunday today, from 1973, "Gaudete" by Steeleye Span

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/16/18 at 7:21 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7duPNQCp-w4
Hollies- The Air That I Breathe

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: c_keenan2001@hotmail.com on 12/16/18 at 1:50 pm

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1976

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 12/16/18 at 2:43 pm

I am not

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 12/16/18 at 3:03 pm



Hollies- The Air That I Breathe

Very much a classic O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 12/16/18 at 3:17 pm

Country Roads

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTeUdJky9rY


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 12/16/18 at 10:58 pm

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/17/18 at 7:09 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nD-f8BxgqPI
Eddie Kendricks- Boogie Down

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: c_keenan2001@hotmail.com on 12/17/18 at 11:35 am

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1971

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/17/18 at 12:31 pm


A2qJG7LdpLE

1971


I got the "All Things Must Pass" album, from which this song comes, at Christmastime 1970. It was the biggest album of the season. And a triple album at that!! George Harrison amazed everybody with this one. Oh what a time!  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: c_keenan2001@hotmail.com on 12/17/18 at 1:48 pm


I got the "All Things Must Pass" album, from which this song comes, at Christmastime 1970. It was the biggest album of the season. And a triple album at that!! George Harrison amazed everybody with this one. Oh, what a time!  :)


Oh yeah, George was the only one who had a post-Beatles hit with that song.  :) My mom had ATMP too with a little poster inside.  Guess who soiled the poster with her artwork? ;) Of course, at the time I was a toddler so I didn't know any better.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/17/18 at 1:56 pm


Oh yeah, George was the only one who had a post-Beatles hit with that song.  :) My mom had ATMP too with a little poster inside.  Guess who soiled the poster with her artwork? ;) Of course, at the time I was a toddler so I didn't know any better.


I remember that poster. George standing in silhouette in front of a stained glass window. The whole thing was very mystical. Actually it wasn't so little, it was pretty large! I had it on my wall for years and now still have it saved inside the album. Too bad you "defaced" yours, the original album with the poster in mint condition is worth a few bucks now. Of course, my copy of the album(s) isn't mint, I played it to death.  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: c_keenan2001@hotmail.com on 12/17/18 at 5:29 pm


I remember that poster. George standing in silhouette in front of a stained glass window. The whole thing was very mystical. Actually, it wasn't so little, it was pretty large! I had it on my wall for years and now still have it saved inside the album. Too bad you "defaced" yours, the original album with the poster in mint condition is worth a few bucks now. Of course, my copy of the album(s) isn't mint, I played it to death.  :)


I probably thought it was paper?  I didn't know it was a poster?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/18/18 at 7:34 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3B0Y3LUqr1Q
Rolling Stones- Brown Sugar

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: c_keenan2001@hotmail.com on 12/18/18 at 11:09 am

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1972

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 12/18/18 at 6:34 pm

I've never been to Hollywood

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 12/18/18 at 10:48 pm


Neil Young Heart of Gold

1972

One that I still hear regularly. Good selection O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/18/18 at 11:24 pm

Getting Funky in '75!

War - Low Rider (1975)    :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeKw6c9aTJ0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/19/18 at 6:40 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RZB1ON0fxk
EWF- Saturday Night

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/20/18 at 6:51 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlSFmotba2I
Kiss- I Was Made For Loving You

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/20/18 at 9:08 am

When this song came out in 1975 it was only available as a single and somewhat of a rarity. It received a lot of seasonal airplay though. Excellent lyrics. Overall great song.

Greg Lake
"I Believe In Father Christmas"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPm6CheT6rs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 12/20/18 at 9:10 am


When this song came out in 1975 it was only available as a single and somewhat of a rarity. It received a lot of seasonal airplay though. Excellent lyrics. Overall great song.

Greg Lake
"I Believe In Father Christmas"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPm6CheT6rs
You beat me to it. This is my favourite Christmas song...

...and I have the single!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/20/18 at 12:20 pm


...and I have the single!


Wow, cool!  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 12/20/18 at 2:04 pm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlSFmotba2I
Kiss- I Was Made For Loving You



One of the few Kiss songs that I like.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/21/18 at 7:15 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPVk-m1Pr4s
Betty Wright- Clean Up Woman

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 12/21/18 at 1:22 pm

Happy Solstice, Everyone.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbBCCqPtEV8


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 12/21/18 at 1:24 pm


Happy Solstice, Everyone.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbBCCqPtEV8


Cat
O0

I can remember watching this live on Top Of The Pops, it must be on Youtube.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/22/18 at 7:08 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6nfpxZ2Nz4
Anne Murray- You Needed Me

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/22/18 at 10:05 am

Stylistics "knock-offs", maybe - but they certainly deserved their day in the sun  :)

Blue Magic - Sideshow (1974)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TscxLlhMiig

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/22/18 at 11:03 am

Bing Crosby/David Bowie
"Little Drummer Boy"/"Peace On Earth"

I saw this when it first aired on TV in 1977.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9kfdEyV3RQ


Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/22/18 at 2:05 pm


Stylistics "knock-offs", maybe - but they certainly deserved their day in the sun  :)

Blue Magic - Sideshow (1974)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TscxLlhMiig


OMG, What a coincidence, I'm listening to this song right now. ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/23/18 at 2:36 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1_vsu2DyLs
Esther Phillips- What A Difference A Day Makes

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/23/18 at 7:02 pm

I remember liking this then at age eleven.  Incidentally the band had their last previous big hit in '65...

The Fortunes - Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again (1971)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aO1LbkuPfqo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/23/18 at 7:18 pm

Tin Tin
"Toast and Marmalade for Tea"
(produced by Maurice Gibb)
1970

A pretty song. People used to buy this record and take it back because they thought it was warped due to the warbling effect on the keyboard (or whatever instrument it is), but it's all part of the song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUSBswWO5Ns

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/25/18 at 7:17 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwz7cerVuKE
Peter Brown- Dance With Me

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/26/18 at 2:11 pm

BT Express- Express

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2It6_FGJXw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: 80sTrivMeister on 12/26/18 at 6:40 pm

Candida by Tony Orlando & Dawn:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WROdwlk9_h8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/26/18 at 11:12 pm

A fantastic cruisin' tune!  :D  Um hmmm, I wanna go...

Starbuck - Moonlight Feels Right (1976)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFPK5paOXnU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: c_keenan2001@hotmail.com on 12/27/18 at 12:12 pm

QRvY-I9pNpI

1973

Ooh feeling fine mama
painted ladies and a bottle of wine mama
Ooh feeling good mama
they took my money like I knew they would
la la la la la la la la
la la la la la la la la

I mistakenly thought that the voice in this song belonged to Neil Young because Ian Thomas and Neil Young sound so much alike when they're singing it's unbelievable.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/27/18 at 12:45 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsqcQLGXn2E
Funk Inc.- Goodbye, So Long

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/27/18 at 2:36 pm

Fleetwood Mac
"Sentimental Lady"
1972
Beautiful guitar tones on this.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Gjw318rKss

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/27/18 at 2:44 pm


Fleetwood Mac
"Sentimental Lady"
1972


O0  Love this version - the 1977+ cover is great but gotta give props to the original!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: 80sTrivMeister on 12/27/18 at 3:11 pm

I Want Your Love by Chic:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWcCl-EhRVE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/28/18 at 2:12 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY3nylfpLyw
Lonnie Liston Smith- Space Lady

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/28/18 at 6:48 pm

Pacific Gas & Electric
"Are You Ready?"
1970

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20HmSomEHZ0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/29/18 at 1:53 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AhkpOf6nSo
Roger Voudouris - Get Used To It

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/29/18 at 5:51 pm

"Silver Raven"
from the all time classic "No Other" album by original member of the Byrds, Gene Clark
1974

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZilyzMGvRBE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/30/18 at 2:06 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_BcivBprM0
Patti Smith- Because The Night

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/30/18 at 8:06 pm

Al Stewart
"Flying Sorcery"
1976

Probably my favorite song on the "Year Of The Cat" album.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8OPP7HWCFg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/31/18 at 6:59 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cWW_w61AEY
Donna Summer- Sunset People

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/31/18 at 9:23 am

George Harrison
"Ding Dong Ding Dong"
1974

What a wild, satirical video. Of course, when it came out in 1974 they weren't called "videos". They were called "promo clips".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrXswIbWA7Y

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/31/18 at 1:07 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMG-Mi9I0-k
Guess Who- No Sugar Tonight

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 12/31/18 at 1:13 pm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_BcivBprM0
Patti Smith- Because The Night



Excellent song.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 12/31/18 at 1:17 pm

As we countdown to the New Year:

Blondie-11:59


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-iQ5bN3y3A


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/02/19 at 2:44 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RY0nlEfXUo
Brides Of Funkenstein- Disco To Go

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: c_keenan2001@hotmail.com on 01/03/19 at 1:32 am

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1977

You're a rich girl and you've gone too far
cause you know it don't matter anyway
you can rely on your old man's money
you can rely on your old man's money

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/03/19 at 5:16 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QNEf9oGw8o
CAPTAIN & TENNILLE ❖ Love Will Keep Us Together

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/03/19 at 12:34 pm


CAPTAIN & TENNILLE ❖ Love Will Keep Us Together


RIP "Captain" Daryl Dragon  :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: c_keenan2001@hotmail.com on 01/03/19 at 7:04 pm

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1976

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/03/19 at 10:38 pm

Always a favorite...    :D

Talking Heads - Life During Wartime (from their 1979 album Fear Of Music)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLwZvg46jms

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/04/19 at 5:44 pm

Mott the Hoople
"All The Young Dudes" (written and produced by David Bowie)
1972


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKvNtAVZyOc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/04/19 at 10:09 pm


Mott the Hoople
"All The Young Dudes" (written and produced by David Bowie)
1972


Cool!  8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 01/05/19 at 1:10 am


Always a favorite...    :D

Talking Heads - Life During Wartime (from their 1979 album Fear Of Music)


That one is good to listen to. I admit when I first heard it (on the radio) I didn't know the title and couldn't figure it out... but it turns out that this is one that actually never mentions the title anywhere in the lyrics! (Unlike most other popular songs of theirs.)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/05/19 at 1:45 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuDTy286CZU
Jungle Jazz - Kool & The Gang

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/05/19 at 6:11 pm

Alice Cooper
"I'm 18"
1970

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nptFEl-nwM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/05/19 at 10:31 pm


Alice Cooper
"I'm 18"
1970


O0  Cool tune!  Didn't it just sound amazing on those tinny transistor radios?  ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/05/19 at 10:58 pm

The Bee Gees were one of those small number of groups who were able to reinvent themselves, which they did in the mid-70's, to phenomenal success.  Many forget that they were making hits prior to their "reinvention".

This melodic tune hit the scene before the brothers changed up their act, and I'm rather fond of it!  :)

Bee Gees - Run To Me (1972)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Njp-NeuZ6M

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/05/19 at 11:11 pm


O0  Cool tune!  Didn't it just sound amazing on those tinny transistor radios?  ;D


Keep in mind, a lot of songs back then were specifically produced to sound good on transistor radios and tinny AM car radios (which were the only kind cars had back then). Producers would often mix a song listening back through a cheesy car radio speaker. This also accounts for the differences between the "single mix" and the "album mix" of some songs. The single would be mixed "hotter" to burst through those cheap speakers.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/05/19 at 11:23 pm


Keep in mind, a lot of songs back then were specifically produced to sound good on transistor radios and tinny AM car radios (which were the only kind cars had back then). Producers would often mix a song listening back through a cheesy car radio speaker. This also accounts for the differences between the "single mix" and the "album mix" of some songs. The single would be mixed "hotter" to burst through those cheap speakers.


Having read numerous versions of the Motown story, I recall their producers were masters at this - it's one part of the reason for their success...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/06/19 at 1:22 pm

Neil Sedaka's lengthy career included two different smash hit versions of the same song!  I posted the original on the 60's board; here's the remake:

Neil Sedaka - Breaking Up Is Hard To Do (late 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33NNuwqDDTI

(I actually still have this version on a 45...  ;D)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/06/19 at 2:11 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wj23_nDFSfE
Van McCoy- Hustle

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/06/19 at 2:32 pm


Van McCoy- Hustle


Regarding this song, I always wondered what the actual dance, the Hustle, looked like  ???  (I'm pretty sure it was a "hand to hand" dance variety, but never quite certain...)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 01/06/19 at 3:55 pm



Van McCoy- Hustle

Regarding this song, I always wondered what the actual dance, the Hustle, looked like  ???  (I'm pretty sure it was a "hand to hand" dance variety, but never quite certain...)

For that matter, I wonder about it too.

I do know that today would have been his 79th birthday, but he sadly passed away from a heart attack exactly half that long ago. :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/07/19 at 5:19 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS52sEUqxMo
Kenny Loggins - This Is It

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/07/19 at 6:17 pm


Kenny Loggins - This Is It


O0  Excellent choice from late 1979!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/07/19 at 6:42 pm

Rockin'!    :D

The Sweet - Ballroom Blitz (1975)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewFBuYHldeY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/08/19 at 7:15 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zf2VYAtqRe0
Elvis Presley - Burning Love

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/08/19 at 7:16 am


O0  Excellent choice from late 1979!


I know, it was his birthday. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Cherie70 on 01/08/19 at 11:02 am

7m8izf-oXY4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Cherie70 on 01/08/19 at 11:49 am


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS52sEUqxMo
Kenny Loggins - This Is It


I love, love, love this song.  With Michael McDonald on the background!!!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/08/19 at 2:16 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRD0ghlFSgk
David Bowie - Golden Years

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/09/19 at 2:09 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RG_5Ejr3wgY
BIG" AL DOWNING - "TOUCH ME"

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/10/19 at 7:12 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwPRm5UMe1A
Jim Croce - Bad Bad Leroy Brown

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 01/10/19 at 11:11 am

Bad bad
Bad bad

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/10/19 at 2:40 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rl3hPGl7Yz8
Chic - Chic Cheer!!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/10/19 at 7:56 pm

Van Morrison
"Snow In San Anselmo"
1973
Written about the time it snowed in San Anselmo, California, a place where it rarely, snows, for the first time in 30 years. Morrison turns it into a most cosmic experience.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpcsThJEgWM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/11/19 at 7:10 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4O8t4Y90cc
Dennis Parker - I'm A Dancer

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 01/11/19 at 1:54 pm



Jim Croce - Bad Bad Leroy Brown

One that I have actually heard fairly regularly in recent months. Good selection. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/12/19 at 1:59 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbT_ask1Cco
Sly & The Family Stone ~ Family Affair

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 01/12/19 at 4:03 pm

it's a family a fai air

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/12/19 at 11:20 pm


Sly & The Family Stone ~ Family Affair


O0  Good call! (from late 1971)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/12/19 at 11:27 pm

This awesome gem never got a fair shake  :-\\  (Seems someone got offended by the line the radio just seems to bring me down...)

Doobie Brothers - Another Park, Another Sunday (1974)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkUDgSAs_ks

Personally I love it!  :D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/13/19 at 1:53 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpD4siBSUOE
Earth, Wind & Fire - Keep Your Head to the Sky

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/14/19 at 5:25 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2u6Hrw3FUK4&list=OLAK5uy_kVU8sVYUfh9eAH6cI9R2uqLmIt-2uQw9o&index=1
BT Express- Shout It Out

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/14/19 at 8:32 am

This cover of a song by The Band was a big hit for Joan Baez in 1971.

Joan Baez
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wanJQC5KAfo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/14/19 at 8:54 pm


Joan Baez
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down


Ahh - whizzes me back to 7th Grade, Fall 1971.  This was among my favorites!  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/15/19 at 7:16 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye5BuYf8q4o
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sweet Home Alabama

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 01/15/19 at 6:02 pm

lord I've heard a  nuf of you

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/16/19 at 2:49 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR4PdZ9EW1c
B.T. Express - Do You Like It

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/16/19 at 9:56 pm

His biggest smash hit - and much beloved by me  :)

Todd Rundgren - Hello, It's Me (Late 1973)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLeCB7Kn-VE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/17/19 at 7:07 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw86ftq-Fe8
Emotions - I Don't Wanna Lose Your Love

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 01/17/19 at 6:22 pm

This song brings me back to another place, another time. Samantha Sang: Emotion. You can hear the BeeGees in this one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPwpVJ-eIgg


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/18/19 at 7:26 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmneugiD7Ig
David Ruffin - Walk Away From Love

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/20/19 at 1:45 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0rf3_viTxk
10cc - The Things We Do For Love

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/20/19 at 10:33 pm

Elton John's versatility abounds in this delightful, touching softie  :)

Elton John - Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word (late 1976)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3nScN89Klo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/21/19 at 5:30 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UauHDIlhvTk
Mac Davis- Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/21/19 at 5:34 pm

I don't always seek out live performances to post, but this one's pretty nice  :)

(Formerly) Cat Stevens - The Hurt (Live performance of his 1973 hit) 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZ0TeN3Jxqo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/21/19 at 5:48 pm


I don't always seek out live performances to post, but this one's pretty nice  :)

(Formerly) Cat Stevens - The Hurt (Live performance of his 1973 hit) 


Excellent! Remember when artists and music actually REACHED people in a meaningful way like this? I was in a fool's paradise back then because I thought it wouldn't go away. Little did I know.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/22/19 at 7:23 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GymGszRFN8
Exile - kiss you all over

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: 80sTrivMeister on 01/22/19 at 5:31 pm

I Think I Love You by The Patridge Family:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb4FMn-IWEY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Alexander1956 on 01/22/19 at 7:53 pm

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/23/19 at 2:28 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-GI4TZxHIo
KC & The SUNSHINE BAND - QUEEN OF CLUBS

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/23/19 at 3:15 pm

Many people have heard of the Brothers Johnson.  Few remember where they came from...

Quincy Jones - Is It Love That We're Missing  (from 1975's Mellow Madness, featuring the Brothers Johnson)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMnsHn80dnE

The Brothers' breakout album Look Out For #1 was released in 1976...

    8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/24/19 at 5:22 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGemtjVtfZM
Neil Diamond Cracklin Rosie

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 01/24/19 at 3:57 pm

Sir Elton-Better Off Dead

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tv5TxOExr0Y


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 01/24/19 at 10:49 pm


Neil Diamond Cracklin Rosie

Happy birthday Neil; he's 78 today. Great tune. O0

So is another male singer, Aaron Neville, who didn't really have notable hits in the 1970s. However, he did team up with his brothers in the band The Neville Brothers and they released a few albums, the first of which came out in the latter part of the decade.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/25/19 at 7:15 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErU8Lo2WcO4
The Sylvers - HOTLINE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/25/19 at 3:23 pm

The last Top-40 hit for this iconic Motown group, as a unit...

Smokey Robinson & the Miracles - I Don't Blame You At All (1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zrsd7O_Ffmk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/26/19 at 1:50 pm


The last Top-40 hit for this iconic Motown group, as a unit...

Smokey Robinson & the Miracles - I Don't Blame You At All (1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zrsd7O_Ffmk


In the next couple of years after that, he was replaced by Billy Griffin when Smokey went out on his own.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/26/19 at 1:54 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f4CyQto-0E
Happy Birthday Jean Knight :) Jean Knight - Mr Big Stuff

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/26/19 at 3:24 pm


Happy Birthday Jean Knight :) Jean Knight - Mr Big Stuff


O0  Happy Birthday, Jean Knight!  Good choice for today...


In the next couple of years after that, he was replaced by Billy Griffin when Smokey went out on his own.


Indeed - that's exactly how it went.  Smokey released the touching "Sweet Harmony" around the announcement; it was dedicated it to his now ex-bandmates.  Say, why don't I post it?  (This live version seems slightly slowed from the studio version, but works nicely.)

Smokey Robinson - Sweet Harmony (1973)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOuuCMXqU3w

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/27/19 at 2:13 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyQ-tScuzwM
Thin Lizzy - Whiskey In The Jar

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Paris on 01/27/19 at 4:25 pm

the 70s are the fudgeING best

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/27/19 at 9:35 pm

Found this - I gotta post it!  Love this song, this group!  :D

America - Sister Golden Hair (1975)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oNULFXLuMc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/29/19 at 7:26 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0iuaxvkXv4
Uriah Heep - Wizard

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/30/19 at 3:54 pm

This smash permeated our collective consciousnesses in the Spring of '76.  (Man were we spoiled!  ;D)

Gary Wright - My Love Is Alive (1976)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ihh8njyYfgY

        8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 01/30/19 at 6:30 pm


Found this - I gotta post it!  Love this song, this group!  :D

America - Sister Golden Hair (1975)

I still hear that one quite a bit on radio... as well as on SiriusXM! O0 (As well as other classics by that band.)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/31/19 at 5:26 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ1PfB59zf8
Whitesnake - Long Way From Home (1979)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 01/31/19 at 12:51 pm

Frederick -Patti Smith (1979)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFiyxiRqARE


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/01/19 at 6:21 am

This smash was among my favorites (as a new radio listener back then)  :D

Edison Lighthouse - Love Grows Where My Rosemary Goes (1970)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqcDG_xLWPY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/01/19 at 6:58 am


This smash was among my favorites (as a new radio listener back then)  :D

Edison Lighthouse - Love Grows Where My Rosemary Goes (1970)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqcDG_xLWPY


This one brings me back to another place, another time.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/01/19 at 7:06 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOrZ-nCp-_U
Dr. Hook - Sexy Eyes

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/01/19 at 10:16 pm

Not the best known song around, but as for me, I was an instant fan  :)

Joe Simon - Power Of Love (1972)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIWBBMV0XJQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 02/02/19 at 10:42 am

it is ?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/02/19 at 11:30 am

Rolling Stones
Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker)
1973

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqUiWpGGCmI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/02/19 at 1:48 pm


Not the best known song around, but as for me, I was an instant fan  :)

Joe Simon - Power Of Love (1972)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIWBBMV0XJQ


Did you realize that Joe Simon became a pastor in his later years?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 02/02/19 at 3:16 pm

"Back Home Again" by John Denver, from 1974.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 02/02/19 at 9:49 pm

doo doo doo doo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 02/03/19 at 1:50 am

Remembering The Day the Music Died with "American Pie" by Don Mclean (1971)

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/03/19 at 8:30 am


Remembering The Day the Music Died with "American Pie" by Don Mclean (1971)

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I was going to post this. You beat me to it.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 02/03/19 at 11:50 am

I feel like so whisky now

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/03/19 at 2:16 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0z-hKprKdII
Would've been his 84th birthday today. :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: 80sTrivMeister on 02/04/19 at 3:15 am

I've Got the Music in Me by the Kiki Dee Band:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahUUQ1SQ0nY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 02/04/19 at 4:21 am

"Vincent" by Don McLean, honouring William Dafoe's portrayal of Vincent van Gogh in the movie "At Eternity's Gate".

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/04/19 at 5:20 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBqiC5ox8Bw
Alice Cooper - School's Out (1972)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 02/04/19 at 5:35 am


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBqiC5ox8Bw
Alice Cooper - School's Out (1972)
Happy birthday to Vincent Furnier!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 02/04/19 at 5:19 pm



Alice Cooper - School's Out (1972)

Happy birthday to Vincent Furnier!

71 years old today, I believe.

Of course, he first used the Alice Cooper moniker as his band name, then used it for himself as a solo artist.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/04/19 at 9:14 pm

1976 was a big year for Boz Scaggs  :)

Boz Scaggs - What Can I Say (late 1976)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUg315xTNtk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 02/05/19 at 11:03 am

Honouring the 66th birthday of the Philippine folk musician Freddie Aguilar.

From 1977:

"Anak" (Tagalog version)
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"Child" (English version, with lyrics on screen)
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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/05/19 at 11:36 pm

Not their best known hit - but as my brother had the single, I got to enjoy it plenty  :)

The Isley Brothers - Pop That Thang (1972)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MvBBKqD8Qk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: 80sTrivMeister on 02/06/19 at 4:49 pm

Let Your Love Flow by The Bellamy Brothers:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4Bl_VQ2inM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/07/19 at 10:35 pm

Always liked this one!  :)

Loggins and Messina - My Music (late 1973)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQM9tChA1z4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/08/19 at 7:25 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuUVgKT4roQ
England Dan & John Ford Coley - I'd Really Love To See You Tonight

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 02/08/19 at 9:05 am

Honouring John Williams birthday today, with the theme from Superman:

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/09/19 at 11:32 am

Touch Me In The Morning-Diana Ross


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rQ-p0WnGd8


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/09/19 at 1:46 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttbsYCM3lgU
Major Harris - Love Won't Let Me Wait (1975)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/09/19 at 3:22 pm

H.S. graduation for me, and my musical vacation sounded like this...

Jimmy Buffett - Margaritaville (1977)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CICf8xoLyG8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/09/19 at 3:42 pm


H.S. graduation for me, and my musical vacation sounded like this...

Jimmy Buffett - Margaritaville (1977)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CICf8xoLyG8



This song reminds me of a tenant of ours who lived upstairs. We were friends and one time we invited her down for margaritas. She kept asking us to play the song. We played it at least a half dozen times-maybe more. Both Carlos & I can't help but think about her when we hear this song.

Oh yeah, I had a wicked hangover the next day-and we were planning to go see a play that was about an hour away. We made it but man, it was REALLY rough.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/09/19 at 3:50 pm


Jimmy Buffett - Margaritaville (1977)  :)




This song reminds me of a tenant of ours who lived upstairs. We were friends and one time we invited her down for margaritas. She kept asking us to play the song. We played it at least a half dozen times-maybe more. Both Carlos & I can't help but think about her when we hear this song.

Oh yeah, I had a wicked hangover the next day-and we were planning to go see a play that was about an hour away. We made it but man, it was REALLY rough.


Cat


;D  ;D  ;D  Great story!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/10/19 at 8:37 am

This rockin' smash graced our grateful ears when I was a High School Senior...

Steve Miller Band - Rock'n Me (Fall 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIF9hCgImTY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/10/19 at 2:04 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9jmusgMgro
Roberta Flack - First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (1972)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/10/19 at 3:03 pm

Comfortably Numb-Pink Floyd

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqUE9XZZ0HQ


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/11/19 at 7:33 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8OZux6hp1Q
Leon Haywood - I Wanna Do Something Freaky To You (1975)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/11/19 at 1:29 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdOyJ8yb7rI
First Choice - Doctor Love (1977)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/12/19 at 9:27 pm

Most 70's music fans remember the Commodores.  How many remember that their first big hit was an instrumental?

Funky!  :D

The Commodores - Machine Gun (1974)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVoMJSMgsUM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/13/19 at 6:57 am


Most 70's music fans remember the Commodores.  How many remember that their first big hit was an instrumental?

Funky!  :D

The Commodores - Machine Gun (1974)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVoMJSMgsUM


How about if I add:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zeWwXNg1Pk
Rapid Fire- Commodores (1974)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/13/19 at 2:45 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkstdb32Gmw
ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK - AFTER THE LOVIN' 1976

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/13/19 at 10:51 pm

I recall as a 6th grader hearing this while listening to the transistor radio at night (it got some airplay).  I'll admit it took me a little time to wrap my head around this one, especially given I was eleven then - but these days I love it!  :)

Van Morrison - Blue Money (early 1971)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNceUcZhFi4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Alexander1956 on 02/14/19 at 5:12 am

Eric Clapton - Cocaine (1977)

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/14/19 at 7:56 am


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkstdb32Gmw
ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK - AFTER THE LOVIN' 1976


This song reminds me of my mother & step-father. I think it was THEIR song.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/14/19 at 3:31 pm


This song reminds me of my mother & step-father. I think it was THEIR song.


Cat



Was this your song too?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/14/19 at 3:44 pm



Was this your song too?



No.

Carlos & I have 2 songs-Isla Bonita & Once Upon A December.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: 80sTrivMeister on 02/14/19 at 5:12 pm

Love Is In the Air by John Paul Young:  :D :D :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58T0NlhNweA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/15/19 at 7:18 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=low6Coqrw9Y
The Logical Song- Supertramp

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 02/15/19 at 11:10 am


Most 70's music fans remember the Commodores.  How many remember that their first big hit was an instrumental?

Funky!  :D

The Commodores - Machine Gun (1974)

I do know a number of their songs, but I have not heard this one. However, I do know that it was in fact instrumental, since I have the Billboard Top 40 Hits book, and this one is listed as instrumental (with an 'I' in brackets after the title). :) I'll have to listen to it sometime.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/15/19 at 1:09 pm

Coconut-Nilsson.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=je98UffdN18


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/15/19 at 4:10 pm


Coconut-Nilsson...


O0  Always a fun one!  From summer '72...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/15/19 at 4:16 pm


The Logical Song- Supertramp


O0 This is one of my Supertramp favorites!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/15/19 at 4:23 pm


O0  Always a fun one!  From summer '72...



Actually, it was my SIL who made a reference to it today and I said that would be a PERFECT Song of the Day.



O0 This is one of my Supertramp favorites!


Love the song, too. I once tried to choreograph a dance to that on pointe-but I was never really good on pointe so I never really completed it.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/15/19 at 7:35 pm

Michael Murphey
"Geronimo's Cadillac"
1972

This one was a hit on the radio in 1972, but in an edited version.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiTYf8iJC84

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/17/19 at 11:00 am


Michael Murphey
"Geronimo's Cadillac"...

^ Although I don't recall that one, it still takes me back to that era - that sound...

              8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/17/19 at 11:10 am

This smash was on everyone's hit list back then.  Featuring the late great Cuba Gooding, Sr.

The Main Ingredient - Everybody Plays The Fool (1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJlaiQq67X4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: 80sTrivMeister on 02/18/19 at 3:03 am

Slow Dancing (Swayin' to the Music) by Johnny Rivers:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmiNLVTDFDI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/18/19 at 5:12 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpHnVyAyJFU
Doobie Brothers- You Belong To Me

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/18/19 at 6:43 am

The Stills-Young Band
"Long May You Run"
1976

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIk1O8l2czk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/19/19 at 6:17 am


The Stills-Young Band
"Long May You Run"
1976


Cool - I'd heard this but hadn't identified it before  :D  Thanks for posting!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/19/19 at 7:22 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQBv8IAE-Ls
Gonna Tell The World  - The Miracles

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/19/19 at 10:26 pm


Gonna Tell The World  - The Miracles


^ new to me - that's a pretty little album cut  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/19/19 at 10:34 pm

This artist was best known for his roll-on-the-floor funny novelty hits.  But this smash is a well-conceived exception to that rule...

Ray Stevens - Everything Is Beautiful (1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0a45z_HG3WU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/20/19 at 2:32 pm


^ new to me - that's a pretty little album cut  :)


This was The Miracles with Billy Griffin in it.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/20/19 at 2:37 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI7NDDQLvbo
Steely Dan - Peg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/20/19 at 10:43 pm

Danny O'Keefe
"Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues"
1972

This song was recorded by it's author Danny O'Keefe in both 1971 and 1972, which caused some confusion. The slower 1972 version was the bigger hit. There are many cover versions as well.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGYlPiv2nc8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/22/19 at 10:58 pm

David Bowie
"Heroes"
1977

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjlYQdvEIB0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/23/19 at 1:33 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbDl97F8TKM
Johnny Winter - Rock And Roll, Hoochie Koo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/24/19 at 2:14 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLom-87AmO8
Escape (The pina colada song) - Rupert Holmes

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/24/19 at 3:32 pm


Johnny Winter - Rock And Roll, Hoochie Koo


This version is slightly slowed down from Rick Derringer's early '74 smash - but I appreciate it that I can understand the lyrics  ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/24/19 at 9:52 pm

Harry Nilsson
"Spaceman"
1972

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yK5vUFBshM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/25/19 at 5:17 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiH9edd25Bc
George Harrison - What Is Life

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 02/25/19 at 10:51 am


George Harrison - What Is Life

Excellent choice for today. That is perhaps my favourite solo single of his, with "My Sweet Lord" a close second. O0

happy birthday in heaven George :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/25/19 at 10:57 pm


George Harrison - What Is Life


^ Love it!  :D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 02/27/19 at 5:39 am

Lady D'Arbanville by Cat Stevens (1970)

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Such a wonderful song.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/27/19 at 2:42 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMmTkKz60W8
Lynyrd Skynyrd- Simple Man

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/01/19 at 6:26 am

Always loved this smash!  One of the best of my H.S. sophomore year...

Ace - How Long (early 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo_GMMLULXw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/01/19 at 7:23 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JGcys_SGyU
Happy Birthday Norman Connors.  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 03/01/19 at 10:38 am


Always loved this smash!  One of the best of my H.S. sophomore year...

Ace - How Long (early 1975)  :)


I still hear it widely today. Great tune.

The band was a 70s one hit wonder, but frontman Paul Carrack went on to have success with other bands, and he even recorded some solo stuff.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 03/01/19 at 10:40 am

Anyways, here is my selection for today...

"Won't Get Fooled Again" by The Who (1971):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXrmQBPg2s0

One of the "really long" classic rock tunes, at 8 1/2 minutes.

Lead singer Roger Daltrey turns 75 today.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 03/01/19 at 10:54 am

have to listen to this one

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/01/19 at 11:50 am


Anyways, here is my selection for today...

"Won't Get Fooled Again" by The Who:
One of the "really long" classic rock tunes, at 8 1/2 minutes.

Lead singer Roger Daltrey turns 75 today.


This is one of those songs of the type we have discussed in various threads that was issued as an edited single. The shortened version was the one played on AM top 40 stations of the day.  In later years the edited version fell away and one only hears the full length version now. As it should be.

Anothe bit of information--true to the exploratory nature of the times, Townsend had read a book called "The Mysticism of Sound and Music" which spoke of celestial harmony and a universal chord.  He converted various human traits and astrological charts into pulses which he fed into a Lowry organ which then ran through an early ARP synthesizer. Or he did something like that, I don't know the whole story. THAT is the famed keyboard riff you hear. If only music were as exploratory and mystical today!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 03/02/19 at 8:17 am

"Walk on the Wild Side" by Lou Reed from his second solo album, Transformer (1972).

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Honouring his birthday, sadly died in 2013.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/02/19 at 8:34 am


"Walk on the Wild Side" by Lou Reed from his second solo album, Transformer (1972).

Honouring his birthday, sadly died in 2013.


Produced by David Bowie and Mick Ronson.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 03/02/19 at 8:56 am


Produced by David Bowie and Mick Ronson.
O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/02/19 at 10:12 am


"Walk on the Wild Side" by Lou Reed...


O0 I'm a fan!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/02/19 at 2:06 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZvcAjSg0FA
remembering Karen Carpenter who would've turned 69 today.  :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/03/19 at 9:28 am

Dory Previn
"Twenty Mile Zone"
1970
I used to hear a lot of Dory's quirky songs on underground hippie radio back in the day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O35PTBEw8F8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/03/19 at 10:16 pm


Dory Previn
"Twenty Mile Zone"
1970


...in honor of her ex-husband (who just left us) André Previn?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/03/19 at 10:20 pm

This smash was much beloved by me - and most everyone else!  :D

Looking Glass - Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)  (1972)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVzsQ-RiT9U

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/03/19 at 10:43 pm


...in honor of her ex-husband (who just left us) André Previn?


More reminded of her when I heard about Andre.  Dory, who herself passed away back in 2012 at age 86, definitely got the raw end of the deal when Previn left her for the much younger Mia Farrow. in fact, until Dory died I don't think a lot of us who liked her records back in the 70s knew how old she actually was when she made them (she was born in 1925). She seemed so contempo-L.A.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/03/19 at 10:45 pm

Velvet Underground
"Sweet Jane"
1970

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkumhBVPGdg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/04/19 at 5:16 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOg_8hCC4u4
Bobby Womack - Across 110th Street

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/05/19 at 7:27 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSp8M2i9DXg
Full Tilt Boogie- Uncle Louie

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/05/19 at 5:51 pm

A fun, bouncy tune - the kind we liked in '73...

Gilbert O'Sullivan - Get Down (1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W9Q9v1CQzA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/06/19 at 2:44 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0qW9P-uYfM
Don't Go Breaking My Heart- Elton John

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 03/07/19 at 5:58 am

Honouring the birthday of Danyel Gerard with his "Butterfly" from 1971


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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/07/19 at 9:31 am

Neil Young
"Only Love Can Break Your Heart"
1970

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=364qY0Oz-xs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/07/19 at 2:55 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etXrh_MmoKM
BT Express- Give It What You Got

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 03/08/19 at 3:24 am

Honouring the birthday of Carole Bayer Sager, who wrote the lyrics to my favourite Bond song "Nobody Does It Better" sung by Carly Simon, from 1977.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/08/19 at 6:28 am

This smash was always a favorite...

Stealer's Wheel - Stuck In The Middle With You (1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMAIsqvTh7g

(Now there's one goofy video!  ;D)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/09/19 at 8:23 am

Today's pick is a feel-good smash from '75

War - Why Can't We Be Friends (1975)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5FfJ89rGPc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/09/19 at 1:44 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33ptulhhQPg
Blinded By the Light- Manfred Mann's Earth Band

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 03/09/19 at 2:48 pm


This smash was much beloved by me - and most everyone else!  :D

Looking Glass - Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)  (1972)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVzsQ-RiT9U



I used to sing this to my cat, Brandy-before she crossed the Rainbow Bridge.  :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'(


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/09/19 at 3:19 pm



I used to sing this to my cat, Brandy-before she crossed the Rainbow Bridge.  :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'(


Cat


R.I.P. Brandy  :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/11/19 at 5:20 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6BBNp2_v-o
Cheryl Lynn- Star Love

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/12/19 at 5:16 pm

I was an instant fan of this smash as a H.S. Junior  :D

The Four Seasons - December, 1963 (Oh What A Night)  (early 1976)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liyiT_DGREA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 03/12/19 at 7:05 pm

From 1975, here is "How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You" as performed by James Taylor:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOKSNb8_HaQ

Since he turns 71 today, I thought I would post one of his songs on this thread. He had lots of great hits, mainly during the 1970s. (I know this is a cover of a Marvin Gaye classic from the mid-60s, but I have always liked James Taylor's recording of it.)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/12/19 at 7:18 pm


From 1975, here is "How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You" as performed by James Taylor:


O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 03/13/19 at 7:54 am

Celebrating Neil Sedaka's 80th birthday today, "Laughter in the Rain", released in 1974.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/13/19 at 2:22 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kT13yITZ7c0
Happy Birthday Candi Staton  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/15/19 at 7:52 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wj5VODa-eTY
Sly And The Family Stone- Thank You

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/15/19 at 1:53 pm

Richie Havens
"Here Comes The Sun"
Big hit for him in 1971. He had a way with a Beatles song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV_IRGzIBS0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 03/15/19 at 6:18 pm

Rocky Mountain High

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLWD2WIvRQk


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 03/15/19 at 6:22 pm


Rocky Mountain High

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLWD2WIvRQk


Cat
O0

I've seen it rainin' fire in the sky!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/16/19 at 7:59 am


Richie Havens
"Here Comes The Sun"


Oh yeah - that was one of my "transistor" songs from early 1971 (going to sleep nights listening to Top 40 on a transistor radio).  This tune was popular in Chicago - I heard it plenty.  We had it good  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/16/19 at 8:32 am


Rocky Mountain High


John Denver had a lot of great songs, but from where I sit this was always his "signature" song.  It seemed everybody loved it then (early '73), even those not normally enamored with this style.  Excellent!  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/16/19 at 1:47 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZ1MdRgU7Hw
Alice Cooper- I'm Eighteen

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/16/19 at 4:22 pm


Alice Cooper- I'm Eighteen


^ Yet another one of my "transistor" songs from early '71!  :D

(Incidentally, for me "transistor" songs go no later than summer '71, for personal reasons.  My family moved out of state that summer, such that my transistor radio was no longer powerful enough to pick up my beloved Top 40 radio stations, relegating it to the mothballs...  :-\\)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/16/19 at 4:31 pm

The 70's was a big decade for instrumental hits... 

Deodato - Also Sprach Zarathustra (single version) (1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKs7yXJd5p4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 03/16/19 at 5:07 pm


The 70's was a big decade for instrumental hits... 

Deodato - Also Sprach Zarathustra (single version) (1973)  :)

Indeed it was. And that's a nice one to listen to. O0

His subsequent album, released the same year, had a great rendition of "Rhapsody In Blue", which is 8 1/2 minutes long:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0PLVx3T_E0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/17/19 at 2:07 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhzzAUaOzsk
John Sebastian- Welcome Back

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/17/19 at 5:33 pm


John Sebastian- Welcome Back


^ Nice selection from '76 - it was the theme song to Welcome Back, Kotter  :D

I was quite enamored with the show then - the fact that I was in high school at the time didn't hurt!  (My classmates at the time didn't behave like Sweathogs - on the other hand, my classmates from Junior high...)  I loved the show - and the theme song was one of my favorite parts.  Little did we know shows like these were destined to become instant classics.

One extra little tidbit on John Sebastian.  We all knew - or were told at the time - he was the lead singer of the great Lovin' Spoonful from the 60's.  In the Mamas and Papas autobiographical 1967 smash Creeque Alley his name is featured prominently.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/17/19 at 5:45 pm



One extra little tidbit on John Sebastian.  We all knew - or were told at the time - he was the lead singer of the great Lovin' Spoonful from the 60's.  In the Mamas and Papas autobiographical 1967 smash Creeque Alley his name is featured prominently.


Another tidbit about John Sebastian, aside from the fact that he played at the original Woodstock (the ONLY Woodstock) and was a smash hit, is that his godmother was actress Vivian Vance, famously known as "Ethel Mertz" on the "I Love Lucy" show.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/18/19 at 5:17 am


^ Nice selection from '76 - it was the theme song to Welcome Back, Kotter  :D

I was quite enamored with the show then - the fact that I was in high school at the time didn't hurt!  (My classmates at the time didn't behave like Sweathogs - on the other hand, my classmates from Junior high...)  I loved the show - and the theme song was one of my favorite parts.  Little did we know shows like these were destined to become instant classics.

One extra little tidbit on John Sebastian.  We all knew - or were told at the time - he was the lead singer of the great Lovin' Spoonful from the 60's.  In the Mamas and Papas autobiographical 1967 smash Creeque Alley his name is featured prominently.


I chose him cause it was his birthday. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 03/18/19 at 12:57 pm

Long, Long Way From Home.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubas4z3poQE

This song brings me back to another place, another time.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/19/19 at 7:12 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ1PfB59zf8
Whitesnake- Long Way From Home

I really thought Whitesnake sung the original but it's the other word "long" that was put into Foreigner's song title.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/19/19 at 9:18 am

Ian Hunter
"Once Bitten Twice Shy"
1975
His classic composition from his first solo album after leaving Mott The Hoople.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKgQO6sILug

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/19/19 at 2:46 pm


Ian Hunter
"Once Bitten Twice Shy"


O0 new to me - but I like it!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 03/19/19 at 5:20 pm

I am not really a Stones fan but I absolutely LOVE this song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlSbQNHHy50

Another song that takes me back to another place, another time.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 03/19/19 at 6:27 pm


I am not really a Stones fan but I absolutely LOVE this song:


Another song that takes me back to another place, another time.


Cat

Occasionally I will listen to it too. It is one of their "softer" songs.

Also at the beginning Mick Jagger kinda sounds like he's saying "I ain't Jed" instead of "Angie"

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 03/20/19 at 3:37 am


The 70's was a big decade for instrumental hits... 

Deodato - Also Sprach Zarathustra (single version) (1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKs7yXJd5p4
I like it too!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/20/19 at 2:50 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zo_O0YDLZKw&t=0s&index=12&list=PLm9smEh4bd5h3b3nUOt_y1y2t62OwCdc9
Village People- Village People

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/21/19 at 7:15 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K7-Wq9_gqg
KC & The Sunshine Band- I'm A Pushover

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: cowboy on 03/22/19 at 12:55 pm

A kinda early disco number from 1975. Penny McLean - Lady Bump. I bet many metal and rock singers envy her screeaaaaam in the choruses! ;D
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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/23/19 at 4:22 pm

From that fabulous summer between my H.S. Junior and Senior year...  :D

Queen - You're My Best Friend (early summer 1976)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaZpZQG2z10

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 03/23/19 at 6:09 pm


From that fabulous summer between my H.S. Junior and Senior year...  :D

Queen - You're My Best Friend (early summer 1976)


Good pick. O0

Often times when certain rock stations have alphabetized their songs by title and played 'em in order, this one is among the last handful to be played. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/23/19 at 6:32 pm


Good pick. O0

Often times when certain rock stations have alphabetized their songs by title and played 'em in order, this one is among the last handful to be played. :)


Is THAT what they do now? Play songs (and the same few predictable ones at that) in alphabetical order?? I'm glad I come from the glory days of underground hippy FM radio. You never knew what you would hear, but it was generally bound to be something enlightening.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 03/23/19 at 6:38 pm

I first heard this song when Vicki Lawrence sang it on the Carol Burnett Show. I was VERY impressed. It showed that not only could she do comedy, she could also sing. Of course the song went on to be a hit.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrQvOvu_eRc


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 03/23/19 at 6:38 pm


Is THAT what they do now? Play songs (and the same few predictable ones at that) in alphabetical order?? I'm glad I come from the glory days of underground hippy FM radio. You never knew what you would hear, but it was generally bound to be something enlightening.

No, anytime the station does an alphabetical run (which is once in a while), called "A to Z", they'll do that. Former L.A. radio station 100.3 The Sound did that at least once a year; often times they would play not only the common songs, but other not-so-well-known songs too (including deep cuts). So, you could predict what song might come next, but you'd get surprised with what actually does come next.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/23/19 at 7:12 pm


I first heard this song when Vicki Lawrence sang it on the Carol Burnett Show. I was VERY impressed. It showed that not only could she do comedy, she could also sing. Of course the song went on to be a hit.

Cat


That song was written by songwriter Bobby Russell, who was Vicki Lawrence's husband at the time. He also wrote "Little Green Apples" and "Saturday Morning Confusion" (the latter of which was a hit for himself). The idea was to offer "The Night That The Lights Went Out In Georgia" to Cher, who was having a lot of hits at the time.  Sonny Bono vetoed it, thinking the song would alienate one half of the country and one half of Cher's audience, namely the south. So Vicki Lawrence recorded it instead and had a big hit with it. Cher is probably still pissed off.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: cowboy on 03/24/19 at 2:53 am

I discovered this song back in the early 2010s so it takes me back to my early/mid 20s. I prefer Vicki's original to Reba's version btw, while I often like covers more.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/24/19 at 9:13 am

More a 60's than a 70's artist, here's his last top 20 smash - but always beloved by me!

Wilson Pickett - Don't Knock My Love (1971)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vYoVphnU3I

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/24/19 at 9:29 am

Bob Dylan
"Hurricane"
1975

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpZvg_FjL3Q

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 03/24/19 at 12:56 pm


That song was written by songwriter Bobby Russell, who was Vicki Lawrence's husband at the time. He also wrote "Little Green Apples" and "Saturday Morning Confusion" (the latter of which was a hit for himself). The idea was to offer "The Night That The Lights Went Out In Georgia" to Cher, who was having a lot of hits at the time.  Sonny Bono vetoed it, thinking the song would alienate one half of the country and one half of Cher's audience, namely the south. So Vicki Lawrence recorded it instead and had a big hit with it. Cher is probably still pissed off.



I knew it was written by her husband at the time. I didn't know the rest.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 03/24/19 at 1:00 pm


Bob Dylan
"Hurricane"
1975

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpZvg_FjL3Q


I had never really been a big Bob Dylan fan but this is my absolutely favorite Bob Dylan song/album-the only one of his that I have in my library. I did see him in concert back in the late '80s and he was AWFUL! Worst concert I had ever been to.

There is a rumor that Bob Dylan is getting back together again.  :D ;D ;D ;D


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/24/19 at 1:05 pm


Bob Dylan
"Hurricane"
1975


Whereas Vicki Lawrence's "The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia" was the story of a fictitious miscarriage of justice, "Hurricane" is the sad, true story of real miscarriage of justice.  I just read the story - WOW  :o

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/24/19 at 1:28 pm


I had never really been a big Bob Dylan fan but this is my absolutely favorite Bob Dylan song/album-the only one of his that I have in my library. I did see him in concert back in the late '80s and he was AWFUL! Worst concert I had ever been to.

There is a rumor that Bob Dylan is getting back together again.  :D ;D ;D ;D


Cat


It seems I had a better experience than you. I saw him in 1975 on the Rolling Thunder Review when the song "Hurricane" was brand new and he sang it full of passion. Joan Baez was there also and they sang several duets of his classic songs. Joni Mitchell and Roger McGuinn of the Byrds were also on the bill. I also saw the rarely seen four hour movie Dylan made during that tour called "Renaldo annd Clara". Martin Scorsese is currently working with the tons of footage from that tour and what he comes up with is scheduled to air on Netflix later this year.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 03/24/19 at 1:42 pm


It seems I had a better experience than you. I saw him in 1975 on the Rolling Thunder Review when the song "Hurricane" was brand new and he sang it full of passion. Joan Baez was there also and they sang several duets of his classic songs. Joni Mitchell and Roger McGuinn of the Byrds were also on the bill. I also saw the rarely seen four hour movie Dylan made during that tour called "Renaldo annd Clara". Martin Scorsese is currently working with the tons of footage from that tour and what he comes up with is scheduled to air on Netflix later this year.


From '75 to '89, he certainly went downhill.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 03/24/19 at 6:06 pm

I am not one for country but this is one that I REALLY LOVE. Jolene-Dolly Parton.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixrje2rXLMA


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/24/19 at 6:17 pm


I am not one for country but this is one that I REALLY LOVE. Jolene-Dolly Parton.

Cat


I love that one too. I posted it before and I'm glad you posted it again. I bought it in the mid 70s when it was harder to get country records if you weren't in the south, which I wasn't.  There's an unusual effect in this song if you listen closely. A scraping kind of sound that I can only identify as maybe a guitar pick scraping horizontally across the strings. The steel guitar has a very menacing (in a good way) sound also.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 03/24/19 at 6:26 pm


I love that one too. I posted it before and I'm glad you posted it again. I bought it in the mid 70s when it was harder to get country records if you weren't in the south, which I wasn't.  There's an unusual effect in this song if you listen closely. A scraping kind of sound that I can only identify as maybe a guitar pick scraping horizontally across the strings. The steel guitar has a very menacing (in a good way) sound also.



I didn't realize you posted it already. I'm sure as this thread gets longer and longer, there will be repeats. That is ok. If it is a good song, it is worth listen to it again.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/25/19 at 5:19 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92s-MPAQBCU
Elton John- Honky Kat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/25/19 at 7:48 am

Traffic
"Rock and Roll Stew"
1971
From their classic "The Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys" album. This song received some AM airplay in a shortened version in the fall of 1971. It's slightly unusual for a Traffic song in that the lead vocal is by Jim Capaldi instead of Steve Winwood.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBXNNB5L01g

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 03/25/19 at 11:04 am



I didn't realize you posted it already. I'm sure as this thread gets longer and longer, there will be repeats. That is ok. If it is a good song, it is worth listen to it again.


Cat

I completely agree. I think I've already made repeats myself in some of the other "decade song of the day" threads. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/25/19 at 7:05 pm


Traffic
"Rock and Roll Stew"
1971


O0 nice pick! 

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/25/19 at 8:14 pm


O0 nice pick!


I feel silly asking, but how is the "thumbs up" thing done? I don't see it among the choices of faces.  ???

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/25/19 at 8:16 pm


I feel silly asking, but how is the "thumbs up" thing done? I don't see it among the choices of faces.  ???


No problem (it took me a minute too)  :)  Capital "O" then a zero "0"

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/25/19 at 8:16 pm

Rockin!  :D  Hot sound from when I was a H.S. Freshman...

Grand Funk Railroad - We're An American Band (late 1973)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwsgznR_T-g

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/25/19 at 8:31 pm


No problem (it took me a minute too)  :)  Capital "O" then a zero "0"


Thanks!  O0   

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 03/25/19 at 9:57 pm


I feel silly asking, but how is the "thumbs up" thing done? I don't see it among the choices of faces.  ???

No problem (it took me a minute too)  :)  Capital "O" then a zero "0"

You can also quote it to see how it's done. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 03/25/19 at 9:58 pm


Rockin!  :D  Hot sound from when I was a H.S. Freshman...

Grand Funk Railroad - We're An American Band (late 1973)

I like this one too; it's a staple on "classic" rock stations...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/26/19 at 7:12 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCVRE6qXdwU
Teddy Pendergrass- When Somebody Loves You Back

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/27/19 at 5:28 pm

Not my usual fare - but I was an instant fan  :)

Procul Harum - Conquistador (summer 1972)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91PD4bUEySM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 03/28/19 at 12:28 pm

Turn The Page-Bob Seger (1973)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GONmFCkCGCc


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/28/19 at 9:59 pm

A psychedelic gem from my short-lived "transistor" days...  :)

Rare Earth - Born To Wander (early 1971)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFvYXfBephk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/29/19 at 7:16 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPX48NpSRvo
The Guess Who- No Time

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 03/29/19 at 6:19 pm

Long Distance Runaround-Yes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=La9Me7alNqA


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/30/19 at 1:40 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBOQgL731Ac
Randy Vanwarmer- Just When I Needed You The Most

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/31/19 at 1:46 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ennMD1fPtXA
Herb Alpert- Rise!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Cherie70 on 03/31/19 at 10:26 pm

lLeCB7Kn-VE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/01/19 at 5:12 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdhoX1Xu6ZI
Gill Scott-Heron- The Bottle

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/02/19 at 6:48 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_JPqeZyRNY
The Guess Who- Clap For The Wolfman

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/02/19 at 10:34 pm

A fine, funky cover - one I enjoyed on my transistor radio during 6th Grade...

Stevie Wonder - We Can Work It Out (spring 1971)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkF_u-_mm0Q

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: 80sTrivMeister on 04/03/19 at 3:54 am

You Make Me Feel Like Dancing by Leo Sayer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcNTjp_zshc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: ChrisBodilyTM on 04/03/19 at 6:23 am

I used to be with it. Then they changed what "it" was. Now, what I'm with isn't "it," and what's "it" seems weird and scary to me. And it'll happen to you, too.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/03/19 at 8:09 am


I used to be with it. Then they changed what "it" was. Now, what I'm with isn't "it," and what's "it" seems weird and scary to me. And it'll happen to you, too.


It happened to me a long time ago. Though it's not that what's "it" became weird and scary, it just became meaningless and insignificant.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/03/19 at 3:00 pm


I used to be with it. Then they changed what "it" was. Now, what I'm with isn't "it," and what's "it" seems weird and scary to me. And it'll happen to you, too.


What are you referring to?  ???

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/03/19 at 3:02 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua_STXjKJNM
Spinners- Disco Ride

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/04/19 at 6:22 am

Among my favorites during my amazing H.S. Junior year...

Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) - Evil Woman (late 1975)  :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBtuk4JcYTs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 04/04/19 at 12:21 pm


Among my favorites during my amazing H.S. Junior year...

Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) - Evil Woman (late 1975)  :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBtuk4JcYTs



I can't play too much on the piano (or keyboard) but I can' play a few bars (chords) of this song.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 04/04/19 at 6:45 pm



Hugh Masekela- Soul Makossa

It was actually Manu Dibango who performed it. (It even says so in your Youtube clip.) Hugh never recorded it, according to Wiki.


Of course a certain line from it, "ma-mako, ma-ma-sa, mako-mako ssa", was reworked by Michael Jackson for his hit single "Wanna Be Startin' Something" (from his 1982 album Thriller) and that version of the chant reused by Rihanna in the late 2000s for her hit "Don't Stop The Music."

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/05/19 at 7:17 am


It was actually Manu Dibango who performed it. (It even says so in your Youtube clip.) Hugh never recorded it, according to Wiki.


Of course a certain line from it, "ma-mako, ma-ma-sa, mako-mako ssa", was reworked by Michael Jackson for his hit single "Wanna Be Startin' Something" (from his 1982 album Thriller) and that version of the chant reused by Rihanna in the late 2000s for her hit "Don't Stop The Music."



Sorry, didn't know what I was thinking, I'm in my own world.  ::)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/05/19 at 7:19 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMyGnFsYriM
Whispers- Let's Go All The Way

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 04/05/19 at 12:42 pm


Among my favorites during my amazing H.S. Junior year...

Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) - Evil Woman (late 1975)  :D



I can't play too much on the piano (or keyboard) but I can' play a few bars (chords) of this song.


Cat

I can play a few things on the piano (I took some private lessons in the early 90's, as well as a class in school), but never learned how to play any pop songs (although I have been able to figure out, by ear, some of the melodies).

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/06/19 at 1:45 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SFFRaIUisY
Hot Chocolate- Everyone's A Winner

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/06/19 at 2:55 pm

Dave Mason
"All Along The Watchtower"
1974

Mason played the acoustic guitar on Jim Hendrix's version in 1968, and then made a bit of a splash with his own version of the song in 1974. He still plays it to this day. Absolutely wonderful guitar work.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erHGEagAk_g

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 04/06/19 at 7:09 pm

There must be some kind of way I can hear

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/07/19 at 8:55 am

Mick Jagger
"Memo From Turner"
1970

A classic. From the soundtrack to the movie "Performance". Ry Cooder plays the great slide guitar. This received lots of airplay on hip FM stations.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP0zsWupANs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/07/19 at 1:50 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUlI13uhuTY
Carol Douglas- Midnight Love Affair

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/07/19 at 5:30 pm

With this smash, we all discovered what a treasured talent we had to enjoy...

Joni Mitchell - Help Me (spring 1974)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOEE-kR-Txg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/09/19 at 3:10 am

Number 1 in the UK this time 45 years ago, and a personal favourite of mine, "Seasons in the Sun" sung by Terry Jacks.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/09/19 at 6:38 am

A fine, funky album cut, here's the original version of a tune with some well known covers...

Isley Brothers - Need A Little Taste Of Love (from their 1974 album Live It Up)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JENi8bV56zU

        8)

Side note: would you believe this spent some time in the "hard to get" category, as the album was (for a time) out of print...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 04/09/19 at 1:08 pm


Number 1 in the UK this time 45 years ago, and a personal favourite of mine, "Seasons in the Sun" sung by Terry Jacks.

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When that song came out, I loved it. Until my sister bought the 45 of it and played it over and over and over and over and over and....  I got sick of it in one afternoon.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/09/19 at 1:10 pm



When that song came out, I loved it. Until my sister bought the 45 of it and played it over and over and over and over and over and....  I got sick of it in one afternoon.


Cat
Thanks for reminding me, I have the single somewhere, but cannot play it now.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/09/19 at 7:17 pm

"Indiana Wants Me"
R. Dean Taylor
1970
A one hit wonder and perhaps a bit of a novelty.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZL_tZxyBDo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/10/19 at 2:43 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoZP18U5VyY
The Spinners- Shame

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/10/19 at 4:40 pm

Dolly Parton
"I Will Always Love You"
1974

The original version, sung by the the woman who wrote it.  A number 1 country hit in 1974 although it doesn't sound country to me, but much more like folk-rock (as did her classic "Jolene" from the same album). There's a later very well know version by a singer who kind of bellows it out but this original version has the gossamer delicacy the song requires.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKsQR72HY0s

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 04/10/19 at 5:48 pm


Dolly Parton
"I Will Always Love You"
1974

The original version, sung by the the woman who wrote it.  A number 1 country hit in 1974 although it doesn't sound country to me, but much more like folk-rock (as did her classic "Jolene" from the same album). There's a later very well know version by a singer who kind of bellows it out but this original version has the gossamer delicacy the song requires.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKsQR72HY0s



She sang it in the movie Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/11/19 at 6:37 am

A little Southern rock for today - this cover's just dandy!  :)

Black Oak Arkansas - Jim Dandy (early 1974)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJXM-ssg2Hg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/11/19 at 2:32 pm

David Bowie
"Starman"
1972

"he'd like to come and meet us but he thinks he'd blow our minds..."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRcPA7Fzebw




Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 04/11/19 at 4:25 pm

City of New Orleans-Arlo Guthrie


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvMS_ykiLiQ


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/13/19 at 11:53 am


City of New Orleans-Arlo Guthrie


O0 nice pick!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/13/19 at 11:55 am

Not everyone remembers this gem, but I do...

Wet Willie - Street Corner Serenade (early 1978)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4icjmWW6NI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/13/19 at 1:38 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COiIC3A0ROM
Al Green- Let's Stay Together

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/14/19 at 3:57 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUY9Y9RFiHY
Hot Chocolate- You Sexy Thing

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 04/14/19 at 5:03 pm

Superstar-the Carpenters (1971)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJmmaIGiGBg


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/14/19 at 5:15 pm


Superstar-the Carpenters (1971)
Cat


Written by Leon Russell, Bonnie Bramlett and Rita Coolidge as "Groupie (Superstar)" and sung by Rita Coolidge on the famed "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" tour of 1970 featuring Joe Cocker and Leon Russell. The Carpenters cleaned it up a bit, changing "I can hardly wait to sleep with you again" to "I can hardly wait to be with you again".

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 04/14/19 at 5:20 pm


Written by Leon Russell, Bonnie Bramlett and Rita Coolidge as "Groupie (Superstar)" and sung by Rita Coolidge on the famed "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" tour of 1970 featuring Joe Cocker and Leon Russell. The Carpenters cleaned it up a bit, changing "I can hardly wait to sleep with you again" to "I can hardly wait to be with you again".



I did not know that. I think it is a beautiful song-at least sung by Karen C. I hadn't heard Rita's version-YET.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/15/19 at 9:16 pm

David Crosby
"Orleans"
1971

Beautiful piece. The lyrics are a list of French cathedrals:

"Orléans, Beaugency,
Notre-Dame de Cléry,
Vendôme, Vendôme"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1jo1gI0kJI


Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/15/19 at 9:47 pm


David Crosby
"Orleans"
1971


That's just lovely!  :)  Thanks for posting

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/16/19 at 7:00 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU6w56epBdc
Gerry Rafferty- Baker Street

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/18/19 at 6:23 am


Gerry Rafferty- Baker Street


^ Nice pick!  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/18/19 at 6:25 am

Funky fun smash - from my wonderful H. S. Junior year...

War - Low Rider (fall 1975)    :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeKw6c9aTJ0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/18/19 at 6:48 am


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU6w56epBdc
Gerry Rafferty- Baker Street
btw, parts of Baker Street is closed due to roadworks.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/18/19 at 7:23 am


^ Nice pick!  :)


It was his birthday yesterday. :(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 04/18/19 at 6:39 pm

This song takes me right back to 10th grade.

Roxanne- The Police

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T1c7GkzRQQ


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 04/18/19 at 7:42 pm

a blue dress?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/18/19 at 9:35 pm


Roxanne- The Police


O0 Good pick!


This song takes me right back to 10th grade.


Nothing like a song that takes one back to High School...  ;)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/18/19 at 10:10 pm

This funky smash takes me back to my H.S. sophomore year...

Earth, Wind and Fire - Shining Star (early 1975)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu9a29UR2dU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/19/19 at 3:35 pm

This cutesy one-hit-wonder ditty takes me back to 7th grade...

Sailcat - Motorcycle Mama (summer 1972)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IvuVDYs_9s

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 04/19/19 at 6:11 pm

This song reminds me of an old boyfriend. We used to go swimming in the river (at a nude beach  :o :o ). He also used to take my money & my cigarettes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BujoaQmfKHQ


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/19/19 at 7:01 pm

Marianne Faithfull
"Broken English"
1979
I always consider this a 1980 song and album but it technically was released in November 1979 so I am including it here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nApyZAyeCg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/20/19 at 12:19 pm

This gem was popular when I was in 8th grade - great footage...

Chi Coltrane - Thunder and Lightning (Fall 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO5mHKh0Hxs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/20/19 at 1:41 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMKXJzmzcTA
Barrabas- Wild Safari

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 04/20/19 at 7:31 pm

green eyed lady

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/20/19 at 8:25 pm


green eyed lady


That's an outstanding suggestion - by Sugarloaf, of course!  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/21/19 at 7:04 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THW-5OUTSt8
Paul Davis- I Go Crazy

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/21/19 at 4:56 pm

This rocker has nothing to do with Easter - it just seems right for today...

Jo Jo Gunne - Run Run Run (Spring 1972)    :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lS7pOaEEOTs

Incidentally, Jo Jo Gunne's frontman was Jay Ferguson (of Spirit, later having solo success)...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/21/19 at 8:19 pm

Roberta Flack
"Killing Me Softly With His Song"
1973

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34bYLPNbHeU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: randyripoff on 04/21/19 at 8:21 pm

Reunion - Life Is A Rock (But the Radio Rolled Me) - 1974
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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/21/19 at 8:35 pm


Reunion - Life Is A Rock (But the Radio Rolled Me) - 1974



From the second I heard it I always thought the REM song "The End of the World As We Know It" was a direct ripoff of this song. Later I saw an interview with them where they came right out and admitted it. At least they were honest.  ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 04/21/19 at 10:19 pm


Reunion - Life Is A Rock (But the Radio Rolled Me) - 1974

Perhaps one of the fastest sung songs in the Rock Era.



From the second I heard it I always thought the REM song "The End of the World As We Know It" was a direct ripoff of this song. Later I saw an interview with them where they came right out and admitted it. At least they were honest.  ;D

Oh yes, Michael Stipe sings that one kinda fast too. I wonder if "Life Is A Rock..." was an inspiration for "It's The End of World..."

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/22/19 at 5:22 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kAU3B9Pi_U
Glen Campbell- Rhinestone Cowboy

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: randyripoff on 04/22/19 at 7:57 am

Plastic Bertrand - Ca Plane Pour Moi - 1977
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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 04/22/19 at 10:22 am


Plastic Bertrand - Ca Plane Pour Moi - 1977


I know that one!! It is sung primarily in French (there are a few English words here and there). :D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/22/19 at 11:33 am


I know that one!! It is sung primarily in French (there are a few English words here and there). :D


And here's the famed version with English lyrics which have nothing to do with the French lyrics whatsoever. This got a lot of play in punk clubs and on college radio in the late 70s. Even the Damned covered it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO8wV6iM7e4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 04/22/19 at 6:38 pm


And here's the famed version with English lyrics which have nothing to do with the French lyrics whatsoever. This got a lot of play in punk clubs and on college radio in the late 70s. Even the Damned covered it.


Wow. :o

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 04/22/19 at 6:40 pm

Anyways, here's my selection for today... "How Long" by Ace (1975).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x26uf3tiYPc

This band may have been a one hit wonder with this song, but lead vocalist Paul Carrack (who turns 68 today) went on to have success with other bands. He was briefly a member of Squeeze in the late 70s/early 80s, and in the late 1980s he joined Mike & The Mechanics. Not only that, he has some solo work to his name.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: randyripoff on 04/23/19 at 5:49 am

Joe Jackson - Is She Really Going Out With Him? - 1978
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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/24/19 at 6:27 am


Joe Jackson - Is She Really Going Out With Him? - 1978


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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/24/19 at 6:36 am

A much beloved tune from my H.S. Senior year...

George Harrison - This Song (late 1976)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0i9rjTxhpY

...That's a pretty goofball video...  ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: randyripoff on 04/24/19 at 7:34 am

Brothers Johnson - Strawberry Letter 23 - 1977

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/24/19 at 2:32 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQHApGqjCuU
Curtis Mayfield- What Is My Woman For?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/24/19 at 10:19 pm

When this influential gem hit the scene, everybody paid attention...  :D

M - Pop Muzik (fall 1979)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPoiv0sZ4s4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/24/19 at 10:28 pm

Patti Smith Group
"Dancing Barefoot"
1979

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zifYs9cmVCQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/25/19 at 5:30 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SP5JHLqXM8
Albert King- I'll Play The Blues For You

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: randyripoff on 04/25/19 at 6:14 am

Jigsaw - Sky High - 1975

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: randyripoff on 04/26/19 at 7:17 am

Joy Division - She's Lost Control - 1979

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/26/19 at 7:37 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vqrViSaelE
Giorgio Moroder- I Wanna Rock You

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/26/19 at 7:38 am


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vqrViSaelE
Giorgio Moroder- I Wanna Rock You
Happy birthday to Giorgio!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: randyripoff on 04/27/19 at 7:08 am

The Specials - Gangsters - 1979

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/27/19 at 7:33 am

T. Rex
"I Love To Boogie"
1976

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rfozHJqNsk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/27/19 at 1:58 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gdqj0V231E
Everybody Plays The Fool- Main Ingredient

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/27/19 at 3:15 pm

This smash always appealed to me...

Pink Floyd - Money (1973)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpbbuaIA3Ds

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 04/27/19 at 6:31 pm

Title track of one of the BEST albums EVER! Another one that reminds me of 10th grade.

Bat Out Of Hell-Meatloaf

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9hLcRU5wE4


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: randyripoff on 04/28/19 at 6:13 am

The Sweet - Little Willy - 1972

My first ever 45  ;D

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/28/19 at 6:16 am


The Sweet - Little Willy - 1972

My first ever 45  ;D

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I can remember giggling to this song title when I was at school.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/28/19 at 9:31 am

Graham Nash
"Chicago"
1971

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxsQrZsqX0c

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 04/28/19 at 11:51 am


The Sweet - Little Willy - 1972

My first ever 45  ;D

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I think it was 3rd or 4th grade, a bunch of us during recess would hook our arms and march around the playground singing this song. Of course none of us knew what the song meant.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/28/19 at 2:21 pm

"Speak Softly, Love" is a popular song published in 1972, with music by Nino Rota and lyrics by Larry Kusik. The song was first introduced as an instrumental theme in the 1972 film The Godfather that was simply known as "Love Theme from The Godfather".

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/28/19 at 5:17 pm

This was my first hearing of these guys - I was impressed!

B.T.O. - Let It Ride (early 1974)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmSXIOlN6mY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/29/19 at 5:35 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnLBTWy3P-Y
Brothers Johnson- Ride O' Rocket!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: randyripoff on 04/29/19 at 6:10 am

Al Green - Take Me To the River - 1974

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: randyripoff on 04/29/19 at 6:16 am


I think it was 3rd or 4th grade, a bunch of us during recess would hook our arms and march around the playground singing this song. Of course none of us knew what the song meant.


Cat


I thinnk I'd just turust turned 8, and I had no idea what the song meant. Hadn't ever really thought about it until today.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/29/19 at 11:35 pm


The Sweet - Little Willy - 1972


O0 good choice!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/29/19 at 11:42 pm

This band always gave us something awesome for us to listen to in the 70's ...

Chicago - Dialogue (1972)    :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80s3warB_c0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: randyripoff on 04/30/19 at 5:49 am


This band always gave us something awesome for us to listen to in the 70's ...

Chicago - Dialogue (1972)    :D



I always liked this one.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: randyripoff on 04/30/19 at 5:52 am

Lou Reed - Sally Can't Dance - 1974

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/30/19 at 7:05 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1WuLUkd-lI
Jean Carne- Was That All It Was (1979)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/30/19 at 4:38 pm

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 04/30/19 at 5:19 pm

Mercedes Benz-Janis Joplin (1970)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-H7YULkiLIA


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/01/19 at 2:24 am

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Film Music Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/01/19 at 3:13 am

Honouring the birthdate of J. Allen Hynek, who became a consultant to Columbia Pictures and Steven Spielberg for the popular 1977 UFO movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: randyripoff on 05/01/19 at 7:04 am

Chic - Le Freak - 1978

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/01/19 at 11:29 am

Ramones
"Do You remember Rock 'N Roll Radio"
1979

Somewhat prophetic in retrospect.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loFLdYM79gY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 05/01/19 at 1:36 pm


Chic - Le Freak - 1978

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I learned two different dances to this song at the same time-one for gym class and one for my jazz dance class. I kept getting the choreography confused between the two.  :D ;D ;D ;D 


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/01/19 at 2:41 pm


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Boz Scaggs also sang it too as well.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/01/19 at 2:43 pm

Judy Collins- Send In The Clowns

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L6KGuTr9TI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 05/01/19 at 5:52 pm

Midnight Train To Georgia-Gladys Knight & the Pips. CLASSIC!!!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwbmufPphP0


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/01/19 at 5:53 pm


Judy Collins- Send In The Clowns

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L6KGuTr9TI
Happy Birthday Judy!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 05/01/19 at 6:27 pm

will a jester be okay?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/01/19 at 7:37 pm


Judy Collins- Send In The Clowns


I saw Judy Collins and Stephen Stills together in concert this past year. Absolutely tremendous show. The concert made one feel like one was a part of something, as concerts so frequently did in the late 60s and 70s. "Send In The Clowns" is not one of my favorites, however. I never cared for the songwriting of Stephen Sondheim. There is an very popular, oft-covered song of his called "Being Alive" from the play "Company" that is absolutely ghastly. It's like a laundry list of whiny, neurotic behavior, "I'm looking for someone to hold me too close, love me too much, mess up my sleep, put me through hell, make me a wreck, blah, blah, blah...". To quote Zappa's "Valley Girl", "gag me with a spoon!".

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: randyripoff on 05/02/19 at 6:17 am

Boz Scagggs - Lowdown - 1976

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 05/02/19 at 12:28 pm


I saw Judy Collins and Stephen Stills together in concert this past year. Absolutely tremendous show. The concert made one feel like one was a part of something, as concerts so frequently did in the late 60s and 70s. "Send In The Clowns" is not one of my favorites, however. I never cared for the songwriting of Stephen Sondheim. There is an very popular, oft-covered song of his called "Being Alive" from the play "Company" that is absolutely ghastly. It's like a laundry list of whiny, neurotic behavior, "I'm looking for someone to hold me too close, love me too much, mess up my sleep, put me through hell, make me a wreck, blah, blah, blah...". To quote Zappa's "Valley Girl", "gag me with a spoon!".



I never cared for Send in the Clowns until I heard Glynis Johns sing in on the soundtrack of A Little Night Music. I then realized that I didn't like the way Judy Collins sang it. But, I like other songs from the play a lot more.

As for Company, I will ALWAYS have a special place in my heart for Company. When I was 17, I worked summer stock and this was one of the plays we did. In fact, I was "production assistant" on it-in other words, I was gofer to the stage manager. But, I was there for every rehearsal & every performance. I also worked props on the show-bringing things on stage between scenes & such. "Being Alive" isn't one of my favorite songs from that show. I think "Another 100 People" is MUCH better than "Being Alive". The funny thing is, this morning, I was just singing "Ladies Who Lunch" from the show-which I REALLY love. Oh, I can still remember some of the lines & some of the choreography from the show-and of course the songs because I listen to the album frequently. 


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/02/19 at 1:08 pm


I saw Judy Collins and Stephen Stills together in concert this past year. Absolutely tremendous show. The concert made one feel like one was a part of something, as concerts so frequently did in the late 60s and 70s. "Send In The Clowns" is not one of my favorites, however. I never cared for the songwriting of Stephen Sondheim. There is an very popular, oft-covered song of his called "Being Alive" from the play "Company" that is absolutely ghastly. It's like a laundry list of whiny, neurotic behavior, "I'm looking for someone to hold me too close, love me too much, mess up my sleep, put me through hell, make me a wreck, blah, blah, blah...". To quote Zappa's "Valley Girl", "gag me with a spoon!".
Over the years I have always loved the song, and began to love it more when I heard Judi Dench singing it.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/02/19 at 2:29 pm



I never cared for Send in the Clowns until I heard Glynis Johns sing in on the soundtrack of A Little Night Music. I then realized that I didn't like the way Judy Collins sang it. But, I like other songs from the play a lot more.

As for Company, I will ALWAYS have a special place in my heart for Company. When I was 17, I worked summer stock and this was one of the plays we did. In fact, I was "production assistant" on it-in other words, I was gofer to the stage manager. But, I was there for every rehearsal & every performance. I also worked props on the show-bringing things on stage between scenes & such. "Being Alive" isn't one of my favorite songs from that show. I think "Another 100 People" is MUCH better than "Being Alive". The funny thing is, this morning, I was just singing "Ladies Who Lunch" from the show-which I REALLY love. Oh, I can still remember some of the lines & some of the choreography from the show-and of course the songs because I listen to the album frequently. 


Cat


"Ladies Who Lunch" I can tolerate, but only because of plucky Elaine Stritch, who was irrepressible.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/02/19 at 2:32 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkstdb32Gmw
Engelbert Humperdinck- After The Loving

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/02/19 at 6:14 pm



Engelbert Humperdinck- After The Loving

Great selection for today. O0 I've always enjoyed listening to this "traditional pop" tune.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: randyripoff on 05/03/19 at 5:33 am

Pulling Mussels (From the Shell) - Squeeze - 1980

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/03/19 at 6:53 am


Great selection for today. O0 I've always enjoyed listening to this "traditional pop" tune.


Yes, It was his birthday.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/03/19 at 6:57 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AKF8Iupox4
James Brown- Too Funky In Here

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/03/19 at 12:27 pm


Yes, It was his birthday.

I knows that. In fact, I even mentioned it on the Ninny thread yesterday, since he's an international person. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: randyripoff on 05/03/19 at 12:40 pm

Thin Lizzy - Whiskey in the Jar - 1973

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/03/19 at 11:31 pm


Thin Lizzy - Whiskey in the Jar - 1973


Very cool!  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/03/19 at 11:34 pm

Heard this on my kitchen playlist today - thought I should post it...  :)

David Bowie - Hang On To Yourself (from 1972's The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EL0Vwqm1rGc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: randyripoff on 05/04/19 at 6:01 am


Heard this on my kitchen playlist today - thought I should post it...  :)

David Bowie - Hang On To Yourself (from 1972's The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust)



Can't go wrong with Bowie

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: randyripoff on 05/04/19 at 6:04 am

Sex Pistols - No Feelings -1977

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/04/19 at 2:24 pm

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
"Ohio"
1970


*******************************
***  :\'( May, 4, 1970  :\'(  **********

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRE9vMBBe10


Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: randyripoff on 05/05/19 at 5:52 am

Electric Light Orchestra - Mr. Blue Sky - 1977

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/05/19 at 10:21 am

The Motels
"Total Control"
1979

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbAKfYDjFbI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/05/19 at 1:52 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3JkEoQ0Cz8
Johnnie Taylor- Disco Lady

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 05/05/19 at 5:58 pm

Isis-Bob Dylan

"I married Isis on the fifth day of May."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INilAY6aJTc


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/05/19 at 11:09 pm


Isis-Bob Dylan

"I married Isis on the fifth day of May."


O0 new to me - I like it!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/06/19 at 5:27 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqPlH5bw7BA
War- Cinco De Mayo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: randyripoff on 05/06/19 at 5:50 am

Elvis Costello & the Attractions - Pump It Up - 1978

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/06/19 at 10:22 am


Elvis Costello & the Attractions - Pump It Up - 1978


An early new wave track that I've always enjoyed listening to. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 05/06/19 at 1:19 pm


O0 new to me - I like it!


I have stated this before. Not really a Dylan fan but I do LOVE the entire Desire album.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/07/19 at 1:19 am


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkstdb32Gmw
Engelbert Humperdinck- After The Loving
I am learning knew songs from EH!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/07/19 at 1:20 am

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/07/19 at 5:23 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu1UXCdyNo0
Starland Vocal Band- Afternoon Delight

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: randyripoff on 05/07/19 at 5:47 am

Dave Edmunds - Girls Talk - 1979

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/07/19 at 6:58 am


Dave Edmunds - Girls Talk - 1979

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Great song!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: randyripoff on 05/08/19 at 6:16 am

Roxy Music - Virginia Plain - 1972

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/08/19 at 2:23 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhHliWca-w0
The disco version of The Yardbirds's song "For Your Love" 15 years later.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/10/19 at 6:59 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8krq5V1C03I
Dramatics- What You See Is What You Get

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/10/19 at 5:25 pm



The disco version of The Yardbirds's song "For Your Love" 15 years later.

Wow, I had no idea that it had been covered. :o

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/10/19 at 7:36 pm


Wow, I had no idea that it had been covered. :o


Fleetwood Mac covered it too. On their 1973 "Mystery To Me" album. Bob Welch sings it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ky486ZZmZ6k

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/11/19 at 10:15 am


Fleetwood Mac covered it too. On their 1973 "Mystery To Me" album. Bob Welch sings it.


Wow, you learn something new every day! :o

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/11/19 at 2:25 pm


Wow, I had no idea that it had been covered. :o


To be honest I had no idea either at first.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/11/19 at 2:28 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMyGnFsYriM
The Whispers - (Let's Go) All The Way

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/12/19 at 12:43 am

Honouring the birthday of Billy Swan, with his 1974 hit "I Can Help".

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/12/19 at 1:42 pm

Neil Young
"Tonight's The Night"
(recorded in 1973, released in 1975)

Harrowingly real.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTGjVvQPVWg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/12/19 at 9:27 pm


Honouring the birthday of Billy Swan, with his 1974 hit "I Can Help".


O0 I'm a fan!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/12/19 at 9:37 pm


Neil Young
"Tonight's The Night"
(recorded in 1973, released in 1975)


O0 new to me - but nice!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/13/19 at 4:11 am

Honouring the 69th birthday of Stevie Wonder!

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/13/19 at 6:35 am


Honouring the 69th birthday of Stevie Wonder!


O0 Happy Birthday Stevie Wonder!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/13/19 at 6:36 am

A much beloved favorite for me as a H.S. sophomore...

Carole King - Jazzman (Fall 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gy4tlabzB0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/14/19 at 11:02 pm

The summer of '74 was a magical time, music-wise...

Steely Dan - Rikki Don't Lose That Number (summer 1974)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfZWp-hGCdA

                                    8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/15/19 at 12:49 am

Honouring the birthday of Mike Oldfield, with his version of "In Dulci Jubilo" from 1975.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/15/19 at 12:37 pm


Honouring the birthday of Mike Oldfield, with his version of "In Dulci Jubilo" from 1975.


He had a big hit with the instrumental song "Tubular Bells" from the Exorcist

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/15/19 at 12:39 pm


He had a big hit with the instrumental song "Tubular Bells" from the Exorcist

Too true, but I chose a different hit, to make a change.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/15/19 at 3:04 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PM4MBKjg0qk
Little River Band- Reminiscing

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/15/19 at 8:43 pm

Genya Ravan & Ian Hunter
"Junkman"
1979

"you should have listened to your junkman..."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDCUS2uQbuM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 05/16/19 at 12:05 pm

Joe Walsh-Life's Been Good. 1978

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXWvKDSwvls


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 05/16/19 at 1:51 pm

to thee so far?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/16/19 at 11:15 pm


Joe Walsh-Life's Been Good. 1978



Cat

Good selection. O0



to thee so far?

L.O.L. ::)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/16/19 at 11:45 pm


Joe Walsh-Life's Been Good. 1978


O0 I'm a fan!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/17/19 at 6:21 am


O0 I'm a fan!
Add me to the list!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/17/19 at 7:28 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoZP18U5VyY
Spinners- It's A Shame

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 05/17/19 at 10:10 am

same what?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/18/19 at 3:49 am


same what?
Same old shame?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/18/19 at 3:50 am

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/18/19 at 12:49 pm

Ringo Starr
"Early 1970"
1971

This was the B side of the "It Don't Come Easy" single. I've still got my original copy on Apple Records. Listen closely and you will hear that each of the first three verses are about the other three Beatles. Paul, John and George respectively. George plays slide guitar on this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFq3d5-k8w0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/18/19 at 1:47 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gmq4WIjQxp0
Albert Hammond- It Never Rains In Southern California

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/18/19 at 9:43 pm


Ringo Starr
"Early 1970"
1971

This was the B side of the "It Don't Come Easy" single. I've still got my original copy on Apple Records. Listen closely and you will hear that each of the first three verses are about the other three Beatles. Paul, John and George respectively. George plays slide guitar on this.


O0 Very cool!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/18/19 at 9:44 pm


Albert Hammond- It Never Rains In Southern California


O0 Good choice!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/19/19 at 7:33 am

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/19/19 at 2:14 pm


O0 Good choice!


It was his birthday.  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/19/19 at 2:18 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDLecm3vr5w
BT Express- If It Don't Turn You On (Leave It Alone)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/20/19 at 5:09 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOSZwEwl_1Q
Happy Birthday Cher. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/20/19 at 11:23 pm


Happy Birthday Cher. :)


Happy Birthday, Cher, indeed!  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/20/19 at 11:30 pm

His 1973 Innervisions album is an amazing album!  :D  One of Stevie's more unusual hits...

Stevie Wonder - Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing (spring 1974)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zywDiFdxopU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/21/19 at 6:58 am


Happy Birthday, Cher, indeed!  :)


Have you seen her Broadway play?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/21/19 at 7:05 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhSjwU8gEsI
Leo Sayer- You Make Me Feel Like Dancing (1976)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/21/19 at 8:23 am


Leo Sayer- You Make Me Feel Like Dancing (1976)

Excellent choice! I chose him as the Person Of The Day in ninny's absence. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/21/19 at 12:41 pm


Have you seen her Broadway play?


No, I'm afraid not  :-\\

(I unfortunately don't get to see too many Broadway plays...)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/21/19 at 2:03 pm


Excellent choice! I chose him as the Person Of The Day in ninny's absence. :)



It was his birthday.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/21/19 at 10:07 pm

I LOVE this smash (and this group) - always did!  :D

America - Horse With No Name (1972)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMESJOzgviQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/21/19 at 11:27 pm



It was his birthday.

Exactly!! That's why I chose him for the Ninny thread!

There were some other choices too, but he seemed like the best one.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/21/19 at 11:28 pm


I LOVE this smash (and this group) - always did!  :D

America - Horse With No Name (1972)

I hear that one quite a LOT these days. However, there are other songs by this band that I enjoy. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/22/19 at 4:37 am

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/22/19 at 2:31 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WOZwwRH6XU
Funkadelic- One Nation Under a Groove

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/22/19 at 4:05 pm

Neil Young
Lotta Love"
1978

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5mLgLI4814

Subject: Re: Your 70's Film Music Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/23/19 at 10:11 am

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/24/19 at 7:10 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4LWIP7SAjY
LaBelle - Lady Marmalade

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/24/19 at 9:14 am


Neil Young
Lotta Love"
1978


Aha... I knew that he had written it (and recorded it first, which a lot of people probably don't realize) before Nicorette Larson recorded her more-famous version later that year.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/24/19 at 1:25 pm

This day in 1830, "Mary Had a Little Lamb" by Sarah Josepha Hale is published.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/24/19 at 9:47 pm

Fanny
I Need You Neeed Me
1973

One of the first all female bands. I saw them play this song on "Midnight Special" back in 1973 and always remembered it though I don't know much of their other stuff.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QketaAKJcbU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/24/19 at 9:58 pm


Aha... I knew that he had written it (and recorded it first, which a lot of people probably don't realize) before Nicorette Larson recorded her more-famous version later that year.


For a short while Neil Young and the late Nicolette Larson were romantically involved (she also sings backup on several of his albums). During this period she found an old cassette of his version of the still-unreleased song on the floor of his car. She liked it and asked him if she could record it. He said fine, had had forgotten all about the song. I actually saw him play it live as early as 1976, though he released his version in 1978. Larson's also came out in 1978.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/25/19 at 5:57 am

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/25/19 at 9:38 pm

Her best career run was in the 70's - one of her sometimes forgotten hits:

Linda Ronstadt - Poor, Poor Pitiful Me (1978)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srpwqf2MWAw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/26/19 at 2:18 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfwVfEXJhQQ
Mott the Hoople - All The Young Dudes

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 05/26/19 at 5:38 pm


Her best career run was in the 70's - one of her sometimes forgotten hits:

Linda Ronstadt - Poor, Poor Pitiful Me (1978)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srpwqf2MWAw



I was JUST listening to her Greatest Hits album last week-something I haven't listened to in a long time. And yes, this song was on it. I think she is quite underrated. She has a BEAUTIFUL voice and can REALLY sing.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/27/19 at 5:27 am

RAMSEY LEWIS  - Sun Goddess

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYD7fLfnuzc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/27/19 at 9:43 am


RAMSEY LEWIS  - Sun Goddess


O0 Love it!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/27/19 at 11:54 am

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/28/19 at 2:23 pm


O0 Love it!


It was his birthday. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/28/19 at 2:30 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfEvRjDw7OA
Kool and the Gang - "Higher Plane" (1974)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 05/29/19 at 5:23 pm

Uneasy Rider-Charlie Daniels Band ('73)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoVL1Zs6WTw


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/29/19 at 11:08 pm


Uneasy Rider-Charlie Daniels Band ('73)


^ I needed that!  ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/31/19 at 6:41 am

I'm quite sure I watched this Soul Train performance when it aired back in the day...

Elton John - Philadelphia Freedom (1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqnGeSFhKV4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/31/19 at 6:46 am

Honouring the 89th birthday of Clint Eastwood, from "Paint Your Wagon", his rendition of "I Talk To The Trees".

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/31/19 at 6:46 am


Honouring the 89th birthday of Clint Eastwood, from "Paint Your Wagon", his rendition of "I Talk To The Trees".

nn8YubD01sk
I should have that single too, Lee Marvin on the A-Side!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/31/19 at 7:02 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vz9pZW5OvM4
Vicki Sue Robinson - Turn the Beat Around

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/31/19 at 8:20 pm

Brotherhood of Man
"United We Stand"
1970

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYw1aNSfZls

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/02/19 at 2:26 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L0Oae6PzCQ
Tavares - Whodunit (1977)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 06/02/19 at 9:49 pm

Jefferson Airplane
"Have You Seen The Saucers"
1970

One of my favorite Airplane songs and one of Paul Kantner's most classic compositions. There are some cool live versions of this floating around as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwNVbT3zH_k

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/03/19 at 7:22 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ew8vl3JoAPM
Curtis Mayfield - You Are, You Are

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 06/03/19 at 3:48 pm

Last Time I Saw Him-Diana Ross (1973)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chrGKe5ivi4


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: MyAdidas on 06/03/19 at 5:28 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuuObGsB0No

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: violet_shy on 06/03/19 at 7:17 pm

This song is stunningly beautiful! It's perfect.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/04/19 at 7:15 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PDsPmDpFSw
Before the Next Teardrop Falls - Freddy Fender

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/05/19 at 2:32 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQ4EMSOyZQU
Ronnie Dyson - If The Shoe Fits (Dance In It) (1979)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 06/05/19 at 6:12 pm

Title track of one of my all-time favorite albums-Hotel California-the Eagles.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeEzH_RzGuw


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 06/05/19 at 7:46 pm

is there still room?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/07/19 at 6:18 am

A favorite of mine during 8th grade...

Dr. John - Right Place, Wrong Time (Spring 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT4RainY-lY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/08/19 at 3:38 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xi-GDD8yFyo
Boz Scaggs - JoJo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 06/10/19 at 3:48 am

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 06/10/19 at 10:17 am

eeh'  God is in control

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: MyAdidas on 06/10/19 at 3:16 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Tmr0xw3owg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 06/11/19 at 6:13 am

Honouring the birthday of Jacques-Yves Cousteau with John Denver's 1975 song "Calypso" written as a tribute to Jacques-Yves Cousteau and his research ship, the Calypso.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/11/19 at 6:14 am


... John Denver's 1975 song "Calypso"...


O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/11/19 at 6:22 am

Intended to have an anti-discrimination message, some people took offense at this anyway...

Randy Newman - Short People (1978) 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bfyS-S-IJs

                                    8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/11/19 at 7:25 am


Intended to have an anti-discrimination message, some people took offense at this anyway...

Randy Newman - Short People (1978) 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bfyS-S-IJs

                                    8)


Why did they take offense to this song? ???

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 06/11/19 at 9:05 am


Intended to have an anti-discrimination message, some people took offense at this anyway...

Randy Newman - Short People (1978) 


Why did they offense to this song? ???

Maybe because of what Randy Newman said about short people?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/11/19 at 11:53 am


Why did they offense to this song? ???


He was trying to come up with a group to sing about where no one would take his insults seriously, to make his point; nonetheless, some took his insults seriously and thought he actually had a problem with short people...  ::)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 06/11/19 at 12:10 pm


Intended to have an anti-discrimination message, some people took offense at this anyway...

Randy Newman - Short People (1978) 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bfyS-S-IJs

                                    8)


It was featured in one of the Toy Story films.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/11/19 at 2:14 pm


He was trying to come up with a group to sing about where no one would take his insults seriously, to make his point; nonetheless, some took his insults seriously and thought he actually had a problem with short people...  ::)


It wasn't meant to take seriously, it's only a song!  ::)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 06/12/19 at 9:55 am

"Swan Lake" by Tchaikovsky Arr. Madness, from 1979.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/12/19 at 2:30 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKix_06L5AY
Lyn Collins - Think (About It)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/13/19 at 6:22 am


Lyn Collins - Think (About It)


O0  I forget the name of the 90s song that repeatedly sampled this...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/13/19 at 6:28 am

Rockin' - 1974 style  :D

Bad Company - Can't Get Enough Of Your Love (summer 1974)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vealAStZ-Qo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 06/13/19 at 6:34 am

Celebrating the date of birth of Paul Buckmaster, string arrangement for this song.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 06/14/19 at 5:01 am

Honouring the birthday of Julie Felix with her version of "If I Could (El Condor Pasa)" from 1970.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/14/19 at 7:03 am


O0  I forget the name of the 90s song that repeatedly sampled this...


It was her birthday a few days ago, I thought I'd acknowledge her by posting the song she sang.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/14/19 at 4:03 pm


I forget the name of the 90s song that repeatedly sampled this...



It was her birthday a few days ago, I thought I'd acknowledge her by posting the song she sang.


I found the song that sampled it - "It Takes Two" by Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock (actually from 1988)...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 06/15/19 at 3:52 am

"Happy to Be on an Island in the Sun" is a song by Greek singer Demis Roussos. It was released as a single in 1975.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/15/19 at 2:08 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-ZDKirjQgM
Harry Nilsson- Without You (1972)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/16/19 at 8:07 am


Harry Nilsson- Without You (1972)


O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/16/19 at 8:14 am

This one really rocks!  :D

The Faces (feat. Rod Stewart) - Stay With Me (early 1972)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSQp7YOPdJ8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 06/16/19 at 12:22 pm

Frank Zappa
"Dancin' Fool"
1978
A spot-on lampoon of disco.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSdkPMc7aEo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 06/16/19 at 1:13 pm

Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/16/19 at 1:58 pm


O0


It was his birthday yesterday. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/16/19 at 1:59 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdEwRm-kSJ0
Lamont Dozier - Going To My Roots (1977)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 06/16/19 at 4:03 pm


Frank Zappa
"Dancin' Fool"
1978
A spot-on lampoon of disco.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSdkPMc7aEo



Oh man, that songs bring back memories of high school.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 06/16/19 at 4:10 pm

I saw this today and thought that this would be an excellent Song of the Day.

Dead Skunk In The Middle Of The Road

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uu5hzc2Mei4


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Cherie70 on 06/16/19 at 8:57 pm

One song very few mention that I totally love!!!!! Charlene recorded "I've Never Been to Me" in 1976, and the single reached #97 on the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in 1977. When released again in 1982, the single spent 23 weeks in the Hot 100, peaked at #3.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Cherie70 on 06/16/19 at 9:10 pm

Another great singer with a BOMB falsetto.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Cherie70 on 06/16/19 at 9:14 pm

And who could forget This Heart hit.... MAGIC MAN....

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/17/19 at 5:27 am

Barry Manilow- Copacabana

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=591d-XV5rEo

Never realized this song was about a mobster and a girl named Lola.  :o

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 06/17/19 at 1:26 pm

I thought it was Yoda

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 06/17/19 at 1:42 pm


I thought it was Yoda

Haha, very funny. ::)

However, Weird Al did write a parody song called "Yoda", of which the original song was "Lola" by the Kinks (a 1970 hit). :D


Oh, and the above song in Howard's post ("Copacabana"), was also parodied. Mark Jonathan Davis, a former radio personality who worked in Phoenix, wrote and recorded a parody entitled "Star Wars Cantina" in 1997 (this one is often misattributed to Al).

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 06/17/19 at 4:08 pm


One song very few mention that I totally love!!!!! Charlene recorded "I've Never Been to Me" in 1976, and the single reached #97 on the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in 1977. When released again in 1982, the single spent 23 weeks in the Hot 100, peaked at #3.

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I didn't know it was a '70s song. I always thought it was an '80s song because that is when I learned about it. I have heard many people laugh about this song but I totally love it, too.



Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/17/19 at 7:19 pm

Channeling his best Philly Soul sound (produced by Thom Bell...)

Ronnie Dyson - One Man Band (Plays All Alone) (1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee4Q1PrHuHY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/18/19 at 7:24 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh15LOppcWQ
Silly Love Songs - Paul McCartney & Wings - 1976

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: MyAdidas on 06/19/19 at 2:44 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckCwBAhz4oc]

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 06/19/19 at 2:54 pm

Crosby, Stills & Nash
"Just A Song Before I Go"
1977

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UoneXjfBC0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/19/19 at 3:48 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItgAlRuafaU
Al Wilson - Show And Tell

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/20/19 at 5:24 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X79Jko9bBI
You Needed Me - Anne Murray

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 06/21/19 at 8:06 am




After many days of rain here in New York I can post this song ↑


Terrific song, but it's from 1969.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/21/19 at 10:30 pm

Much beloved smash, always cool, from my H.S. freshman year...

David Essex - Rock On (early 1974)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XfmHyG8y-g

                                        8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: MyAdidas on 06/22/19 at 1:31 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH2a30LTeWw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/22/19 at 3:36 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLeCB7Kn-VE
Todd Rundgren - Hello It's Me (1972)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 06/24/19 at 8:43 am

David Bowie
"Station To Station"
1976

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY77zDzNmYw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/24/19 at 2:28 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrZRURcb1cM
Fleetwood Mac - Dreams

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/25/19 at 7:07 am

You're So Vain- Carly Simon

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6UAYGxiRwU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 06/25/19 at 10:02 am

you sure it's vain?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 06/25/19 at 11:11 pm


You're So Vain- Carly Simon


I had a feeling this would be a likely pick for today, with it being her birthday.

I also know she had other big hits during her career. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/27/19 at 6:22 am

A great song for a hot summer day...

Beach Boys - It's OK (summer 1976)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAZHl5cnEB8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 06/27/19 at 11:07 am


A great song for a hot summer day...

Beach Boys - It's OK (summer 1976)    :)

Great selection for today!

Coincidentally, Bruce Johnston, a member of the band, turns 77 today. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: MyAdidas on 06/27/19 at 1:29 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9GlC9GyF4Y

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/27/19 at 2:42 pm

Michael Jackson - Farewell My Summer Love (1973)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtQ_QhgIUDo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/28/19 at 7:42 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSQAlfyaKyc
War- Summer

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/28/19 at 4:35 pm


War- Summer


O0

Continuing the summer theme...

Jamestown Massacre - Summer Sun (summer 1972)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQfo2iFP-g4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 06/28/19 at 5:29 pm

Beach Baby-First Class (1974)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1DmsYB7FOM


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 06/28/19 at 6:43 pm

I might as well post a "summer" song from the 1970s as well; namely, "Summer Breeze" by Seals And Crofts, from 1972:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTXat-LsxHA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 06/28/19 at 8:40 pm

yup

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/29/19 at 2:17 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvUQcnfwUUM
Mungo Jerry - In The Summertime (1970)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/30/19 at 2:09 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNqqs4h4M7c
Little River Band - Lonesome Loser

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/01/19 at 8:38 pm

This one speaks for itself...  ;)

Lighthouse - Sunny Days (1972)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8IcW5TtP0E

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/02/19 at 5:18 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nz1SlI1XtU

McFadden & Whitheead - Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now (1979)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Tune Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 07/02/19 at 5:33 am

Remebering American director Michael Cimino, who died on this day in 2016.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/03/19 at 2:48 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhzsScVjHf8
HEATWAVE - THE GROOVE LINE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/04/19 at 7:18 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEeaS6fuUoA
Bill Withers - Lovely Day

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/04/19 at 10:44 am


Bill Withers - Lovely Day


O0  Good choice!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/04/19 at 11:37 am

Celebrating the home country today with this fine cover...

Linda Ronstadt - Back In The U.S.A.  (1978)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbOWDe2GQoo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 07/04/19 at 12:06 pm

This is from the movie 1776 (one of my all-time favorite movies). William Daniels as John Adams singing "Is Anybody There." (1972)  If you haven't seen this movie, I HIGHLY recommend it. It tells the story of WHY we celebrate the 4th. We watch them every year which we will be doing tonight.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Fq4H4SAb6s

FYI: John Adams actually wrote some of those lyrics in a letter to his wife Abigail.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 07/05/19 at 12:10 pm


This is from the movie 1776 (one of my all-time favorite movies). William Daniels as John Adams singing "Is Anybody There." (1972)  If you haven't seen this movie, I HIGHLY recommend it. It tells the story of WHY we celebrate the 4th. We watch them every year which we will be doing tonight.



FYI: John Adams actually wrote some of those lyrics in a letter to his wife Abigail.


Cat

That is quite interesting. :) I'll have to take a listen to it sometime.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/06/19 at 1:19 pm

Not their biggest hit, but a fun tune - one I'm feeling today...

The Guess Who - Albert Flasher (1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKQHp14U3YA

(Apologies if I posted this recently...)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/06/19 at 2:24 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lA1xiMPXOM
Get Down- Gene Chandler

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 07/06/19 at 3:20 pm

And now for something completely different.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfRdur8GLBM


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/07/19 at 2:14 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ainB6qnWBI
Ringo Starr - You're Sixteen You're Beautiful (And You're Mine)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 07/07/19 at 8:35 pm

The Move
"Do Ya"
1972

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2I5kH0klENs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 07/07/19 at 11:51 pm


Ringo Starr - You're Sixteen (this is the complete title; those other words don't count)

His version is actually kinda decent, IMO. O0

And happy 79th b'day to him.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 07/07/19 at 11:57 pm


The Move
"Do Ya"
1972



I had never heard this version of it before. Of course it was written by Jeff Lynne of ELO; moreover, he and the other members of The Move later formed ELO (which had originally been a "side project"). However, Jeff Lynne re-recorded it four years later with his ELO bandmates, and it became a big hit for the band in early '77. So it counts as a song that one performer records as part of two different bands. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 07/08/19 at 11:13 am

Joni MItchell
"Carey"

A hit in the summer of 1971. Stephen Stills plays guitar and bass on it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auTSZTU1tm0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/08/19 at 9:04 pm


Joni MItchell
"Carey"


^New to me - I like it!  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/08/19 at 10:21 pm

Listening to one of my 1975 playlists, heard this fine smash - the studio version - but I'm digging this live rendition from "Old Grey Whistle Test":

Ozark Mountain Daredevils - Jackie Blue (spring 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v31wwyteRqo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 07/09/19 at 10:46 am

Just because!

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 07/10/19 at 2:06 am

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/11/19 at 5:30 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3Iw2qYtN8A
DeFranco Family: Heartbeat, Its A Lovebeat (1973)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/12/19 at 7:12 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXWia0TWAMM
Over My Head- Fleetwood Mac

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/12/19 at 8:13 am


Over My Head- Fleetwood Mac


O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/12/19 at 8:18 am

This soulful smash ushered out my H.S. Freshman year in style...

William DeVaughn - Be Thankful For What You Got (spring/summer 1974)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pvtlt-p7vB4

                                      8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 07/12/19 at 11:17 am


Over My Head- Fleetwood Mac

O0

I still hear that one (and other classic hits of theirs) regularly on radio.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 07/12/19 at 11:23 am


I still hear that one (and other classic hits of theirs) regularly on radio.


But do you hear this one? It was a staple on the radio years ago.

Fleetwood Mac
"Hypnotized"
1973

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDzXbdxeeHI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/12/19 at 12:27 pm


Fleetwood Mac
"Hypnotized"
1973


O0 I like it!  I occasionally hear it on classic hits radio...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 07/13/19 at 8:46 am

The Byrds
"Chestnut Mare"
1970

Happy birthday Roger McGuinn!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SdiSjpOdyU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/13/19 at 11:08 am


The Byrds
"Chestnut Mare"
1970


New to me - nice!


Happy birthday Roger McGuinn!


Happy Birthday indeed!  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/13/19 at 11:09 am

In my transistor days, this mesmerizing smash launched a major player of 70's Funk, among other things...

Eric Burdon and War - Spill The Wine (summer 1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W77Kwh6f0TE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 07/13/19 at 11:53 am


In my transistor days, this mesmerizing smash launched a major player of 70's Funk, among other things...

Eric Burdon and War - Spill The Wine (summer 1970)  :)

I definitely know that one. O0

Yep, Eric teamed up with War after having success with The Animals during the 1960s. This was part of the album Eric Burdon Declares War, which they recorded together.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/14/19 at 2:17 pm

The Trammps - The Night The Lights Went Out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I80MhaI4IPI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/14/19 at 9:22 pm

I love this band!  This awesome smash from my H.S. sophomore year is a long time favorite...

America - Sister Golden Hair (spring 1975)  :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oNULFXLuMc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 07/14/19 at 10:29 pm


I love this band!  This awesome smash from my H.S. sophomore year is a long time favorite...

America - Sister Golden Hair (spring 1975)  :D


Good pick; I still hear that one regularly on rock stations (or at least, stations that have classic rock on their playlists). O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/15/19 at 5:27 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c8cKm4qC9M
MILLIE JACKSON ( If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/15/19 at 10:53 pm

Although this iconic group was a household name, they had no smash hits until 1987.  But they put out some awfully sweet sounds in the meantime!  One of their minor hits - and quite the engaging tune...

The Grateful Dead - Uncle John's Band (1970)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSIajKGHZRk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/16/19 at 7:28 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP68A2sTV80
William Bell-Trying To Love Two

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/17/19 at 2:38 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXfROqR_p1A
Lotta Love - Nicolette Larson

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 07/17/19 at 4:31 pm

Neil Young
"Love Is A Rose"
(recorded in 1974, released in 1977)

Neil Young performs his composition "Love Is A Rose".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIkVV2AuEQw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 07/17/19 at 6:09 pm


Neil Young
"Love Is A Rose"
(recorded in 1974, released in 1977)

Neil Young performs his composition "Love Is A Rose".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIkVV2AuEQw


I always loved Linda Ronstadt's version of that song (1975)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ed2r8cAyvEo


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 07/17/19 at 11:23 pm



Lotta Love - Nicolette Larson

Today would have been her 67th birthday. :\'(

I still like that song of hers. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/18/19 at 5:32 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yX23F_v73o&list=OLAK5uy_mL8-6L-BiNyE5sMepdJV6nRUzFH2pduDs&index=6
Village People- I'm A Cruiser

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/19/19 at 5:42 pm

Wonderful, theatrical sounding gem from my H.S. senior year...

Queen - Somebody To Love (late 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kijpcUv-b8M

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Cherie70 on 07/19/19 at 10:45 pm

My favorite song for this sweltering heat......  Cool Change

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 07/20/19 at 12:56 pm

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the lunar landing.

Spaceman-Harry Nilsson (1972)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j8LDZreZ7M


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/20/19 at 2:27 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIizfKXibRc
SANTANA - NO ONE TO DEPEND ON -  (1971)

Happy Birthday to Carlos Santana. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/20/19 at 2:51 pm


SANTANA - NO ONE TO DEPEND ON -  (1971)


O0  Good one


Happy Birthday to Carlos Santana. :)


Happy Birthday to Carlos Santana indeed! 

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 07/20/19 at 6:09 pm


O0  Good one

Happy Birthday to Carlos Santana indeed!

He's 72 years old today. O0

I was going to post a song of theirs today.

Here is "Oye Como Va", also from 1971:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thZNLqlqd4s

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/21/19 at 2:18 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjUyM_xd6IA
Peace Train- Cat Stevens

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/22/19 at 5:20 am

George Clinton- Tear The Roof Off (We Want The Funk)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4nOHdUntyM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 07/22/19 at 11:09 am

Buffy Sainte-Marie
"Moonshot"
1972

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9vAa2mNoqQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/28/19 at 2:14 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVXVO_vF2Io
Dr Hook - "When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman"

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/30/19 at 7:27 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjdE2cBnrVE
First Choice - Double Cross

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/31/19 at 6:21 am

Recently heard this on Sirius/XM, thought I'd post it...

Ringo Starr - A Dose Of Rock And Roll (late 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tA0Jfa9BZE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/31/19 at 2:44 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTbBvPoxUkk
LOBO - Me And You And A Dog Named Boo - 1973

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/01/19 at 8:38 pm

A semi-rarity, I recall hearing this gem broadcast some rare occasion when the weather allowed me to pick up the Chicago FM soul station from Michigan.  They don't make 'em like this any more...

Garland Green - Let The Good Times Roll (1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AHzgn-Peaw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/02/19 at 7:43 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voNEgCKzves
Andrew Gold - Thank You For Being A Friend

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/02/19 at 3:20 pm

I recall enjoying this smash during my fabulous H.S. Junior year...

Captain/Tennille - Lonely Night (Angel Face) (early 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLYY-EKfmvw

Check out those crazy platform shoes!  Regarding the hair and clothes, yeah that's how we looked in '76...  ;)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 08/02/19 at 6:50 pm

At Seventeen- Janis Ian (1975)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESS0eKJpEZQ


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 08/03/19 at 12:08 pm

Love is Like A Butterfly-Dolly Parton (1974)

BTW-this is MY video-MY photos. (Yeah, a shameless plug.  :D ;D ;D ;D)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUvBCOWE0r4&t=2s


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/04/19 at 7:01 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RgQoUMNaCU
Robin Beck - Sweet Talk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/05/19 at 6:49 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPwpVJ-eIgg
SAMANTHA SANG ~ "EMOTION"

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 08/06/19 at 4:34 am

"Waterloo" by Abba

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 08/06/19 at 12:49 pm

Kinks
"Celluloid Heroes"
1972

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTJVclgwS5g

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 08/07/19 at 2:49 am

Remembering Esther Phillips

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 08/07/19 at 4:46 pm


Kinks
"Celluloid Heroes"
1972

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTJVclgwS5g



I'll see your "Celluloid Hereos" and I'll raise you "Superman" (1979).  ;)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U56vPV2wqs0


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/07/19 at 11:16 pm


Kinks
"Celluloid Heroes"
1972



I'll see your "Celluloid Hereos" and I'll raise you "Superman" (1979).  ;)


Since heroes seems to be the theme...

Paul McCartney & Wings - Magneto and Titanium Man  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHz_7e7yluM
(from their 1975 smash album, Venus and Mars)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/08/19 at 6:59 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDEZQxg2TSM
Joe Tex - I Gotcha - 1972

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 08/08/19 at 8:34 pm



I'll see your "Celluloid Hereos" and I'll raise you "Superman" (1979).  ;)

Cat


"I'd like to fly but I can't even swim". I always thought that was a GREAT line.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/09/19 at 2:17 pm

We seriously rocked out to this smash when I was a H.S. Senior...

Aerosmith - Walk This Way (late 1976)  :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tA5A_AcBKvs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/10/19 at 6:58 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IEemZ6-LZc
THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS - ROCK N' ROLL HEAVEN

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/10/19 at 2:10 pm


THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS - ROCK N' ROLL HEAVEN


O0 - good one!

I recall how for some of us this tune dredged up some emotion - it was a healing expression...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/10/19 at 4:07 pm


O0 - good one!

I recall how for some of us this tune dredged up some emotion - it was a healing expression...


It was about all the singers that have passed away and had made it to heaven, it indeed is a sad song. :(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/10/19 at 9:16 pm


It was about all the singers that have passed away and had made it to heaven, it indeed is a sad song. :(


Indeed.  I don't know if you recognize that in certain cases the loss was very recent to the song, for instance in the case of Jim Croce.  With him, the sting was still stinging fiercely at the time this became popular.  In fact with Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix it had only been a few short years ('70/'71).  To us 70's youth these artists weren't "historical figures" - they were musicians we'd grown up with  :-\\

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 08/10/19 at 9:35 pm


Indeed.  I don't know if you recognize that in certain cases the loss was very recent to the song, for instance in the case of Jim Croce.  With him, the sting was still stinging fiercely at the time this became popular.  In fact with Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix it had only been a few short years ('70/'71).  To us 70's youth these artists weren't "historical figures" - they were musicians we'd grown up with  :-\\


Interestingly enough, I don't recall hearing this song at all on the radio back in the day. Wikipedia says it got to #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 but you could have fooled me. Admittedly, by 1974 I was listening to no top 40 radio AT ALL, my taste ran entirely to the FM "progressive" stations, but generally I still knew of the existence of the songs I was ignoring. Not this one. Listening to it now I have to say I really don't care for it. The lyrics are somewhat on the "schlocky" side.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/10/19 at 11:29 pm


Interestingly enough, I don't recall hearing this song at all on the radio back in the day. Wikipedia says it got to #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 but you could have fooled me. Admittedly, by 1974 I was listening to no top 40 radio AT ALL, my taste ran entirely to the FM "progressive" stations, but generally I still knew of the existence of the songs I was ignoring. Not this one. Listening to it now I have to say I really don't care for it. The lyrics are somewhat on the "schlocky" side.


The first time I heard this it was actually on TV, and the duo, at that time considered a "comeback" (as they hadn't had a hit for a while), were being interviewed.  Most likely it was on American Bandstand.  They spoke of how the song was written to help them process these tragic losses.  I recall feeling that the song was soothing salve, as I (among others) was still smarting from grief over the losses of our musician heroes, in particular Jim Croce (it had only been a few months then).  The song subsequently got lots of Top 40 radio airplay, at least in Chicagoland...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 08/11/19 at 9:43 am


The first time I heard this it was actually on TV, and the duo, at that time considered a "comeback" (as they hadn't had a hit for a while), were being interviewed.  Most likely it was on American Bandstand.  They spoke of how the song was written to help them process these tragic losses.  I recall feeling that the song was soothing salve, as I (among others) was still smarting from grief over the losses of our musician heroes, in particular Jim Croce (it had only been a few months then).  The song subsequently got lots of Top 40 radio airplay, at least in Chicagoland...


Funny thing about the Righteous Brothers. Even though they had their biggest hits in the mid 60s, and even though the tremendous Phil Spector production gave the songs a sort of "instant classic" feel, it always seemed to me that they belonged in the 1950s or in the pre-Beatles early 60s. They even looked that way. I was never much of a fan.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/11/19 at 6:19 pm

How 'bout it's time for a classic Chicago-style rockin' gem, from my transistor days...

Ides Of March - L.A. Goodbye (early 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYw1hAn8iq8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 08/11/19 at 9:25 pm

John Kongos
"He's Gonna Step On You Again"
1971

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sy3Pm3gu9Xc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/12/19 at 5:18 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fAQhSRLQnM
Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 08/12/19 at 10:42 am



Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing

Happy 70th birthday Mark Knopfler!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 08/12/19 at 12:12 pm


Happy 70th birthday Mark Knopfler!


Bob Dylan
"Gotta Serve Somebody"
1979
featuring Mark Knopfler on lead guitar

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wC10VWDTzmU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 08/12/19 at 6:33 pm


Bob Dylan
"Gotta Serve Somebody"
1979
featuring Mark Knopfler on lead guitar


O0

That's right, he has worked with other artists, contributing to their recordings on occasion. I was just reading up on that on his Wiki bio.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/12/19 at 7:43 pm


Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing



Happy 70th birthday Mark Knopfler!



Bob Dylan
"Gotta Serve Somebody"
1979
featuring Mark Knopfler on lead guitar


Happy Birthday to Mark Knopfler indeed!  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 08/13/19 at 2:46 am


Happy 70th birthday Mark Knopfler!
O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 08/13/19 at 2:48 am

Honouring the birthday of Feargal Sharkey

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/13/19 at 7:01 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeTVjf85gzs
Dancing Machine-The Jackson 5

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/13/19 at 11:13 pm


Dancing Machine-The Jackson 5


O0

Howard did you know my very first major concert was the Jackson 5?  It was right around this time - 1974, I was on spring break so probably April.  I was thrilled to see my beloved Jackson 5 - but the lousy seats we had were a slight downer.  Nonetheless I had a great time.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 08/14/19 at 2:36 am

Honouring the birthday of Maddy Prior, from 1973 "Gaudete".

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/14/19 at 2:37 pm


O0

Howard did you know my very first major concert was the Jackson 5?  It was right around this time - 1974, I was on spring break so probably April.  I was thrilled to see my beloved Jackson 5 - but the lousy seats we had were a slight downer.  Nonetheless I had a great time.


How did you enjoy the concert?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/14/19 at 2:38 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsW8rXPcnM0


Summer Breeze - Seals & Crofts (1972)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/14/19 at 7:39 pm


...my very first major concert was the Jackson 5...



How did you enjoy the concert?


It was a terrific show!  I remember being blown away by MJ's dancing.  They played all the old favorites and a really great performance of "Dancing Machine".  I wish I would've brought binoculars, though - I couldn't see very well, as we sat way in the back (I may have needed a new glasses prescription too).  Nonetheless I loved being there!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/14/19 at 8:02 pm

Here's another fine smash from my transistor days...

Five Man Electrical Band - Signs (Spring 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeT5otk2R1g

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/15/19 at 5:52 am


It was a terrific show!  I remember being blown away by MJ's dancing.  They played all the old favorites and a really great performance of "Dancing Machine".  I wish I would've brought binoculars, though - I couldn't see very well, as we sat way in the back (I may have needed a new glasses prescription too).  Nonetheless I loved being there!


Did he do the robot?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/15/19 at 5:57 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8Y0SZrPdX0
Bobby Caldwell - What You Won't Do for Love

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 08/15/19 at 10:18 pm

Matthews Southern Comfort
"Woodstock"
1970

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4S1BEH2crEs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/15/19 at 11:04 pm


Matthews Southern Comfort
"Woodstock"
1970


O0 excellent version of "Woodstock"

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/16/19 at 7:13 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zf53Pg2AkdY
Golden Earring - Radar Love (1973)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/17/19 at 8:35 am


Golden Earring - Radar Love (1973)


O0 cool song from early summer 1974!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/17/19 at 8:36 am

A statement song then - how far we've (thankfully) come...

The Stories - Brother Louie (summer 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmF3jDwSTmI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/18/19 at 2:04 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4LWIP7SAjY
(Patti) LaBelle - Lady Marmalade (1975)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/19/19 at 5:30 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkwJ-g0iJ6w
Johnny Nash - I Can See Clearly Now

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 08/20/19 at 6:14 am

Remembering Phil Lynott!

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/20/19 at 7:06 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q429AOpL_ds
Isaac Hayes - Theme From Shaft (1971)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 08/20/19 at 9:05 pm

A twofer from Ian Hunter's classic "You're Never Alone With A Schizophrenic" album from 1979.

Ian Hunter
"Cleveland Rocks"
(1979)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GM-IEMlJyak


Ian Hunter
"Ships"
1979

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZH-fPfk7Mvk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 08/21/19 at 2:51 am

Celebrating the birthday of Kenny Rogers!

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/21/19 at 2:50 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouAdWPMOE4w
Patrick Juvet - I love America (1978)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 08/21/19 at 2:51 pm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouAdWPMOE4w
Patrick Juvet - I love America (1978)
Was this song used in a film once?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/21/19 at 7:47 pm

As quoted in the 80's song thread - I remember dancing to this at college parties...

Raydio - You Can't Change That (Spring 1979)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kxpsvW2gAE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 08/22/19 at 9:48 am

Just because....

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/22/19 at 3:04 pm


Was this song used in a film once?



I think so.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 08/22/19 at 3:10 pm



I think so.
But in which film?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/22/19 at 3:11 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw86ftq-Fe8
Emotions - I Don't Wanna Lose Your Love

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/22/19 at 3:11 pm


But in which film?


I will get back to you on that one.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 08/22/19 at 3:13 pm


I will get back to you on that one.
I have check my usual sources and came up with nothing.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 08/23/19 at 7:53 am

Honouring the birthday of songwriter Roger Greenaway with his early 1970s hit "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing (In Perfect Harmony)", here seen as the original commercial for Coca-Cola.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 08/24/19 at 6:25 am

Honouring the birthday of Jean-Michel Jarre with his 1977 hit "Oxygène IV".

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/24/19 at 3:43 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imF77JZCsHg
SHALAMAR - UPTOWN FESTIVAL

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 08/25/19 at 5:48 am

Celebrating the birthday of song writer Geoff Downes, who co-wrote "Video Killed the Radio Star", which was a hit in 1979 for The Buggles.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/25/19 at 2:18 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj8SBcGNRWc
The O'Jays - Use Ta Be My Girl

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/26/19 at 5:27 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVrpeMbBQXs
Ashford & Simpson - Don't Cost You Nothing

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/26/19 at 8:51 pm


Ashford & Simpson - Don't Cost You Nothing


^ I logged some dance floor time to this one in my college party girl days!    :D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 08/26/19 at 9:12 pm

Eric Clapton
"Let It Grow"
1974

Nice!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpDlmop0uYU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/26/19 at 9:19 pm


Eric Clapton
"Let It Grow"
1974


O0 Sweet tune!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/27/19 at 7:13 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QNEf9oGw8o
CAPTAIN & TENNILLE ❖ love will keep us together

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/27/19 at 8:28 pm

This smash hails from the summer following my High School graduation...

Supertramp - Give A Little Bit (summer 1977)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQNQg31NbFI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 08/27/19 at 10:39 pm


This smash hails from the summer following my High School graduation...

Supertramp - Give A Little Bit (summer 1977)    :)


One that still gets ample radio airplay on stations that specialize in classic rock and/or hits. O0 (Other notable songs by this band are also classic rock staples.)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/28/19 at 2:54 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY8APrYU2Gs
David Soul - Don't Give Up On Us

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 08/28/19 at 4:33 pm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY8APrYU2Gs
David Soul - Don't Give Up On Us



I had a crush on him in my teens. I had his album. Even though I like Don't Give Up On Us, I like this song better-Landlord.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LErt8bnaUtM


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 08/29/19 at 4:36 am

Celebrating film director William Friedkin's birthday today with Mike Oldfield "Tubular Bells", as used in "The Exorcist".

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 08/29/19 at 1:41 pm


Celebrating film director William Friedkin's birthday today with Mike Oldfield "Tubular Bells", as used in "The Exorcist".

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I can play a little bit of that on the keyboard. I can also play a little bit of it on my Woodstock Pipe Dream Chimes that I inherited from my dad.

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41inlRKBQFL.jpg


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 08/29/19 at 1:47 pm



I can play a little bit of that on the keyboard. I can also play a little bit of it on my Woodstock Pipe Dream Chimes that I inherited from my dad.

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41inlRKBQFL.jpg


Cat
O0

I could never get it right on the piano, even with the music score in front of me.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 08/29/19 at 3:06 pm


O0

I could never get it right on the piano, even with the music score in front of me.



Score? I never learned how to read music-which is why I only could play a bit of it. I played it by ear.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 08/29/19 at 3:08 pm



Score? I never learned how to read music-which is why I only could play a bit of it. I played it by ear.


Cat
O0

This deserves a topic of it's own here?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 08/29/19 at 3:21 pm



Score? I never learned how to read music-which is why I only could play a bit of it. I played it by ear.


Cat
I could play by ear too, I could pick out a tune, melody, and the chords are a few minutes of playing, but as I was self-trained my play showed very badly. Also self taught myself to read music, my grandmother started me off, and I just progressed.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 08/29/19 at 3:59 pm


I could play by ear too, I could pick out a tune, melody, and the chords are a few minutes of playing, but as I was self-trained my play showed very badly. Also self taught myself to read music, my grandmother started me off, and I just progressed.


I never learned chords. I know the basis of reading music-Every Good Boy Does Fine & FACE. But when it comes to sharps, flats, and any key other than C, I haven't a clue. I am trying to teach myself how to play the recorder, penny whistle & flute. I can play Ode To Joy on the recorder & penny whistle.

My dad was a WONDERFUL musician. He could have been a concert pianist in his heyday. He was SUPPOSED to teach me but he never did.  :\'( :\'( :\'(  He could also play the harpsichord (he built one from a kit), clarinet, recorder, penny whistle, tuba, and who knows what else. Oh yeah, Woodstock Chimes.  ;) I THINK he might have been able to play the violin, too but I'm not sure.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 08/29/19 at 4:09 pm


I never learned chords. I know the basis of reading music-Every Good Boy Does Fine & FACE. But when it comes to sharps, flats, and any key other than C, I haven't a clue. I am trying to teach myself how to play the recorder, penny whistle & flute. I can play Ode To Joy on the recorder & penny whistle.

My dad was a WONDERFUL musician. He could have been a concert pianist in his heyday. He was SUPPOSED to teach me but he never did.  :\'( :\'( :\'(  He could also play the harpsichord (he built one from a kit), clarinet, recorder, penny whistle, tuba, and who knows what else. Oh yeah, Woodstock Chimes.  ;) I THINK he might have been able to play the violin, too but I'm not sure.


Cat
O0

We have something in common, even though my son love the tune, but he hates it when I pick out Beethoven's "Ode To Joy" on any musical instrument, even a kiddies play toy with minimal keys.

I love the sound of the harpsichord when play fluently.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 08/29/19 at 4:58 pm



I can play a little bit of that on the keyboard. I can also play a little bit of it on my Woodstock Pipe Dream Chimes that I inherited from my dad.

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41inlRKBQFL.jpg


Cat


Those are nice!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 08/29/19 at 5:04 pm


Those are nice!



Thanks. Mine looks a bit different from that one but very similar. A couple of my grandkids love to play them.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 08/29/19 at 6:54 pm

The Normal
"Warm Leatherette"
1978

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5QErPDNcj4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 08/30/19 at 6:53 am

"Eye Level" by Simon Park Orchestra, selected by Thames Television to be the theme tune for their Netherlands based detective series "Van der Valk".

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/30/19 at 7:25 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMb2vm80R1s
Bebu Silvetti - Spring Rain 1976

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Cherie70 on 08/30/19 at 9:35 am

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Howard we are on the same wavelength... Love Pablo Cruise.......I hum to myself everyday.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 08/30/19 at 1:33 pm

Playground In My Mind- Clint Holmes (1972)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSyCb5_5mUs


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/31/19 at 2:19 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lFxGBB4UGU
Van Morrison - Moondance

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/31/19 at 2:20 pm


8TBHfWQHDDE

Howard we are on the same wavelength... Love Pablo Cruise.......I hum to myself everyday.


What's your favorite song?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 08/31/19 at 4:54 pm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lFxGBB4UGU
Van Morrison - Moondance



Excellent song. I choreographed/danced to this in a show during my college days.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 08/31/19 at 7:39 pm

Judy Collins
"Chelsea Morning"
1971
This is the 1971 live album version of her 1969 studio single. It's my favorite version, it has an ethereal quality to it. The song, of course, was written by Joni Mitchell. Chelsea Clinton was named after the Judy Collins version of this song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hodLm8DccXI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/01/19 at 1:55 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_izvAbhExY
Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive (1977)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 09/01/19 at 4:43 pm

^ a song I've always been able to hear

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/01/19 at 6:13 pm

A fabulous smash from my fantastic H.S. Junior year...

Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) - Strange Magic (spring '76)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Wtj59opWKg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/02/19 at 2:12 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QcZFw0cY7E
Joe Simon - Get Down, Get Down

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 09/02/19 at 6:54 pm

A little bubblegum.  :D :D :D

My favorite song from my favorite album when I was about 8 years old.


I Woke Up In Love This Morning-The Partridge Family (1971)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-pzPcPhAgg

Yeah, gotta have a little bubblegum every now and again.  :D ;D ;D ;D


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/02/19 at 8:00 pm


Yeah, gotta have a little bubblegum every now and again.  :D ;D ;D ;D


Cat


Agreed!  :D  (I was another Partridge fan, as I was age eleven then...)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 09/02/19 at 9:28 pm

Pacific Gas & Electric
"Are You Ready?"
1970

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MR1LBEJ-ok

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/02/19 at 11:15 pm


Pacific Gas & Electric
"Are You Ready?"
1970


O0 Good pick!  It so screams "1970" it's not even funny...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/03/19 at 7:21 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BR2JtsVumFA
The Knack - My Sharona (1979)

BTW, just don't stare at the record cover for too long.  :D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/03/19 at 7:55 pm

One day late, birthday props to a keyboard master - this his performance on Midnight Special

Billy Preston - Will It Go 'Round In Circles (1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_e-RQZVwxg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 09/03/19 at 9:24 pm


One day late, birthday props to a keyboard master - this his performance on Midnight Special

Billy Preston - Will It Go 'Round In Circles (1973)  :)

That's right, he would have turned 73 yesterday...but passed away three months shy of his 60th birthday in 2006 :\'(

The guy had some great hits, I must say. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 09/03/19 at 10:34 pm


That's right, he would have turned 73 yesterday...but passed away three months shy of his 60th birthday in 2006 :\'(

The guy had some great hits, I must say. :)


Also he's the only person to get a co-billing on a Beatles record. The original "Get Back"/"Don't Let Me Down" single on Apple Records is credited to "The Beatles with Billy Preston".

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 09/03/19 at 11:45 pm


Also he's the only person to get a co-billing on a Beatles record. The original "Get Back"/"Don't Let Me Down" single on Apple Records is credited to "The Beatles with Billy Preston".

Oh yes, that's right. I knew he had contributed to that recording. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/04/19 at 2:45 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwbmufPphP0
Gladys Knight & The Pips - Midnight Train To Georgia

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/05/19 at 7:18 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak_MTXQALa0
Al Stewart - Year of the Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/06/19 at 7:24 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YR5ApYxkU-U
Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/07/19 at 2:20 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKXVOywj7T0
"Let's Straighten It Out" - Latimore

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/08/19 at 2:01 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GG1jqMJlOKw
Atlantic Starr - Stand Up! (1978)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/08/19 at 4:22 pm

This fantastic smash was all the rage when I was in 6th grade...

Sugarloaf - Green Eyed Lady (late 1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YG8FFJQYoTM

(This is the full length version)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 09/08/19 at 5:53 pm

Damned If I Do-Alan Parsons Project (1979)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHZwCkrVnVs


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/09/19 at 5:29 am

Main Ingredient - Rolling Down A Mountainside

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9O41GDGgNo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/09/19 at 8:43 pm


Main Ingredient - Rolling Down A Mountainside


I like!  I recall hearing this occasionally in '75 when I'd receive the Chgo FM Soul station (from rural SW Michigan at the time, the weather dictated whether I could receive the station and the reception quality).  I call it a "night" song because to me it just sounds better after the sun is down.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/09/19 at 8:51 pm

This smash from my HS Senior year has only one flaw - it needs MORE COWBELL!  ;D

Blue Oyster Cult - Don't Fear The Reaper (Fall 1976)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClQcUyhoxTg

                                        8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 09/09/19 at 10:31 pm


This smash from my HS Senior year has only one flaw - it needs MORE COWBELL!  ;D

Blue Oyster Cult - Don't Fear The Reaper (Fall 1976)

It sure does!! :D ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/10/19 at 7:10 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNPR4ty51V8
Roy Ayers - Love Will Bring Us Back Together (1979)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 09/10/19 at 7:29 am


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNPR4ty51V8
Roy Ayers - Love Will Bring Us Back Together (1979)
Happy birthday to Roy!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 09/10/19 at 11:55 am


This smash from my HS Senior year has only one flaw - it needs MORE COWBELL!  ;D

Blue Oyster Cult - Don't Fear The Reaper (Fall 1976)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClQcUyhoxTg

                                        8)


I saw them in concert back in the late '70s. I was never really a BOC fan but the night before the concert, I fell asleep with my radio on and all night long, the commercials for the concert seeped into my unconsciousness. I woke up saying that I wanted to go to the concert. I called a friend of mine and her brother just happen to know someone who had some tickets that they were trying to sell. My friend didn't want to go so I went with her brother. So, we bought the tickets about a half hour before the concert and we were about 10 rows from the stage. Not too bad. Of course my ears rang for about 3 days after.  :-\\  Yeah, it was THAT LOUD!


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/10/19 at 2:23 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7FISjhfpmc
Jose Feliciano - Chico And The Man

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/10/19 at 8:57 pm


Jose Feliciano - Chico And The Man


O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/10/19 at 9:00 pm

This smash hails from my freshman H.S. year, close to school year's end...

Gordon Lightfoot - Sundown (spring 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kv8zyBi4ZXk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 09/10/19 at 11:22 pm


This smash hails from my freshman H.S. year, close to school year's end...

Gordon Lightfoot - Sundown (spring 1974)  :)


Another excellent choice. O0 He wrote and recorded lots of really great songs, including that one.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 09/11/19 at 8:11 am


This smash hails from my freshman H.S. year, close to school year's end...

Gordon Lightfoot - Sundown (spring 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kv8zyBi4ZXk
I should hear more of Gordon Lightfoot.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/11/19 at 2:14 pm


I should hear more of Gordon Lightfoot.


I had the pleasure of enjoying Gordon Lightfoot at a "Ravinia" concert in the mid 80's.  Now "Ravinia" is a combo lawn/pavilion outdoor seating venue - with great ambiance - and we were on the lawn, so we didn't much "see" him - but we heard him and he was spectacular!  A very memorable evening (except for not being in sync with my date - but that's a different story...)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/11/19 at 2:52 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3MFbhwfEXU
Off The Wall - MICHAEL JACKSON (1979)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/12/19 at 5:23 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cjzb6tYaBZo
It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me- Barry White

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 09/12/19 at 1:47 pm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cjzb6tYaBZo
It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me- Barry White
:\'( :\'( :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/12/19 at 4:44 pm

Among hubby's favorites - I think it's pretty awesome, too...

Jackson Browne - Running On Empty (early 1978)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqDUXxgVpEA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 09/12/19 at 6:30 pm


Among hubby's favorites - I think it's pretty awesome, too...

Jackson Browne - Running On Empty (early 1978)  :)


It is a great tune, yes. A staple on "classic rock" stations!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 09/13/19 at 12:36 am

Honouring the birthday of Jacqueline Bisset with the 1977 hit by Donna Summer "Down Deep Inside" is the theme song from the 1977 film The Deep, which Jacqueline Bisset starred in.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/13/19 at 7:19 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GoT10N_ous
Street Player - Chicago

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 09/13/19 at 5:29 pm


Street Player - Chicago

Happy 75th birthday to Peter Cetera!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/14/19 at 10:35 am


Happy 75th birthday to Peter Cetera!


A day late - but still wish to honor Peter Cetera's 75th with this smash...

Chicago - (I've Been) Searchin' So Long (early 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAIkWMDgtWo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/14/19 at 2:32 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRgcwT9X2J8
Eric Clapton - I Shot The Sheriff

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/14/19 at 3:15 pm


Eric Clapton - I Shot The Sheriff


O0 Nice pick!  I still have my original 45 of this (from 1974)...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/14/19 at 3:27 pm


O0 Nice pick!  I still have my original 45 of this (from 1974)...


This played actually 45 years ago today.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 09/14/19 at 3:37 pm

In remembrance of Eddie Money.  :\'( :\'( :\'(

I think I'm in Love (1977)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJbBSIFN36k


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/15/19 at 7:21 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO9NP-SiT8s
Dionne Warwick "I'll Never Love This Way Again"

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/15/19 at 2:46 pm


Dionne Warwick "I'll Never Love This Way Again"


O0 nice pick from Summer '79!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/15/19 at 3:05 pm

This delightfully soft gem gets me all sentimental...

Bob Welch - Sentimental Lady (Fall 1977)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85LSmnSFe1A

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/16/19 at 5:24 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQQj2rQBFvA
Bellamy Brothers - Let Your Love Flow (1976)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 09/16/19 at 7:41 am

The Sugarhill Gang's 'Rapper's Delight' was released this day in 1979.



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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 09/16/19 at 12:23 pm


The Sugarhill Gang's 'Rapper's Delight' was released this day in 1979.



O0

Quite possibly the first best-selling rap music single. I have also heard the full-length version as posted here; however, when it gets played on radio, most stations cut it down to about 5 or 6 (sometimes 7) minutes.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 09/16/19 at 12:57 pm


O0

Quite possibly the first best-selling rap music single. I have also heard the full-length version as posted here; however, when it gets played on radio, most stations cut it down to about 5 or 6 (sometimes 7) minutes.
A co-worker of mine could sing the whole song word for word perfectly.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/16/19 at 1:28 pm

I came to love this smash my second year in college...

The Cars - My Best Friend's Girl (Fall 1978)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyFo6p6LGkA

R.I.P. Ric Ocasek  :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/17/19 at 7:06 am


The Sugarhill Gang's 'Rapper's Delight' was released this day in 1979.



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I can't believe it's been 40 years already!  :o

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/17/19 at 7:11 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLTJ95kj9ng
Love Unlimited Orchestra ~ Love's Theme (1973)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 09/17/19 at 7:16 am


I can't believe it's been 40 years already!  :o
Exactly!

It was big then, and had everyone wondering, what is this!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/17/19 at 9:53 pm

Here's a fine cover I used to enjoy in my transistor days...

Dave Edmunds - I Hear You Knocking (late 1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTD5_FwdiBU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 09/17/19 at 10:07 pm

but you cant  sorry

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 09/17/19 at 10:15 pm


Here's a fine cover I used to enjoy in my transistor days...

Dave Edmunds - I Hear You Knocking (late 1970)  :)

A classic!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/18/19 at 2:24 pm

I also enjoyed this superb smash in my transistor days...

Stephen Stills - Love The One You're With (late 1970)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VsOr5N8LnA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/19/19 at 5:34 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfQsngNoV7I
Mama Cass Elliot - New World Coming (1970)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/20/19 at 5:07 pm

An unknown college dorm neighbor girl was blasting this too loud one eve - resulting in me liking it!  ;D

Rolling Stones - Shattered (late 1978)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_Y5J0ka4_k

                                    8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 09/20/19 at 5:53 pm


I also enjoyed this superb smash in my transistor days...

Stephen Stills - Love The One You're With (late 1970)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VsOr5N8LnA


Stephen Stills is a musical genius in every way. He played all the instruments on this song including the steel drums. And the large chorus of voices includes Cass Elliot, Graham Nash, John Sebastian, Rita Coolidge and others.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/21/19 at 2:01 pm

A fine rockin' smash from my first full summer living in rural Michigan...

Argent - Hold Your Head Up (summer 1972)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T33JAlkznTI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/21/19 at 2:17 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhowXKEjjZ8
Take It to the Limit- Eagles

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/22/19 at 3:45 pm


Take It to the Limit- Eagles


O0 Excellent smash from early '76!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: violet_shy on 09/22/19 at 3:56 pm

This is one of my favorite songs of the 70s. It is musically exquisite. I even sang a cover of it(with permission of course.)

Lotta love by Nicolette Larson (1978)

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 09/22/19 at 4:28 pm


This is one of my favorite songs of the 70s. It is musically exquisite. I even sang a cover of it(with permission of course.)

Lotta love by Nicolette Larson (1978)



Written by Neil Young.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/22/19 at 5:14 pm


This is one of my favorite songs of the 70s. It is musically exquisite. I even sang a cover of it(with permission of course.)

Lotta love by Nicolette Larson (1978)


O0 Excellent tune!


Written by Neil Young.


Indeed!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/22/19 at 5:16 pm

Awesome cover - with help from the author himself!  From my H.S. sophomore year...

Elton John - Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds (winter '74/'75)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLU0mM7iAfU

                                      8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 09/22/19 at 5:44 pm

I'd have a parachute if I were in the sky, but that's just me

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 09/22/19 at 11:07 pm


Awesome cover - with help from the author himself!  From my H.S. sophomore year...

Elton John - Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds (winter '74/'75)


O0

I have heard this cover maybe once or twice myself. Not bad at all.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 09/22/19 at 11:13 pm


This is one of my favorite songs of the 70s. It is musically exquisite. I even sang a cover of it(with permission of course.)

Lotta love by Nicolette Larson (1978)

Excellent choice with this one too. I even enjoy listening to it myself. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/23/19 at 5:25 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMyGnFsYriM
The Whispers - (Let's Go) All The Way

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 09/24/19 at 11:54 am

Happy Birthday, to the late, great Jim Henson.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WS3Lkc6Gzlk
The Rainbow Connection-by Kermit the Frog


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/24/19 at 4:59 pm


Happy Birthday, to the late, great Jim Henson.

The Rainbow Connection-by Kermit the Frog


Cat


O0 Sweet song!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/24/19 at 5:08 pm

I always loved this laid back smash - with the George Harrison touch, too...

Badfinger - Day After Day (late 1971)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XonFZjuyc6E

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 09/24/19 at 5:59 pm

The Sutherland Brothers Band
"Sailing"
1972

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poDjuRlaNAg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/24/19 at 8:10 pm


The Sutherland Brothers Band
"Sailing"
1972


O0

Wanna hear something funny?  I own a copy of the album "Lifeboat" by Sutherland Brothers and Quiver - the album (U.S. version) was released in 1973.  For the U.S. release of the album, "Sailing" was included - whereas the U.K. album version didn't contain it.  (I think U.S. vs. U.K. album versions was just being discussed in a different thread...)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 09/24/19 at 9:30 pm

Bonnie Raitt
'Angel From Montgomery"
1974

Bonnie Raitt's classic rendition of the John Prine song. There's a version I like even better by a lesser-known singer named Bonnie Koloc, but it isn't on Youtube.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eO2Ed7cMQM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/25/19 at 2:46 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSP5yiUbDLQ
SCHOOL BOY CRUSH / AVERAGE WHITE BAND

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 09/26/19 at 1:36 am

Happy Birthday Olivia!

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/27/19 at 7:26 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmSXIOlN6mY
BTO - Let It Ride

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/28/19 at 2:18 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOXhTtGkHYQ
Ben E. King - Music Trance

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/29/19 at 1:49 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg1Cx26-928
The Rockford Files Theme

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/30/19 at 5:22 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZkTh_T75QY
T. Rex - Get It On (1971)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: 80sTrivMeister on 09/30/19 at 7:40 pm

How Long? by Ace:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLt-dhn0y2g

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: violet_shy on 09/30/19 at 7:58 pm


How Long? by Ace:


Great song! Love it.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 09/30/19 at 11:25 pm


How Long? by Ace:


Great song! Love it.

Ditto! O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/01/19 at 7:13 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZo-ASM1SB4
The Ghetto- Donny Hathaway

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/01/19 at 2:40 pm

A beloved album cut that IMO deserved more attention...

George Harrison - Faster (from his 1979 George Harrison album)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSN04eFX2to

                                    8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/01/19 at 3:25 pm


A beloved album cut that IMO deserved more attention...

George Harrison - Faster (from his 1979 George Harrison album)


That whole album is terrific. It was kind of low-key and I think it got lost in the shuffle a bit in all the punk and new wave and disco of the late 70s. But it was a shimmery oasis in the middle of all that.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/02/19 at 1:08 am

Celebrating Don McLean's birthday with some "American Pie". A 9 minute version, is that the short version, or the long version?

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/02/19 at 1:25 pm


Great song! Love it.
Loved the song too!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/02/19 at 1:55 pm


Celebrating Don McLean's birthday with some "American Pie". A 9 minute version, is that the short version, or the long version?


That's the long version. The 45 single I bought in 1971 splits the song over two sides. It kind of slightly fades out on side one and fades back in on side 2, but between the two sides the song is complete. The version the radio stations played was an edit specially made for radio. Maybe some stations made their own edit too.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/02/19 at 1:58 pm

Gregg Allman
"Midnight Rider"
1973

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJoBRMVzzMU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 10/02/19 at 1:59 pm


That's the long version. The 45 single I bought in 1971 splits the song over two sides. It kind of slightly fades out on side one and fades back in on side 2, but between the two sides the song is complete. The version the radio stations played was an edit specially made for radio. Maybe some stations made their own edit too.

I have always heard the full 8 1/2 minute version on radio AND SiriusXM.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/02/19 at 2:17 pm


That's the long version. The 45 single I bought in 1971 splits the song over two sides. It kind of slightly fades out on side one and fades back in on side 2, but between the two sides the song is complete. The version the radio stations played was an edit specially made for radio. Maybe some stations made their own edit too.
Thank you for the info.

I remember once hearing on the radio Chuck Berry's "My Ding-a-Ling", the single was recorded live at a University (I think), but the version played on the radio had extra verses.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/02/19 at 2:29 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmfudW7rbG0
Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/02/19 at 2:43 pm


I have always heard the full 8 1/2 minute version on radio AND SiriusXM.


NOW you do. Not in 1971 and 1972 when the song was a hit.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 10/02/19 at 2:45 pm


NOW you do. Not in 1971 and 1972 when the song was a hit.

Well, I wasn't around then so I wouldn't know. But I'm sure they cut it down, like they probably did for other songs that were more than 5 or 6 minutes long (this I know from having read information on Wikopedia and other online sources).

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/02/19 at 3:04 pm


Well, I wasn't around then so I wouldn't know. But I'm sure they cut it down, like they probably did for other songs that were more than 5 or 6 minutes long (this I know from having read information on Wikopedia and other online sources).


There's a whole interesting phenomenon regarding this subject. It was common practice to edit longer songs for 45 rpm singles to fit the stricter AM radio formats. It was done all the time. Many of these songs became hits.  But, as the years went on, these edited hit versions sort of vanished and you never hear them now. A prime example is "Layla". It was a hit single in 1972, a full two years after the album was released. But the single completely edited out the long piano instrumental coda. That was the version people heard on AM radio in 1972 and on the single they bought. Absolutely nobody hears that version now. In fact, if you heard "Layla" on the radio now without the ending you would feel ripped off. You'd say "where's the rest of the song?".  The exact same situation occurred with "Nights In White Satin" also a hit in 1972, two full years after the album was released. The spoken word poem at the end was edited out of the single, and that's what AM radio played. In the case of Aerosmith's "Dream On" and Ten Years After's "I'd Love To Change The World", part of the guitar solo was edited out in both songs. You never hear those edited versions now, but back then you did.

I was an early convert to FM freeform radio and always went for the longer versions. I was an "albums person", as we used to be called.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 10/02/19 at 6:11 pm

Dark Lady-Cher (1974)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1U0HFYf-fOc


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 10/02/19 at 8:00 pm

Remembering Tom Petty, who passed away two years ago today; here is "Refugee", a track from his 1979 album Damn The Torpedoes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lC2u_24kdCg

The song actually became a big hit in early 1980, but it is from an album that was released in 1979, making this a "decade cusp" song.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/03/19 at 5:35 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-xRMw0NyW0
Alan O'Day - Undercover Angel

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/03/19 at 6:31 pm

Peter Yarrow
"Weave Me The Sunshine"
1972

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjsQ_YqYOqY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/03/19 at 9:02 pm


Peter Yarrow
"Weave Me The Sunshine"
1972


^ New to me - nice!  :)  Definitely hear that "feel good" vibe prevalent during '72 here

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/03/19 at 9:13 pm


^ New to me - nice!  :)  Definitely hear that "feel good" vibe prevalent during '72 here


It's the original version from Peter Yarrow's first solo album in 1972 during the time Peter, Paul & Mary were split up. When they got back together they recorded their own, somewhat shorter, lighter version of it and it became a concert staple of theirs for the rest of the life of the band, until Mary Travers passed away. I'm sure Peter plays it to this day.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/04/19 at 7:13 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOK4U_pSxGA
Sad Eyes, Robert John

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/04/19 at 4:38 pm

This smash was a sure favorite from late in my 8th grade year...

Doobie Brothers - Long Train Running (Spring 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP_NE4XZGAc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/05/19 at 1:20 am

Happy Birthday Steve!

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/05/19 at 2:28 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUPdG4DA42g
Silver Convention - Fly, Robin, Fly (1975)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/06/19 at 2:41 am

Happy Birthday Britt Ekland!

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While Rod Stewart's domestic partner, Ekland inspired his hit song Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright) 1977's overall #1 song. The song features a French spoken part from Ekland.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/06/19 at 7:01 am


Happy Birthday Britt Ekland!

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While Rod Stewart's domestic partner, Ekland inspired his hit song Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright) 1977's overall #1 song. The song features a French spoken part from Ekland.


I kind of wonder what was going through his mind in the video? :o

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/06/19 at 7:01 am

The Commodores - Easy 1977
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DSVMDmzCcA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/07/19 at 7:12 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRVSSwJYqh0
Climax Blues Band - Couldn't Get It Right

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/08/19 at 6:59 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iymtpePP8I8
Ramones-Blitzkrieg Bop

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/09/19 at 3:22 am

Remembering John Lennon!  :\'(

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/09/19 at 7:22 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6E98ZRaU1s
Cher - Half Breed

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/09/19 at 10:39 am


Remembering John Lennon!  :\'(


Philip, not to steal your thunder, but I'm going to "double down" on John Lennon's birthday...

John Lennon - Number 9 Dream (early 1975)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LbUjuG2uYo

A favorite of mine as a H.S. sophomore  8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/09/19 at 10:59 am


Philip, not to steal your thunder, but I'm going to "double down" on John Lennon's birthday...

John Lennon - Number 9 Dream (early 1975)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LbUjuG2uYo

A favorite of mine as a H.S. sophomore  8)


Back in October 2013, we visited Strawberry Fields, the memorial to John Lennon in Central Park, New York, located near the Dakota Building, his residence and site of the fateful shooting. All the time I was there I was getting a strange shiver down my spine, I feeling I have always had where something is spooky happening. I asked our host to check something on the Google on her phone and it turned out it was October 8th, one day before the birthday of John Lennon. We then walked to Times Square, via Fifth Avenue, I think (passing Trump Tower), and spent time there sitting down drinking tea/coffee waiting for a friend of our host to take us to the Empire State Building. Now, if we were there a day later, more events would had been happening at Strawberry Fields, and at Times Square Paul McCartney gave a free concert prompting his then latest album. We missed out on it!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/09/19 at 11:02 am


Back in October 2013, we visited Strawberry Fields, the memorial to John Lennon in Central Park, New York, located near the Dakota Building, his residence and site of the fateful shooting. All the time I was there I was getting a strange shiver down my spine, I feeling I have always had where something is spooky happening. I asked our host to check something on the Google on her phone and it turned out it was October 8th, one day before the birthday of John Lennon. We then walked to Times Square, via Fifth Avenue, I think (passing Trump Tower), and spent time there sitting down drinking tea/coffee waiting for a friend of our host to take us to the Empire State Building. Now, if we were there a day later, more events would had been happening at Strawberry Fields, and at Times Square Paul McCartney gave a free concert prompting his then latest album. We missed out on it!


Great story!  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/09/19 at 11:04 am


Great story!  :)

Thank you. I do have photos of the days spent in the USA, but now cannot share with the boards so easily now, as I now have to pay to use the Photo Website I used to use.

I am adding my story to the Beatles Topic,

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/09/19 at 2:05 pm


Philip, not to steal your thunder, but I'm going to "double down" on John Lennon's birthday...

John Lennon - Number 9 Dream (early 1975)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LbUjuG2uYo

A favorite of mine as a H.S. sophomore  8)



Whatever became of the numbered dreams 1-8?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/09/19 at 2:10 pm



Whatever became of the numbered dreams 1-8?
Lost in the depths of sleep?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 10/09/19 at 2:18 pm

The Devil Went Down To Georgia-Charlie Daniels Band (1979)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6RUg-NkjY4


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 10/09/19 at 5:45 pm


Remembering John Lennon!  :\'(

Imagine

Philip, not to steal your thunder, but I'm going to "double down" on John Lennon's birthday...

John Lennon - Number 9 Dream (early 1975)

A favorite of mine as a H.S. sophomore  8)




Both good choices. Happy would-be 79th birthday John. :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/10/19 at 7:06 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0u8iA6bJTo
Michael Jackson - Ben

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/11/19 at 7:04 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97RjuC9YeXg
disco duck- Rick Dees

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/12/19 at 7:20 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VijNeup2c_8
Neil Sedaka - Bad Blood

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: 80sTrivMeister on 10/12/19 at 5:40 pm

The Way We Were by Barbra Streisand:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBPQT2Ia8fU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/12/19 at 6:25 pm

Lou Reed
"Kill Your Sons"
1974

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvECLtFwNmM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/13/19 at 3:18 am

Happy Birthday Paul!

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/13/19 at 7:00 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yURRmWtbTbo
Michael Jackson - Don’t Stop 'Til You Get Enough

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/13/19 at 8:59 pm

Rolling Stones
"Dead Flowers"
1971

A classic!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVOATjpjQNs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/14/19 at 5:27 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8FCZ5x8Gpg
Cliff Richard - We Don’t Talk Anymore

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/15/19 at 5:49 am

Happy Birthday Richard Carpenter!

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/15/19 at 6:58 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQBC5URoF0s
Fela Kuti - Water no get enemy

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 10/15/19 at 12:55 pm


Happy Birthday Richard Carpenter!

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This one really showcases Richard. The Piano Picker (1972)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI4Bz450A_0


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/15/19 at 1:04 pm



This one really showcases Richard. The Piano Picker (1972)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI4Bz450A_0


Cat
Thank you, I feel there is more for me to listen to of Richard Carpenter, I only really know him from The Carpenters. Love the ending of the song too.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 10/15/19 at 3:15 pm


Thank you, I feel there is more for me to listen to of Richard Carpenter, I only really know him from The Carpenters. Love the ending of the song too.



It is not one of their most well known songs which is a shame. I fell in love with that song the very first time I heard it.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/16/19 at 8:37 am



It is not one of their most well known songs which is a shame. I fell in love with that song the very first time I heard it.


Cat
O0

I am going to add, probably my favourite Carpenters as my song 70s of the day.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/16/19 at 2:59 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVRb9m06tUQ
David Soul - Silver Lady

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/16/19 at 3:02 pm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVRb9m06tUQ
David Soul - Silver Lady
To this day, I still get confused, was he Starsky or Hutch?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 10/16/19 at 3:38 pm


To this day, I still get confused, was he Starsky or Hutch?



Hutch (Hutchinson).


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/16/19 at 3:40 pm



Hutch (Hutchinson).


Cat
May thanks!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/17/19 at 5:39 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RC-oP84mRME
Seals and Crofts - Diamond Girl

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/17/19 at 8:23 pm

Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks
"I Scare Myself"
1972

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wBPIcZpFIk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/18/19 at 7:08 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaEC-lWSlmI
Chuck Berry - My Ding-A-Ling

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 10/18/19 at 8:51 am



Chuck Berry - My Ding-A-Ling

A great hit from 1972 that I don't hear often. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/18/19 at 8:56 pm

Emerson, Lake & Palmer
"From The Beginning"
1972

"you see, it's all clear
you were meant to be here
from the beginning..."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9kXfW2gIcw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/19/19 at 11:56 am


Emerson, Lake & Palmer
"From The Beginning"
1972


O0 Classic!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/19/19 at 12:36 pm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaEC-lWSlmI
Chuck Berry - My Ding-A-Ling
Not the longer version I once hear in the radio?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/19/19 at 3:03 pm


Not the longer version I once hear in the radio?


Was he referring to his private parts? ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/19/19 at 3:08 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QvvByvbwLk
George McCrae - Rock Your Baby

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/20/19 at 2:21 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ennMD1fPtXA
herb alpert - rise 1979

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/20/19 at 9:34 pm

Another beloved gem from my 6th grade "transistor days"...

Lee Michaels - Do You Know What I Mean (summer 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIS0WRAkteE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/21/19 at 5:27 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgOvpIK_kSA
Manfred Mann's Earth Band - Blinded By The Light

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 10/21/19 at 8:52 am


Manfred Mann's Earth Band - Blinded By The Light

Happy 79th birthday to Manfred!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/22/19 at 6:57 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFnRqkax44Q
KEEP IT COMIN LOVE - KC THE SUNSHINE BAND

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/24/19 at 8:45 am

Remembering Gilbert Bécaud

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/25/19 at 7:22 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu1UXCdyNo0
Starland Vocal Band - Afternoon Delight (1976)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/25/19 at 7:27 pm

Heard this gem on the radio today, decided to post.  From my fun-tastic H.S Junior year...

Roxy Music - Love Is The Drug (early 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIMJAuKl9Ko

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 10/26/19 at 11:14 am


Heard this gem on the radio today, decided to post.  From my fun-tastic H.S Junior year...

Roxy Music - Love Is The Drug (early 1976)  :)


I know that one! O0

They went on to have other great singles during the New Wave era...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/26/19 at 11:30 am


I know that one! O0

They went on to have other great singles during the New Wave era...


True, but I wouldn't lump Roxy Music in with "new wave" bands. They specifically come from the glam rock era of the early 70s.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 10/26/19 at 11:33 am


True, but I wouldn't lump Roxy Music in with "new wave" bands. They specifically come from the glam rock era of the early 70s.

I understand that.

I was just referring to later hits of theirs, such as those of the 1980s, such as "More Than This" and "Avalon" (both of which I have heard on the SiriusXM 'First Wave' channel, as well as other songs of theirs).

Of course, they also had earlier singles earlier in the 1970s, which were popular in their native UK.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/26/19 at 12:06 pm


I understand that.

I was just referring to later hits of theirs, such as those of the 1980s, such as "More Than This" and "Avalon" (both of which I have heard on the SiriusXM 'First Wave' channel, as well as other songs of theirs).

Of course, they also had earlier singles earlier in the 1970s, which were popular in their native UK.


I'd also venture to say they were a huge influence on a lot of the new wave bands that came after them.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/26/19 at 2:25 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=husf6po76mU
Bootsy Collins - Bootzilla (1978)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 10/26/19 at 4:20 pm


I'd also venture to say they were a huge influence on a lot of the new wave bands that came after them.

Oh yes, that's a good way to put it. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Tune Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/27/19 at 3:01 am

Happy Birthday John Cleese!

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/27/19 at 6:57 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6p9ycCayi0
The Free Movement - I found Someone of my Own

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/27/19 at 10:10 pm

A classic gem from a fabulous and highly influential 60s/70s band...

Traffic - Empty Pages (from their 1970 LP, John Barleycorn Must Die)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ycyIkcX7zU

                                      8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/27/19 at 10:26 pm


A classic gem from a fabulous and highly influential 60s/70s band...



Traffic's "John Barleycorn" is truly one of the most perfect albums ever made. At the same time, former Traffic member Dave Mason released his own absolutely perfect gem of an album "Alone Together". The album cover folded out three ways into a poster and the album itself was swirly multi-colored vinyl. Each copy of the vinyl was unique, no two were the same. 

Dave Mason
"World In Changes"
1970

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIxKq0rAblE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/28/19 at 5:31 am

Gladys Knight & The Pips - Midnight Train To Georgia

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4KZs0mLJiQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/28/19 at 6:03 am

Happy Birthday Charlie!

wBjPAqmnvGA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/28/19 at 9:19 am


Dave Mason
"World In Changes"
1970


O0  I like that!  New to me...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/29/19 at 4:46 am

Happy Birthday Denny!

6-gW2RcTiiY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/29/19 at 6:37 am

The Osmonds - Let Me In

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2e18vwFldiI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/30/19 at 3:01 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4e-5oMa_hkk
Freda Payne - Band of gold

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/30/19 at 3:09 pm


Freda Payne - Band of gold


O0 Nice pick from 1970!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/30/19 at 3:30 pm

Among my favorites during my 6th Grade transistor days, when I was ten...

Edison Lighthouse - Love Grows Where My Rosemary Goes  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqcDG_xLWPY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 10/30/19 at 4:20 pm


Among my favorites during my 6th Grade transistor days, when I was ten...

Edison Lighthouse - Love Grows Where My Rosemary Goes  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqcDG_xLWPY



That song takes me back to another place, another time. Listening to it, I find myself in my sister's old room listening to her 45s and staring at all her magazine pics of Here Comes The Brides that she had on her wall & door. Another song that takes me back there is this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BR3xcZ-osqE 

Smile a Little Smile For Me-The Flying Machine. Yeah, I know it is from 1969-wrong decade. So sue me.  ;) :D ;D ;D

Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/31/19 at 5:35 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMAo0m4E4Lc
Atlanta Rhythm Section - Spooky

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 10/31/19 at 8:55 am



Atlanta Rhythm Section - Spooky

I have always liked this rendition of "Spooky." O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 10/31/19 at 10:31 am

I've got other things to do    okay I'll listen

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 10/31/19 at 2:52 pm

A classic tune-BACKWARDS!  :D ;D ;D ;D


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUNFBVCf42U


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/31/19 at 3:11 pm

A fun but lesser-known J-5 tune appropriately backs this Disney Halloween classic...

Jackson 5 - The Boogie Man (from Skywriter, 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3Pi4nXKN10

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 10/31/19 at 3:33 pm

I was just at youtube watching this.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/01/19 at 7:19 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wcOcAfsrkE
Tina Turner -  Shake a Tail Feather

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 11/01/19 at 10:15 am

twistin

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/01/19 at 2:06 pm


twistin


Please for the love of god, leave this thread if you don't have a song to contribute. ::)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 11/01/19 at 4:02 pm

sorry I forgot    I'm stayin away you'll see

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/02/19 at 2:28 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8rkTi3wv90
Maxine Nightingale - Lead Me On

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 11/02/19 at 2:33 pm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8rkTi3wv90
Maxine Nightingale - Lead Me On
Happy Birthday Maxine!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/02/19 at 5:53 pm

George Harrison
"Awaiting On You All"
1970

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbyHdlCVrRo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/03/19 at 2:16 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uQCJ6PzRdA
Stevie Wonder-You Haven't Done Nothing

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/03/19 at 4:53 pm


Stevie Wonder-You Haven't Done Nothing


O0 Always fond of this one!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/03/19 at 8:40 pm

Delaney & Bonnie & Friends
"Never Ending Song of Love"
1971

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCrZ5CN7ymc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/03/19 at 11:50 pm


George Harrison
"Awaiting On You All"
1970


O0 Excellent album cut song!


Delaney & Bonnie & Friends
"Never Ending Song of Love"
1971


I like this, too  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/04/19 at 5:30 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqjWWH0mQBQ
The Friends Of Distinction - Love Or Let Me Be Lonely

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/04/19 at 8:22 am


O0 Excellent album cut song!



There are a couple of interesting things about "Awaiting On You All".  On the innersleeve and album credits of the original "All Things Must Pass" album it is entitled exactly as such. "Awaiting On You All". But on the label it is listed as "Awaiting On You". Possible that it was merely a typo, but we invested great significance in such things in those heady times. The other, bigger thing, is that there is a verse Harrison sings in the song that is omitted from the lyrics printed on the innersleeve.

"Now the pope owns 51 percent of General Motors
And the stock exchange is the only thing he's qualified to quote us"

I'm not sure if George Harrison was worried about that verse, but maybe somebody at the record company was. Again, those were heady times. I also felt that the opening line "you don't need no love in, you don't need no bed pan" was a slight dig at John & Yoko, who had recently done their famous "bed in for peace" in both Amsterdam and Montreal.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/04/19 at 4:25 pm


...I also felt that the opening line "you don't need no love in, you don't need no bed pan" was a slight dig at John & Yoko, who had recently done their famous "bed in for peace" in both Amsterdam and Montreal.

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I had read that line was in response to John and Yoko's "Bed In" event.  (Now George had a special knack for commemorating actual events in his sphere with songs - gotta love that about him  :D)

Incidentally, I fully recall seeing TV coverage of at least a little of the "Bed In" at the time it happened; I recall my mom alerting me to it, as she knew my fondness for the Beatles. 

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/04/19 at 5:08 pm

Delightful melody, vocals, lyrics, arrangement, etc. etc. - 8th Grade wasn't my fondest year as a student, but boy, what a wealth of great music!

Cat Stevens - Sitting (late 1972)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ8_qVPyh3c

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/04/19 at 10:15 pm


Delightful melody, vocals, lyrics, arrangement, etc. etc. - 8th Grade wasn't my fondest year as a student, but boy, what a wealth of great music!

Cat Stevens - Sitting (late 1972)    :)



I love the spirituality and the philosophical questions of that song. A lot of people were shocked when Cat Stevens became a Muslim and gave up his successful musical career in the late 70s, but I wasn't. It had been clear in his music for years that he was searching for something.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/05/19 at 7:03 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dk5WCc1iEwk
Barry White - It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/06/19 at 3:23 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSt9e3rKyGA
Aretha Franklin - Rock Steady

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/07/19 at 8:35 pm


Aretha Franklin - Rock Steady


O0 Good one!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/07/19 at 8:44 pm

Not his most famous, but this smash was much beloved when I was in 7th Grade...

Ringo Starr - Back Off Boogaloo (spring 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXg1AxBXN5g

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/08/19 at 7:01 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAlh7ornZlE
Minnie Riperton - Stick Together

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/09/19 at 2:44 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFyyxMOdecE
JOYFUL RESURRECTION Tom Fogerty

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/10/19 at 6:59 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vs0TCxwdSY
David Loggins - Please Come To Boston (1974)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 11/10/19 at 10:37 am

Happy Birthday Tim!

un6DUmw29Zg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 11/10/19 at 12:15 pm


Happy Birthday Tim!

un6DUmw29Zg



Not my favorite. I like this one much better:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIPDLC8QNGo



Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/10/19 at 12:25 pm

Al Stewart
"Sand In Your Shoes"
1976

A track from the excellent "Year of The Cat" album, which doesn't have a bad song on it. It also makes a mention of Remembrance Day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeIRSY25P9I

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/10/19 at 4:02 pm


Al Stewart
"Sand In Your Shoes"
1976


O0 New to me - I like it!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/10/19 at 5:04 pm

A rockin' one-hit-wonder I enjoyed during 7th Grade...

Jo Jo Gunne - Run, Run, Run (spring 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lS7pOaEEOTs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/12/19 at 6:50 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SFFRaIUisY
Hot Chocolate - Every 1's a winner

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 11/12/19 at 6:57 am


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SFFRaIUisY
Hot Chocolate - Every 1's a winner
Happy birthday in Heaven Errol!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/13/19 at 9:46 pm

This romantic smash was much beloved by me the summer following my H.S. Freshman year...

Roberta Flack - Feel Like Making Love (summer 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySlLq9t2qgc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/14/19 at 6:58 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObG9bBJFcIM
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons - Who Loves You (1975)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/14/19 at 8:29 pm

"Listen, The Snow Is Falling"
Yoko Ono & The Plastic Ono Band
1971

I first heard this song in 1971 when it was the B side of John & Yoko's classic "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" single. I still have my original clear green vinyl 45 on Apple Records. I fell in love with this song instantly. It was written by Yoko and in more recent years it has been covered by excellent artists as diverse as Harry Nilsson, Galaxy 500 and Thea Gilmore. I bet you didn't know Yoko was such a widely covered songwriter. An absolutely lovely song, especially for this time of year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQG46cHgZ4E&list=RDVQG46cHgZ4E&start_radio=1

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/14/19 at 8:56 pm


"Listen, The Snow Is Falling"
Yoko Ono & The Plastic Ono Band
1971


O0 Very sweet!  First time I heard this.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/14/19 at 10:55 pm

Love this group - love this gem from my H.S. sophomore year...

America - Tin Man (Fall 1974)    :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uJL8er_tV0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 11/14/19 at 10:57 pm


Love this group - love this gem from my H.S. sophomore year...

America - Tin Man (Fall 1974)    :D


A song I know quite well! O0 I still hear it occasionally on the radio, as well as on SiriusXM (70s on 7, The Bridge, etc).

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/15/19 at 7:16 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tqg8l4nsFEw
The Trammps - That's Where The Happy People Go (1976)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/15/19 at 10:37 pm

Rolling Stones
"Dancing With Mr. D"
1973

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLxaijo4LeY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/15/19 at 11:19 pm


Rolling Stones
"Dancing With Mr. D"
1973


O0

Isn't this a "B-Side" from one of their singles?  I forget which one.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/16/19 at 10:10 am

Now that you mention it, it was the B side to the "Heartbreaker (Doo Doo Doo)" single. I just checked. I knew it as the first song on the "Goat's Head Soup" album.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/17/19 at 7:03 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7NMvpZ3PM0
Gordon Lightfoot - Sundown

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/17/19 at 8:48 pm

Python Lee Jackson
"In A Broken Dream"
1970/1972

The Australian band Python Lee Jackson with guest lead vocal by Rod Stewart. Recorded in 1970, re-released and became a hit in 1972 after Rod Stewart's star had ascended. Terrific song.

Fun fact: Rod Stewart's payment for singing this song was a set of new floor mats for his car.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcLlq_DXpY8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/18/19 at 7:11 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b07-yKnKRMQ
Debby Boone - You light up my life

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/18/19 at 3:02 pm

The Clyde McPhatter version of this song was recently posted in the 1960s thread, and it was a previous hit by Thurston Harris - so it's a cover.  But it's fun - not to mention it's my very first single (Daddy bought it for me)  :D  Not their best known, but worth a listen!

Jackson 5 - Little Bitty Pretty One (Spring 1972)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPszbysW5Ag

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/18/19 at 4:29 pm

Crazy Horse
"I Don't Want To Talk About It"
1971

Written by the late Danny Whitten of Crazy Horse, Neil Young's on-again-off-again band. This song has been a hit for everyone from Rod Stewart to Rita Coolidge, but this lesser-heard original version is far and away the most authentic and the best.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBz_2EqJ5wI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/18/19 at 9:17 pm


Python Lee Jackson
"In A Broken Dream"
1970/1972


^ One of those cuts I'd heard before but hadn't been able to identify (despite Rod Stewart's unmistakable voice) - thanks for posting!


Crazy Horse
"I Don't Want To Talk About It"
1971


^ New to me - nice!    :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/19/19 at 7:07 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPoTl1f26U8
WILSON PICKETT ~ ENGINE NUMBER #9

Subject: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Dude111 on 11/19/19 at 9:45 pm

A good one Howard,thank ya buddy!!

How about LOTTA LOVE by Nicolette Larson (1978)


I have it on record and its goregous sounding in analogue :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/19/19 at 11:00 pm


How about LOTTA LOVE by Nicolette Larson (1978)


O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/19/19 at 11:06 pm

Here's a goodie from my fun-tastic H.S. Junior year -

Starbuck - Moonlight Feels Right (Spring 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFPK5paOXnU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/20/19 at 7:05 am


Here's a goodie from my fun-tastic H.S. Junior year -

Starbuck - Moonlight Feels Right (Spring 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFPK5paOXnU


Would they have been sued if their name was "Starbucks"?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/20/19 at 7:07 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT4RainY-lY
Dr. John - Right Place Wrong Time

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/20/19 at 11:29 am


Dr. John - Right Place Wrong Time


O0


Would they have been sued if their name was "Starbucks"?


In 1976, the Starbucks coffee company wasn't well known (per Wiki it formed in 1971 but was only a one store mom-and-pop shop until the mid 80's), so probably not.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/20/19 at 10:08 pm

A less-remembered but much beloved gem from my H.S. Senior year...

Earth, Wind & Fire - Saturday Nite (Fall 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RZB1ON0fxk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/21/19 at 7:33 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cBDbgRO1qY
War - Galaxy

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/22/19 at 7:04 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3svW8PM_jc
KC & The Sunshine Band - That's The Way (I Like It)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/22/19 at 7:52 am

Though few use film these days, this delightful smash caught my ear during 8th Grade...

Paul Simon - Kodachrome (late Spring 1973)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4ltLp30KVs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/23/19 at 5:07 pm

Pete Townsend and Ronnie Lane
"Annie"
1977

From the lesser-known 1977 duo album "Rough Mix" by the late Ronnie Lane of the Faces and Pete Townshend. Nice!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9w5Vg12N2jg&list=RD9w5Vg12N2jg&start_radio=1

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/23/19 at 10:16 pm


Pete Townsend and Ronnie Lane
"Annie"
1977


O0 New to me - nice!  Doesn't really sound like 1977, sounds more like 1971...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/23/19 at 11:03 pm

Speaking of 1971, this smash appealed to me during my 6th grade "transistor days"...

Brewer & Shipley - One Toke Over The Line (early 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVxA1MkEkyo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/23/19 at 11:23 pm


Speaking of 1971, this smash appealed to me during my 6th grade "transistor days"...

Brewer & Shipley - One Toke Over The Line (early 1971)  :)


There is a now infamous incident where that song was performed by the singers on the Lawrence Welk Show, of all things, and he called it "a great modern gospel classic" or some such. He had no idea what it was about!  ;D  ;D  ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/24/19 at 9:20 am


There is a now infamous incident where that song was performed by the singers on the Lawrence Welk Show, of all things, and he called it "a great modern gospel classic" or some such. He had no idea what it was about!  ;D  ;D  ;D


;D  ;D  ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/25/19 at 3:59 pm

This funky fun smash caught my ear the summer between my H.S. Freshman and Sophomore years...

Wet Willie - Keep On Smilin'  (summer 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tg0BNTebcbY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 11/25/19 at 6:41 pm


A good one Howard,thank ya buddy!!

How about LOTTA LOVE by Nicolette Larson (1978)


I have it on record and its goregous sounding in analogue :)

Good for you! O0 I for one really like that song and enjoy listening to it.

I'm going to put it on right now:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCkxXOleeCQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/26/19 at 7:06 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9QSfQ4MJdA
Chic - Strike Up The Band

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 11/26/19 at 10:31 am


There is a now infamous incident where that song was performed by the singers on the Lawrence Welk Show, of all things, and he called it "a great modern gospel classic" or some such. He had no idea what it was about!  ;D  ;D  ;D
Oh dear!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/26/19 at 8:13 pm

I enjoyed this mid-tempo smash the summer between my H.S. Freshman and Sophomore years -

Carly Simon - Haven't Got Time For The Pain (summer 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1suuV3MFGs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/26/19 at 9:36 pm

David Bowie
"The Prettiest Star"
1970

The rare, original 1970 single version. He would late re-record it for his 1973 "Aladdin Sane" album. The beautiful lead guitar here is played by Marc Bolan.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16A1bxJsPNY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 11/26/19 at 9:57 pm


I enjoyed this mid-tempo smash the summer between my H.S. Freshman and Sophomore years -

Carly Simon - Haven't Got Time For The Pain (summer 1974)  :)


I know this one. O0

I think it might have been used in a headache medicine commercial on at least one occasion (which would make sense, due to the title).

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/26/19 at 9:57 pm


David Bowie
"The Prettiest Star"
1970


O0 New to me - I like it!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/26/19 at 10:35 pm


I know this one. O0

I think it might have been used in a headache medicine commercial on at least one occasion (which would make sense, due to the title).


Back in the 70s, Carly Simon's "Anticipation" was used in a series of Heinz Ketchup commercials. They ran for quite some time.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 11/26/19 at 10:49 pm


Back in the 70s, Carly Simon's "Anticipation" was used in a series of Heinz Ketchup commercials. They ran for quite some time.

And I think I saw one such ad in the 90's or so. Particularly when the person turns the bottle (glass) upside down, waiting for the ketchup to come out. Then cut to a squeeze bottle which gets the job done faster.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/27/19 at 1:13 pm


And I think I saw one such ad in the 90's or so. Particularly when the person turns the bottle (glass) upside down, waiting for the ketchup to come out. Then cut to a squeeze bottle which gets the job done faster.


They must have went on longer than I thought. By the way, she wrote "Anticipation" about Cat Stevens during the time they were dating. She said he was always late for everything. 

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/27/19 at 4:30 pm


...she wrote "Anticipation" about Cat Stevens during the time they were dating. She said he was always late for everything.


Cool info - and funny! ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 11/27/19 at 6:03 pm


They must have went on longer than I thought. By the way, she wrote "Anticipation" about Cat Stevens during the time they were dating. She said he was always late for everything. 

Cool info - and funny! ;D



I agree!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/28/19 at 12:07 am

Here's a terrific cover by a unique trio...

Art Garfunkel, James Taylor and Paul Simon - (What A) Wonderful World 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0bU9llGUic

From early 1978  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/28/19 at 7:09 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6U_2UAgIOsY
R.B.GREAVES- whiter shade of pale-(1970)

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Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/28/19 at 11:02 pm

Joan Armatrading
"Love & Affection"
1976

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBohO1zr7jw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/29/19 at 7:06 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWRWYYt47RI
Star Wars Theme - Meco

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 11/29/19 at 11:08 am

Remembering George Harrison, who died on this date in 2001. :\'(

Here is his solo hit, "What Is Life?", which came out in 1971:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eEQ4J6Lnrs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/29/19 at 11:13 am


...George Harrison...his solo hit, "What Is Life?", which came out in 1971...


Love "What Is Life"!  :D

R.I.P. George - you are sorely missed    :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 11/29/19 at 11:16 am


Love "What Is Life"!  :D

So do I! O0



R.I.P. George - you are sorely missed    :\'(

I know, it's hard to believe he's been gone exactly 18 years now. :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/30/19 at 11:47 am

Speaking of George, he produced and played slide guitar on this mid-tempo smash, a fave of mine during 7th grade...

Badfinger - Day After Day (late 1971)  :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XonFZjuyc6E

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Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/01/19 at 10:48 pm

Quicksilver Messenger Service
"Fresh Air"
1970

An FM radio classic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ejj81Y2ZlM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/01/19 at 11:15 pm


Quicksilver Messenger Service
"Fresh Air"
1970


O0 Classic!  This seems to be an extended version; I've only heard the shorter version.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/02/19 at 9:43 pm

This is how we rocked in my H.S. senior year...

Boston - More Than A Feeling (Fall 1976)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4QK8RxCAwo

IMO this entire album is incredible, the Boston self-titled album masterpiece

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 12/02/19 at 10:49 pm

yeah baby!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 12/02/19 at 11:05 pm


This is how we rocked in my H.S. senior year...

Boston - More Than A Feeling (Fall 1976)    :)


IMO this entire album is incredible, the Boston self-titled album masterpiece

That is a great track! I hear it all the time. O0

Here is the full version, unedited:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksnBo-E_-x0

For some reason the part from about 1:08 (the first instance of "I see my Mary Ann walkin' away", through the second verse) to 2:15 gets cut out to make the song seem shorter; I HIW they do that!

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Written By: Philip Eno on 12/03/19 at 5:10 am

Happy Birthday Ralph McTell!

DiWomXklfv8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/03/19 at 6:56 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9c7AuIi7A0
Billy Preston - Space Race

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/04/19 at 4:01 pm

This dynamite rocker caught my ear during my fun-tastic H.S. freshman year:

ZZ Top - La Grange (spring 1974)  :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vppbdf-qtGU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/05/19 at 7:00 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c0__RenjD0
Oh What a Night - Frankie Valli

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/05/19 at 8:09 am


Oh What a Night - Frankie Valli


O0 Excellent pick from early '76!  (When I was a H.S. Junior)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 12/05/19 at 12:10 pm


O0 Excellent pick from early '76!  (When I was a H.S. Junior)


The same year as one of my sisters. At the time, there were only 3 (out of 6) of us left still in school (not including college). One sister graduated in '77 and the other in '78. I was in middle school.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/05/19 at 12:53 pm

"Lover of the Bayou"
The Byrds
1970

From their classic 1970 double album "(untitled)". Yes, that's the name of it.  :)  One disc live and one disc studio material. Fantastic guitar work by the late Clarence White.

The reason the album has such an unusual name is that while the band was deciding on a title for the album ("Phoenix" seemed the most likely contender) the cover artwork had to be sent to the printer. As a placeholder, their producer wrote "(untitled)" in the box for "title", thinking it could be taken care of later. The artwork came back with "(untitled)" as the title. There you go. That's how things were in those days.  ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myLTgLqFaj8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/05/19 at 1:35 pm


"Lover of the Bayou"
The Byrds
1970


O0  Cool song!  (New to me.)  Love the story of the album name, too.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/05/19 at 3:48 pm


O0 Excellent pick from early '76!  (When I was a H.S. Junior)


I thought the song described the month.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 12/05/19 at 3:58 pm


I thought the song described the month.

Well, the full title of it is "December 1963 (Oh What a Night)", so it could.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/06/19 at 7:09 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NlOgacob8g
The Tymes - You Little Trustmaker

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/07/19 at 8:50 am

John Lennon
"Bring On The Lucie (Freeda Peeple)"
1973

A lesser known song from the "Mind Games" album. Written during the Watergate era, it remains strangely relevant.  I never could figure out the meaning of the title, aside from the obvious "free the people" pun.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q90TEF-Ph3g&list=RDq90TEF-Ph3g&start_radio=1

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/07/19 at 4:03 pm


John Lennon
"Bring On The Lucie (Freeda Peeple)"
1973


O0  Very cool!  (New to me.)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 12/07/19 at 6:39 pm

Janis Joplin- Mercedes Benz (1970)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qev-i9-VKlY


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 12/08/19 at 7:22 am

Remembering John Lennon  :\'( :\'( :\'(

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 12/11/19 at 12:46 pm

This song is STILL true.

Ball of Confusion-The Temptations (1970)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9poCAuYT-s

(I can't sit still when I hear this song.)


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/12/19 at 7:04 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0CeFX6E2yI
Soul Makossa - Manu Dibango

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 12/12/19 at 11:53 am


Soul Makossa - Manu Dibango

O0

Famously reworked a decade later by Michael Jackson for the coda section of "Wanna Be Startin' Something" ;)
...and misheard as various phrases such as "Mama say I'm gonna sell my Microsoft" :D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/12/19 at 9:25 pm

Patti Smith
"Kimberly"
1975

First song I ever heard by her, on FM radio back in in 1975, when she was basically unknown.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oV_COYyHKM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/13/19 at 7:13 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZr6AE-u2UM
Rod Stewart – Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/14/19 at 9:51 am

Posting this much-beloved smash on a Saturday - but in Chicagoland in December, we don't often do parks!  ;D

Chicago - Saturday In The Park (1972)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLiMy4NaSKc

                                    8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/15/19 at 6:59 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvYXeBQzecU
Chairman of the Board - Finder's Keeper's

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/17/19 at 6:59 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aElKjhSwjBc
Keep On Truckin - Eddie Kendricks

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/17/19 at 9:10 am

Hot Tuna
"Keep On Truckin"
1972

A classic.  Been meaning to post this one for a while. I even saw them do it on "Don Kirshner's Rock Concert" in the early 70s. Some very funky fiddle playing from the late Papa John Creach.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWxJOht2yRE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/17/19 at 9:49 am


Keep On Truckin - Eddie Kendricks


^ Funky dance number from my H.S. Freshman year - I'm a fan  :)


Hot Tuna
"Keep On Truckin"
1972


O0 Can't say for sure if I remember this, but I like it!

-----------------------------

I see a theme developing here - I'm suddenly tempted to post "Truckin'".  Here goes -

Grateful Dead - Truckin' (1970)  8)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pafY6sZt0FE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 12/17/19 at 10:29 am


Keep On Truckin - Eddie Kendricks

^ Funky dance number from my H.S. Freshman year - I'm a fan  :)



Yes, Eddie was a member of The Temptations. Today would have been his 80th birthday, but he passed away in the early 1990s from cancer. :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/17/19 at 11:28 am


Yes, Eddie was a member of The Temptations. Today would have been his 80th birthday, but he passed away in the early 1990s from cancer. :\'(


Eddie Kendricks  and David Ruffin of the Temptations played at Live Aid in 1985, backed by the  Hall & Oates band. I watched it broadcast live in MTV. MTV aired the entire, all day event from both locations. One of the major networks (CBS or ABC, I forget which) aired a prime time segment from about 8PM-11PM.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 12/17/19 at 1:53 pm


Eddie Kendricks  and David Ruffin of the Temptations played at Live Aid in 1985, backed by the  Hall & Oates band. I watched it broadcast live in MTV. MTV aired the entire, all day event from both locations. One of the major networks (CBS or ABC, I forget which) aired a prime time segment from about 8PM-11PM.

Interesting info!! O0

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Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/17/19 at 2:30 pm


Interesting info!! O0


Mick Jagger and Tina Turner, who DEFINITELY aired in the prime time segment, were also backed by the Hall & Oates band. They were busy guys that day. At one point Jagger yanked off Tina's tiny leather miniskirt leaving her to finish the song in just a leotard and fishnet stockings. Presumably this was planned and rehearsed, but I don't know for sure because she DID finish the rest of the song sort of hiding behind an amp rather than center stage. Also, at an earlier point in the song I saw him reach for her skirt but she slapped his hand away. So who knows? But everybody took this in their stride, as we did in those days. The music may have made headlines, but the "wardrobe malfunction" really didn't.  None of the brouhaha that would ensue years later with Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson at the Superbowl.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/18/19 at 6:41 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-l5FyA3pgo
KC & The Sunshine Band - Please don't go

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/20/19 at 8:28 pm

This summer hit got plenty Top 40 airplay in my part of the world; rightfully so -

Rolling Stones - Happy (summer 1972)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBcFjNUzFJ0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/21/19 at 6:53 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPVk-m1Pr4s
Clean Up Woman - Betty Wright (1971)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/23/19 at 11:14 pm


Clean Up Woman - Betty Wright (1971)


O0 I enjoyed this one back in 7th Grade!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/23/19 at 11:21 pm

I enjoyed this gem during the summer between 7th and 8th Grade:

Bee Gees - Run To Me (summer 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Njp-NeuZ6M

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/24/19 at 6:51 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TazHNpt6OTo
Rupert Holmes - Escape (The Piña Colada Song)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/25/19 at 6:51 pm

Don Mclean
"Dreidel"
1972

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdKW0ZDTmxE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/25/19 at 10:11 pm


Don Mclean
"Dreidel"
1972


O0 I'm a fan!  A gem from 8th grade (for me) - I have the 45 RPM single.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/26/19 at 4:16 pm

Lately I seem to have been hovering around the summer of '72 - here I go again -

Rod Stewart - You Wear It Well, from TOTP (late summer 1972)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQqNUwNNkTo

Love this  :D

Given the apparent age of the kids dancing behind him, I could've been one of them...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 12/26/19 at 6:43 pm


Lately I seem to have been hovering around the summer of '72 - here I go again -

Rod Stewart - You Wear It Well, from TOTP (late summer 1972)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQqNUwNNkTo

Love this  :D

Given the apparent age of the kids dancing behind him, I could've been one of them...



Rod Stewart was one of my sister's major heart throbs. I think she STILL has the hots for him.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/26/19 at 10:51 pm



Rod Stewart was one of my sister's major heart throbs. I think she STILL has the hots for him.


Cat


Recall that back in that day it wasn't uncommon at all to be very familiar with an artist's music and not know what they look like.  Interestingly, I never saw Rod Stewart until about two or three years later - I recall being surprised how he looked, as I pictured him differently.

Nonetheless, your sister has good taste  ;)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/27/19 at 6:50 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpqqjU7u5Yc
Bee Gees - How Deep Is Your Love (1977)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/27/19 at 9:09 pm

Jorma Kaukonen
"Genesis"
1974

Gorgeous song from the first solo album by Jefferson Airplane/Hot Tuna lead guitarist Jorma Kaukonen. It received lots of FM airplay. Still does, primarily now on acoustic and college radio stations.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SU1YASW3rhc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 12/29/19 at 12:11 am

"Sweet Talkin' Woman" by Electric Light Orchestra (1978):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aP3OwbYX6ds

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/29/19 at 6:58 am

Roger Voudouris - Get Used To It (1979)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AhkpOf6nSo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/30/19 at 4:09 pm

Always a fan of this...

Talking Heads - Life During Wartime (late 1979)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLwZvg46jms

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 12/30/19 at 6:22 pm


Always a fan of this...

Talking Heads - Life During Wartime (late 1979)  :)


Great selection. O0

The first time I heard it (on radio), I wondered what the title was...but when I finally found out, I realized that particular song is one of many that never mentions its title. However, the title of the single release does contain some of the recurring phrases in parentheses (This Ain't No Party... This Ain't No Disco... This Ain't No Foolin' Around). :D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/30/19 at 8:12 pm

Mick Softley
"Time Machine"
1970

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C15LXv4uEDI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/30/19 at 10:53 pm

Al Stewart
"Time Passages"
1978

It's been here before, but it's just right for this time of year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2g0hrrKLNw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/31/19 at 7:22 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FligLb0vBrg
Walk Away - Donna Summer

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/31/19 at 8:42 am

Gotta hand it to George for a perfect New Years Eve song...

George Harrison - Ding Dong, Ding Dong  :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrKOgmyfdK0

from his 1974 album, Dark Horse

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/31/19 at 8:57 am


Gotta hand it to George for a perfect New Years Eve song...

George Harrison - Ding Dong, Ding Dong  :D
from his 1974 album, Dark Horse


I remember when the "Dark Horse" album came out in 1974 it did not get very good reviews, nor did the US tour George embarked on at the same time, primarily due to the laryngitis he had (which is evident on the album also). One particularly snarky reviewer wrote about "Ding Dong", "if the idea of a grown man standing in front of thousands of dollars of recording equipment singing 'ding dong,ding dong' doesn't bother you, you might like this song".  Personally, I like the "Dark Horse" album, laryngitis or otherwise.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 12/31/19 at 6:29 pm



Walk Away - Donna Summer

Happy birthday in heaven to the Queen of Disco (she would have turned 71 today). :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/01/20 at 3:16 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO1rMeYnOmM
Jim Croce - Time in a bottle - 1973

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 01/01/20 at 4:23 pm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO1rMeYnOmM
Jim Croce - Time in a bottle - 1973



This song always brings tears to my eyes.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/02/20 at 7:28 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAt-cAnrgjE
Arthur Prysock - When Love Is New (1976)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/02/20 at 8:08 pm

This soulful mid-tempo cruiser tickled my ears as my H.S. Freshman school year wound down...

William DeVaughn - Be Thankful For What You Got (May 1974)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pvtlt-p7vB4

                                      8)



Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/03/20 at 7:01 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TetSN6WZq58
L.T.D. - Back In Love Again

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/05/20 at 6:47 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0c0e1hac3n4
Rose Royce - Do Your Dance (1977)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/05/20 at 8:11 pm


L.T.D. - Back In Love Again



Rose Royce - Do Your Dance (1977)


As a young college freshman I spent plenty time on the dance floor dancing to these two disco hits    :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/06/20 at 2:54 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyGY2NfYpeE
Sister Sledge - We Are Family

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/07/20 at 7:33 pm

I knew this song was good when I first heard it - little did I know how iconic it would become:

Bill Withers - Lean On Me (early summer 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOZ-MySzAac

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/08/20 at 4:48 pm

Early electronica from an electronica legend - how 'bout it?

Giorgio - Son Of My Father (spring 1972)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KSLfhx_10M

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/09/20 at 6:48 am

Elton John - Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SZ6J6fjw9w

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/09/20 at 2:43 pm


Elton John - Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds


O0 Excellent cover from late '74 - did you know John Lennon took part in this recording?  Under pseudonym "Dr. Winston O'Boogie"  ;D

(It was to some extent payback for Elton John's participation in Whatever Gets You Through The Night)

Speaking of which, I think I'll post this much beloved H.S. Sophomore year gem...

John Lennon - Whatever Gets You Through The Night (fall 1974)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5MpFOQxdHc

                                      8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 01/10/20 at 1:06 am

Happy Birthday Rod!

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 01/10/20 at 1:08 am


O0 Excellent cover from late '74 - did you know John Lennon took part in this recording?  Under pseudonym "Dr. Winston O'Boogie"  ;D

(It was to some extent payback for Elton John's participation in Whatever Gets You Through The Night)


O0 Yes that was he!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 01/10/20 at 1:11 am


Rod Stewart – Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)
The song features a French spoken part from the actress Britt Ekland who was Stewart's girlfriend at the time.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/10/20 at 7:07 am


The song features a French spoken part from the actress Britt Ekland who was Stewart's girlfriend at the time.


It was so sexual the way he spoke to her in song!  :o

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/10/20 at 7:10 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUoO4T_23pA
The Village People - YMCA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Sman12 on 01/10/20 at 12:51 pm

The Who - Who Are You

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5kmCgVhADY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/10/20 at 8:29 pm

Mott The Hoople
"All The Way From Memphis"
1973

"it's a mighty long way down rock and roll..."

"you gotta stay young, man, you can NEVER get old..."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubBpu3MHmtM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/10/20 at 11:17 pm


Mott The Hoople
"All The Way From Memphis"
1973


O0 Rockin'!  New to me - I like it.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/10/20 at 11:23 pm


Happy Birthday Rod!


Happy Birthday Rod Stewart indeed!  This from his time with the group Faces:

Faces - Stay With Me (late 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSQp7YOPdJ8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 01/11/20 at 8:00 am

Remembering Leonard Skinner

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/12/20 at 6:52 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_VfGVKzcfs
Sly And The Family Stone - Don't Call Me ******, Whitey

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 01/12/20 at 7:02 am

Remembering Long John Baldry

Released in 1979

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/13/20 at 1:01 pm

Allen Toussaint
"Southern Nights"
1975

People know the Glen Campbell cover version which was a hit, but this is the original. Man, is it "Lennonesque". Sounds like it could be on "Walls and Bridges".


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCscZ2tPFmI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/13/20 at 3:20 pm


Allen Toussaint
"Southern Nights"
1975


O0 Very cool - never heard that version before.  I like it!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 01/14/20 at 5:04 am


Allen Toussaint
"Southern Nights"
1975

People know the Glen Campbell cover version which was a hit, but this is the original. Man, is it "Lennonesque". Sounds like it could be on "Walls and Bridges".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCscZ2tPFmI
Happy Birthday Allen

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 01/14/20 at 5:05 am

Remembering Billie Jo Spears...

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/14/20 at 6:56 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE-Okqna4sQ
Leo Sayer - You make me feel like dancing

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/14/20 at 9:50 pm

Summer of '72 once again - I was especially fond of this quirky gem...

Leon Russell - Tight Rope (late summer 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiQgZYsgfes

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 01/15/20 at 6:12 am

Remembering Harry Nilsson

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/15/20 at 8:49 pm

The Gentrys
"Cinnamon Girl"
1970

I actually heard this version before I heard Neil Young's original. Many people say the same thing if you look at the comments on Youtube, etc. This is the one that was getting the big airplay for a while there. This version has subsequently completely vanished and only Neil Young's version is heard. This is the same Gentrys that had a big hit with "Keep On Dancing" five years before in 1965.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjByjHw_PT8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/15/20 at 9:12 pm


The Gentrys
"Cinnamon Girl"
1970


O0 Very cool!

It surprises me how well this tracks with Neil Young's version, considering how "Keep On Dancing" sounds.  (Hey, I think I'll post that one on the 60's songs thread...)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/15/20 at 9:24 pm


O0 Very cool!

It surprises me how well this tracks with Neil Young's version, considering how "Keep On Dancing" sounds.  (Hey, I think I'll post that one on the 60's songs thread...)


Pretty much the exact same thing happened that same year of 1970 with "Big Yellow Taxi". Some band never heard from before or since called The Neighborhood got a lot of airplay with their version of Joni Mitchell's "Big Yellow Taxi". It's the first version I heard.  It's a bit bubblegum-ish but really  it doesn't stray an inch from Joni's original arrangement, except maybe to add some drums. It's just that Joni is such a heavyweight she could never sound bubblegum, no matter what she was doing. The Neighborhood's version has since completely disappeared.

The Neighborhood
"Big Yellow Taxi"
1970

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNUxEQp1Qc0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/15/20 at 9:47 pm


The Neighborhood
"Big Yellow Taxi"
1970


This version I do remember - in fact, I'm pretty sure I have a copy of it on 45.  Mine is on a two-sided "oldies" single, purchased during the mid-80's; I forget what is on the flip but I'm sure it is something I wanted  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 01/16/20 at 12:52 am

Happy Birthday Jim Stafford!

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/16/20 at 7:11 am

B.T. Express - This House Is Smokin'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzafBxSgg_0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/16/20 at 11:00 am

Congratulations to the ever-influential T. Rex for finally getting inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as announced yesterday!  No, I'm not posting "Band a Gong (Get It On)". Would I be that obvious? Check out this much-loved album track.

T. Rex
"Cosmic Dancer"
1971

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAv1qZnYAwY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 01/16/20 at 11:08 am


Congratulations to the ever-influential T. Rex for finally getting inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as announced yesterday!  No, I'm not posting "Band a Gong (Get It On)". Would I be that obvious? Check out this much-loved album track.

T. Rex
"Cosmic Dancer"
1971

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAv1qZnYAwY
O0

Finally!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/16/20 at 11:43 am


O0

Finally!


Yes, a person from the UK, especially of a certain age, would definitely know the impact of Marc Bolan.  ;)  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/16/20 at 10:30 pm


T. Rex
"Cosmic Dancer"
1971


O0 New to me - that is indeed a terrific album cut!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/17/20 at 7:25 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylQMhYqSntk
Stevie Wonder - Boogie On Reggae Woman

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: c_keenan2001@hotmail.com on 01/17/20 at 8:58 pm

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1976

Welcome back, your dreams were your ticket out
Welcome back, to that same old place that you laughed about
Where the names have all changed since you hung around
but those dreams have remained and they've turned around
Who'd thought they'd lead you (who'd thought they'd lead you)
back here where they need you (back here where they need you?)

Well we tease him a lot 'cause we've got him on the spot welcome back
Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back
Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back

Welcome back we always could spot a friend
Welcome back and I smile when I think how you must have been?
And I know what a scene you were learning in
was there something that made you come back again?

What could ever lead you (What could ever lead you?)
Back here where they need you (Back here where they need you?)

Yeah we teased him a lot 'cause we've got him on the spot welcome back
Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back
Welcome back, welcome back,

And I know what a scene you were learning in
was there something that made you come back again
what could ever lead you (what could ever lead you?)
back here where they need you (back here where they need you?)

Yeah we teased him a lot 'cause we've got him on the spot welcome back
Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back
Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back

Yeah, we teased him a lot, welcome back, welcome back
'cause we've got him on the spot, welcome back, welcome back

Yeah we teased him a lot 'cause we've got him on the spot welcome back
Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back
Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/18/20 at 9:24 pm





O0 Always a fan of this theme song!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/18/20 at 9:28 pm

Rockin' a little harder - once again, the Summer of '72...

Uriah Heep - Easy Livin' (summer 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNRlCrI_Q-s

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/19/20 at 7:02 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHGOO73Gxg4
Kool And The Gang - Jungle Boogie

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/19/20 at 8:39 am


Kool And The Gang - Jungle Boogie


O0 Smash from my H.S. freshman year (early 1974) - big fun and good to dance to.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 01/19/20 at 2:56 pm

Remembering Robert Palmer, who would have turned 71 today. :\'( Here is a hit that he had in 1979, "Bad Case Of Loving You":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z9DwMKvqcc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/19/20 at 2:59 pm


Remembering Robert Palmer, who would have turned 71 today. :\'( Here is a hit that he had in 1979, "Bad Case Of Loving You":


R.I.P. Robert Palmer  :\'(  :\'(  :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 01/19/20 at 3:02 pm


R.I.P. Robert Palmer  :\'(  :\'(  :\'(

thanks. He's been gone for 16+ years now. I remember hearing about his death; so sad. A heart attack is what killed him. :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/20/20 at 3:10 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11erY5OzVjc
Family Reunion-O'Jays

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 01/20/20 at 4:10 pm

Another song that brings me back to another place, another time.

Last Song-Edward Bear (1972)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrXyGPkVK4M


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/21/20 at 6:50 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftdZ363R9kQ

Superstition- Stevie Wonder

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 01/21/20 at 9:53 am

Remembering Telly Savalas

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/23/20 at 7:07 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCV6paTXyCU

Jimmy Castor Bunch - Troglodyte (Cave Man)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/23/20 at 11:16 pm


Jimmy Castor Bunch - Troglodyte (Cave Man)


O0 This song is such a crackup!  Plus, fun video for the YouTube selection.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/24/20 at 7:01 am

Neil Diamond ~ Forever In Blue Jeans 1978

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8yLhhhapH4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/24/20 at 12:01 pm

This smash was popular during my 6th grade "transistor" days...

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - Mr. Bojangles (Fall 1970)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0X-D8j7cQ54

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/24/20 at 12:19 pm


This smash was popular during my 6th grade "transistor" days...

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - Mr. Bojangles (Fall 1970)    :)



Though this song has the feel of a traditional song or standard that's been around forever, it was written by Austin songwriter Jerry Jeff Walker in 1968. Walker was also briefly in the band Circus Maximus who did the psychedelic song "The Wind", an FM classic that I posted in the 60s song of the day topic some time back. I'd say the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band do the definitive version of the oft-covered "Bojangles". There was also a rootsy version by David Bromberg that got quite a bit of FM airplay. And a "Las Vegas-y" (i.e. schlocky)version by Sammy Davis Jr. that he sang on every talk and variety show of the era.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/27/20 at 7:40 am

Here's something a little different. Instead of a song, I am posting an article ABOUT a song. "The Forgotten Political Roots of 'Bridge Over Troubled Water'". When a song like this becomes a "standard", played at weddings, churches and whatnot, sometimes the real meaning of it and the times in which it was released and the writer's intent gets washed away. This has happened with songs like John Lennon's "Imagine", Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah", even John & Yoko's "Happy Christmas (War I Over)". They become almost "feel good singalong" type things, which couldn't be further from their origins.  I myself remember when all of those songs were brand new and fresh  and I felt the impact of the original intent of the song. This article sets the context of the times in which "Bridge Over Troubled Water" was released. Definitely worth a read for the music lover.

The Forgotten Political Roots of  "Bridge Over Troubled Water"
by Dorian Lynskey

www.bbc.com/culture/story/20200122-the-forgotten-political-roots-of-bridge-over-troubled-water


Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/27/20 at 8:23 am


Here's something a little different. Instead of a song, I am posting an article ABOUT a song. "The Forgotten Political Roots of 'Bridge Over Troubled Water'". When a song like this becomes a "standard", played at weddings, churches and whatnot, sometimes the real meaning of it and the times in which it was released and the writer's intent gets washed away. This has happened with songs like John Lennon's "Imagine", Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah", even John & Yoko's "Happy Christmas (War I Over)". They become almost "feel good singalong" type things, which couldn't be further from their origins.  I myself remember when all of those songs were brand new and fresh  and I felt the impact of the original intent of the song. This article sets the context of the times in which "Bridge Over Troubled Water" was released. Definitely worth a read for the music lover.

The Forgotten Political Roots of  "Bridge Over Troubled Water"
by Dorian Lynskey

www.bbc.com/culture/story/20200122-the-forgotten-political-roots-of-bridge-over-troubled-water


Terrific article - thanks for posting!  :)

I can't read that and then not post -

Simon and Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water (1970)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ8zfRJfUuc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/27/20 at 8:26 am


Terrific article - thanks for posting!  :)

I can't read that and then not post -

Simon and Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water (1970)



I figured somebody would. ;)  I didn't realize until I read the article that the "sail on silver girl" line was about his wife-to-be's first gray hair!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 01/27/20 at 1:53 pm


Here's something a little different. Instead of a song, I am posting an article ABOUT a song. "The Forgotten Political Roots of 'Bridge Over Troubled Water'". When a song like this becomes a "standard", played at weddings, churches and whatnot, sometimes the real meaning of it and the times in which it was released and the writer's intent gets washed away. This has happened with songs like John Lennon's "Imagine", Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah", even John & Yoko's "Happy Christmas (War I Over)". They become almost "feel good singalong" type things, which couldn't be further from their origins.  I myself remember when all of those songs were brand new and fresh  and I felt the impact of the original intent of the song. This article sets the context of the times in which "Bridge Over Troubled Water" was released. Definitely worth a read for the music lover.

The Forgotten Political Roots of  "Bridge Over Troubled Water"
by Dorian Lynskey

www.bbc.com/culture/story/20200122-the-forgotten-political-roots-of-bridge-over-troubled-water



Interesting read. It really sounded like Paul Simon was a bit of a diva. But, I do agree that it was his greatest song.

I remember in 1980, they had a countdown of the greatest songs of the '70s and this song was Number 1!

I think it was last year but I can't remember what show it was. They had Paul Simon on and man, did he sound TERRIBLE. It was really painful to listen to.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/27/20 at 2:55 pm



Interesting read. It really sounded like Paul Simon was a bit of a diva. But, I do agree that it was his greatest song.

I remember in 1980, they had a countdown of the greatest songs of the '70s and this song was Number 1!

I think it was last year but I can't remember what show it was. They had Paul Simon on and man, did he sound TERRIBLE. It was really painful to listen to.


Cat


Paul Simon has a reputation for being difficult. His acrimonious relationship with Art Garfunkel is legendary. I always thought there was something very symbolic about the cover photo of the "Bridge Over Troubled Water" album where Simon's head is completely blocking Garfunkel's mouth.

I remember seeing Simon on TV in the past year or so and also thinking he didn't sound too good. Maybe it was the same show. Strangely enough, I also remember thinking how weird his eyebrows looked. All jagged and angular. Like they were painted on with magic marker, but whoever did it didn't do a good job. Strange.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/28/20 at 7:00 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBkVV9xxCHE
Ohio Players "Love Rollercoaster"

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/31/20 at 6:55 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zX938Fp3F8
Darlin' Darlin' Baby(Sweet,Tender,Love)- The O'Jays

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/01/20 at 8:41 am


Darlin' Darlin' Baby(Sweet,Tender,Love)- The O'Jays


^ A few years ago I saw the O'Jays perform in an outdoor venue - they did a particularly nice version of this during the show  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/01/20 at 8:44 am

Returning to the summer of '72 once again for this smash -

The Hollies - Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq1nQnL5ZbQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 02/01/20 at 10:48 am

oh yeah!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/01/20 at 1:09 pm

John Lennon
"Slippin and Slidin"
1975

John's cover of the Little Richard classic. I saw this when it first aired on TV in 1975. The guys with faces on the back of their heads are wild. :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9NiT4ITGdM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/01/20 at 2:31 pm


John Lennon
"Slippin and Slidin"
1975


O0 Love it!

Maybe the reason for the faces on the back was, they played at a concert venue like I went to (mid-70s) where some of the audience (me) sat behind them LOL.  So annoying for the band to keep turning around to wave at us.

How about those great 70's horn sections?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 02/01/20 at 2:42 pm

I myself love the horns

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/01/20 at 2:50 pm


O0 Love it!

Maybe the reason for the faces on the back was, they played at a concert venue like I went to (mid-70s) where some of the audience (me) sat behind them LOL.  So annoying for the band to keep turning around to wave at us.

How about those great 70's horn sections?


Actually, it's generally believed that the "two faced" musicians was John's sly dig at English impresario Sir Lew Grade, the man the event was supposedly in tribute to. Lennon and the Beatles had had bad dealings with Grade, whom  bought up the rights to hundreds of Beatles songs. In 1974 this was all supposedly  settled, but Grade still retained 50% of the rights. Incidentally, virtually nobody in America in 1975 had ever even heard of Lew Grade, so the fact that this tribute was broadcast in prime time on network TV is very likely because of the appearance of John Lennon. 

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 02/01/20 at 2:57 pm

I just thought they might have been slipping and sliding too much and thats how their heads got back there

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/01/20 at 3:06 pm


I just thought they might have been slipping and sliding too much and thats how their heads got back there


;D ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/02/20 at 2:34 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQQj2rQBFvA
Bellamy Brothers - Let Your Love Flow (1976)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 02/04/20 at 7:01 am

Remembering Karen Carpenter.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 02/04/20 at 11:14 am


Remembering Karen Carpenter.

Carpenters close to you

Oh yes, she passed away on this date in '83. :\'( (She would have been 70 next month, I think.)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/04/20 at 1:52 pm

Bob Dylan
"If Not For You"
1970

Bob Dylan with his often covered composition "If Not For You". I love George Harrison's version, but I can't say I care for Olivia Newton-John's version at all.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyouhbgAiCA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/04/20 at 2:51 pm


Bob Dylan
"If Not For You"
1970

Bob Dylan with his often covered composition "If Not For You". I love George Harrison's version, but I can't say I care for Olivia Newton-John's version at all.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyouhbgAiCA



There is a rumor that Bob Dylan may be getting back together again.  :D ;D ;D ;D



Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/04/20 at 9:50 pm


Bob Dylan
"If Not For You"
1970

Bob Dylan with his often covered composition "If Not For You". I love George Harrison's version, but I can't say I care for Olivia Newton-John's version at all.



Here's a nice bit of George Harrison and Dylan rehearsing "If Not For You" for the Concert for Bangla Desh, though they didn't end up playing it at the show.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tctzUNMp5po

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 02/05/20 at 6:19 am

Just because...

"Ça Plane Pour Moi" by Plastic Bertrand

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/05/20 at 9:40 am


Just because...

"Ça Plane Pour Moi" by Plastic Bertrand



And it's English counterpart...

Jet Boy Jet Girl
Elton Montello
1977

I used to hear this in punk clubs int he late 70s. AND on the radio. Things were so much looser then.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO8wV6iM7e4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 02/05/20 at 9:56 am


And it's English counterpart...

Jet Boy Jet Girl
Elton Montello
1977

He-He!! I like it, I must had heard it back then, but then my radio listening was very limited.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/05/20 at 10:32 pm


Here's a nice bit of George Harrison and Dylan rehearsing "If Not For You" for the Concert for Bangla Desh, though they didn't end up playing it at the show.


Cool - I think this was on the Bangladesh special features disc.

Dylan was amazing in the concert.  Here's probably my favorite from that set:

Dylan - It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osDuOYnDAqw

Or here's a link with the concert video (it doesn't seem to play as embedded)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_IbadyY1-0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/06/20 at 6:53 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPM0pmgpuSk
Natalie Cole- Sophisticated Lady

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 02/06/20 at 11:04 am

In honor of Bob Marley, who would have turned 75 today if he were still with us, here is "One Love", a song from his 1977 album Exodus:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCK3luJOHho

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/06/20 at 1:55 pm


Cool - I think this was on the Bangladesh special features disc.

Dylan was amazing in the concert.  Here's probably my favorite from that set:

Dylan - It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osDuOYnDAqw

Or here's a link with the concert video (it doesn't seem to play as embedded)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_IbadyY1-0



Dylan was AWFUL when I saw him in concert (1989). It was actually the worst concert I have EVER been to.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/06/20 at 4:26 pm

When I get in a George mood, I often park here a while!  A fabulous album cut...

George Harrison - Beautiful Girl.  From his 1976 album, 33 1/3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMLv6H7b2v0

                                      8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/07/20 at 7:16 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zlpfe83keGo
Edwin Starr - Stop The War Now!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/07/20 at 11:03 am

Bodacious DF (featuring Marty balin)
"Driftin'"
1974

Marty Balin's first real solo project after leaving Jefferson Airplane was this band. They only lasted for one album. Almost nobody knows it, but it's an absolute gem. It's funky, bluesy,soulful and loose sounding . I wish Marty had made more albums like this. An obscure gem well worth seeking out. Incidentally, the "DF" stands for a phrase the band would sy to each other if somebody made a mistake. The "D" stands for "dopey". The "F" stands for a four letter word beginning with F.

Bodacious DF
"Driftin'"
1974
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVBo4EE7s0g

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/07/20 at 11:40 am


Bodacious DF (featuring Marty balin)
"Driftin'"
1974

Marty Balin's first real solo project after leaving Jefferson Airplane was this band. They only lasted for one album. Almost nobody knows it, but it's an absolute gem. It's funky, bluesy,soulful and loose sounding . I wish Marty had made more albums like this. An obscure gem well worth seeking out. Incidentally, the "DF" stands for a phrase the band would sy to each other if somebody made a mistake. The "D" stands for "dopey". The "F" stands for a four letter word beginning with F.

Bodacious DF
"Driftin'"
1974


O0 New to me - very cool!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/09/20 at 6:58 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqyxOsu7tg4
Major Harris - Love Won't Let Me Wait

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/10/20 at 7:18 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8_fLu2yrP4
Roberta Flack - First Time Ever I Saw Your Face 1972

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/10/20 at 1:09 pm

This much beloved funky album cut has it all  :D  -

The Doors - Peace Frog (from their 1970 LP, Morrison Hotel)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7pCD827wB4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/10/20 at 3:45 pm

Good-bye Yellow Brick Road-Sir Elton John (1973)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDOL7iY8kfo


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/10/20 at 4:37 pm


Good-bye Yellow Brick Road-Sir Elton John (1973)


O0 Good pick!  Elton John was at his peak at that time, hitting on all cylinders.  It was hard to find anyone that wasn't a fan then.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/10/20 at 4:49 pm

David Crosby & Graham Nash
To The Last Whale
a) Critical Mass
b) Wind On The Water
1975

A classic.
(if you listen you also hear James Taylor on acoustic guitar and harmony in the second part)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2PH-prm8M4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/10/20 at 5:52 pm


O0 Good pick!  Elton John was at his peak at that time, hitting on all cylinders.  It was hard to find anyone that wasn't a fan then.



Actually, I wasn't a fan back then. I don't know why but I didn't care for him (but loved the song Crocodile Rock). But over the years he grew on me and today I just love him and love his work-even the work he did when I didn't care for him.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/10/20 at 5:57 pm


David Crosby & Graham Nash
To The Last Whale
a) Critical Mass
b) Wind On The Water
1975

A classic.
(if you listen you also hear James Taylor on acoustic guitar and harmony in the second part)



O0 Classic indeed!  All the times I've heard this beauty, and reveled in the awesome vocal prowess of Crosby/Nash, I never recognized the James Taylor connection...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/10/20 at 7:57 pm


O0 Classic indeed!  All the times I've heard this beauty, and reveled in the awesome vocal prowess of Crosby/Nash, I never recognized the James Taylor connection...


I've seen CSN and Crosby/Nash play this song several times over the years. While playing it a film of whales would be projected behind them that was made by Jacques Cousteau himself.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/11/20 at 6:54 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDInZEMWFkk
Leon Haywood ~ She's Built She's Stacked

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/11/20 at 10:25 am

James Taylor
"Shower The People"
1976

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfWQS5fWxxU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/11/20 at 11:30 am


James Taylor
"Shower The People"
1976


O0 Among my J.T. favorites!  (Although that's a big collection.)

I just now discovered (reference book) that on his hit, Mexico, J.T. picked up some vocal help from none other than Crosby/Nash!  Seems like a little reciprocity going on there...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/11/20 at 1:12 pm


O0 Among my J.T. favorites!  (Although that's a big collection.)

I just now discovered (reference book) that on his hit, Mexico, J.T. picked up some vocal help from none other than Crosby/Nash!  Seems like a little reciprocity going on there...


Crosby & Nash sang harmonies on lots and lots of people's records. Just off the top of my head a few that were hits include Jackson Browne's "Doctor My Eyes", Joni Mitchell's "Free Man In Paris" and Art Garfunkel's "Breakaway".

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/12/20 at 9:12 am

Stevie Wonder
"Higher Ground"
1973

Profound!  (and he plays all the instruments on it himself.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wZ3ZG_Wams

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/12/20 at 1:46 pm


Stevie Wonder
"Higher Ground"
1973

Profound!  (and he plays all the instruments on it himself.)


O0 Love this!

Some may not know, this was his "new" hit at the time of his near-fatal car crash of August 1973.  Story has it that his friend sang or played this song for him in the hospital, helping him recover.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/12/20 at 8:08 pm

Janis Ian
"Jesse"
1975

This Janis Ian composition also has well know covers by Roberta Flack and Joan Baez.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3Sg6kwpEfQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/13/20 at 8:02 am


O0 Love this!

Some may not know, this was his "new" hit at the time of his near-fatal car crash of August 1973.  Story has it that his friend sang or played this song for him in the hospital, helping him recover.



How did this car crash happen? ???

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/13/20 at 8:03 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYKYka-PNt0
Stevie Wonder - I Wish

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/13/20 at 8:23 am


Stevie Wonder - I Wish


O0


How did this car crash happen? ???


Just Google "Stevie Wonder 1973 accident" - Google will tell you everything down to each copious detail.

Incidentally I recall hearing news stories about this accident, in the form of a "Special Report", if you will.  I specifically recall the feeling of alarm when my Dad told us something to the effect of "brace yourself, he might not make it".

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/13/20 at 11:23 am


Janis Ian
"Jesse"
1975


O0 Nice!  I don't think I heard this original before.  It sounds vaguely familiar, so I've probably heard a cover.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/13/20 at 11:42 am

Jackson Browne
"Fountain of Sorrow"
1975

From his classic "Late For the Sky" album. For some reason the lyrics did not come with the album although in those days they usually did. There was a note on the sleeve that said you could send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Asylum Records for the lyrics, so I did. They arrived in a nice folded over booklet. I don't know why they didn't just include this with the album in the first place.  ???

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaoHbNNK58k

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/13/20 at 4:30 pm


Jackson Browne
"Fountain of Sorrow"
1975


O0 I like that!  Hadn't heard it before.  Hubby's quite the Jackson Browne fan; I'll ask him if he knows it.


From his classic "Late For the Sky" album. For some reason the lyrics did not come with the album although in those days they usually did. There was a note on the sleeve that said you could send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Asylum Records for the lyrics, so I did. They arrived in a nice folded over booklet. I don't know why they didn't just include this with the album in the first place.  ???


LOL about the lyrics sheet!  I surmise that including lyrics cost maybe 15 cents per album, or some nonsense like that  ::)

(Of course I could be wrong...)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/13/20 at 4:49 pm

Romeo's Tune- Steve Forbert (1979)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9w3GSqpf6Y


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/13/20 at 8:16 pm


Romeo's Tune- Steve Forbert (1979)


O0 Good one!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/13/20 at 8:21 pm



LOL about the lyrics sheet!  I surmise that including lyrics cost maybe 15 cents per album, or some nonsense like that  ::)

(Of course I could be wrong...)



I always assumed it had something to do with the "paper shortage" of that went on circa 1973-1975. You may recall this. For some reason there was said to be a shortage of paper during this period and a lot of companies tightened their belts. The direct result of this was that for a while album covers stopped being as elaborate as they had been in the 70s. For a while  gatefold sleeves, which had been very prevalent up to that point, became almost nonexistent. Even albums that had gatefold sleeves that were still being printed up started being issued in single sleeves. Also albums stopped having inserts such as lyric sheets. BUT, if you could send away for the Jackson Browne lyric sheet it means they printed it anyway, so why not just include it with the album? Maybe they printed up less of them, figuring only a certain number of people would take the trouble to write in. This was the era of "shortages". You may also recall the "oil crisis" of this time period. That also had an effect on the record business. Vinyl being a byproduct of petroleum, of course. Albums became thinner and companies were reusing vinyl and using shoddier materials, resulting in more pops and clicks and other problems for a while.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/13/20 at 8:44 pm



I always assumed it had something to do with the "paper shortage" of that went on circa 1973-1975. You may recall this. For some reason there was said to be a shortage of paper during this period and a lot of companies tightened their belts. The direct result of this was that for a while album covers stopped being as elaborate as they had been in the 70s. For a while  gatefold sleeves, which had been very prevalent up to that point, became almost nonexistent. Even albums that had gatefold sleeves that were still being printed up started being issued in single sleeves. Also albums stopped having inserts such as lyric sheets. BUT, if you could send away for the Jackson Browne lyric sheet it means they printed it anyway, so why not just include it with he album? Maybe they printed up less of them, figuring only a certain number of people would take the trouble to write in. This was the era of "shortages". You may also recall the "oil crisis" of this time period. That also had an effect on the record business. Vinyl being a byproduct of petroleum, of course. Albums became thinner and companies were reusing vinyl and using shoddier materials, resulting in more pops and clicks and other problems for a while.


I have vague memories of a "paper shortage" sometime in the mid 70's - as I didn't have any trouble consuming paper at the time, I considered this more or less "theoretical" (whereas the oil crisis seemed very real at the time, with price spikes and lines at the gas station and the sudden popularity of small cars).  But you may be onto something.  During that timeframe, I consumed very few albums - my allowance was a pittance, and most of what I wanted was available on 45s anyway.  So I wouldn't have noticed much about the change in album packaging.

(I did eventually end up with a collection of hundreds of albums, a large chunk being 70's - but these were mostly consumed after the fact, given I used to spend hours in used record stores and regular record stores - after I was a bit older and had money, primarily in the late 70's and 80's).

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/13/20 at 8:53 pm


I have vague memories of a "paper shortage" sometime in the mid 70's - as I didn't have any trouble consuming paper at the time, I considered this more or less "theoretical" (whereas the oil crisis seemed very real at the time, with price spikes and lines at the gas station and the sudden popularity of small cars).


I put "paper shortage" and "oil crisis" in quotes because even back then I wondered how much of this was an actual shortage and how much was a manufactured shortage for financial and political reasons. Although I am well aware that natural resources are not unlimited, I am not sure THAT had much to do with the "shortages".

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/13/20 at 10:25 pm

Before today gets away I'll post this gem, the studio version of which I just digitized yesterday -

Here's a performance on (apparently) a Dutch TV show.  Nice!  :)

Melanie w/ Edwin Hawkins Singers - Lay Down (Candles In The Rain)  (1970)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZ52lk9wjZI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/15/20 at 9:17 am

Renaissance
"Carpet of the Sun"
1973

This got a lot of FM play in the 70s. Radio was so diverse in those days.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upIlhve5r-g

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/15/20 at 10:43 am


Renaissance
"Carpet of the Sun"
1973


O0 New to me - I like it!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/15/20 at 9:09 pm

Sometimes a little basic Pop music is just the ticket...

The Jaggerz - The Rapper (1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fYV3dJp-k4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/15/20 at 9:27 pm


Sometimes a little basic Pop music is just the ticket...

The Jaggerz - The Rapper (1970)  :)



"Rapper" in the earlier sense of the word.  ;)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/16/20 at 6:56 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBpsOu8jyU8
Earth, Wind & Fire - Sing a Song

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/16/20 at 5:16 pm

Sonny & Cher
"A Cowboy's Work Is Never Done"
A forgotten hit. It reached #8 on the Billboard chart in 1972.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTu9xL2nrcw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/16/20 at 5:27 pm


Earth, Wind & Fire - Sing a Song


O0 I'm a fan!  From my ever-so-fun H.S. Junior year...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/16/20 at 5:33 pm


Sonny & Cher
"A Cowboy's Work Is Never Done"
A forgotten hit. It reached #8 on the Billboard chart in 1972.


O0 I remember this from 7th Grade - I think it coincided with their "Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour" variety TV show...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/16/20 at 5:44 pm


Sonny & Cher
"A Cowboy's Work Is Never Done"
A forgotten hit. It reached #8 on the Billboard chart in 1972.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTu9xL2nrcw



Not forgotten by me. I even know that it was written by Sonny. I remember it and love it.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/16/20 at 6:12 pm



Not forgotten by me. I even know that it was written by Sonny. I remember it and love it.


Cat


It's got the wildest guitar sound. It's also got a double entendre thing going where it could be about children playing or it could be about a man and a woman.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 02/16/20 at 9:08 pm


Sonny & Cher
"A Cowboy's Work Is Never Done"
A forgotten hit. It reached #8 on the Billboard chart in 1972.



It's got the wildest guitar sound. It's also got a double entendre thing going where it could be about children playing or it could be about a man and a woman.

Now this one I don't know too well, but I'll take a listen sometime.

Today would have been Sonny's 85th b'day, by the way. :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/16/20 at 10:07 pm



Today would have been Sonny's 85th b'day, by the way. :\'(


I had no idea of that when I posted the song. Cosmic!  :o

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/17/20 at 3:04 pm


O0 I remember this from 7th Grade - I think it coincided with their "Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour" variety TV show...


How did it compare with other variety shows?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/17/20 at 10:22 pm


How did it compare with other variety shows?


Hmmm, although the "formulas" were similar, each variety show seemed to have its own unique vibe  :-\\

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/17/20 at 10:27 pm

A "Sweet" tune I enjoyed during 7th Grade...

Carole King - Sweet Seasons (early 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dovU1W9Oiy4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/17/20 at 10:55 pm


A "Sweet" tune I enjoyed during 7th Grade...

Carole King - Sweet Seasons (early 1972)  :)



I like that song and album. It got a bit of a short shrift, coming as it did less than a year after the unstoppable "Tapestry", but it's still a good album. The song "Brother Brother" also got a fair bit of airplay.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/17/20 at 11:00 pm

Marvin Gaye
"Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)"
1972

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CShUISLYLGY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/18/20 at 7:01 am


Hmmm, although the "formulas" were similar, each variety show seemed to have its own unique vibe  :-\\



Did you use to watch The Jacksons variety show too?  ???

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/18/20 at 7:04 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdgrZydSQs8

Andrea True Connection - Party Line

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/18/20 at 10:52 am

John Lennon
"Oh Yoko"
1971

Joyous! 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itk-ndTnNWc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/18/20 at 2:58 pm


Did you use to watch The Jacksons variety show too?  ???


Some - whenever I could.  I was a H.S. Senior and playing some sports, so sometimes I didn't get to watch.  I enjoyed it when I did,

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/18/20 at 3:00 pm


John Lennon
"Oh Yoko"
1971

Joyous! 


O0 Joyous indeed - always a fan of this one!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/18/20 at 3:44 pm


O0 Joyous indeed - always a fan of this one!


It's Yoko's 87th birthday today. I love this fantastic poem she wrote which appears on the back of her "Season of Glass" album. The album is from 1981, but I think it will be OK to put it here.  ;)

spring passes
and one remembers one’s innocence
summer passes
and one remembers one’s exuberance
autumn passes
and one remembers one’s reverence
winter passes
and one remembers one’s perseverance

there is a season that never passes
and that is the season of glass
-y.o.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/18/20 at 4:03 pm

This gem hails from my fun-tabulous high school Junior year -

Starbuck - Moonlight Feels Right (spring 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFPK5paOXnU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/19/20 at 4:42 am


Some - whenever I could.  I was a H.S. Senior and playing some sports, so sometimes I didn't get to watch.  I enjoyed it when I did,


When do you think they stopped doing variety shows? Could it be after the disco era?  ???

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/19/20 at 5:38 pm

Cold As Ice-Foreigner (1977)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySb1f9zWJkQ


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/19/20 at 8:37 pm


When do you think they stopped doing variety shows? Could it be after the disco era?  ???


Variety shows were on their last legs by the end of the 70s. The last really successful one was the Donny & Marie show which ran from 1976-1979. The Carol Burnett Show, one of the longest running and best of them all, ran from 1967-1978.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/20/20 at 7:10 am


Variety shows were on their last legs by the end of the 70s. The last really successful one was the Donny & Marie show which ran from 1976-1979. The Carol Burnett Show, one of the longest running and best of them all, ran from 1967-1978.


Voice, How come there were no variety shows in the 1980's? Is there a chance of bringing them back in 2020?  ???

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/20/20 at 7:13 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c0__RenjD0
Oh What a Night (December 1963) - Frankie Valli

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/20/20 at 7:59 pm


Oh What a Night (December 1963) - Frankie Valli


O0 Beloved tune from my fun-tabulous Junior year of High School...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/20/20 at 8:11 pm

Another well loved smash from my H.S. Junior year -

(Incidentally Simon and Garfunkel hadn't recorded together in a big way for a couple years when this hit...)

Simon and Garfunkel - My Little Town (Fall 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01XyozcFLXA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/20/20 at 8:15 pm


Voice, How come there were no variety shows in the 1980's? Is there a chance of bringing them back in 2020?  ???


You seem quite intrigued by variety shows. There WERE variety shows in the 80s, they just never caught on as big as they had been previously and the entire genre eventually died out. In recent years both Rosie O'Donnell (A Boomer) and Neil Patrick Harris (Gen X) made attempts to revive the genre with no success. At one point I too used to wonder why they died out, but now so much time has gone by that they do seem like something very much entrenched in another era. Oh, and one more PRACTICAL reason why they won't come back is that they're just too expensive to produce. Carol Burnett herself recently said it in an interview. She said that to stage a variety show like hers in this day and age would just be too cost prohibitive. Why would the networks bother when they can do reality shows for next to nothing.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/21/20 at 7:20 am


You seem quite intrigued by variety shows. There WERE variety shows in the 80s, they just never caught on as big as they had been previously and the entire genre eventually died out. In recent years both Rosie O'Donnell (A Boomer) and Neil Patrick Harris (Gen X) made attempts to revive the genre with no success. At one point I too used to wonder why they died out, but now so much time has gone by that they do seem like something very much entrenched in another era. Oh, and one more PRACTICAL reason why they won't come back is that they're just too expensive to produce. Carol Burnett herself recently said it in an interview. She said that to stage a variety show like hers in this day and age would just be too cost prohibitive. Why would the networks bother when they can do reality shows for next to nothing.


I just like reliving the nostalgic period sometimes.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/21/20 at 7:21 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZG9Sclq_54

King Floyd-Groove Me

King Floyd would've been 75 last week.  :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/21/20 at 9:12 am


King Floyd would've been 75 last week.  :\'(


R.I.P. King Floyd

Here's one of his somewhat rarer gems I'm partial to (I still have the original 45)

King Floyd - Woman Don't Go Astray (Fall 1972)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEwFQKup-GE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/21/20 at 1:57 pm


R.I.P. King Floyd

Here's one of his somewhat rarer gems I'm partial to (I still have the original 45)

King Floyd - Woman Don't Go Astray (Fall 1972)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEwFQKup-GE


I thought when I first listened to "Groove Me" I kind of thought that was a woman singing and it turned out to be a guy afterwards.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/21/20 at 3:37 pm

Here's another beloved smash from my H.S. Junior year...

ELO - Evil Woman (late 1975)  :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBtuk4JcYTs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/21/20 at 3:48 pm


Another well loved smash from my H.S. Junior year -

(Incidentally Simon and Garfunkel hadn't recorded together in a big way for a couple years when this hit...)

Simon and Garfunkel - My Little Town (Fall 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01XyozcFLXA


Love this song. I don't know why, but I always thought that the "My Little Town" was actually a neighborhood in New York City.



Here's another beloved smash from my H.S. Junior year...

ELO - Evil Woman (late 1975)  :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBtuk4JcYTs



I can play those chords on the keyboard. Of course that is the only part of the song that I can play.  ;D ;D


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 02/21/20 at 6:26 pm


Here's another beloved smash from my H.S. Junior year...

ELO - Evil Woman (late 1975)  :D

O0

One of their best, IMO.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/21/20 at 6:37 pm

This song-actually the entire album (Breakfast In America) takes me right back to high school.


The Logical Song-Supertramp (1979)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=low6Coqrw9Y


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/21/20 at 6:43 pm

"Tap Turns On The Water"
CCS
1971

This horn-driven song received a fair amount of AM play here in the US in late 71, but it was't nearly the smash hit here that it was in the UK.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXvUCwk8lto

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/21/20 at 11:44 pm


"Tap Turns On The Water"
CCS
1971

This horn-driven song received a fair amount of AM play here in the US in late 71, but it was't nearly the smash hit here that it was in the UK.


^ Interesting song.  I don't remember it.  It may have hit during my "null" period of late 1971.  (Upon moving to rural Michigan it took several months to get the radio situation squared away to where I could listen consistently to Chicago Top 40 stations - reception issues made it challenging - plus had to jettison the transistor radio...    :-\\)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/22/20 at 9:08 am


This song-actually the entire album (Breakfast In America) takes me right back to high school.

The Logical Song-Supertramp (1979)

Cat


O0 Love the song - and the album!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/22/20 at 9:17 am

Beloved smash from my H.S. Senior year -

Fleetwood Mac - Go Your Own Way (early 1977)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ul-cZyuYq4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/22/20 at 9:22 am

Bonnie Raitt
"Women Be Wise"
1971

From her debut album in 1971. It got lots of FM airplay and was kind of her signature song for a while. Written by blues legend Sippie Wallace whom Bonnie shone a spotlight on and got some late in life recognition for.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTmO3DlIHZY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 02/22/20 at 9:52 am


This song-actually the entire album (Breakfast In America) takes me right back to high school.


The Logical Song-Supertramp (1979)

Cat

O0 Love the song - and the album!

I, too, hear that one regularly (as well as other notable tracks from the album, such as "Take The Long Way Home", "Goodbye Stranger", and the title track). O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/22/20 at 10:27 am


Bonnie Raitt
"Women Be Wise"
1971

From her debut album in 1971. It got lots of FM airplay and was kind of her signature song for a while. Written by blues legend Sippie Wallace whom Bonnie shone a spotlight on and got some late in life recognition for.


O0 New to me - interesting!  Very bluesy.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 02/22/20 at 10:31 am


O0 New to me - interesting!  Very bluesy.

I did sorta know that Bonnie released music at that early time, but it would take a long while before any of her music got onto the music charts. And I think I may have heard some of her early music on "classic rock" stations periodically.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/22/20 at 12:33 pm


O0 Love the song - and the album!


I forgot to mention that I once was supposed to do a dance to that song (The Logical Song) on POINTE! for a show in high school. However the director thought it would be better to do a dance to Nadia's Theme-so I did. I guess he didn't like my pointe dancing.  :D ;D ;D ;D


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/22/20 at 12:34 pm


O0 New to me - interesting!  Very bluesy.


On that same first album she did a cover of Buffalo Springfield's "Bluebird" (recently posted here, of course) which also received quite a bit of FM airplay at the time. The first song on her first album! She doesn't change the gender. And no, she's not gay. This was a common practice, especially in folk (and in this case blues-rock). One was an interpreter, telling the story. The song stood on it's own, apart from the singer, so to speak. Think of Joan Baez and her cover of the Band's "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down", "like my father before me, I'm a working man".

Bonnie Raitt
"Bluebird" (written by Stephen Stills)
1971

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGTyNA0nI90

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/22/20 at 4:32 pm


I forgot to mention that I once was supposed to do a dance to that song (The Logical Song) on POINTE! for a show in high school. However the director thought it would be better to do a dance to Nadia's Theme-so I did. I guess he didn't like my pointe dancing.  :D ;D ;D ;D


Cat


Were you a dancer, Cat?  I never danced as a performer - despite that I'd go to dance parties or dance bars and spend all night on the dance floor...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/22/20 at 4:33 pm


On that same first album she did a cover of Buffalo Springfield's "Bluebird" (recently posted here, of course) which also received quite a bit of FM airplay at the time. The first song on her first album! She doesn't change the gender. And no, she's not gay. This was a common practice, especially in folk (and in this case blues-rock). One was an interpreter, telling the story. The song stood on it's own, apart from the singer, so to speak. Think of Joan Baez and her cover of the Band's "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down", "like my father before me, I'm a working man".

Bonnie Raitt
"Bluebird" (written by Stephen Stills)
1971

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGTyNA0nI90


O0 Good cover!  (Of the "short" version...)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/22/20 at 5:14 pm


Were you a dancer, Cat?  I never danced as a performer - despite that I'd go to dance parties or dance bars and spend all night on the dance floor...



I like to think I still am even though I only dance around the house. I can still do a pirouette-but not a double like I used to.  :\'( I did finish second in the dance portion of a talent show way back in the dark ages. I really do miss it and would love to get back into it but transportation is a problem for me.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/23/20 at 7:00 am

Dramatics-  Whatcha See is Whatcha Get (1972)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8krq5V1C03I

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/23/20 at 4:29 pm

Another fine smash from my fun-tabulous H.S. Junior year -

Gary Wright - Love Is Alive (spring 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMaRUNOPqrs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/24/20 at 1:46 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLom-87AmO8
Escape (The pina colada song) - Rupert Holmes

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 02/24/20 at 1:47 pm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLom-87AmO8
Escape (The pina colada song) - Rupert Holmes
Happy birthday Rupert!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/24/20 at 8:14 pm

Another much beloved gem from my H.S. Junior year    :D

Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds - Winners and Losers (Fall 1975)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8flzzj3gFc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/25/20 at 6:58 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1vhNKuRyzw
One Bad Apple- Osmonds

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/26/20 at 6:10 pm

50 years and going.

Rubber Ducky-Ernie (1970)  ;D ;D ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDy4PZPMDwU

https://worldofwonder.net/50-years-ago-today-ernie-sings-rubber-ducky-in-the-bathtub/


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 02/26/20 at 6:40 pm

never heard of it

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/26/20 at 7:53 pm


50 years and going.

Rubber Ducky-Ernie (1970)  ;D ;D ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDy4PZPMDwU

https://worldofwonder.net/50-years-ago-today-ernie-sings-rubber-ducky-in-the-bathtub/


Cat


A guilty pleasure if there ever was one!  I was 10 1/2 at the time, a bit old for Sesame Street - but fortunately a younger sibling was in that "sweet spot", so I watched Sesame Street to be "supportive"  ;)  Loved "Rubber Ducky"...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/26/20 at 8:52 pm


A guilty pleasure if there ever was one!  I was 10 1/2 at the time, a bit old for Sesame Street - but fortunately a younger sibling was in that "sweet spot", so I watched Sesame Street to be "supportive"  ;)  Loved "Rubber Ducky"...


I sometimes watched Sesame Street in the late 70s even though I was grown, because it featured singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie during that period, who I had already been a big fan of for years. Aside from children's songs on the show, she occasionally sang a song from one of her actual records, if it was mild enough to translate to the children's format. In one (now) legendary episode, she actually breastfed her baby on the show. It was handled absolutely beautifully. That type of thing would NEVER happen now. Or, if it did, a whole big hoo-hah would be made of it with disclaimers, and some self-righteous Oprah-like celebrity announcing how "groundbreaking" it is to see it on TV, and how "natural" it SHOULD be considered. WELL, Sesame Street just treated it as a natural thing in the first place with no to-do at all. See what I mean about how cool and open-minded the 70s were?  ;)  8)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-L-Fg7lWgQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/26/20 at 9:10 pm


...See what I mean about how cool and open-minded the 70s were?  ;)  8)



The 70's were cool and open-minded indeed!  8)

(Incidentally I don't think nursing was "controversial" until around the time the P.C. police went out in force...)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/26/20 at 10:28 pm

Buffy Sainte-Marie
"Mister Can't You See"
1972

This song actually scraped into the lower reaches of the Billboard Top 40 in May, 1972. It's as relevant today as it was then.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvbaovnOYyg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/27/20 at 6:54 am


A guilty pleasure if there ever was one!  I was 10 1/2 at the time, a bit old for Sesame Street - but fortunately a younger sibling was in that "sweet spot", so I watched Sesame Street to be "supportive"  ;)  Loved "Rubber Ducky"...


I thought having a naked Ernie in the tub was a bit weird. ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/27/20 at 6:57 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKW7TIjqZAA

Sesame Street: Me Lost Me Cookie at the Disco

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/27/20 at 6:57 am


The 70's were cool and open-minded indeed!  8)

(Incidentally I don't think nursing was "controversial" until around the time the P.C. police went out in force...)


At least Buffy was able to breastfeed without no stupid PC police.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 02/27/20 at 8:28 am

The Muppets with Beethoven's "Ode to Joy"

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/27/20 at 9:21 am


The 70's were cool and open-minded indeed!  8)

(Incidentally I don't think nursing was "controversial" until around the time the P.C. police went out in force...)


The question is, exactly which side of this are the PC Police on? One would think they would be staunchly pro- breast feeding and "a woman's right to breast feed whenever and whenever she wants".  One would think it would be today's Evangelicals (or equivalent) that would say "you can't show this in public and certainly not on children's TV".  BUT, in this day and age of identity politics, when people are constantly looking for a reason to be offended,both sides would make a mess of it. The PC Police would make such a big deal out of "a woman's right" that the very NATURALNESS of it would be completely lost. The Evangelicals would be, well, the way they always are.

In the 70s on Sesame Street this was simply presented for what it is with no politics. Although you can be sure there were serious discussions to make sure it was presented appropriately for children's television. And yes, SOME affiliate stations refused to carry it back then. But by and large it wasn't a big deal.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/27/20 at 1:21 pm


A guilty pleasure if there ever was one!  I was 10 1/2 at the time, a bit old for Sesame Street - but fortunately a younger sibling was in that "sweet spot", so I watched Sesame Street to be "supportive"  ;)  Loved "Rubber Ducky"...



I was the first Sesame Street generation. I was 7 at the time. (Oh crap, I just dated myself again.  :D ;D ;D ;D ) Cookie Monster was always my favorite. In fact, I was lucky enough to get a Cookie Monster puppet (probably again first generation). I wish I still had it. Who knows how much it would be worth-but I doubt I could part with it.


I sometimes watched Sesame Street in the late 70s even though I was grown, because it featured singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie during that period, who I had already been a big fan of for years. Aside from children's songs on the show, she occasionally sang a song from one of her actual records, if it was mild enough to translate to the children's format. In one (now) legendary episode, she actually breastfed her baby on the show. It was handled absolutely beautifully. That type of thing would NEVER happen now. Or, if it did, a whole big hoo-hah would be made of it with disclaimers, and some self-righteous Oprah-like celebrity announcing how "groundbreaking" it is to see it on TV, and how "natural" it SHOULD be considered. WELL, Sesame Street just treated it as a natural thing in the first place with no to-do at all. See what I mean about how cool and open-minded the 70s were?  ;)  8)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-L-Fg7lWgQ


Sesame Street has been known to address issues which may seem taboo. They still are. They are addressing kids who have parents who are addicts and others who are autistic.

I think (at least I hope) Sesame Street is going back to its roots. For a while there it became the Elmo Show which to me, is the most annoying character. 


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/27/20 at 3:38 pm



I was the first Sesame Street generation. I was 7 at the time. (Oh crap, I just dated myself again.  :D ;D ;D ;D ) Cookie Monster was always my favorite. In fact, I was lucky enough to get a Cookie Monster puppet (probably again first generation). I wish I still had it. Who knows how much it would be worth-but I doubt I could part with it.

Sesame Street has been known to address issues which may seem taboo. They still are. They are addressing kids who have parents who are addicts and others who are autistic.

I think (at least I hope) Sesame Street is going back to its roots. For a while there it became the Elmo Show which to me, is the most annoying character. 


Cat


I liked Ernie And Bert, How about you?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/27/20 at 4:08 pm


I liked Ernie And Bert, How about you?



Yup. I actually liked all of them from the first season.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/27/20 at 5:35 pm

This rocker is from my fun-tabulous H.S. Junior year...

Thin Lizzy - The Boys Are Back In Town (spring 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQo1HIcSVtg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 02/27/20 at 9:53 pm


This rocker is from my fun-tabulous H.S. Junior year...

Thin Lizzy - The Boys Are Back In Town (spring 1976)  :)


Another great classic rock hit. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/28/20 at 6:59 am



Yup. I actually liked all of them from the first season.


Cat


What were your favorite muppets?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/28/20 at 7:01 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak_MTXQALa0
Al Stewart - Year of the Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/28/20 at 1:23 pm


What were your favorite muppets?



Read my previous post and you will have your answer.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/29/20 at 9:52 pm


Al Stewart - Year of the Cat


O0 Good pick!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/29/20 at 9:54 pm

Yet another awesome smash from my H.S. Junior year -

Neil Sedaka - Bad Blood (Fall 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTTVx--i3m0

There's nothing like having a little help from Elton John...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/01/20 at 6:53 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JGcys_SGyU
Norman Connors "Saturday Night Special"

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/01/20 at 12:32 pm

Dolly Parton
"Here You Come Again"
1977

Her first major crossover hit. Some of her earlier country fans were aghast at the glossiness of this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bflkeWVTNk0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/02/20 at 9:31 pm

I had the pleasure to hear some early reggae in the 70's - of course it had to be Bob Marley!  :D

Bob Marley - Roots, Rock, Reggae (from his 1976 album, Rastaman Vibration)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJB5L9F05tc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/03/20 at 6:56 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VD0hU9ulQOU
Commodores - Sweet Love

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/03/20 at 8:49 pm

I always enjoyed this gem from 7th Grade...

Jonathan Edwards - Sunshine (Go Away Today) (Fall 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoGxz7Tsmxo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/05/20 at 6:57 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tPcc1ftj8E
Terry Jacks - Seasons In The Sun (1974)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 03/05/20 at 7:03 am


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tPcc1ftj8E
Terry Jacks - Seasons In The Sun (1974)
I have sweet adolescent memories with this song.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 03/05/20 at 3:18 pm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tPcc1ftj8E
Terry Jacks - Seasons In The Sun (1974)



I loved this song when it first came out. Then my sister got the 45 of it and played it over and over and over..... and over and over ....... and over again. She was worse than a.m. radio. It got old REAL FAST. Now I can't hear it without cringing a little.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/05/20 at 3:39 pm



I loved this song when it first came out. Then my sister got the 45 of it and played it over and over and over..... and over and over ....... and over again. She was worse than a.m. radio. It got old REAL FAST. Now I can't hear it without cringing a little.


Cat


"Seasons In The Sun" by Terry Jacks consistently shows up on every list of worst/most hated songs of all time.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 03/05/20 at 3:51 pm



I loved this song when it first came out. Then my sister got the 45 of it and played it over and over and over..... and over and over ....... and over again. She was worse than a.m. radio. It got old REAL FAST. Now I can't hear it without cringing a little.


Cat

"Seasons In The Sun" by Terry Jacks consistently shows up on every list of worst/most hated songs of all time.
My sister had the single of "Seasons in the Sun" by Terry Jacks, but I have "Rock 'N' Roll (I Gave You the Best Years of My Life)", a rarer single that never reached the UK Charts, and a great song too.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/05/20 at 4:51 pm


"Seasons In The Sun" by Terry Jacks consistently shows up on every list of worst/most hated songs of all time.


Another song that always shows up on the "most hated songs" list along with "Seasons In The Sun" is that god-awful "Honey" song by Bobby Goldsboro. Blech!  8-P 8-P 8-P

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/06/20 at 6:53 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLQRW7J_D0U
Kiki Dee Band - I got the music in me (1974)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/06/20 at 6:54 am



I loved this song when it first came out. Then my sister got the 45 of it and played it over and over and over..... and over and over ....... and over again. She was worse than a.m. radio. It got old REAL FAST. Now I can't hear it without cringing a little.


Cat



Is it the lyrics that made you cringe?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/06/20 at 8:22 pm

This smash cover hails from my 6th Grade "transistor" days -

Richie Havens - Here Comes The Sun (Spring 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlhaAGemPJg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/06/20 at 9:20 pm


This smash cover hails from my 6th Grade "transistor" days -

Richie Havens - Here Comes The Sun (Spring 1971)  :)



I saw Richie Havens live several times over the decades. The first time was around 1976, the last time was in the 2000s. I also met him. Wonderful man.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/06/20 at 10:23 pm

Steeleye Span
"All Around My Hat"
1975

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9g7azfKckc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/07/20 at 7:53 pm

Tommy James
"Cat's Eye In The Window"
1972

Received AM airplay in 1972 but has been completely forgotten in the sands of time. Bears a marked resemblance to "Horse With No Name" from the same year, although I believe this song was recorded first.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8Y-h2p4pDE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/08/20 at 3:37 pm


Tommy James
"Cat's Eye In The Window"
1972

Received AM airplay in 1972 but has been completely forgotten in the sands of time. Bears a marked resemblance to "Horse With No Name" from the same year, although I believe this song was recorded first.


O0 Interesting!  New to me.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/08/20 at 4:14 pm

This Funk/Reggae groove, a minor hit, caught my ear back in 8th Grade  -

Cymande - The Message (early 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C21kmlhs-DU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/09/20 at 7:03 am


This Funk/Reggae groove, a minor hit, caught my ear back in 8th Grade  -

Cymande - The Message (early 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C21kmlhs-DU


AG, How do you say their group name? Is it (C)-man-day with a "soft C"? I never knew how to say it.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/09/20 at 7:05 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zT4Y-QNdto
Steve Miller Band - Fly Like An Eagle

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 03/09/20 at 4:42 pm

where to?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/09/20 at 5:07 pm


AG, How do you say their group name? Is it (C)-man-day with a "soft C"? I never knew how to say it.


LOL, I'm not sure - it sounds like you nailed it, but I'm not the expert myself...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/09/20 at 5:13 pm

This beloved gem hails from my H.S. Freshman year -

Sutherland Bros. & Quiver - You Got Me Anyway (Fall 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPHKAYSAJr0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/09/20 at 6:56 pm

Pete Seeger & Arlo Guthrie
"Sweet Rosyanne"
1975

From their "Together In Concert" live album.  Fun!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsI0zo30c4M

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/09/20 at 8:06 pm


Pete Seeger & Arlo Guthrie
"Sweet Rosyanne"
1975

From their "Together In Concert" live album.  Fun!


O0 New to me - nice!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/10/20 at 7:01 am


LOL, I'm not sure - it sounds like you nailed it, but I'm not the expert myself...


I probably didn't say it right myself maybe others would know how to pronounce it themselves.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/10/20 at 7:04 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLD1_YtgcoE
I'm Looking For A Love~ Bobby Womack

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 03/10/20 at 1:21 pm

Remembering Keith Emerson, with "Hoedown" from 1972.  :\'(

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/10/20 at 8:54 pm


Remembering Keith Emerson, with "Hoedown" from 1972.  :\'(


O0 Not sure I remember that one - but I like it!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/10/20 at 11:22 pm

During my 6th Grade "transistor" days, we were all mourning the untimely loss of this amazing songbird with this gem:

Janis Joplin - Me and Bobby McGee (early 1971)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHkBv-AtKDA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 03/12/20 at 12:51 am

Happy Birthday James Taylor!

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 03/12/20 at 12:57 am


Happy Birthday James Taylor!

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One of the first songs I got used to on karaoke, and jealous of ex-work colleagues of mine that went to a concert of his.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/12/20 at 11:50 am


Happy Birthday James Taylor!


O0 Happy Birthday to James Taylor, indeed!  This one's from on the heels of my H.S. graduation -

James Taylor - Handy Man (summer 1977)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXI43zGeyu4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 03/12/20 at 2:36 pm

This is one of my favorites of James Taylor. Sweet Baby James (1970)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2x0fPgAj_Y


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 03/12/20 at 7:12 pm


Happy Birthday James Taylor!


O0


One of the first songs I got used to on karaoke, and jealous of ex-work colleagues of mine that went to a concert of his.

Of course "You've Got A Friend" was originally written and performed by Carole King, but James took his version to the top of the charts, and it remains one of his most popular recordings to date. (I personally have always loved his rendition of it myself.)



This is one of my favorites of James Taylor. Sweet Baby James (1970)



Cat

That's a good one too. O0 :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/13/20 at 7:32 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9mUi4J8kh8

Candi Staton - Victim

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 03/13/20 at 12:18 pm


Happy Birthday James Taylor!

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I once sang that at a wedding. It wasn't really planned or anything. I was a guest at the wedding when I was about 16 or 17 years old, and I went up to talk to the band during one of their breaks and I don't know how it came about but they allowed me to sing a song with them. I looked through the music they had and I chose this song. I messed up on the first few notes until I find the note. Afterward, the leader of the band told me that I should have asked for him to play the first note. Yeah, NOW he tells me. lol. Besides that little mess up at the beginning, I THINK I did ok considering I didn't rehearse it or anything.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/15/20 at 1:51 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xag5RKD0VHk
Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 03/15/20 at 2:00 pm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xag5RKD0VHk
Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair
Happy Birthday Sly!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 03/15/20 at 4:28 pm

it is?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 03/15/20 at 6:53 pm


it is?

yes, Sly Stone is 77 years old today. "Family Affair" is a big hit that he and his band had in 1971.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/15/20 at 10:01 pm


Happy Birthday Sly!


O0 Happy Birthday Sly Stone, indeed!  Here's another gem:

Sly & the Family Stone - Everybody Is A Star (early 1970)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-1s2gqDs_U

                                      8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/16/20 at 5:12 am


it is?


Yes it's his birthday!  ::)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 03/17/20 at 11:43 am

1979, Gloria Gaynor started a four-week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'I Will Survive.'

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 03/17/20 at 11:46 am

well be careful with all this virus stuff going on now

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/17/20 at 12:11 pm

Jefferson Starship
"Ride The Tiger"
1975

Remembering the birthday of Paul Kantner.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmJEIVZo538

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/17/20 at 12:20 pm


Jefferson Starship
"Ride The Tiger"
1975

Remembering the birthday of Paul Kantner.


O0 Excellent pick!  Happy Birthday in Rock n Roll Heaven, Paul Kantner

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/18/20 at 9:47 am

Popular during my fun-tastic H.S. Junior year (a terrific live version) -

Doobie Brothers - Takin' It To The Streets (spring 1976)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzBBBrKfjIQ

                                      8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 03/18/20 at 11:28 am

Remember Chuck Berry with his novelty song "My Ding-a-Ling" from 1972.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/18/20 at 7:24 pm


Remember Chuck Berry with his novelty song "My Ding-a-Ling" from 1972.


^ Always great for a snicker - especially considering when it came out, I was in 8th grade  ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/19/20 at 7:31 am


^ Always great for a snicker - especially considering when it came out, I was in 8th grade  ;D



Was the song actually about his crotch?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/19/20 at 7:32 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvJ78hYI6wk
Rockin' Pneumonia and Boogie Woogie Flu- Johnny Rivers

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/19/20 at 11:20 am



Was the song actually about his crotch?


Yes.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 03/19/20 at 11:24 am


^ Always great for a snicker - especially considering when it came out, I was in 8th grade  ;D
I believe there is a longer version of the song, I believe he ad-lib many of the verses.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/19/20 at 11:27 am

Serena (Elizabeth Montgomery)
"I'll Blow You A Kiss In The Wind"
1970

The episode of "Bewitched" this song is from first aired on February 19, 1970, when the 70s were clearly still the 60s. Elizabeth Montgomery does a phenomenal acting job here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3cFkXSgfjg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 03/19/20 at 1:23 pm


Serena (Elizabeth Montgomery)
"I'll Blow You A Kiss In The Wind"
1970

The episode of "Bewitched" this song is from first aired on February 19, 1970, when the 70s were clearly still the 60s. Elizabeth Montgomery does a phenomenal acting job here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3cFkXSgfjg



I was so naive in those days because I never knew that Serena was played by Elizabeth Montgomery until many years after the show went off the air (and was showing in syndication).

But, I will see your Honeybees & Serena and raise you The Silver Platters!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaCCG7QkM_c


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/19/20 at 2:12 pm



I was so naive in those days because I never knew that Serena was played by Elizabeth Montgomery until many years after the show went off the air (and was showing in syndication).

Cat


Many people were confused because in later seasons of the show they concocted a cleverly fake name for Elizabeth Montgomery when she played the Serena character. If you look at the credits it says the actress playing Serena is "Pandora Spocks". Get it?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 03/19/20 at 3:36 pm


Many people were confused because in later seasons of the show they concocted a cleverly fake name for Elizabeth Montgomery when she played the Serena character. If you look at the credits it says the actress playing Serena is "Pandora Spocks". Get it?



I learned that a while ago but at the time, I was too stupid.  :D ;D ;D


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/19/20 at 5:30 pm



I learned that a while ago but at the time, I was too stupid.  :D ;D ;D


Cat


It's also a testament to what a good actress Elizabeth Montgomery was.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 03/19/20 at 6:03 pm


It's also a testament to what a good actress Elizabeth Montgomery was.



I agree. We have a thread about duel roles. http://www.inthe00s.com/index.php?topic=49992.0  I did mention Elizabeth Montgomery.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/20/20 at 7:43 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPH6MlsubzA
Barbra Streisand- (Evergreen) A Star is Born

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 03/20/20 at 7:46 am


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPH6MlsubzA
Barbra Streisand- (Evergreen) A Star is Born
O0

I saw the film three times when it was on release in the cinemas.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/20/20 at 10:15 am

Another gem from my fun-tastic H.S. Junior year, as performed on Soul Train -

David Bowie - Golden Years (late 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLDPNmQtMDk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 03/21/20 at 11:49 am

From 1978, "The Load Out/Stay" by Jackson Browne (I've probably used this one before, but it can certainly be reused):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rukvfk9a6rY

David Lindley, who contributes a guest vocal to the "Stay" part, turns 76 today.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/21/20 at 9:35 pm

Leon Russell
"Back To The Island"
1975

Sublime!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_CwW61jX5c

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/21/20 at 10:15 pm


Leon Russell
"Back To The Island"
1975

Sublime!


O0 I like that!  Don't remember hearing it before...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/22/20 at 7:14 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw26pG7u5ak

The Greatest Love Of All : George Benson

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 03/22/20 at 11:47 am



The Greatest Love Of All : George Benson

O0

I liked Whitney Houston's cover of that one.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/22/20 at 3:15 pm

Country Joe McDonald
"Living In The Future In A Plastic Dome"
1972

From his live album "Incredible Live Country Joe" recorded at the Bitter End in New York.  This song references Buckminster Fuller's concept of geodesic domes. I also catch a whiff of the internet predicted in there. "If you get lonely and feel like a friendly chat/just talk to the telemachine and the telemachine will talk back".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ65g331a94

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/22/20 at 5:00 pm

A laid-back fave from my fun-tastic H.S. Junior year -

Seals & Crofts - Get Closer (spring 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBUHdy8g8S4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 03/23/20 at 5:32 pm

Remembering Eric Weissberg  :\'( :\'( :\'(

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/23/20 at 10:09 pm


Remembering Eric Weissberg  :\'( :\'( :\'(


O0 Dueling Banjos - good pick!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/23/20 at 10:22 pm

This gem hails from my High School Senior year -

Ringo Starr - A Dose Of Rock and Roll (Fall 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_oYIlTw3mo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 03/23/20 at 11:07 pm

Remembering Ric Ocasek, who would have turned 76 today (not 71, as many sources implied while he was alive). :\'(

"Bye Bye Love" by his band The Cars, from 1978:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iR6GDGoiO8Y

He wrote this one, but Ben Orr actually performed the lead vocals on it.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/24/20 at 7:13 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNFzfwLM72c
Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 03/24/20 at 4:19 pm

stayin' alive

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/25/20 at 4:00 pm


stayin' alive


Please stay out this thread if you have nothing to contribute.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 03/25/20 at 6:40 pm

I cant sing?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/26/20 at 7:35 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NO0bwjkPdBk
Diana Ross - The Boss

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 03/26/20 at 11:38 am


I cant sing?

What Howard means is that you've not made any legitimate contributions to this thread (or the other song of the day threads). It is one thing to comment on a song that is chosen, but it is another to make little comments that don't directly relate to the songs.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 03/26/20 at 1:10 pm


Celebrating the 74th birthday today of Raplh McTell, with his "Streets of London" (1974, when finally released as a single)

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Why Ralph McTell has updated his hit Streets of London for coronavirus era

It began with a conversation between a foreign correspondent who loves ballads, and his neighbour, a legend of the British folk music scene. The result was Ralph McTell agreeing to write a new verse of his legendary hit Streets of London - something he'd always previously refused to do. First recorded in 1969, the song at one point sold 90,000 copies a day and has been covered by more than 200 artists. It also won Ralph an Ivor Novello award for best song and continues to feature in folk music's "best of" playlists.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-52046893

...and is my 70s song for the day.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/26/20 at 2:24 pm

Another smash from my fun-tastic H.S. Junior year -

Elton John - Island Girl (Fall 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywJ1MD4-Cns

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/26/20 at 3:01 pm


What Howard means is that you've not made any legitimate contributions to this thread (or the other song of the day threads). It is one thing to comment on a song that is chosen, but it is another to make little comments that don't directly relate to the songs.


Thanks, I was just about to say that.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/26/20 at 3:08 pm

It Happened Today
"Curved Air"
1970

Great song from a Jefferson Airplane-ish UK band from the early 70s.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lD96KAibIUM


Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/26/20 at 4:53 pm


It Happened Today
"Curved Air"
1970

Great song from a Jefferson Airplane-ish UK band from the early 70s.


O0 Interesting song!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/27/20 at 7:03 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqz9eyakGqY
My Eyes Adored You - Frankie Valli

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/27/20 at 8:25 am


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqz9eyakGqY
My Eyes Adored You - Frankie Valli


O0 Frankie Valli's "comeback" smash - from my high school Sophomore year (late 1974)

I vaguely remember him performing this on American Bandstand...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/27/20 at 1:55 pm


O0 Frankie Valli's "comeback" smash - from my high school Sophomore year (late 1974)

I vaguely remember him performing this on American Bandstand...



Wasn't it "Grease"? or was that after '74?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/27/20 at 3:42 pm



Wasn't it "Grease"? or was that after '74?


The movie "Grease" was 1978 - I don't recall it from the movie.  I don't believe it was in the Broadway show, either (not 100%).

But I do recall when it hit, him being interviewed about his "big comeback".

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 03/27/20 at 4:57 pm


The movie "Grease" was 1978 - I don't recall it from the movie.  I don't believe it was in the Broadway show, either (not 100%).

But I do recall when it hit, him being interviewed about his "big comeback".



The play Grease opened in 1971. The songs "Grease is the Word", "Sandy," "Hopelessly Devoted To You." &  "You're The One That Want" were NOT in it. They were all included in the movie.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 03/27/20 at 5:05 pm


The movie "Grease" was 1978 - I don't recall it from the movie.  I don't believe it was in the Broadway show, either (not 100%).

But I do recall when it hit, him being interviewed about his "big comeback".


The play Grease opened in 1971. The songs "Grease is the Word", "Sandy," "Hopelessly Devoted To You." &  "You're The One That Want" were NOT in it. They were all included in the movie.


Cat
The song "My Eyes Adored You" is featured in "Jersey Boys" at a touching moment of the musical.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/27/20 at 5:12 pm


The song "My Eyes Adored You" is featured in "Jersey Boys" at a touching moment of the musical.


Yes, I remember that from Jersey Boys!  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 03/27/20 at 5:43 pm


Yes, I remember that from Jersey Boys!  :)
I enjoyed the music of "Jersey Boys", but did not like the dialouge of the musical because of the native New York language. Also, I was disappointed with the film it lacked the sparkle of the stage show, and it was as if the director Clint Eastwood cannot direct musicals.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 03/27/20 at 5:48 pm

I don't recall ever seeing Jersey Boys.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 03/27/20 at 7:05 pm


I don't recall ever seeing Jersey Boys.


Cat
Here is the trailer for the movie "Jersey Boys" directed by Clint Eastwood.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/27/20 at 7:26 pm


Here is the trailer for the movie "Jersey Boys" directed by Clint Eastwood.


Aaaah, you were referring to the movie?  I saw the live musical in a theater, but not the movie.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 03/27/20 at 7:27 pm


Aaaah, you were referring to the movie?  I saw the live musical in a theater, but not the movie.


I have seen both.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/27/20 at 7:55 pm

Rick Nelson
Love Minus Zero/No Limit"
1971

Rick Nelson doing a great job with a classic Dylan tune.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkoyIEe31eY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/27/20 at 11:35 pm


Rick Nelson
Love Minus Zero/No Limit"
1971

Rick Nelson doing a great job with a classic Dylan tune.


O0 I like that - new to me!  It must've been around the time of his 1972 smash Garden Party.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 03/28/20 at 6:55 am

Simon and Garfunkel were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Bridge Over Troubled Water', the duo's only UK No.1, with only Art Garfunkel singing on the track.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/28/20 at 3:27 pm


The movie "Grease" was 1978 - I don't recall it from the movie.  I don't believe it was in the Broadway show, either (not 100%).

But I do recall when it hit, him being interviewed about his "big comeback".


I swear there was a video for "Grease" with Frankie Valli in it? ???

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/28/20 at 3:37 pm


I swear there was a video for "Grease" with Frankie Valli in it? ???


Quite possibly - as Frankie Valli performed the title track, "Grease", in 1978.  "Grease" incidentally was his last solo big hit (at least until the mid-90's; I don't know after that).

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/28/20 at 3:43 pm

Another fine smash from my fun-tastic H.S. Junior year -

Earth, Wind and Fire - Sing A Song (Fall 1975)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4dsPZmeTys

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 03/29/20 at 3:02 am

Happy Birthday Terry Jacks!

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The link to the bridge of the song at 0:52 sounds very familiar...

I have the single somewhere.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/29/20 at 6:34 am


Quite possibly - as Frankie Valli performed the title track, "Grease", in 1978.  "Grease" incidentally was his last solo big hit (at least until the mid-90's; I don't know after that).


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OZ8Xxpr7Ig
This might be it.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/29/20 at 6:37 am

Blue Swede - Hooked On A Feeling.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrI-UBIB8Jk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/29/20 at 10:09 pm

The Guess Who
"Share The Land"
1970

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elBu3UXD2oI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 03/30/20 at 12:41 am

Happy Birthday Eric, with "Layla" from 1971 (including the extra bit at the end).

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/30/20 at 10:00 am


Blue Swede - Hooked On A Feeling.


^ Fun one from my H.S. Freshman year (early 1974)


The Guess Who
"Share The Land"
1970


^ Good pick - that early 70's idealism is all through the lyrics


Happy Birthday Eric, with "Layla" from 1971 (including the extra bit at the end).


^ Ultimate rock classic - Eric Clapton's longing on display

O0 Great choices, all!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/30/20 at 10:07 am

Rockin'!  A beloved smash from my 8th grade school year (early 1973) -

Moody Blues - I'm Just A Singer (In A Rock And Roll Band)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_J-hmyAS6c

                                      8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 03/30/20 at 10:11 am


Rockin'!  A beloved smash from my 8th grade school year (early 1973) -

Moody Blues - I'm Just A Singer (In A Rock And Roll Band)

                                      8)


A classic hit I had forgotten about.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/30/20 at 2:53 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lutXQO3GdFo
BT Express - Express

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 03/30/20 at 5:23 pm


Happy Birthday Eric, with "Layla" from 1971 (including the extra bit at the end).



Mr. Clapton is 75 years old today! O0

Of course, two decades after he recorded this version of "Layla" (as a member of Derek And The Dominoes), he recorded a solo unplugged version.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 03/30/20 at 5:51 pm


Mr. Clapton is 75 years old today! O0

Of course, two decades after he recorded this version of "Layla" (as a member of Derek And The Dominoes), he recorded a solo unplugged version.



I LOVE the unplugged version.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/30/20 at 9:34 pm

Continuing Happy Birthday wishes for Mr. Clapton -

Eric Clapton - Hello Old Friend (live, Old Grey Whistle Test, 1977)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXxOnGepqXc

                                      8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 03/30/20 at 10:27 pm



I LOVE the unplugged version.


Cat

As do I. O0 (Darnit, I should have posted that version in the 90's song of the day thread.)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/31/20 at 7:10 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vltC-O7PDYQ
Herb Alpert - Rise

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 03/31/20 at 6:04 pm



Herb Alpert - Rise

Happy 85th birthday to him! O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/31/20 at 9:22 pm

Joan Baez
"Hello In There"
1975

Joan Baez's classic rendition of the John Prine song from her classic "Diamonds and Rust" album. I saw her play it live at a free concert in the mid 70s. Bette Midler has recorded it also. Prine remains in critical condition due to coronavirus.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k41y5Pd5NU0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/31/20 at 10:01 pm


Joan Baez
"Hello In There"
1975

Joan Baez's classic rendition of the John Prine song from her classic "Diamonds and Rust" album. I saw her play it live at a free concert in the mid 70s. Bette Midler has recorded it also. Prine remains in critical condition due to coronavirus.


O0 I like the song - new to me.

Best wishes to John Prine    :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/01/20 at 12:05 am

James Taylor
"Shower The People"
1976

Self-explanatory.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfWQS5fWxxU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/01/20 at 6:45 pm


James Taylor
"Shower The People"
1976

Self-explanatory.


O0 Love this gem from the bicentennial summer, between my H.S. Junior and Senior years.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Wink-182 on 04/01/20 at 7:20 pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASGgn8bNQuA

Pilot - It's Magic

It really has that 74-75 pop rock sound to it, which is one of my favorite music eras.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/01/20 at 8:50 pm

Pretty much everybody knows Bonnie Raitt's version of John Prine's "Angel from Montgomery" but the version I always loved was by the lesser known Bonnie Koloc. I heard this on FM and underground radio quite a bit in the early 70s. She was on the small "Ovation" record label.  For years this was never on Youtube, but somebody finally put it up just recently. I love this version.

Bonnie Koloc
"Angel From Montgomery'
1972

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9xveRjOAyI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/01/20 at 11:28 pm


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASGgn8bNQuA

Pilot - It's Magic

It really has that 74-75 pop rock sound to it, which is one of my favorite music eras.


O0 I'm a fan!  A big smash during that summer of '75, a fun summer for me by and large, my biggest memory of which being I took driver's ed...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/01/20 at 11:42 pm


Pretty much everybody knows Bonnie Raitt's version of John Prine's "Angel from Montgomery" but the version I always loved was by the lesser known Bonnie Koloc. I heard this on FM and underground radio quite a bit in the early 70s. She was on the small "Ovation" record label.  For years this was never on Youtube, but somebody finally put it up just recently. I love this version.

Bonnie Koloc
"Angel From Montgomery'
1972


O0 New to me - that's pretty awesome!  I'm not very familiar with Bonnie Koloc, she sounds to be worth a listen...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/01/20 at 11:52 pm


O0 New to me - that's pretty awesome!  I'm not very familiar with Bonnie Koloc, she sounds to be worth a listen...


Bonnie Koloc never really got too big outside of her native Chicago where she was big on a scene that also featured other Chicago locals John Prine and the late Steve Goodman who wrote "City of New Orleans". I believe she performs in the Chicago area to this day. I was lucky that I was around radio stations that were playing this cool stuff.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/02/20 at 7:21 am


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASGgn8bNQuA

Pilot - It's Magic

It really has that 74-75 pop rock sound to it, which is one of my favorite music eras.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/02/20 at 7:25 am

William Bell - Tryin' To Love Two.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP68A2sTV80

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/02/20 at 8:07 am


Bonnie Koloc never really got too big outside of her native Chicago where she was big on a scene that also featured other Chicago locals John Prine and the late Steve Goodman who wrote "City of New Orleans". I believe she performs in the Chicago area to this day. I was lucky that I was around radio stations that were playing this cool stuff.


I see that she's performing next at a venue in Hyde Park neighborhood (the Promontory) on Nov. 6th (it was supposed to be May 15 but was rescheduled, presumably due to the virus).  Might be interesting, I might check out more of her stuff...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/02/20 at 8:03 pm

This rocker hit it big during my H.S. Freshman year...

Joe Walsh - Rocky Mountain Way (Fall 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Fz-mHGXgzs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/02/20 at 9:46 pm

Jefferson Airplane
"When The Earth Moves Again"
1971

Loved this song from the minute I heard it in 1971. The unique vocal blend, Papa John Creach's soaring violin, the visionary lyrics...it's from their "Bark" album which came encased in a paper grocery bag with their "JA" logo designed to look like the old A&P supermarket logo. It came with a lyric sheet/poster also. Ah, the days.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnnXKsZbTUo&list=RDKnnXKsZbTUo&start_radio=1

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/02/20 at 11:18 pm


Jefferson Airplane
"When The Earth Moves Again"
1971

Loved this song from the minute I heard it in 1971. The unique vocal blend, Papa John Creach's soaring violin, the visionary lyrics...it's from their "Bark" album which came encased in a paper grocery bag with their "JA" logo designed to look like the old A&P supermarket logo. It came with a lyric sheet/poster also. Ah, the days.


O0 New to me - nice!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/03/20 at 7:11 am

Tony Orlando & Dawn - Knock Three Times
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wT5ms2Nvpco

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/03/20 at 7:26 am


Tony Orlando & Dawn - Knock Three Times
Happy birthday Tony!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/03/20 at 8:29 am


Tony Orlando & Dawn - Knock Three Times


O0 Pop smash I liked from 6th Grade (late 1970).  Nice video.  Happy Birthday Tony Orlando!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/03/20 at 8:30 am


O0 Pop smash I liked from 6th Grade (late 1970).  Nice video.  Happy Birthday Tony Orlando!


And I bet you couldn't stop staring at his hairy chest?  ;)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/03/20 at 9:09 am


And I bet you couldn't stop staring at his hairy chest?  ;)


LOL!  ;D  No I didn't, he looked like everybody else back then in that respect.  I do recall noticing he had a nice smile.  But he wasn't a "crush" for me.

I do remember watching the Tony Orlando and Dawn variety show in the mid-70s...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/03/20 at 9:12 am


And I bet you couldn't stop staring at his hairy chest?  ;)
I kept looking that the building in the background< I thought it in Kew Gardens, London, but still not confirmed it online.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/04/20 at 1:21 pm

#1 50 years ago... "Teach Your Children" by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/04/20 at 3:45 pm


LOL!  ;D  No I didn't, he looked like everybody else back then in that respect.  I do recall noticing he had a nice smile.  But he wasn't a "crush" for me.

I do remember watching the Tony Orlando and Dawn variety show in the mid-70s...


Who was your crush back in the 70's?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/04/20 at 3:51 pm


Who was your crush back in the 70's?


He-he, I think the better question is who were my crushes - and I presume you're asking about celebrities and not my classmates!  As there were plenty of both!  ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/04/20 at 5:20 pm

A fun one from my 8th Grade school year -

J. Geils Band - Give It To Me (spring 1973)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldzYyywlbkE

This is the shortened single version...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/04/20 at 5:54 pm


#1 50 years ago... "Teach Your Children" by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young


Are you sure it went to #1? In the US the highest chart position it reached was #16. Not sure about the UK as I can't find a listing for that. There's a REASON it only went to #16 in the US. It was basically on it's way up to #1 when the Kent State shooting occurred. In a whirlwind week they wrote, recorded and released "Ohio" and essentially pulled the "Teach Your Children" single. It was a matter of principal and they didn't care that they "killed" their own single by releasing another one. That's the way things were in those days when music drove the culture and artists had convictions and integrity.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/04/20 at 5:58 pm


Are you sure it went to #1? In the US the highest chart position it reached was #16. Not sure about the UK as I can't find a listing for that. There's a REASON it only went to #16 in the US. It was basically on it's way up to #1 when the Kent State shooting occurred. In a whirlwind week they wrote, recorded and released "Ohio" and essentially pulled the "Teach Your Children" single. It was a matter of principal and they didn't care that they "killed" their own single by releasing another one. That's the way things were in those days when music drove the culture and artists had convictions and integrity.
The album Déjà Vu went to #1, on which "Teach Your Children" featured on it..

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/05/20 at 8:26 pm

Three Dog Night
"Never Been To Spain"
1972

written by Hoyt Axton.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AywQegBaKho

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/06/20 at 5:10 am

Happy Birthday Gheorghe Zamfir, with his 1976 hit "(Light Of Experience) Doina De Jale"

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A real memory stirrer?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/07/20 at 7:14 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUlI13uhuTY

Carol Douglas - Midnight Love Affair

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/07/20 at 10:02 am


Three Dog Night
"Never Been To Spain"
1972

written by Hoyt Axton.


O0 Good Three Dog Night pick!  I wasn't aware about the Hoyt Axton connection.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/07/20 at 10:17 am


O0 Good Three Dog Night pick!  I wasn't aware about the Hoyt Axton connection.


Hoyt Axton also wrote "Joy To the World" which Three Dog Night recorded (he wrote enough good songs that I can almost forgive him for that utter abomination), "The No No Song" which Ringo did, "The Pusher" by Steppenwolf and "Greenback Dollar" a big hit for the Kingston Trio. His mother, Mae Boren Axton co-wrote "Heartbreak Hotel"!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/07/20 at 10:32 am


Hoyt Axton also wrote "Joy To the World" which Three Dog Night recorded (he wrote enough good songs that I can almost forgive him for that utter abomination), "The No No Song" which Ringo did, "The Pusher" by Steppenwolf and "Greenback Dollar" a big hit for the Kingston Trio. His mother, Mae Boren Axton co-wrote "Heartbreak Hotel"!


Good info!  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/07/20 at 10:35 am

A beloved smash from my 8th Grade year (interesting that these two were married then) -

Carly Simon and James Taylor - Mockingbird (spring 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJ20GnX1Kc0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/07/20 at 11:29 am

Leon Russell
"Of Thee I Sing"
1971

from his classic "Leon Russell and the Shelter People" album. It's impossible to listen to this and not feel good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8d15gpdX8LQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/07/20 at 2:14 pm


Leon Russell
"Of Thee I Sing"
1971

from his classic "Leon Russell and the Shelter People" album. It's impossible to listen to this and not feel good.


O0 New to me - I like it!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/08/20 at 1:57 am

Remembering Pablo Picasso with by "Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me)" by Paul McCartney and Wings, released in 1973.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/08/20 at 9:02 am


Remembering Pablo Picasso with by "Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me)" by Paul McCartney and Wings, released in 1973.


O0 Fun, goofball cut from the excellent Band On The Run album

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/08/20 at 10:52 am


O0 Fun, goofball cut from the excellent Band On The Run album
O0

Back in that day, a friend once said do you want to listen to "Band on the Run" and have it for a few weeks, I naturally said yes, he moved away to go to uni or then around a year or so, he was asking for it back. Fortuitous for me I still had it, and handed it back to him.
Happy days.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/08/20 at 11:06 am


Remembering Pablo Picasso with by "Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me)" by Paul McCartney and Wings, released in 1973.




"Band On The Run" is an excellent example of an album put together to be AN ALBUM. A whole piece. Songs refer back to other songs, etc. It's a lost art now.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/08/20 at 11:53 am


"Band On The Run" is an excellent example of an album put together to be AN ALBUM. A whole piece. Songs refer back to other songs, etc. It's a lost art now.
I wonder what is available of the other tracks on YouTube?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/09/20 at 7:12 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tH2w6Oxx0kQ
Kansas - Dust in the Wind

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/09/20 at 9:37 pm


Kansas - Dust in the Wind


O0 Classic!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/09/20 at 9:49 pm

A lesser known funky hit from this now recently late great -

Bill Withers - Kissing My Love (early 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNMtVGfatmU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/10/20 at 7:16 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcoOh467Uow

The Spinners - Love Don't Love Nobody

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/10/20 at 1:58 pm

Stephen Stills
"We Are Not Helpless"
1970

An anthem of hippie optimism for these troubled times. Stills plays all the instruments on this song except the drums which are played by Ringo Starr.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBZfsIAZk30

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/10/20 at 8:22 pm


Stephen Stills
"We Are Not Helpless"
1970

An anthem of hippie optimism for these troubled times. Stills plays all the instruments on this song except the drums which are played by Ringo Starr.


O0 That is very cool!  I'm not sure if I heard it before...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/11/20 at 11:00 am

David Bowie
"Lady Grinning Sould"
1973

Gorgeous Bowie tack from "Aladdin Sane". Said to have been written about backup singer Claudia Lennear who it is also said the Stones wrote "Brown Sugar" about. A well connected woman.  ;D  :o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18d_pLKgMoY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/11/20 at 2:01 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKYQNtF11eg
The Doobie Brothers - What A Fool Believes

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/11/20 at 2:29 pm

Barbara Eden singing a 1968 song on an early 70s Bob Hope variety show special. Yes, variety shows looked like this in those days.  :o  :o  :o


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-r8WMJXvgg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/11/20 at 3:33 pm


Barbara Eden singing a 1968 song on an early 70s Bob Hope variety show special. Yes, variety shows looked like this in those days.  :o  :o  :o


  :o Wow - I don't remember seeing Barbara Eden sing like that before -

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 04/11/20 at 3:57 pm


Barbara Eden singing a 1968 song on an early 70s Bob Hope variety show special. Yes, variety shows looked like this in those days.  :o  :o  :o


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-r8WMJXvgg



Groovy.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 04/11/20 at 7:00 pm

Yesterday marked half a century since Paul McCartney publicly announced the breakup of the Beatles; right around that time, their song "Let It Be" was topping the music charts. Even though it was recorded in 1969, it was a hit in 1970, which is why I'm posting it here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDYfEBY9NM4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/11/20 at 8:06 pm


Yesterday marked half a century since Paul McCartney publicly announced the breakup of the Beatles; right around that time, their song "Let It Be" was topping the music charts. Even though it was recorded in 1969, it was a hit in 1970, which is why I'm posting it here:


The album version which is slightly longer and has the more pronounced George Harrison guitar solo! Cool! The single is shorter with a far more muted solo. I always liked the album version better. And both differ from the version performed in the "Let It Be" movie where the final verse is:

"And when the night is cloudy there is still a light that shines on me
Shine until tomorrow, let it be
I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me
The will be no sorrow, let it be"

I don't know why they left "there will be no sorrow" out of the released version. To me it's the pivotal line of the entire song.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/11/20 at 9:34 pm


Yesterday marked half a century since Paul McCartney publicly announced the breakup of the Beatles; right around that time, their song "Let It Be" was topping the music charts. Even though it was recorded in 1969, it was a hit in 1970, which is why I'm posting it here:



The album version which is slightly longer and has the more pronounced George Harrison guitar solo! Cool! The single is shorter with a far more muted solo. I always liked the album version better. And both differ from the version performed in the "Let It Be" movie where the final verse is:

"And when the night is cloudy there is still a light that shines on me
Shine until tomorrow, let it be
I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me
The will be no sorrow, let it be"

I don't know why they left "there will be no sorrow" out of the released version. To me it's the pivotal line of the entire song.


O0 Yes indeedy!

Younger readers may not remember how healing "Let It Be" was - when the Beatles broke up there were a lot of us who were upset, and that was the song many of us would "cling to" as we grieved the demise of the group.  Soothing salve of its time, if you will.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/11/20 at 9:49 pm


O0 Yes indeedy!

Younger readers may not remember how healing "Let It Be" was - when the Beatles broke up there were a lot of us who were upset, and that was the song many of us would "cling to" as we grieved the demise of the group.  Soothing salve of its time, if you will.


And the movie came out just about this time or maybe a month later in 1970. I saw it at that time. It really showed them in the throes of dissolution. I hear there is a new version coming out from the hours and hours of unused footage, but the original, unvarnished version, in all it's (literally) grainy glory is a masterpiece of cinema verite if you ask me. Even though it wasn't referred to as such at the time. Many years later Lennon called it "The Beatles with their pants off" and said he was glad it showed the unpleasant  truth. It's seldom seen these days. I don't think it's ever been on DVD and maybe it was on VHS very briefly at one point. It used to show in rotation in art house cinemas in the 70s and 80s, but they've kind of dwindled down to nothing and hadn't shown it years anyway. The famed "rooftop concert" segment is terrific though.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/12/20 at 7:07 am


O0 Yes indeedy!

Younger readers may not remember how healing "Let It Be" was - when the Beatles broke up there were a lot of us who were upset, and that was the song many of us would "cling to" as we grieved the demise of the group.  Soothing salve of its time, if you will.



Could they have stayed together and what would they have sounded like during the disco and funk era?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/12/20 at 7:10 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dggAQk5peA
Tony Orlando & Dawn - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/12/20 at 7:11 am



Could they have stayed together and what would they have sounded like during the disco and funk era?
It got to the stage where there did not want to see there faces anymore.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/12/20 at 7:20 am



Could they have stayed together and what would they have sounded like during the disco and funk era?


No, couldn't have stayed together. Let it be.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/12/20 at 7:28 am


No, couldn't have stayed together. Let it be.
...Got to get you out of life?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/12/20 at 8:07 am


It got to the stage where there did not want to see there faces anymore.



What were they arguing about?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/12/20 at 9:45 am



Could they have stayed together and what would they have sounded like during the disco and funk era?
That is what happened with The Bee Gees with "Saturday Night Fever".

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/12/20 at 9:50 am



What were they arguing about?
Paul McCartney is quoted in saying:

"Personal differences, business differences, musical differences, but most of all because I have a better time with my family."

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/12/20 at 9:53 am



What were they arguing about?


They grew apart as they got older. Most of the arguments were business related.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/12/20 at 9:54 am


They grew apart as they got older. Most of the arguments were business related.
It has been said that Yoko Ono broke up the Beatles, dragging John away form Paul.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/12/20 at 10:06 am


It has been said that Yoko Ono broke up the Beatles, dragging John away form Paul.


That's the undying and unbending mythology but of course it isn't true. That poor woman has taken the blame for years and it isn't right. The Beatles just grew apart. I'm surprised they managed to stay together as long as they did. John is on record as saying he was looking for a way out as far back as 1966. If Yoko did anything, she gave John avenues to explore away from the Beatles that one way or another he would have found anyway. The world always loves a scapegoat.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/12/20 at 10:08 am


That's the undying and unbending mythology but of course it isn't true. That poor woman has taken the blame for years and it isn't right. The Beatles just grew apart. I'm surprised they managed to stay together as long as they did. John is on record as saying he was looking for a way out as far back as 1966. If Yoko did anything, she gave John avenues to explore away from the Beatles that one way or another he would have found anyway. The world always loves a scapegoat.
Thank you for that explanation, you have put my thoughts a rest over that side of the spilt.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/12/20 at 10:30 am


Thank you for that explanation, you have put my thoughts a rest over that side of the spilt.


It took ME to do that?  :o  I always felt it was fairly obvious. At least fans from the original day like ourselves were there as it was all actually "going down" as we used to say, and had a chance to form our own opinions one way or the other. I can't help but notice that nowadays the anti-Yoko vitriol is far worse than even in those days. One sees it spewed forth in the comments sections of articles about her, or Youtube postings, etc. And I'll tell you why. Much of it is from people born years and years after all this happened and has all passed into the realm of "folklore". And the folklore says it's Yoko's fault. And it's awfully hard, or impossible, to fight folklore.  Reality says they were four EXTREMELY powerful men that did exactly what they wanted. One solitary woman could not take that on. Not to mention the powerful organization swirling around them.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 04/12/20 at 11:05 am


The album version which is slightly longer and has the more pronounced George Harrison guitar solo! Cool! The single is shorter with a far more muted solo. I always liked the album version better. And both differ from the version performed in the "Let It Be" movie where the final verse is:

"And when the night is cloudy there is still a light that shines on me
Shine until tomorrow, let it be
I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me
The will be no sorrow, let it be"

I don't know why they left "there will be no sorrow" out of the released version. To me it's the pivotal line of the entire song.

Interesting, I had not noticed that. You are right, though!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/12/20 at 2:33 pm


That is what happened with The Bee Gees with "Saturday Night Fever".



Didn't they reunite during the 1980's too?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/12/20 at 2:35 pm


It has been said that Yoko Ono broke up the Beatles, dragging John away form Paul.



So John was the one who was arguing with Paul?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/12/20 at 2:36 pm



Didn't they reunite during the 1980's too?
The Bee Gees reformed in the early 1970s

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/12/20 at 3:11 pm


Didn't they reunite during the 1980's too?


Remember, John was murdered in early December 1980 - making any reunion dreams moot.  :\'(  (And a lot of us shared those reunion dreams, too...)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/12/20 at 3:12 pm


The Bee Gees reformed in the early 1970s


I think from what I can remember maybe it was a 90's concert that they made.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 04/12/20 at 3:29 pm


Remember, John was murdered in early December 1980 - making any reunion dreams moot.  :\'(  (And a lot of us shared those reunion dreams, too...)

I think he was talking about the Bee Gees. (But the remaining three Beatles didn't reunite at all until the mid-1990s, when they took a couple of demos that Lennon had recorded, added new parts, and released that "Anthology" album.)



The Bee Gees reformed in the early 1970s

Yes, they just stuck with the lineup of the three brothers from then on (that is, as a band). And of course only one brother is left now.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/12/20 at 3:31 pm



Yes, they just stuck with the lineup of the three brothers from then on (that is, as a band). And of course only one brother is left now.
..and that is Barry Gibb, I remember that with his initials match the group he was with.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 04/12/20 at 3:37 pm


Remember, John was murdered in early December 1980 - making any reunion dreams moot.  :\'(  (And a lot of us shared those reunion dreams, too...)



I remember that so well. It was my senior year. They had something about it in my yearbook. (Dang, I just dated myself again. I HATE when I do that. )


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 04/12/20 at 3:39 pm


..and that is Barry Gibb, I remember that with his initials match the group he was with.

He might have chosen the name as an initialism for "Brothers Gibb", and it just so happens that his first name also started with B!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/12/20 at 4:12 pm


He might have chosen the name as an initialism for "Brothers Gibb", and it just so happens that his first name also started with B!
From wiki:

"In August 1958, the Gibb family, including older sister Lesley and infant brother Andy, emigrated to Redcliffe, just north-east of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia. The young brothers began performing to raise pocket money. They were introduced to Brisbane radio presenter jockey Bill Gates by speedway promoter and driver Bill Goode, who had hired the brothers to entertain the crowd at the Redcliffe Speedway in 1960. The crowd at the speedway would throw money onto the track for the boys, who generally performed during the interval of meetings (usually on the back of a truck that drove around the track) and, in a deal with Goode, any money they collected from the crowd they were allowed to keep. Gates renamed them the BGs (later changed to "Bee Gees") after his, Goode's and Barry Gibb's initials."

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/12/20 at 8:13 pm

Generation X
"Ready Steady Go"
1978

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dkbnjzHrWE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/13/20 at 4:11 am


I think he was talking about the Bee Gees. (But the remaining three Beatles didn't reunite at all until the mid-1990s, when they took a couple of demos that Lennon had recorded, added new parts, and released that "Anthology" album.)

Yes, they just stuck with the lineup of the three brothers from then on (that is, as a band). And of course only one brother is left now.


I was watching something where he was crying and he's trying his best to move on without his brothers.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 04/13/20 at 10:27 am


I was watching something where he was crying and he's trying his best to move on without his brothers.

I assume you're referring to the Bee Gees now.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/13/20 at 3:33 pm

Rockin'!  Much loved smash from my H.S. Freshman year -

Edgar Winter Group - Free Ride (early Fall 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGB-8_cNgpk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/13/20 at 10:23 pm

Bob Dylan
"Shelter From The Storm"
1975

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gsDBuHwqbM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/14/20 at 6:58 am


I assume you're referring to the Bee Gees now.


I think it was a couple of years ago on a YouTube channel.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/14/20 at 7:00 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ha1j2Gqj_xg
Raydio - Jack and Jill

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/14/20 at 8:52 pm

A fun rocking one-hit-wonder from my H.S. Freshman year

David Essex - Rock On (early 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pR9XVlv3p4s

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 04/15/20 at 1:22 pm


A fun rocking one-hit-wonder from my H.S. Freshman year

David Essex - Rock On (early 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pR9XVlv3p4s



Love that song.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Tune Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/16/20 at 7:18 am

Frédéric Chopin's Fantaisie in F minor, played by Jack Nicholson on an unopened section of Interstate 5 near Bakersfield, California, in "Five Easy Pieces".

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/16/20 at 7:20 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY8APrYU2Gs
David Soul - Don't Give Up On Us

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/16/20 at 10:17 am

Paul McCartney
acoustic medley "Blackbird"/"Bluebird"/"Michelle"/"Heart of the Country"
from the ABC TV special "James Paul McCartney" which aired on this day in 1973. I saw it!  :) This is great stuff.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY3JwlwgqxU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/16/20 at 11:00 pm


Paul McCartney
acoustic medley "Blackbird"/"Bluebird"/"Michelle"/"Heart of the Country"
from the ABC TV special "James Paul McCartney" which aired on this day in 1973. I saw it!  :) This is great stuff.


O0 Great stuff, indeed!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/16/20 at 11:06 pm

This beloved laid back smash hails from my H.S. Freshman year -

Chicago - (I've Been) Searchin' So Long (Spring 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08sDz9Fqfnc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/17/20 at 7:08 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3JkEoQ0Cz8
DISCO LADY JOHNNY TAYLOR-1976

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/17/20 at 11:53 pm

Good rockin' hit from my 7th Grade school year -

Bullet - White Lies, Blue Eyes (Fall 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua4sWxKKE-I

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/18/20 at 12:16 pm

Duncan Browne
"Wild Places"
1978

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw9r4gq8FzQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/19/20 at 12:30 pm


Duncan Browne
"Wild Places"
1978


O0 New to me, never heard of this artist - but I like the song!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 04/19/20 at 12:35 pm


Duncan Browne
"Wild Places"
1978

O0 New to me, never heard of this artist - but I like the song!

I never heard of him either. He apparently was successful in his native UK, mainly in the 1970s, but not so much in the States. Also, he succumbed to cancer in 1993 at the age of 46. :\'( (He also shared his date of birth with Elton John.)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/19/20 at 2:35 pm


Duncan Browne
"Wild Places"
1978

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw9r4gq8FzQ
I only know Duncan Browne for only one hit record "Journey" released in 1972.

BTW, I cannot the above video, my computer is saying no.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/19/20 at 3:01 pm


I never heard of him either. He apparently was successful in his native UK, mainly in the 1970s, but not so much in the States. Also, he succumbed to cancer in 1993 at the age of 46. :\'( (He also shared his date of birth with Elton John.)

There were two songs of his that got a lot of FM airplay here in the late 70s. "Wild Places" was one of them, the other was a song called "American Heartbeat".  I used to hear them.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/20/20 at 3:11 am

"Journey" by Duncan Browne, from 1972, I thought it was much later.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/20/20 at 8:58 am


"Journey" by Duncan Browne, from 1972, I thought it was much later.


It sounds like '72 to me.  A bit unusual - but '72 was quite the year for unusual sounds.  Thanks for posting it!  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/20/20 at 9:19 am


It sounds like '72 to me.  A bit unusual - but '72 was quite the year for unusual sounds.  Thanks for posting it!  :)
O0

It had been a while since I last heard it, and seeing Duncan Browne reminded me of this UK hit for him. And last I just could not access YouTube well, and the compute was slow too.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/20/20 at 5:50 pm

This other "Browne" had a big smash in 1972 - for many, our first hearing of him.  From my 7th Grade school year -

Jackson Browne - Doctor My Eyes (Spring 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKGTaplzmV4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/20/20 at 7:27 pm


"Journey" by Duncan Browne, from 1972, I thought it was much later.



Never heard this one. Very McCartney-ish. By the later part of the 70s when I heard "American Heartbeat" and "Wild Places" he was more like a disco-fied Al Stewart.


This other "Browne" had a big smash in 1972 - for many, our first hearing of him.  From my 7th Grade school year -

Jackson Browne - Doctor My Eyes (Spring 1972)  :)



With Crosby & Nash on harmonies.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/20/20 at 10:47 pm

John Stewart
"Survivors"
1975

A song the country needs right now. By the late singer/songwriter John Stewart. Onetime Kingston Trio member, composer of the Monkees hit "Daydream Believer" and of course his own hit "Gold".  Released over 40 solo albums. John Denver sings the distinctive backup harmony on this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBnSULbNx-w


Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/21/20 at 1:00 am

Just because...

Elton John's "Tiny Dancer" from 1972

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/21/20 at 7:13 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THW-5OUTSt8
Paul Davis- I go crazy

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/21/20 at 10:08 pm

Bob Dylan & Joan Baez
"I Pity the Poor Immigrant"
1976

This is a live performance from the "Hard Rain" TV special which aired on September 14, 1976 on NBC. I saw it when it aired. Dylan  even gave an interview to TV guide to promote it and appeared on the cover that week. It's a song he wrote in 1968 that remains strangely timely.  Again I point out that you will notice musicians looked so larger than life in those days.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-s5Ikzy1oQ


http://borntolisten.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/TVguideDylan.png




Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/21/20 at 11:31 pm


Bob Dylan & Joan Baez
"I Pity the Poor Immigrant"
1976

This is a live performance from the "Hard Rain" TV special which aired on September 14, 1976 on NBC. I saw it when it aired. Dylan  even gave an interview to TV guide to promote it and appeared on the cover that week. It's a song he wrote in 1968 that remains strangely timely.  Again I point out that you will notice musicians looked so larger than life in those days.


O0 That's cool!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/22/20 at 1:20 pm

Yet another beloved gem from my 7th Grade school year -

Todd Rundgren - I Saw The Light (Spring 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHxLm9EWdms

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/22/20 at 1:37 pm


Yet another beloved gem from my 7th Grade school year -

Todd Rundgren - I Saw The Light (Spring 1972)


I have the (double) album. He played all the instruments himself except side 4 which I think was played live in the studio with a bunch of musicians. When that album came out there were full page ads in Rolling Stone, Circus and the like with Todd holding a bomb and a lighted match and the caption "go ahead, ignore me". Can you imagine that NOW??

http://i.pinimg.com/236x/61/98/01/619801f2ed69b11b0ac3080c348d4131--ignore-me-sleeves.jpg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/23/20 at 4:50 am

Happy Birthday John Miles, with his "Music" from 1976.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/23/20 at 7:09 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnHMmFn25KY

Happy Birthday to Narada. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/24/20 at 2:25 am

Remembering Peter Ham songwriter with his "Without You" recorded by Harry Nilsson  :\'( :\'( :\'(

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/24/20 at 7:04 am

10cc - The Things We Do For Love.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0rf3_viTxk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/24/20 at 4:18 pm


Remembering Peter Ham songwriter with his "Without You" recorded by Harry Nilsson  :\'( :\'( :\'(


O0 Classic!  Remembering Pete Ham and Harry Nilsson...


10cc - The Things We Do For Love.


O0 Good pick!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/24/20 at 4:27 pm

Yet another fine smash from my 7th Grade year -

Yes - Roundabout (early 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr6NwiUNdo4
(The shorter single version, the way I heard it on Top 40 radio...)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 04/25/20 at 12:01 pm

Bjorn Ulvaeus, the oldest member of Swedish band ABBA, turns 75 today. Here is their 1975 hit "Mamma Mia", which he and bandmate Benny Andersson co-wrote (among others):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OwPHD61Y3s

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/25/20 at 11:31 pm

Pink Floyd
"Wish You Were Here"
1975

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjpF8ukSrvk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/26/20 at 12:31 am


Pink Floyd
"Wish You Were Here"
1975

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjpF8ukSrvk
O0

I knew there was something missing in my life, Pink Floyd, I have not heard a track of theirs for a long time.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/26/20 at 12:37 am

Remembering French composer Francis Lai with his Oscar winning song "Love Story (Where Do I Begin?)", here sung by Andy Williams

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/26/20 at 7:09 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X86qgsDL_4k
remembering Hamilton Bohannon  :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/26/20 at 7:21 am


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X86qgsDL_4k
remembering Hamilton Bohannon  :\'(
:\'( :\'( :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 04/26/20 at 2:09 pm


Pink Floyd
"Wish You Were Here"
1975

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjpF8ukSrvk



Excellent album.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/26/20 at 8:05 pm

This laid-back smash was yet one more of my delights during 7th Grade -

Malo - Suavecito (Spring 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKWi-NR--io

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 04/26/20 at 9:39 pm


This laid-back smash was yet one more of my delights during 7th Grade -

Malo - Suavecito (Spring 1972)  :)


I like the latin-rock sound of that one!

The band was a one hit wonder, but one of its members, Jorge Santana, was the brother of Carlos (whose band went on to have quite a career!).

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/27/20 at 5:00 pm

I first recall hearing of this renowned rock group as a H.S. Freshman -

Z.Z. Top - LaGrange (Spring 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s81_Zvt0C8A

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/28/20 at 7:12 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGU_4-5RaxU
Blondie - Heart Of Glass

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/29/20 at 1:19 pm

Yet one more of my 7th Grade favorites -

Badfinger - Day After Day (late 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzUqkBAv-T4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/29/20 at 1:28 pm


Yet one more of my 7th Grade favorites -

Badfinger - Day After Day (late 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzUqkBAv-T4
O0

Thanks for reminding me, I have "The Magic Christian" recorded from last Sunday to watch on television.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/29/20 at 1:36 pm


Yet one more of my 7th Grade favorites -

Badfinger - Day After Day (late 1971)  :)



Theer was just a cornucopia of great stuff coming out on Apple Records that fall of 1971.  John Lennon's "Imagine", Yoko Ono's companion album "Fly", the first Wings album "Wildlife" which seems to be universally disliked but which I love, and I say it demands a re-appraisal immediately. Then there was John & Yoko's "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" single and it's B side, Yoko's "Listen The Snow Is Falling" which I posted here a while back to good response. This excellent Yoko song is from "Fly". John plays the haunting piano and organ, and longtime solo Beatles bassist Klaus Voorman plays the acoustic guitar.  And dig the album cover. She presages punk by at least five years.

Yoko Ono
"Mrs. Lennon"
1971

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLeZTKEVGVk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/02/20 at 2:06 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahLZ7hFlUMg
Happy 84th, Engelbert :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/02/20 at 4:24 pm

^ Great selection. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/02/20 at 9:11 pm

This smash caught my ear in a big way as a H.S. Freshman -

Steve Miller Band - The Joker (late 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dV3AziKTBUo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 05/02/20 at 10:32 pm

there's a song to juggle to

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/03/20 at 11:48 am

Honoring James Brown, the "Godfather of Soul", whose birthday is today.  I enjoyed this fun (funny?) hit towards the end of my 6th Grade year -

James Brown - Hot Pants (pt 1) - early summer 1971
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-DiYCe-GiU

          Happy Birthday (in heaven) James Brown!  8)


Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/04/20 at 9:53 am

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
"Ohio"

:\'(  :\'(  May 4, 1970  :\'(  :\'(

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRE9vMBBe10

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/04/20 at 11:50 am


Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
"Ohio"

:\'(  :\'(  May 4, 1970  :\'(  :\'(



Perfect way to remember - 50 years ago today.    :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 05/04/20 at 3:03 pm


Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
"Ohio"

:\'(  :\'(  May 4, 1970  :\'(  :\'(

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRE9vMBBe10



I was planning on having this as my song of the day but you beat me to it.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/04/20 at 3:16 pm



I was planning on having this as my song of the day but you beat me to it.


Cat



Perfect way to remember - 50 years ago today.    :\'(


Here is a very vivid account of that day from Gerry Casale of Devo who was a student at Kent State University at the time and was on the scene when the massacre went down:

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/devo-jerry-casale-interview-kent-state-massacre-protest-992651/

Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders was also a student there that day. She has a chapter about it in her autobiography.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 05/04/20 at 4:25 pm


Here is a very vivid account of that day from Gerry Casale of Devo who was a student at Kent State University at the time and was on the scene when the massacre went down:

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/devo-jerry-casale-interview-kent-state-massacre-protest-992651/

Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders was also a student there that day. She has a chapter about it in her autobiography.



Very interesting article.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/05/20 at 7:59 am


War - Cinco De Mayo (May 5th)


Good choice for today, but not 1970's (released in 1982)  :-\\

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/05/20 at 8:21 am


Good choice for today, but not 1970's (released in 1982)  :-\\


Sorry that was my bad, AG.

I'll remember the next time.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/05/20 at 8:25 am


War - Cinco De Mayo (May 5th)



Good choice for today, but not 1970's (released in 1982)  :-\\


How about post it in "Your 80's Song of the Day"  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/05/20 at 2:08 pm


How about post it in "Your 80's Song of the Day"  :)


Sure I'll do that. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/05/20 at 10:15 pm

This delightful gem hails from my H.S. Senior year -

Marshall Tucker Band - Heard It In A Love Song (Spring 1977)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiLUTWcLCgU

                                      8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/06/20 at 10:52 pm

This gem hails from my H.S. Freshman year -

Ringo Starr - Oh My My (Spring 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFkaVX06AnY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/07/20 at 5:19 am

Remembering Florian Schneider with Kraftwerk's "Autobahn" (1974)  :\'( :\'( :\'(

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/07/20 at 7:49 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY2INMutWxk
Hotel California- Eagles

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/07/20 at 9:01 pm

Rockin' with the Stones - from my H.S. Sophomore year -

Rolling Stones - It's Only Rock and Roll (Fall 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGaBlygm0UY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/08/20 at 7:15 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTJ0YMy5g84
Can't Smile Without You- Barry Manilow

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/08/20 at 12:36 pm

Just learned it's Philip Bailey's birthday (thanks Howard!); this was popular during my Freshman year of college -

Earth, Wind & Fire - Fantasy (Fall 1977)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mV8ew_stNs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Wink-182 on 05/08/20 at 2:24 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNeCMEESdn0


I've been really been digging Blondie lately.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/08/20 at 2:31 pm



I've been really been digging Blondie lately.


I still have the 12-inch single of this I bought in 1978.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/09/20 at 9:03 pm

This gem was a hit single around the end of my 6th Grade year -

Joe Cocker - High Time We Went (early Summer 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCHU8HXGaCo
(It was later released on Joe Cocker's late 1972 Joe Cocker album)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/09/20 at 11:28 pm


This gem was a hit single around the end of my 6th Grade year -

Joe Cocker - High Time We Went (early Summer 1971)  :)



A classic! I remember when this was all over the radio in 1971. The funny thing is, the only pat of the lyrics (aside from the chorus) I remembered was "don't forget the lemon and lime".  Maybe because that's the only part that's discernible.  ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/09/20 at 11:41 pm


A classic! I remember when this was all over the radio in 1971.


'71 was the summer I moved to rural Michigan - we'd listen to the radio a ton, often in the car (if Mom was driving; Dad gave us too much grief) and heard this one plenty.  IMO it's pretty special.


The funny thing is, the only pat of the lyrics (aside from the chorus) I remembered was "don't forget the lemon and lime".  Maybe because that's the only part that's discernible.  ;D


  ;D  ;D  ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/10/20 at 7:57 am

Happy Birthday Carl Douglas!

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Disco hit from 1974!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/10/20 at 8:04 pm

For Mother's Day, as most mothers either are grandmothers or hope to be someday, here's my Mother's Day song:

Bill Withers - Grandma's Hands (late 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdrChyGb574

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/11/20 at 4:01 am


Happy Birthday Carl Douglas!

jhUkGIsKvn0

Disco hit from 1974!


He also had another hit but it was minor called "Dance The Kung Fu".

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/11/20 at 7:59 am


He also had another hit but it was minor called "Do The Kung Fu".
He had two other hits in the UK, "Dance the Kung Fu" in 974 reaching #35, and "Run Back" in 1977 reaching #25.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/12/20 at 6:48 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sD5HnHo7JbY
Billy Swan - I can help

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/12/20 at 6:57 am


Billy Swan - I can help
Happy birthday Billy!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/12/20 at 9:13 am


Billy Swan - I can help


O0 Beloved smash from my H.S. sophomore year (Fall 1974)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/12/20 at 9:31 am


O0 Beloved smash from my H.S. sophomore year (Fall 1974)
A song from my schooldays too, and I have just read that Elvis Presley covered the song.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/12/20 at 9:55 am

I am putting this song in the 70s category because it originally cam out in 1971, even though this lovely performance is from last night, thanks to the magic of the internet.  Incidentally, it is said James Taylor wrote this song about Joni Mitchell when they were together in the early 70s. That makes another in the list of classic songs written about her like CSN's "Our House", Led Zeppelin's "Going To California" etc.

James Taylor & Family
"You Can Close Your Eyes"
Live on the Tonight Show
May 11, 2020

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNjHk9Y36u0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/12/20 at 4:32 pm


I am putting this song in the 70s category because it originally cam out in 1971, even though this lovely performance is from last night, thanks to the magic of the internet.  Incidentally, it is said James Taylor wrote this song about Joni Mitchell when they were together in the early 70s. That makes another in the list of classic songs written about her like CSN's "Our House", Led Zeppelin's "Going To California" etc.

James Taylor & Family
"You Can Close Your Eyes"
Live on the Tonight Show
May 11, 2020


O0 I like that!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/12/20 at 4:52 pm

Growing up in the Cat Stevens era was great!  :)  I enjoyed this beloved as I entered H.S., a Freshman -

Cat Stevens - The Hurt (late summer 1973 tune - live performance)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-K-1hqz3r0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/14/20 at 7:51 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SouY1MKclZ4
The Bee Gees - Love You Inside Out

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/14/20 at 11:11 am

Although she is somewhat obscure now, the late, legendary Dory Previn made a string of singer/songwriter albums in the 60s and 70s and got a lot of FM airplay, especially this one.

Dory Previn
"Twenty Mile Zone"
1970

We all feel this way sometimes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O35PTBEw8F8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Tune Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/15/20 at 1:51 am

Happy Birthday Mike Oldfield!

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/15/20 at 7:24 am

Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6fPN5aQVDI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/15/20 at 11:01 am

This smash caught my ear during my highly impressionable 6th Grade year -

CCR - Have You Ever Seen The Rain (early 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu2pVPWGYMQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/15/20 at 7:48 pm


This laid-back smash was yet one more of my delights during 7th Grade -

Malo - Suavecito (Spring 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKWi-NR--io


As this was posted recently, now R.I.P. to Jorge Santana of the group Malo  :\'(  (Younger brother of Carlos Santana)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/15/20 at 10:52 pm


As this was posted recently, now R.I.P. to Jorge Santana of the group Malo  :\'(  (Younger brother of Carlos Santana)



Yep :\'(

That band Malo may have been a one hit wonder, but "Suavecito" is a great song. (There is also a longer version, which appears on the band's self-titled album. The longer version, which is ~6 1/2 minutes, contains extra instrumentation, as well as additional lyrics such as "All I want is you... if I can't have you, I don't know what to do.")

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/16/20 at 4:26 am

"Hooked on a Feeling" by Blue Swede from 1974, which graphics from 22  years on.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/16/20 at 1:29 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhgY4Te0uFs
Maxine Nightingale - Right back where we started from

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/18/20 at 2:33 am

Happy Birthday to English keyboardist, songwriter, producer, television and radio presenter, and author Rick Wakeman! He played the piano (completely improvised) on "Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens for his 1971 album, Teaser and the Firecat. He was omitted from the credits and for many years, was never paid for it; Stevens later apologised and paid Wakeman for the error.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/18/20 at 11:11 am

David Bowie
"Life On Mars?"
1971

Rick Wakeman on piano.

Best line: "Mickey Mouse has grown up a cow".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0JmvGKP4H4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/18/20 at 11:15 am


David Bowie
"Life On Mars?"
1971

Rick Wakeman on piano.

Best line: "Mickey Mouse has grown up a cow".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0JmvGKP4H4
O0

I meant to this in my above post.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/18/20 at 11:17 am

The Strawbs
"Where Is This Dream Of Your Youth" (live)
1970

Rick Wakeman's pre-Yes band.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XIw17o3Ids

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/18/20 at 11:34 am


David Bowie
"Life On Mars?"
1971

Rick Wakeman on piano.

Best line: "Mickey Mouse has grown up a cow".


O0 Awesome!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/18/20 at 11:45 am


The Strawbs
"Where Is This Dream Of Your Youth" (live)
1970

Rick Wakeman's pre-Yes band.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XIw17o3Ids


O0 New to me - very cool.  That place where 60's meets 70's - where better to land than that!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/18/20 at 11:58 am


  That place where 60's meets 70's 


Very interesting observation. And accurate!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 05/18/20 at 1:46 pm

Rick Wakeman: Journey To The Centre of the Earth recorded live.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HVDIPmbCnE 

Yes, that's the entire album. Like I said in the other thread, I think it is a MASTERPIECE. If you have the time, please listen to it. You won't be disappointed.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/19/20 at 6:55 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeTVjf85gzs
Dancing Machine-The Jackson 5

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/21/20 at 7:47 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kb8aZ_TKHmM
WHEN I NEED YOU ( Leo Sayer ) (1976)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/21/20 at 1:15 pm

This fun smash hails from my H.S. Sophomore year -

Jethro Tull - Bungle In The Jungle (late 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGltpPVLoL4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 05/21/20 at 1:47 pm


This fun smash hails from my H.S. Sophomore year -

Jethro Tull - Bungle In The Jungle (late 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGltpPVLoL4



Great song. I LOVE Jethro Tull. Saw them in concert about 20 years ago (Wow! 20 years already!). My sisters saw them in '78 and said that it was an outstanding show so I was looking forward to an outstanding show. But, I was SOOOO disappointed. Unfortunately, where I saw it (Foxwoods in Conn.) the acoustics were AWFUL. In fact, the people who were sitting next to us walked out after the first song.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 05/21/20 at 4:53 pm

thats all right with me

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/22/20 at 1:40 am

Remembering Charles Aznavour, with his "She" from 1974.

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:\'( :\'( :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/22/20 at 1:47 am


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kb8aZ_TKHmM
WHEN I NEED YOU ( Leo Sayer ) (1976)
I have always like this version of Leo Sayer's "When I Need You"

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/22/20 at 7:18 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7dg8vRDM68
Chuck Mangione - Feels So Good

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/22/20 at 11:34 am


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kb8aZ_TKHmM
WHEN I NEED YOU ( Leo Sayer ) (1976)
Over the years I never knew that this is a cover of an Albert Hammond song that he wrote with Carole Bayer Sager.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 05/22/20 at 1:28 pm

interesting last name

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/22/20 at 4:44 pm


interesting last name

I notice that, his last name is the same as yours! ;) (But you're probably not related. It's just a very common one.)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/22/20 at 5:51 pm


I notice that, his last name is the same as yours! ;) (But you're probably not related. It's just a very common one.)


I always liked this picture of him circa 1972. Very hippie-ish, even though he wasn't a particularly hippie-ish singer.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/3e/The_Free_Electric_Band_%28album%29.jpg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/22/20 at 8:37 pm

Speaking of which, this smash graced my ears during my 8th Grade year -

Albert Hammond - It Never Rains In So. California (Fall 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gmq4WIjQxp0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 05/22/20 at 9:35 pm

no were not related and I'm not sure if I really know his songs or not

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/22/20 at 10:26 pm

Here's a classic featuring prominent use of the Hammond B3 organ.

Billy Preston
"That's The Way God Planned It"
Concert for Bangla Desh
August 1, 1971

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE97w-MHz3Q

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/22/20 at 11:15 pm


Here's a classic featuring prominent use of the Hammond B3 organ.

Billy Preston
"That's The Way God Planned It"
Concert for Bangla Desh
August 1, 1971


O0 I LOVED his performance in the Concert for Bangladesh!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/23/20 at 2:54 pm


Speaking of which, this smash graced my ears during my 8th Grade year -

Albert Hammond - It Never Rains In So. California (Fall 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gmq4WIjQxp0



Has it ever rained in Southern California?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/23/20 at 4:21 pm



Has it ever rained in Southern California?

Literally? Many times, although not frequently. I should know, I've lived there all my life.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 05/23/20 at 4:23 pm

not much at all but it has rained in central Ca

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/23/20 at 4:24 pm


not much at all but it has rained in central Ca

It varies from region to region.



Speaking of which, this smash graced my ears during my 8th Grade year -

Albert Hammond - It Never Rains In So. California (Fall 1972)  :)

Anyhoo, I know the song fairly well myself. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: annimal on 05/23/20 at 4:36 pm

I know iv'e heard of the title

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/23/20 at 8:41 pm

This fun hit graced my ears as I prepared to graduate H.S. -

Dean Friedman - Ariel (Spring 1977)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONXQbbJJLuM

Today is also his birthday...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/24/20 at 7:15 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeWMdoetN6Y
Lady Marmalade - The Eleventh Hour (1974)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/24/20 at 11:10 am



Lady Marmalade - The Eleventh Hour (1974)

That is quite interesting; I did not know that there was a band called The Eleventh Hour, and that they recorded the original version of "Lady Marmalade". (Ya learn something new every day!) Of course, the group LaBelle recorded it later that year and scored a big hit with it.
In the early 2000s it was later covered by the four-way collaboration of Christina Aguilera, Lil Kim, Mya, and Pink, for the Moulin Rouge soundtrack.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/24/20 at 4:05 pm


That is quite interesting; I did not know that there was a band called The Eleventh Hour, and that they recorded the original version of "Lady Marmalade". (Ya learn something new every day!) Of course, the group LaBelle recorded it later that year and scored a big hit with it.
In the early 2000s it was later covered by the four-way collaboration of Christina Aguilera, Lil Kim, Mya, and Pink, for the Moulin Rouge soundtrack.


I never knew there was a band called Eleventh Hour either you learn something new every day.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/24/20 at 10:51 pm

For Memorial Day...

I'm putting this in the 70s category because the movie "Hair" came out in 1979. Ten years too late if you ask me, and my main criticism with the movie was that it was WAY too "70s" for the VERY 1960s play "Hair". But this clip is appropriate for this Memorial Day and for this pandemic time we find ourselves in.

From the movie "Hair"
"The Flesh Failures"/"Let the Sunshine In"
1979

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTKrefMHcJQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/25/20 at 5:47 am


Literally? Many times, although not frequently. I should know, I've lived there all my life.
I know that it did not rain when i was there, but did when we traveled back from Boston to NYC.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 05/25/20 at 1:48 pm


For Memorial Day...

I'm putting this in the 70s category because the movie "Hair" came out in 1979. Ten years too late if you ask me, and my main criticism with the movie was that it was WAY too "70s" for the VERY 1960s play "Hair". But this clip is appropriate for this Memorial Day and for this pandemic time we find ourselves in.

From the movie "Hair"
"The Flesh Failures"/"Let the Sunshine In"
1979

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTKrefMHcJQ



The movie sucked but that song gets me EVERY time. We went to see the play a few years back at our local college and when they did that song, I was bawling my eyes out.


I know this is an '80s song but this is also VERY appropriate. (Another song that I can't get through without crying).

Touch a Name on the Wall.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0djnEffqkI


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/26/20 at 7:14 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtnsJDiOF_w
Have A Good Time- Peabo Bryson

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/27/20 at 9:39 am

Remembering Don Williams with his 1976 hit "I Recall a Gypsy Woman".

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/27/20 at 11:25 am

A fun pop smash from my collegiate years -

Nick Lowe - Cruel To Be Kind (Summer 1979)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0l3QWUXVho

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 05/27/20 at 1:13 pm


A fun pop smash from my collegiate years -

Nick Lowe - Cruel To Be Kind (Summer 1979)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0l3QWUXVho


Takes me right back to high school.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/27/20 at 5:06 pm


A fun pop smash from my collegiate years -

Nick Lowe - Cruel To Be Kind (Summer 1979)  :)


Another great "early new wave" hit... and possibly the only song I know by this guy. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/28/20 at 7:19 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4KZs0mLJiQ
Happy Birthday Gladys! :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/28/20 at 11:42 am


Happy Birthday Gladys! :)


Happy Birthday, indeed!  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/29/20 at 7:32 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioE_O7Lm0I4
Bill Conti - Gonna Fly Now

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 06/01/20 at 2:02 pm

Remembering Marilyn Monroe with Elton John's "Candle In The Wind".

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/02/20 at 7:07 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zlpfe83keGo
Stop The War Now!- Edwin Starr

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 06/02/20 at 11:51 am



Stop The War Now!- Edwin Starr

Agreed!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 06/02/20 at 8:57 pm

David Bowie
"Young Americans"
1975

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScVi_L817ec

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/04/20 at 7:23 am

I'm Your Boogie Man KC & The Sunshine Band
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaPcKtLioww

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/04/20 at 5:50 pm


David Bowie
"Young Americans"
1975


O0 Love this!  Among my favorite Bowie "Hits".


I'm Your Boogie Man KC & The Sunshine Band


O0 I'm a fan, too - I think I posted this video before - from my H.S. Senior year (early Spring 1977).

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/05/20 at 7:31 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQ4EMSOyZQU
Happy 70th to the late Ronnie Dyson.  :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 06/05/20 at 7:43 am

Remembering Tom Evans with "Without You" the original version by Badfinger (1970).

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 06/05/20 at 12:32 pm


Remembering Tom Evans with "Without You" the original version by Badfinger (1970).

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I always thought that was a Harry Nilsson song. Learn something new everyday.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 06/05/20 at 5:07 pm


If The Shoe Fits
Happy 70th to the late Ronnie Dyson.  :\'(

:\'(

He would have turned that age today if he were still with us, but he sadly passed on from heart failure thirty years ago.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 06/06/20 at 10:05 am

David Bowie
"Oh! You Pretty Things"
1971

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixLm9eSYldE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/06/20 at 9:08 pm


David Bowie
"Oh! You Pretty Things"
1971


O0 New to me - I like it!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/07/20 at 7:04 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvkCvn-ZkJI
Bee Gees - Love You Inside Out

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/07/20 at 9:37 am


Bee Gees - Love You Inside Out


O0 Of their disco-era hits, I like this one.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/07/20 at 9:42 am

Perhaps my favorite pre-disco era Bee Gees hit -

Bee Gees - Run To Me (Summer 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Njp-NeuZ6M

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 06/08/20 at 2:02 pm

I should have played this on Saturday (the 6th of June).

Convoy-C.W. McCall (1975)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqYTX7parRw


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/08/20 at 10:47 pm


I should have played this on Saturday (the 6th of June).

Convoy-C.W. McCall (1975)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqYTX7parRw


Cat


O0 Always enjoyed this - it was regarded a "novelty" then but it spoke to our CB fascination of that time...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/09/20 at 12:15 pm

Having already heard a couple from them, here's my all-time favorite of theirs.  From my H.S. Junior year -

Bee Gees - Fanny (Be Tender With My Love) (late 1975)  :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgDbE6WOyws

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 06/09/20 at 1:13 pm


Having already heard a couple from them, here's my all-time favorite of theirs.  From my H.S. Junior year -

Bee Gees - Fanny (Be Tender With My Love) (late 1975)  :D
O0

I always thought this song was from the film Melody released in 1971.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 06/10/20 at 8:47 pm

David Crosby & Graham Nash
"Southbound Train"
1972

Jerry Garcia plays the steel guitar.

Liberty...equality...fraternity...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xje8zfZy6eA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/10/20 at 10:42 pm


David Crosby & Graham Nash
"Southbound Train"
1972

Jerry Garcia plays the steel guitar.

Liberty...equality...fraternity...


O0 Sweet!  New to me, I think...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/11/20 at 7:09 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oKPYe53h78
Grease - You're The One That I Want

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 06/11/20 at 7:33 am

Manassas
"It Doesn't Matter"
1972

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=so--q9hgXpc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/11/20 at 12:04 pm


Manassas
"It Doesn't Matter"
1972


O0 New to me - sounds awesome!  Besides Stephen Stills, I only recognize Chris Hillman - curious how long the project lasted?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 06/11/20 at 12:04 pm



Grease - You're The One That I Want

A classic duet by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, who starred in that film. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 06/11/20 at 12:22 pm


O0 New to me - sounds awesome!  Besides Stephen Stills, I only recognize Chris Hillman - curious how long the project lasted?


The Manassas band lasted throughout 1972 and 1973. They made two albums and toured extensively. The first album (a double!) is one of the most classic albums in the history of rock & roll. Engineers Ron and Howard Albert of Criteria Studios in Miami where the album was made say it was the best album that ever came out of that studio. When you consider the LAYLA album was made there, as Well as "Saturday Night Fever" (I'm not a fan of that one but it sold a copy or two), that's really saying something. The second Manassas album was not as great (although I certainly like it well enough). Too many drugs and distractions. And pressure was being put on Stills to reform CSNY, so that's basically what happened and it was the end of Manassas. They were brilliant.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/12/20 at 7:30 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKix_06L5AY
Lyn Collins - Think (About It)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 06/13/20 at 2:46 pm

From 1970, here is "The Long and Winding Road" by The Beatles:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR4HjTH_fTM

Now, this might be a "decade cusp" song in one sense, since it was recorded in early '69, but producer Phil Spector added orchestral and choral overdubs in April of 1970, not long before the band's dissolution. The song is also from the band's Let It Be album. I am sharing this song because on this date 50 years ago, it became the Beatles' 20th and final #1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/13/20 at 10:57 pm


From 1970, here is "The Long and Winding Road" by The Beatles:

Now, this might be a "decade cusp" song in one sense, since it was recorded in early '69, but producer Phil Spector added orchestral and choral overdubs in April of 1970, not long before the band's dissolution. The song is also from the band's Let It Be album. I am sharing this song because on this date 50 years ago, it became the Beatles' 20th and final #1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.


O0 I always see it as a 1970 song (consider, it was normal that a large chunk of 1970 hits were recorded in 1969)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 06/13/20 at 11:49 pm


O0 I always see it as a 1970 song (consider, it was normal that a large chunk of 1970 hits were recorded in 1969)

I agree. In fact, plenty of songs that were hits in years ending in zero were recorded before January 1st. You're absolutely right!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/14/20 at 7:09 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGNEYd7eClE

Ain't No Woman (Like The One I've Got)- Four Tops

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/15/20 at 7:11 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qu_ozjAu_vM
Slade - Cum On Feel The Noize 1973

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 06/15/20 at 5:18 pm


Slade - Cum On Feel The Noize 1973

O0

Good pick. A lot of people don't realize that was the original version (and that Quiet Riot's version was a cover ten years later).

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/16/20 at 6:45 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdEwRm-kSJ0
Lamont Dozier - Going To My Roots (1977)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/17/20 at 7:30 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRY3aKx8bKg
Happy Birthday Barry! :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/18/20 at 7:04 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRCgueckAXE
Goodnight Tonight - Paul McCartney

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 06/18/20 at 2:30 pm

Pink Floyd-Vera (from The Wall) 1979

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCawgpFg_Bg

(Couldn't find a video that had that & Bring The Boys Back Home that was from the album that didn't have other songs on it, too.)


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 06/18/20 at 7:46 pm

Alice Cooper
"Billion Dollar Babies"
1973

That's Donovan on the alternate lead vocal that goes into the falsetto.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6oOFSYo-tU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/18/20 at 10:15 pm


Alice Cooper
"Billion Dollar Babies"
1973

That's Donovan on the alternate lead vocal that goes into the falsetto.


O0 Never knew that was Donovan!  (But now I can hear it...)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/18/20 at 11:30 pm

Currently cranking this beloved group, so here's one from my H.S. Freshman year -

Steely Dan - Rikki Don't Lose That Number (Spring 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfZWp-hGCdA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/19/20 at 7:13 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItgAlRuafaU

Al Wilson - Show And Tell

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/19/20 at 10:51 pm

A terrific north-of-the-border hit during my H.S. Freshman year -

Lighthouse - Pretty Lady (Fall 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaWSjoSE8tc

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Written By: Howard on 06/20/20 at 7:21 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6nfpxZ2Nz4
Anne Murray - You Needed Me

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Written By: ChristopherA.Martin on 06/20/20 at 7:27 pm

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Written By: Howard on 06/21/20 at 7:15 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZxA3FVUwvk
Shadow dancing - Andy Gibb

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 06/22/20 at 7:39 am

Belated Father's Day wishes with Paul Anka's "Papa"

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/23/20 at 6:58 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boAv-Bu4MrI
Lonely Boy - Andrew Gold

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Written By: ChristopherA.Martin on 06/24/20 at 5:50 pm

Gino Soccio - Dancer (1979)

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Written By: Philip Eno on 06/25/20 at 12:20 am

Happy Birthday Carly! With my favourite Bond Song "Nobody Does It Better" from The Spy Who Loved Me, not one of the best Bond films.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/25/20 at 7:25 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pspeIJS7XQ
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - Wake Up Everybody (1975)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 06/25/20 at 12:00 pm


Happy Birthday Carly! With my favourite Bond Song "Nobody Does It Better" from The Spy Who Loved Me, not one of the best Bond films.


O0

Happy 75th birthday Ms. Simon!

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Written By: Philip Eno on 06/25/20 at 12:05 pm

Remembering Michael Jackson  :\'( :\'( :\'(

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Written By: Howard on 06/26/20 at 7:22 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU6w56epBdc
Gerry Rafferty Baker Street

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/27/20 at 11:12 pm

An interesting tidbit about this funky rockin' gem -

Led Zeppelin - Houses Of The Holy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPv2bbCTAfw

This was released on their 1975 album, Physical Graffiti.  However, the song was around at the time their previous album, 1973's fine LP Houses Of The Holy was released.  It seems the group changed their mind and decided to hold the song back for a subsequent release - but didn't change the prior album's title.  8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/28/20 at 2:10 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xNbVlWvyfM
This Tuesday marks 25 years since her passing.  :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/30/20 at 6:56 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBETVhHpcPk
Little River Band - Reminiscing

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Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 07/01/20 at 8:30 pm

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
"The Lee Shore"
1970

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVxMnNN005s

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Written By: Howard on 07/02/20 at 7:19 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2FW1WJc0lg
McFadden & Whitheead - Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/03/20 at 7:28 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Hw5ab5rHRw
Mass Production, Firecracker

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Written By: Philip Eno on 07/06/20 at 1:48 am

Happy Birthday Ned Beatty

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/06/20 at 7:20 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xNbVlWvyfM
Phyllis Hyman would've been 71 today. 😢

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 07/06/20 at 2:24 pm

Remembering Charlie Daniels.  :\'( :\'( :\'(

Devil Went Down To Georgia. (1979)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6RUg-NkjY4


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 07/06/20 at 2:39 pm


Remembering Charlie Daniels.  :\'( :\'( :\'(

Devil Went Down To Georgia. (1979)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6RUg-NkjY4


Cat
:\'( :\'( :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 07/06/20 at 5:24 pm


Remembering Charlie Daniels.  :\'( :\'( :\'(

Devil Went Down To Georgia. (1979)

Just heard about this. :(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/07/20 at 7:14 am

Ringo Starr-  You're Sixteen You're Beautiful (And You're Mine)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ainB6qnWBI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 07/07/20 at 7:45 am


Ringo Starr-  You're Sixteen You're Beautiful (And You're Mine)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ainB6qnWBI
Happy Birthday Ringo!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/07/20 at 7:56 am


Happy Birthday Ringo!


Happy 80th Birthday Ringo, indeed!  For his 1973 album Ringo, all four Beatles participated on the album, making some say it was the last "Beatles" album.  Here's a fun album cut with a little help from friends John Lennon (backing vocals & piano) and George Harrison, plus pals Billy Preston and Klaus Voorman -

Ringo Starr - I'm The Greatest (from his 1973 Ringo album)  :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ4EmA5X-PQ


Ringo Starr-  You're Sixteen You're Beautiful (And You're Mine)


O0 From the same Ringo album - this time with a little help from Paul McCartney (on "mouth sax" solo  ;D)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 07/07/20 at 10:21 am


Ringo Starr-  You're Sixteen



Happy 80th birthday Ringo! O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/10/20 at 3:08 pm

I chose this soulful gem today in honor of Mavis Staples - Happy 81st birthday!

(Incidentally, I had the pleasure to meet Ms. Staples briefly - a delightful person indeed.)

The Staple Singers - Respect Yourself (Fall 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iF27wOibEMw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 07/10/20 at 3:15 pm


I chose this soulful gem today in honor of Mavis Staples - Happy 81st birthday!

(Incidentally, I had the pleasure to meet Ms. Staples briefly - a delightful person indeed.)

The Staple Singers - Respect Yourself (Fall 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iF27wOibEMw


A couple of those dancers look like Jacksons (Michael & Janet) but I'm sure they are not.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 07/11/20 at 11:35 am

Fleetwood Mac
"Future Games"
1971

A great and cosmic song by the late Bob Welch. Great guitar playing.

"you create the future that you wanna play..."

So true.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL6PWUq1vqA


Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/11/20 at 12:55 pm


Fleetwood Mac
"Future Games"
1971

A great and cosmic song by the late Bob Welch. Great guitar playing.

"you create the future that you wanna play..."

So true.


O0 New to me - I like that!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/12/20 at 2:12 pm


A couple of those dancers look like Jacksons (Michael & Janet) but I'm sure they are not.


Cat


Where do you see those dancers?  ???

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 07/12/20 at 3:34 pm


Where do you see those dancers?  ???


In front of the singers.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/13/20 at 8:57 am

Happy Birthday to Cheech Marin!  A classic comedy hit for this iconic comedy duo -

Cheech & Chong - Basketball Jones (Fall 1973)  ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlhWPVJNAOo

Note: In order to fully understand the above, you may need to hear the following ballad which was a big hit earlier in the year -

Brighter Side of Darkness - Love Jones (early 1973)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Y25G-aC_lY

Incidentally, the star power contributing to Basketball Jones is impressive (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basketball_Jones_featuring_Tyrone_Shoelaces)...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 07/13/20 at 10:14 am

The Byrds
"Just A Season"
1970

Happy birthday to world class musician Roger McGuinn.

A beautiful song from the latter-day Byrds classic album "(untitled)". Legend has it the album was scheduled to be called "Phoenix" or maybe "The First Byrds Album" (to signify "rebirth"), But while people were making up their minds, somebody wrote "(untitled)" as a placeholder next to the line for title on the form that went with the tapes to the pressing plant. The people printing the covers assumed it was the title.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CekMoTerEM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/13/20 at 11:30 am


The Byrds
"Just A Season"
1970

Happy birthday to world class musician Roger McGuinn.

A beautiful song from the latter-day Byrds classic album "(untitled)". Legend has it the album was scheduled to be called "Phoenix" or maybe "The First Byrds Album" (to signify "rebirth"), But while people were making up their minds, somebody wrote "(untitled)" as a placeholder next to the line for title on the form that went with the tapes to the pressing plant. The people printing the covers assumed it was the title.


O0 Delightful tune!  Classic Byrds, indeed.  Pretty funny about the album name - but stuff like that happened back then...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 07/13/20 at 2:10 pm


Happy Birthday to Cheech Marin!  A classic comedy hit for this iconic comedy duo -

Cheech & Chong - Basketball Jones (Fall 1973)  ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlhWPVJNAOo

Note: In order to fully understand the above, you may need to hear the following ballad which was a big hit earlier in the year -





Haven't heard that one in a LONG time. "That basketball was like a basketball to me."  ;D ;D ;D


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/14/20 at 7:23 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAWySsZkvnE

Gladys Knight & The Pips - On And On

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 07/16/20 at 3:04 pm

John Lennon
"How"
1971

One of the lesser-heard songs from the classic "Imagine" album. It took me quite a while to finally notice the subtle way he sneaks the name "Ono" in there after every verse, as if in answer to the "how" questions. Considering the very next song on the album is "Oh Yoko" I should have noticed sooner.  :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pQ9To3DMuo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/16/20 at 3:47 pm


John Lennon
"How"
1971

One of the lesser-heard songs from the classic "Imagine" album. It took me quite a while to finally notice the subtle way he sneaks the name "Ono" in there after every verse, as if in answer to the "how" questions. Considering the very next song on the album is "Oh Yoko" I should have noticed sooner.  :)


O0 Great song!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/21/20 at 10:16 am

This fine mid-tempo gem caught my ears back when I was in 8th Grade -

Cat Stevens - Sitting (late 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ8_qVPyh3c

Note: Cat Stevens is now known as Yusef Islam.  And today is his birthday!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 07/21/20 at 10:18 am


This fine mid-tempo gem caught my ears back when I was in 8th Grade -

Cat Stevens - Sitting (late 1972)  :)


Note: Cat Stevens is now known as Yusef Islam.  And today is his birthday!


I love this philosophical song.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 07/21/20 at 10:22 am

A song Carly Simon wrote about Cat Stevens when the two were dating. Apparently he was late for everything all the time.  Typical musician. :D

Carly Simon
"Anticipation"
1971

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BELWbkyOVPQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 07/21/20 at 11:19 am


This fine mid-tempo gem caught my ears back when I was in 8th Grade -

Cat Stevens - Sitting (late 1972)  :)


Note: Cat Stevens is now known as Yusef Islam.  And today is his birthday!

Happy 72nd birthday Cat aka Yusuf! O0 (I'm sure people will refer to him by either name.)

Not a song of his that I really know, but I will take a listen to it!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/21/20 at 2:56 pm


A song Carly Simon wrote about Cat Stevens when the two were dating. Apparently he was late for everything all the time.  Typical musician. :D

Carly Simon
"Anticipation"
1971


O0 Good Carly Simon pick!  (Despite it being "the Heinz ketchup song" for a hot minute.)  Didn't know she dated Cat Stevens or wrote this about him...


Happy 72nd birthday Cat aka Yusuf! O0 (I'm sure people will refer to him by either name.)

Not a song of his that I really know, but I will take a listen to it!


Do take a listen - it's definitely worthwhile!  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 07/21/20 at 3:28 pm


O0 Good Carly Simon pick!  (Despite it being "the Heinz ketchup song" for a hot minute.)  Didn't know she dated Cat Stevens or wrote this about him...

I think of Heinz ketchup when I hear that song too, lol! I didn't know Carly and Cat were ever an item either! All I can say is, ya learn something new every day!



Do take a listen - it's definitely worthwhile!  :)

And I did...right after I made my previous post. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 07/21/20 at 3:36 pm


This fine mid-tempo gem caught my ears back when I was in 8th Grade -

Cat Stevens - Sitting (late 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ8_qVPyh3c

Note: Cat Stevens is now known as Yusef Islam.  And today is his birthday!



Haven't heard that one in a long time.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/22/20 at 3:44 pm

Today's fun Disco-Funk pick hails from my days at University -

Funkadelic - One Nation Under A Groove (Fall 1978)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO-8mtEI5Js

Honoring the birthday of prolific Funk-Master, George Clinton...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/23/20 at 8:32 am

In honor of his birthday - loved this gem during my H.S. Freshman year -

David Essex - Rock On (early 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E8vHdI2BLs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 07/23/20 at 11:29 am


In honor of his birthday - loved this gem during my H.S. Freshman year -

David Essex - Rock On (early 1974)  :)

...and possibly the only hit he's known for in the States. (However, he did score plenty more hit singles in his native UK!)

Happy 73rd, David. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 07/23/20 at 1:12 pm


In honor of his birthday - loved this gem during my H.S. Freshman year -

David Essex - Rock On (early 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E8vHdI2BLs



Love this song.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/23/20 at 2:02 pm


In honor of his birthday - loved this gem during my H.S. Freshman year -

David Essex - Rock On (early 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E8vHdI2BLs


Didn't Michael Damian sing this too?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 07/23/20 at 3:53 pm


Didn't Michael Damian sing this too?

Yes, he covered it in 1989.

Mr. Essex, on the other hand, wrote it and recorded the original version.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 07/23/20 at 3:58 pm


Yes, he covered it in 1989.

Mr. Essex, on the other hand, wrote it and recorded the original version.


One of this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees T. Rex, also had a song called "Rock On" on their mega-classic 1972 album "The Slider". That album had two smash #1 hits in England with "Metal Guru" and "Telegram Sam".  "Rock On" was an album track. Here it is in all it's glory!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXOMDN9zJvw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 07/23/20 at 3:59 pm


One of this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees T. Rex, also had a song called "Rock On" on their mega-classic 1972 album "The Slider". That album had two smash #1 hits in England with "Metal Guru" and "Telegram Sam".  "Rock On" was an album track. Here it is in all it's glory!



O0

Of course, that's a different song altogether; it just happens to have the same title.

And there were others too!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/23/20 at 10:57 pm


One of this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees T. Rex, also had a song called "Rock On" on their mega-classic 1972 album "The Slider". That album had two smash #1 hits in England with "Metal Guru" and "Telegram Sam".  "Rock On" was an album track. Here it is in all it's glory!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXOMDN9zJvw


O0 Cool album cut!  New to me

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/24/20 at 7:25 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU6w56epBdc
Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/24/20 at 3:14 pm


Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street


O0 Good pick!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/24/20 at 3:23 pm

Just watched a documentary on the making of the much acclaimed and (to me) much beloved 'Aja' album.

Here's one fine smash from the album, from my first year at University:

Steely Dan - Deacon Blues (early 1978)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhQ5Dg6gdEw

                                      8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 07/24/20 at 4:49 pm



Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street

O0 Good pick!



I like it too! Especially the full version. O0

I hate when some stations cut out the various instrumental parts. You gotta hear the whole thing!

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Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 07/25/20 at 9:34 pm

Rick Springfield
"Speak To The Sky"
1972

A hit in 1972. This is the first anybody heard of Rick Springfield.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hk_uyrxRyxM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/25/20 at 9:42 pm


Rick Springfield
"Speak To The Sky"
1972

A hit in 1972. This is the first anybody heard of Rick Springfield.


O0 I remember this one - good pick!  For the longest time after that one, I thought Rick Springfield would end up being a one hit wonder...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 07/25/20 at 10:10 pm


O0 I remember this one - good pick!  For the longest time after that one, I thought Rick Springfield would end up being a one hit wonder...


It was nine years between his first hit and his second. He played at Live Aid too, if anyone remembers.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 07/25/20 at 10:57 pm


O0 I remember this one - good pick!  For the longest time after that one, I thought Rick Springfield would end up being a one hit wonder...

It was nine years between his first hit and his second.

That's right - he may have had just that hit during the 1970s (I don't know about elsewhere in the world), but he had a plethora of hits the following decade!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/26/20 at 4:10 am


O0 I remember this one - good pick!  For the longest time after that one, I thought Rick Springfield would end up being a one hit wonder...


From what I can remember his hits during the 80's were "Jessie's Girl", "Love Somebody" and "Affair Of The Heart".

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 07/26/20 at 11:31 am


From what I can remember his hits during the 80's were "Jessie's Girl", "Love Somebody" and "Affair Of The Heart".

"Don't Talk To Strangers" and "I've Done Everything For You" are others.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/26/20 at 5:26 pm

This smash hails from late in my 7th Grade schoolyear -

Rolling Stones - Tumbling Dice (Spring 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn0joq-lrTE

Today is Mick Jagger's birthday!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/28/20 at 8:42 am

This rockin' smash hails from early in my H.S. Sophomore schoolyear -

Bad Company - Can't Get Enough (early fall 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XwKk_LmwTI

Happy Birthday to co-founding member and drummer, Simon Kirke!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 07/29/20 at 8:21 pm

Cat Stevens
"Angelsea"
1972

Fantastic album cut fro the classic "Catch Bull At Four" album. I have sometimes seen this song listed in songbooks as "Angelsea (Of The Seven Stars)". For years fans have tried to figure out what those background vocals are singing and indeed what language they are singing it in. I don't think there's ever been a satisfactory answer, and Yuself has never commented on it as far as I know.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-i80k6C9lmU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/30/20 at 7:23 am

"You and I" - Rick James
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDMVV-MrIl8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/30/20 at 8:06 am


Cat Stevens
"Angelsea"
1972

Fantastic album cut fro the classic "Catch Bull At Four" album. I have sometimes seen this song listed in songbooks as "Angelsea (Of The Seven Stars)". For years fans have tried to figure out what those background vocals are singing and indeed what language they are singing it in. I don't think there's ever been a satisfactory answer, and Yuself has never commented on it as far as I know.


O0 Cool album cut!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/01/20 at 8:39 pm

This sweet pick honors the birthday of the late, great Jerry Garcia -

Grateful Dead - Sugar Magnolia (early 1973)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKx3W-1XVM4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 08/01/20 at 8:50 pm

Jerry Garcia plays the pedal steel guitar on this classic from 1970.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r72QF7JOQvw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 08/01/20 at 9:07 pm

And one more...Garcia's unmistakable lead guitar weaves throughout this amazing song by Paul Kantner, Grace Slick and David Freiberg. It comes from an album they made in 1973, post-Jefferson Airplane, pre-Jefferson Starship called "Baron Von Tollbooth and the Chrome Nun". The album is somewhat obscure, but beloved by hardcore fans of the group(s), and no song on it more beloved than "Sketches of China".  I've posted it before, but I think it needs to be more widely heard. A rather strange song, even by the admission of it's main writer Paul Kantner, who always referred to it as "one of the stranger songs I ever wrote". But a beautifully compelling song. And the rather abstract lyrics seem to have a strange relevance to today's world.

Paul Kantner, Grace Slick & David Frieberg
"Sketches of China"
1973

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwEOq8zH4zM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 08/01/20 at 10:45 pm


This sweet pick honors the birthday of the late, great Jerry Garcia -

Grateful Dead - Sugar Magnolia (early 1973)    :)


Oh yeah that's right, he would have turned 78 today. :\'( And next weekend will mark a quarter of a century since he died.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/02/20 at 7:34 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjG9wK-Cn-o
R.I.P. Pepe Cardona  :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/02/20 at 5:02 pm


R.I.P. Pepe Cardona  :\'(


^    O0 Nice pick from summer 1970!

R.I.P. Pepe Cardona  :\'(  Thanks for bringing it to our attention, as he just recently passed away.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 08/02/20 at 8:47 pm


^    O0 Nice pick from summer 1970!

R.I.P. Pepe Cardona  :\'(  Thanks for bringing it to our attention, as he just recently passed away.


I never heard of Pepe Cardona. We all know the song "Tighter, Tighter" produced by Tommy James. In fact, it sounds so much like Tommy James that at the time many people assumed it WAS a Tommy James song, or that he was doing it under an alias. A similar situation with "Toast and Marmalade For Tea" by Tin Tin from arly 1971. A lovely song. It was produced by Maurice Gibb and sounded enough like the Bee Gees that many people thought it was.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/03/20 at 7:28 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPefERS7EZs
Emotions - Best Of My Love

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 08/03/20 at 11:50 am

The Kinks
"20th Century Man"
1971

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3a5Ej53IXw



Gad! Replace "20th" with "21st" and you've got today. Every. Single. Word.

This is the age of machinery,
A mechanical nightmare,
The wonderful world of technology,
Napalm hydrogen bombs biological warfare,
This is the twentieth century,
But too much aggravation

It's the age of insanity,
What has become of the green pleasant fields of Jerusalem.
Ain't got no ambition, I'm just disillusioned
I'm a twentieth century man but I don't want to be here.

My mama said she can't understand me
She can't see my motivation
Just give me some security,
I'm a paranoid schizoid product of the twentieth century.

You keep all your smart modern writers
Give me William Shakespeare
You keep all your smart modern painters
I'll take Rembrandt, Titian, Da Vinci and Gainsborough,
Girl we gotta get out of here
We gotta find a solution
I'm a twentieth century man but I don't want to die here.

I was born in a welfare state
Ruled by bureaucracy
Controlled by civil servants
And people dressed in grey
Got no privacy got no liberty
'cause the twentieth century people
Took it all away from me.
Don't want to get myself shot down
By some trigger happy policeman,
Gotta keep a hold on my sanity
I'm a twentieth century man but I don't want to die here.

My mama says she can't understand me
She can't see my motivation
Ain't got no security,
I'm a twentieth century man but I don't want to be here.
This is the twentieth century
But too much aggravation
This is the edge of insanity
I'm a twentieth century man but I don't want to be here

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 08/03/20 at 8:23 pm

Neil Young
Cortez the Killer"
1975

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uX9k9aoX6gk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/04/20 at 7:24 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LL8Ld1CeKLo
Frankie Valli - Swearin To God (1975)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/04/20 at 11:19 pm


Frankie Valli - Swearin To God (1975)


O0 Good pick from the summer of '75!  (Between my Sophomore and Junior H.S. years, as I was learning to drive...)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/04/20 at 11:20 pm


The Kinks
"20th Century Man"
1971


O0


Neil Young
Cortez the Killer"
1975


O0

Both songs new to me - and I like them!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/05/20 at 7:25 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPwpVJ-eIgg
Happy Birthday Samantha Sang. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 08/05/20 at 1:31 pm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPwpVJ-eIgg
Happy Birthday Samantha Sang. :)


I was thinking of this song the other day and thinking about putting it here-but you beat me to it.

This song brings me back to another place, another time.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 08/05/20 at 8:44 pm

Bruce Springsteen
"Backstreets"
1975

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oID_fZDtcs0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/06/20 at 7:18 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0bdLdTJdKI
Brothers Johnson - Strawberry Letter #23 (1977)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/08/20 at 7:24 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5SmbvOCRWM
Joe Tex - Ain't Gonna Bump No More

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 08/08/20 at 8:11 am

Frank Zappa
"Disco Boy"
1976

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfzfLw6OSJU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/08/20 at 10:44 pm


Frank Zappa
"Disco Boy"
1976


That's a riot!  ;D  (New to me)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/10/20 at 11:21 pm

This gem, a "comeback hit", hails from my H. S. Freshman year -

Righteous Brothers - Rock n Roll Heaven (Spring 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gJcRfpMwdg

Picked to honor the birthday of the late, great Bobby Hatfield

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/11/20 at 7:15 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzxW4eu9heY
Donna Summer: Bad Girls (1979)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/11/20 at 11:50 am

Posting this smash in honor of Eric Carmen's 71st birthday -

The Raspberries - Go All The Way (Summer 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfgnc6Ey0q0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/12/20 at 9:48 pm

In honor of the 71st birthday of Mark Knopfler, this gem -

Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing (1979)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0ffIJ7ZO4U

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 08/12/20 at 9:55 pm

Bob Dylan
"Gotta Serve Somebody"
1979

with Mark Knopfler on guitar.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wC10VWDTzmU&list=PLIT9R7jvvEQFE9XU2Kg65T7EcrSBS-lnz

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/12/20 at 10:14 pm


Bob Dylan
"Gotta Serve Somebody"
1979

with Mark Knopfler on guitar.


O0 Cool!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/13/20 at 7:38 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk75J-VwUOU
The Power of Gold- Dan Fogelberg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/13/20 at 11:00 am


The Power of Gold- Dan Fogelberg


O0 Good pick from late '78!

Happy Birthday in heaven to Dan Fogelberg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 08/13/20 at 12:30 pm


O0 Good pick from late '78!

Happy Birthday in heaven to Dan Fogelberg



Yes, he would have turned 69 today :-[

Not sure if I know that song, however. I will take a listen at some point.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: c_keenan2001@hotmail.com on 08/13/20 at 9:14 pm

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1971
Gillbert O'Sullivan
Alone Again Naturally

This song is as depressing AF.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/13/20 at 10:17 pm


1971
Gillbert O'Sullivan
Alone Again Naturally

This song is as depressing AF.


O0 I always liked that one, despite the "depressing" lyrics...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 08/13/20 at 10:53 pm


O0 I always liked that one, despite the "depressing" lyrics...


Was never crazy about it myself. It seemed trite to me. And the fact that Gilbert O'Sullivan original presented himself garbed in a costume like an olde English newsboy or something made it all the more gimmicky to me.  He eventually did away with the getup.

http://i.pinimg.com/236x/47/b3/bb/47b3bb1b462724f9d30cb468aa680f9a--song-artists-gilbert-osullivan.jpg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 08/14/20 at 4:55 am


Was never crazy about it myself. It seemed trite to me. And the fact that Gilbert O'Sullivan original presented himself garbed in a costume like an olde English newsboy or something made it all the more gimmicky to me.  He eventually did away with the getup.

http://i.pinimg.com/236x/47/b3/bb/47b3bb1b462724f9d30cb468aa680f9a--song-artists-gilbert-osullivan.jpg
On 24 August 2018, O'Sullivan released his 19th studio album Gilbert O'Sullivan. The album entered the UK Album Chart at No. 20, his first UK charting studio album for over 40 years, and has not been heard of since.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/14/20 at 7:12 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYbavuReVF4
King Tut - Steve Martin

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/14/20 at 10:17 am


King Tut - Steve Martin


O0 Great novelty tune - Happy Birthday to Steve Martin!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 08/14/20 at 2:10 pm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYbavuReVF4
King Tut - Steve Martin



I still have the album this was on.

Also, I saw the treasures of Tutankhamun twice. Once in Washington when they went on tour. I thought we were lucky that we only had to stand in line for a couple of hours. Some people stood in line for LONG hours to see it. But, it was right before the museum was closing so they kind of rushed us through.

The second time I saw them was in Cairo. It was heartbreaking because the museum was falling down-you could see water marks on the ceiling above the artifacts-not to mention the pollution from the city. 


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/14/20 at 2:15 pm



I still have the album this was on.

Also, I saw the treasures of Tutankhamun twice. Once in Washington when they went on tour. I thought we were lucky that we only had to stand in line for a couple of hours. Some people stood in line for LONG hours to see it. But, it was right before the museum was closing so they kind of rushed us through.

The second time I saw them was in Cairo. It was heartbreaking because the museum was falling down-you could see water marks on the ceiling above the artifacts-not to mention the pollution from the city. 


Cat


Was this song supposed to poke fun at Egypt?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 08/14/20 at 3:19 pm


Was this song supposed to poke fun at Egypt?


No, it poked fun on the big hype that the treasures of Tutankhamun had when they came to the U.S.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 08/14/20 at 3:21 pm


No, it poked fun on the big hype that the treasures of Tutankhamun had when they came to the U.S.


Cat
I recall that the treasures of Tutankhamun were on a world tour around that time, in London there was long queues at the British Museum.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 08/14/20 at 6:39 pm



King Tut - Steve Martin

Good choice for today. Happy 75th birthday to Steve Martin. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 08/15/20 at 8:40 pm

Lee Michaels
"Do You Know What I Mean"
1971

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY9iVKQPeXA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/15/20 at 8:50 pm


Lee Michaels
"Do You Know What I Mean"
1971


O0 I was always fond of this one!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/16/20 at 7:16 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4prV4rHbT4
Too Hot- Kool And The Gang

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 08/16/20 at 8:18 am

Remembering Elvis Presley with his cover of "My Way" (1973)

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It was 43 years that Elvis Presley sadly died, and back on August 16 1977, I had been working all day, and returned to my flat late at night. Feeling hungry, I popped into my local fish & chips shop for my evening repast. On making an order for my fish and chips, I learned from the proprietor that a new batch of fish and chips had to be cooked, and while waiting I noticed the radio was playing continuous Elvis songs, I asked why, and was informed that he had died. Of course, I was feeling sad at that time. Several years in 1981, Kirsty MacColl released her song "There's a Guy Works Down the Chip Shop Swears He's Elvis", and each time I hear that song, it always brings back the memory of that night. In the US, the song's British chip shop reference was changed to truck stop.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 08/18/20 at 6:28 pm

John Lennon
"God"
1970

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCNkPpq1giU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/19/20 at 11:38 am

This smash caught my ear during my 8th Grade schoolyear.  Written by Bob Marley.

Johnny Nash - Stir It Up (early 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mh4Zm6YRHDk

Happy 80th Birthday to Johnny Nash!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/19/20 at 3:36 pm


This smash caught my ear during my 8th Grade schoolyear.  Written by Bob Marley.

Johnny Nash - Stir It Up (early 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mh4Zm6YRHDk

Happy 80th Birthday to Johnny Nash!


Do you remember "I Can See Clearly "? :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/19/20 at 4:11 pm


Do you remember "I Can See Clearly "? :)


Of course - it came out before "Stir It Up". That was even a bigger smash, from Fall 1972.  I remember both.  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/21/20 at 7:26 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouAdWPMOE4w
Patrick Juvet - I love America (1978)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/25/20 at 4:07 pm

This group caught everyone's attention back when I was a H. S. Sophomore -

Kiss - Rock And Roll All Night (1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFMD7Usflbg

Today is frontman Gene Simmons' 71st birthday...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/27/20 at 7:18 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QNEf9oGw8o
CAPTAIN & TENNILLE ❖ love will keep us together

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 08/27/20 at 12:45 pm

Gordon Lightfoot
"The Circle Is Small"
1978

This rare gem from his "Endless Wire" album got airplay in 1978.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsIOzYSJRi4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 08/27/20 at 8:27 pm

Mink DeVille
"Spanish Stroll"
1977

In 1977 this sounded like an interesting mix of old and new musical attitudes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5LveBIjg3o

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 08/28/20 at 6:25 am

"I Have A Dream" by Abba from 1979.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/28/20 at 7:08 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7NMvpZ3PM0

Gordon Lightfoot - Sundown

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/28/20 at 2:57 pm


Gordon Lightfoot
"The Circle Is Small"
1978

This rare gem from his "Endless Wire" album got airplay in 1978.


O0 New to me (I think) - I like it!


Gordon Lightfoot - Sundown


Whereas this is a well known smash from '74 - good pick! O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/29/20 at 3:09 pm


O0 New to me (I think) - I like it!

Whereas this is a well known smash from '74 - good pick! O0


I picked it because the person who he wrote it for had passed away. :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/29/20 at 5:14 pm

A soft and pretty album cut from his first solo LP, Got To Be There -

Michael Jackson - Wings Of My Love (early 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eozfNb0LMY

Happy Birthday in heaven, Michael Jackson

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 08/30/20 at 12:36 pm


A soft and pretty album cut from his first solo LP, Got To Be There -

Michael Jackson - Wings Of My Love (early 1972)  :)


Happy Birthday in heaven, Michael Jackson



Ah...one of his early hits as a soloist. Yep, he would have turned 62 yesterday. :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/30/20 at 1:33 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpNNpCS4nY4

We're nearing the almost end of summer so I thought of a nice Michael Jackson song.  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 08/31/20 at 12:10 am



We're nearing the almost end of summer so I thought of a nice Michael Jackson song.  :)

Yet another early recording of his (from '73). O0 And of course Saturday would've been his 62nd b'day. :\'(

Of course summer doesn't truly end until the autumnal equinox, which is three weeks away.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/01/20 at 7:10 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNFzfwLM72c
Happy Birthday Barry Gibb.  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/01/20 at 10:25 am


Happy Birthday Barry Gibb.  :)


Happy Birthday Barry Gibb indeed!  Another of theirs (among my all time BG favorites...)

Bee Gees - Fanny (Be Tender With My Love) - early '76  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgDbE6WOyws

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 09/01/20 at 10:42 am


Happy Birthday Barry Gibb.  :)

Happy Birthday Barry Gibb indeed!  Another of theirs (among my all time BG favorites...)

Bee Gees - Fanny (Be Tender With My Love) - early '76  :)


At 74, he's the only remaining Bee Gee (and the only remaining musical Gibb brother, for that matter).

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: c_keenan2001@hotmail.com on 09/01/20 at 1:20 pm

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1973
Seasons In The Sun
Terry Jacks

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 09/01/20 at 1:34 pm



1973
Seasons In The Sun
Terry Jacks


Are you having fun with us?  ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: c_keenan2001@hotmail.com on 09/02/20 at 2:52 am


Are you having fun with us?  ;D


Yes!

Good bye Papa please pray for me
I was the black sheep of my family
you tried to teach me right from wrong
too much wine and too much song
Wonder how I got along? ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 09/02/20 at 8:52 am


Yes!

Good bye Papa please pray for me
I was the black sheep of my family
you tried to teach me right from wrong
too much wine and too much song
Wonder how I got along? ;D


Good. ;D Occasionally people have posted songs like "Honey" and "Seasons In the Sun" here unironically.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 09/02/20 at 1:12 pm



1973
Seasons In The Sun
Terry Jacks
This song brings back memories of a holiday I was on at the time of it's release.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/03/20 at 7:44 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZklwTGZutc
The Floaters - Float On

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/03/20 at 9:30 am

This smash caught my ear towards the end of my H. S. Sophomore year -

Grand Funk - Bad Time (Spring 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81h3mjO1PQo

In honor of the birthday of Don Brewer, drummer and vocalist...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/04/20 at 7:21 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXh21BDiVEY
On and On - Gladys Knight

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 09/05/20 at 2:18 am

Remembering Freddie Mercury with "Bohemian Rhapsody" from 1975 :\'(

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/05/20 at 8:54 pm


Remembering Freddie Mercury with "Bohemian Rhapsody" from 1975 :\'(


Happy Birthday in heaven indeed to Freddie Mercury!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/05/20 at 9:02 pm

Happy Birthday in heaven to the late, great John Stewart -

John Stewart - Gold (1979)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYaQf_lK00M

Yes, that's Stevie Nicks on backing vocals...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 09/05/20 at 9:07 pm


Happy Birthday in heaven to the late, great John Stewart -

John Stewart - Gold (1979)    :)



I saw John Stewart live several times over the years. A songwriter' songwriter and basically the godfather of Americana.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/06/20 at 1:29 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs069dndIYk
September- Earth Wind And Fire

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 09/06/20 at 1:31 pm


Happy Birthday in heaven to the late, great John Stewart -

John Stewart - Gold (1979)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYaQf_lK00M

Yes, that's Stevie Nicks on backing vocals...



I like to create slideshow videos of our trips and every year I create a "Year in Review" video. Several years ago, we took a trip across country and stayed with Carlos' oldest daughter, her husband, & their two daughters in California. He is a geologist who specializes in gold. He took us out gold "hunting." I used this song for my slideshow of the trip. I have a pic of the tiny nugget that we found and of course I used it in the slideshow when he sings "gold." The line, "California girls are the greatest in the world," I used one of our grandkids' pic. The song was PERFECT for that slideshow.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/07/20 at 7:22 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARt9HV9T0w8
Happy Birthday Gloria Gaynor. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 09/07/20 at 1:14 pm



Happy Birthday Gloria Gaynor. :)

O0

Perhaps her signature hit...although she did have others.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 09/07/20 at 5:41 pm

Jim Capaldi
"Summer Is Fading"
1974

Traffic drummer/lyricist Jim Capaldi, from his solo album "Whale Meat Again".  This jammy song perfectly captures that bittersweet end-of-summer feel. Steve Winwood plays organ and bass.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gYKXgNcODg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/07/20 at 7:14 pm


Jim Capaldi
"Summer Is Fading"
1974

Traffic drummer/lyricist Jim Capaldi, from his solo album "Whale Meat Again".  This jammy song perfectly captures that bittersweet end-of-summer feel. Steve Winwood plays organ and bass.


O0 New to me - I like it!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 09/07/20 at 7:18 pm


O0 New to me - I like it!


The entire album is excellent.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/08/20 at 7:08 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jUvhJ_Tgzw
Electric Light Orchestra - Confusion

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 09/08/20 at 8:55 pm

Fleetwood Mac
"Bermuda Triangle"
1974

I love this Bob Welch classic. The 70s were full of speculations of the Bermuda Triangle, pyramid power, ancient astronauts, "Chariots of the Gods", etc.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNycYnn3oAE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 09/10/20 at 6:31 pm

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
"Luna"
1976

A deep cut from the first album. Used to get played on FM radio once in a while. Tom plays organ on this poetic song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JvrZkNP_ik

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: c_keenan2001@hotmail.com on 09/10/20 at 6:55 pm

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1972
The Hollies: The Air That I Breathe

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 09/10/20 at 6:59 pm




1972
The Hollies: The Air That I Breathe


Actually released in 1974. But definitely 70s!  ;)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 09/10/20 at 7:07 pm


Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
"Luna"
1976

A deep cut from the first album. Used to get played on FM radio once in a while. Tom plays organ on this poetic song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JvrZkNP_ik



Appropriate since today is my Luna (tic)'s FIRST birthday.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50134300873_30cd71e918.jpg


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/11/20 at 7:28 am



Appropriate since today is my Luna (tic)'s FIRST birthday.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50134300873_30cd71e918.jpg


Cat



Luna's cute. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/11/20 at 7:31 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSfpvjJjT-4
Remembering Kool And The Gang's Ronald "Kool" Bell who passed away.  :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/12/20 at 9:46 am

Loved this smash as a H. S. Sophomore, and ever since, too -

America - Sister Golden Hair (Spring 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oNULFXLuMc

In honor of the birthday of group co-founder (and lead vocalist here), Gerry Beckley...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 09/12/20 at 12:52 pm



Luna's cute. :)



Thanks, Howard.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/12/20 at 3:54 pm



Appropriate since today is my Luna (tic)'s FIRST birthday.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50134300873_30cd71e918.jpg


Cat




Luna's cute. :)


Agree, Luna is a pretty kitty  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 09/12/20 at 4:15 pm


Agree, Luna is a pretty kitty  :)


Thank you. But she is a lunatic.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/12/20 at 9:44 pm


Loved this smash as a H. S. Sophomore, and ever since, too -

America - Sister Golden Hair (Spring 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oNULFXLuMc

In honor of the birthday of group co-founder (and lead vocalist here), Gerry Beckley...


One more birthday to honor today.  Happy Birthday in heaven to Barry White -

Barry White - You're My First, My Last, My Everything (late 1974)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zfxZRBm3EY

                                      8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/13/20 at 7:30 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EfyRF4MljI
Happy Birthday Gene Page (in heaven)  :\'(

Gene Page - Escape To Disco

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/13/20 at 11:09 am

Loved this smash at the wrapup of my 8th Grade school year -

Chicago - Feelin' Stronger Every Day (late Spring 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Q3uPysQaZY

Thanks Howard for pointing out the birthday of the great Peter Cetera, who this post honors...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/14/20 at 9:31 pm

Happy Birthday in heaven to Steve Gaines, guitarist and backing vocalist of Lynyrd Skynyrd -

Lynyrd Skynyrd - What's Your Name (live - 1977)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDOCsJvpB14

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 09/14/20 at 9:34 pm

David Bowie & Cher
"Young Americans Medley"
1975

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPlN8RBP-Ws

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/15/20 at 3:22 pm


David Bowie & Cher
"Young Americans Medley"
1975


I remember during variety shows (especially) that many singers doing medleys tended to go a little overboard at times.  I like the "Young Americans" part at the beginning and end - mixed feelings about the medley songs in the middle, I like some of them.

Still, it's great to see this.  Curious - what show did this air on?  (Was it the Sonny and Cher variety show?)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 09/15/20 at 5:56 pm


I remember during variety shows (especially) that many singers doing medleys tended to go a little overboard at times.  I like the "Young Americans" part at the beginning and end - mixed feelings about the medley songs in the middle, I like some of them.

Still, it's great to see this.  Curious - what show did this air on?  (Was it the Sonny and Cher variety show?)


It aired on "The Cher Show" which ran for two seasons in 1975-76 after Sonny & Cher divorced. Sonny also had a show "The Sonny Comedy Revue" which ran for one season in 1974 and was promptly forgotten about. Since neither of these shows did all that great it was decided that the public liked Sonny & Cher better together than apart, so they reunited (professionally but not personally) for another go at the Sonny & Cher Show, which ran until 1977. It was awkward to say the least.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/16/20 at 8:22 am

Happy Birthday in heaven to a giant of my time -

B. B. King - The Thrill Is Gone (1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpC69qIe02E

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/17/20 at 7:41 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0V9K0ERzRo
R.I.P. Edna Wright from The Honey Cone.  :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/17/20 at 8:46 am


R.I.P. Edna Wright from The Honey Cone.  :\'(


R.I.P. indeed - see my new post in Celebrity Heaven...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 09/17/20 at 11:20 am


Happy Birthday in heaven to a giant of my time -

B. B. King - The Thrill Is Gone (1970)  :)


That's right, he would have turned 95 yesterday. :\'( One of his best songs indeed. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/21/20 at 12:11 pm

Honoring the birthday of Don Felder of Eagles fame.  From my H.S. Senior year -

Eagles - Hotel California (early 1977)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiXWJMaiEZA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 09/21/20 at 12:58 pm


Honoring the birthday of Don Felder of Eagles fame.  From my H.S. Senior year -

Eagles - Hotel California (early 1977)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiXWJMaiEZA


The whole album takes me back to H.S.-especially the NEXT song on the album-New Kid in Town (because I was-a couple of times).


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/22/20 at 7:30 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3ssmH8vjf4
Happy Birthday Debby. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/22/20 at 12:07 pm

Happy belated (two days ago) birthdays to Chuck Panozzo and John Panozzo (in heaven :\'(), they of Styx fame -

Styx - Fooling Yourself (Angry Young Man) early 1978  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtzIWPeun7c

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 09/22/20 at 1:03 pm


Happy belated (two days ago) birthdays to Chuck Panozzo and John Panozzo (in heaven :\'(), they of Styx fame -

Styx - Fooling Yourself (Angry Young Man) early 1978  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtzIWPeun7c



One of my all-time favorite albums.


This is probably my favorite from the album: Castle Walls


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09l_zXCQpik


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/22/20 at 2:49 pm



One of my all-time favorite albums.


This is probably my favorite from the album: Castle Walls


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09l_zXCQpik


Cat


O0 Nice album cut!  I haven't heard the album (this one is new to me) - glad to know it's worth a listen.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/26/20 at 7:08 pm

Happy Birthday to Tiran Porter, group co-founder and original bassist -

Doobie Brothers - Another Park, Another Sunday (1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blwG5PT71rE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/26/20 at 7:12 pm

Happy Birthday to Bryan Ferry -

Roxy Music - Love Is The Drug (early 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0n3OepDn5GU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/29/20 at 4:29 pm

This rocker honors the birthday of group frontman Mark Farner -

Grand Funk - Walk Like A Man (late 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTSxAMPXJ80

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/30/20 at 9:16 am

Today we lost two early/mid 70's stars, both at age 78    :\'(

Mac Davis - Stop and Smell The Roses (Summer 1974)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDfI6MrKNEc

Helen Reddy - Delta Dawn (Summer 1973)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwPG5GBBMj0

RIP Mac Davis.  RIP Helen Reddy.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 09/30/20 at 5:21 pm

One of my favorites of Helen Reddy-Angie Baby (1974)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQKyGt_I5L4


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/02/20 at 7:21 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX_TFkut1PM
Happy Birthday To Don. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/02/20 at 7:33 am


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX_TFkut1P
Happy Birthday To Don. :)
O0

With the longer version too!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/07/20 at 9:04 pm

Walter Egan
"Magnet & Steel"
1978

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKDT58JRgWA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/08/20 at 7:22 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pyvw7lGOZ4

Kool & The Gang - Who's Gonna Take The Weight?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 10/08/20 at 11:36 am


Walter Egan
"Magnet & Steel"
1978


Great selection :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/08/20 at 12:03 pm

I know I'm a day early, but I want to get a head start on the more, uh, "somewhat predictable" among us who will inevitably post "Imagine" for what would have been  John Lennon's 80th birthday tomorrow. Nothing wrong with "Imagine" mind you, but having first heard it on the radio in late summer 1971, BEFORE IT WAS EVEN RELEASED, I don't think it will ever sound so fresh again. And too many people have since used it "for their own purposes", so to speak. But back then, a lifetime ago, it sounded astonishing.To quote Lennon himself from the back cover of his 1975 album "Rock & Roll", "YOU SHOULDA BEEN THERE". 
;D

John Lennon
"Instant Karma"
Originally released in 1970
This live performance from Madison Square Garden, August 30, 1972 (early show).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_tw_gz9wQc


John Lennon
"Mind Games"
1973

Did you ever notice this song starts with a sound like the whole thing is hurtling in from outer space?  :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLeObvcUii4




Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/08/20 at 12:11 pm


I know I'm a day early, but I want to get a head start on the more, uh, "somewhat predictable" among us who will inevitably post "Imagine" for what would have been  John Lennon's 80th birthday tomorrow. Nothing wrong with "Imagine" mind you, but having first heard it on the radio in late summer 1971, BEFORE IT WAS EVEN RELEASED, I don't think it will ever sound so fresh again. And too many people have since used it "for their own purposes", so to speak. But back then, a lifetime ago, it sounded astonishing.To quote Lennon himself from the back cover of his 1975 album "Rock & Roll", "YOU SHOULDA BEEN THERE". 
;D

John Lennon
"Instant Karma"
Originally released in 1970
This live performance from Madison Square Garden, August 30, 1972 (early show).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_tw_gz9wQ


John Lennon
"Mind Games"
1973

Did you ever notice this song starts with a sound like the whole thing is hurtling in from outer space?  :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLeObvcUii





Imagine that?  ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/08/20 at 12:28 pm


Imagine that?  ;D


The quote that runs across the back cover of the "Imagine" album reads:

"imagine the clouds dripping. Dig a hole in your garden to put them in.  -yoko '63"

It's from her book of "instruction poems" or "instruction pieces" called "Grapefruit". I have a copy. It's a unique little book. The book was the inspiration for the song "Imagine". I miss the days of albums that came with all kinds of poetries, booklets, posters, etc.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/08/20 at 12:36 pm


The quote that runs across the back cover of the "Imagine" album reads:

"imagine the clouds dripping. Dig a hole in your garden to put them in.  -yoko '63"

It's from her book of "instruction poems" or "instruction pieces" called "Grapefruit". I have a copy. It's a unique little book. The book was the inspiration for the song "Imagine". I miss the days of albums that came with all kinds of poetries, booklets, posters, etc.

https://stuckattheairport.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/JL-statue.jpg

On the roof of the John Lennon Airport (Liverpool) is painted the airport's motto, a line from Lennon's song "Imagine":

Many people say... Above us, only sky, luggage in Amsterdam

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/08/20 at 12:42 pm




On the roof of the John Lennon Airport (Liverpool) is painted the airport's motto, a line from Lennon's song "Imagine":

Many people say... Above us, only sky, luggage in Amsterdam


You see what I mean about people and corporations "re-imagining" the song for their own purposes?? refer to my original post.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/08/20 at 1:34 pm


The quote that runs across the back cover of the "Imagine" album reads:

"imagine the clouds dripping. Dig a hole in your garden to put them in.  -yoko '63"

It's from her book of "instruction poems" or "instruction pieces" called "Grapefruit". I have a copy. It's a unique little book. The book was the inspiration for the song "Imagine". I miss the days of albums that came with all kinds of poetries, booklets, posters, etc.


I remember the times when you'd open an album cover and you'd see that.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/09/20 at 2:04 am


I know I'm a day early, but I want to get a head start on the more, uh, "somewhat predictable" among us who will inevitably post "Imagine" for what would have been  John Lennon's 80th birthday tomorrow. Nothing wrong with "Imagine" mind you, but having first heard it on the radio in late summer 1971, BEFORE IT WAS EVEN RELEASED, I don't think it will ever sound so fresh again. And too many people have since used it "for their own purposes", so to speak. But back then, a lifetime ago, it sounded astonishing.To quote Lennon himself from the back cover of his 1975 album "Rock & Roll", "YOU SHOULDA BEEN THERE". 
;D

John Lennon
"Instant Karma"
Originally released in 1970
This live performance from Madison Square Garden, August 30, 1972 (early show).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_tw_gz9wQ


John Lennon
"Mind Games"
1973

Did you ever notice this song starts with a sound like the whole thing is hurtling in from outer space?  :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLeObvcUii





Remembering John Lennon

:\'(  :\'(  :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/09/20 at 7:17 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkgkThdzX-8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/09/20 at 8:26 am


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkgkThdzX-8


What did I tell ya? I predicted the who, why and where. It's as if the previous few posts never even happened.  Like Lennon said, "you shoulda been there". ;D  ;D  ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/09/20 at 8:51 am


What did I tell ya? I predicted the who, why and where. It's as if the previous few posts never even happened.  Like Lennon said, "you shoulda been there". ;D  ;D  ;D
What ever gets you through the night?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/09/20 at 9:04 am

My celebration post is a fabulous song other than Imagine -

John Lennon - Number 9 Dream (early 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIRW6UZIJ2w

Happy 80th birthday - in heaven - John Lennon

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/09/20 at 9:29 am


My celebration post is a fabulous song other than Imagine -

John Lennon - Number 9 Dream (early 1975)  :)


Happy 80th birthday - in heaven - John Lennon


Great song. He actually dreamed that phrase "Ah! Bowakawa, pousse pousse". It doesn't mean anything but it sounds good.  8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/09/20 at 9:31 am


Great song. He actually dreamed that phrase "Ah! Bowakawa, pousse pousse". It doesn't mean anything but it sounds good.  8)
At this moment of time, I am not even trying to guess what it means.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/09/20 at 9:41 am


What ever gets you through the night?


That's not my favorite of his. Too much Elton John on there.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/09/20 at 1:53 pm


What ever gets you through the night?


Could it have been a Number 9 Dream?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/09/20 at 1:57 pm


Great song. He actually dreamed that phrase "Ah! Bowakawa, pousse pousse". It doesn't mean anything but it sounds good.  8)


I'm sure it's French for something.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/09/20 at 2:00 pm


I'm sure it's French for something.


Oh Howie, you ARE a card.  ;D  I already told you he DREAMED it. It's a nonsense phrase, it doesn't mean anything and it's not really French. It's a sly spelling of "pussy", if you haven't noticed.  :D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/09/20 at 2:02 pm


I'm sure it's French for something.
"That's what I call craftsmanship writing, meaning, you know, I just churned that out. I'm not putting it down, it's just what it is, but I just sat down and wrote it, you know, with no real inspiration, based on a dream I'd had." — John Lennon, 1980, BBC

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/09/20 at 2:05 pm


Great song. He actually dreamed that phrase "Ah! Bowakawa, pousse pousse". It doesn't mean anything but it sounds good.  8)
From wiki:

It peaked, coincidentally, at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100, also peaking at number 10 on the Cashbox Top 100 in the US. It charted at number 23 on the UK Singles Chart and number 35 in Canada.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/09/20 at 2:32 pm


Oh Howie, you ARE a card.  ;D  I already told you he DREAMED it. It's a nonsense phrase, it doesn't mean anything and it's not really French. It's a sly spelling of "boss", if you haven't noticed.  :D


He should've dreamt something else then.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/09/20 at 3:08 pm


He should've dreamt something else then.
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." - John Lennon

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/09/20 at 4:14 pm


"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." - John Lennon



No, that's YOKO's quote. It's from the song "Now Or Never" from her classic feminist album "Approximately Infinite Universe" from 1973. She has used it ever since on various occasions as well.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/09/20 at 4:16 pm


He should've dreamt something else then.


You are SUCH a card.  ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/09/20 at 4:16 pm


"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." - John Lennon


No, that's YOKO's quote. It's from the song "Now Or Never" from her classic feminist album "Approximately Infinite Universe" from 1973. She has used it ever since on various occasions as well.
So Google has got it wrong?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/09/20 at 4:16 pm


He should've dreamt something else then.
Dreams are unpredictable.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/09/20 at 4:36 pm


So Google has got it wrong?

ABSOLUTELY Google has got it wrong. Absolutely. It's one of Yoko's most famous quotes.

Here's Yoko's song from 1973. The "dream you dream alone" quote is at the end of the song.

Yoko Ono
"Now Or Never"
released as a single in 1972
released on "Approximately Infinite Universe" album in 1973
She's doing a bit of a "Bob Dylan" thing with this one. By the way, the picture sleeve of the 45 was banned in some places because of it's depiction of a mass open grave of casualties in Vietnam during the war. You can see it online if you want to.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m1p37idwus



Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/09/20 at 4:36 pm


Dreams are unpredictable.


Howie knows that. He's being a card.  ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/09/20 at 4:44 pm

Dreams are unpredictable.
Howie knows that.
He's being a card,
It's a part of his act.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/09/20 at 4:52 pm

John & Yoko
"Luck of the Irish"
Live on the "Mike Douglas Show"
February 1972

John & Yoko debuted this song abut the then-current political situation in Northern Ireland on the Mike Douglas show in February 1972 when they co-hosted for a week. I saw every episode when it originally aired!  :)  When this song originally aired on the show I recall the "goddamns" were bleeped out. You couldn't say that on TV in those days. Speaking of that, notice the cameo by George Carlin! This was a bold song in general to sing on TV, but that kind of openness was allowed back then, to some extent. Especially if you were a Beatle.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRXiz8_5F6g



Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/10/20 at 3:54 am


"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." - John Lennon


Wow, that's a lot of dreams.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/10/20 at 3:56 am


You are SUCH a card.  ;D


;D Thank You.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: c_keenan2001@hotmail.com on 10/10/20 at 9:49 pm

0f0TMfQNRk8

1973

Daniel is traveling tonight on a plane
I can see the red tail lights heading for Spain
I can see Daniel waving good bye
oh it looks like Daniel must be the clouds in my eyes

He says Spain is pretty though I've never been
Daniel says it's the best place he's ever seen
He should know he's been there enough
Oh I miss Daniel, oh I miss him so much

Daniel my brother you are older than me
do you still feel the pain of the scars that won't heal
Your eyes have died you've seen more than I
Daniel your the star of my eye

Daniel my brother you are older than me
do you still feel the pain of the scars that won't heal
Your eyes have died you've seen more than I
Daniel your the star in the face of the sky

Daniel is traveling tonight on a plane
I can see the red tail heading for Spain
I can see Daniel waving good bye
Oh it looks like Daniel
must be the clouds in my eyes
Oh darling it looks like Daniel
it must be the clouds in my eyes

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/11/20 at 8:26 am

^ O0 Daniel - Excellent Pick!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 10/11/20 at 1:27 pm

Another song that takes me back to another place, another time.

It is funny because in the early '70s, I didn't care for Elton. I don't know why. But I did loved (and still do) Crocodile Rock and then Someone Saved my Life Tonight. He just sort of grew on me and now I am a big fan.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: c_keenan2001@hotmail.com on 10/11/20 at 1:34 pm


^ O0 Daniel - Excellent Pick!


Thank you.

Here are some fun facts about this song.

Elton John and his songwriting partner Bernie Taupin penned this song together after befriending a war vet who was down on his luck.

Canadian actor Daniel "Dan" Levy was named after this song

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/11/20 at 2:06 pm


Another song that takes me back to another place, another time.

It is funny because in the early '70s, I didn't care for Elton. I don't know why. But I did loved (and still do) Crocodile Rock and then Someone Saved my Life Tonight. He just sort of grew on me and now I am a big fan.


Cat


I'm also a fan of "Honky Cat".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPicSRPwogI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/11/20 at 2:24 pm


I'm also a fan of "Honky Cat".




The "Honky Chateau" of the album title is actually the Château d'Hérouville, a chateau/recording studio in France where the album was made. This year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees T. Rex recorded their classic 1972 album "The Slider" there as well. David Bowie did some recording there also, including "Pin Ups" his 1973 album of 60s covers.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/12/20 at 8:49 am

Remembering John Denver  :\'(  :\'(  :\'(

35x_rwyBh-8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/12/20 at 5:13 pm


Remembering John Denver  :\'(  :\'(  :\'(


R.I.P. John Denver

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 10/12/20 at 5:15 pm


R.I.P. John Denver

Yes, it was 23 years ago today when he passed away. (Has it been that long already?!) :o :(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 10/12/20 at 5:40 pm

I was on a class trip to the Air & Space Museum in Washington, D.C. back in the dark ages. Word went around that John Denver was there. I saw him and shook his hand. I felt really bad because he wanted to see the museum and not have a bunch of teenyboppers swarming him.

My late sister won a trip to see him in concert and got to meet with him back stage.

This is her and her husband at the time (who just passed away this year).

Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/13/20 at 3:25 am


I was on a class trip to the Air & Space Museum in Washington, D.C. back in the dark ages. Word went around that John Denver was there. I saw him and shook his hand. I felt really bad because he wanted to see the museum and not have a bunch of teenyboppers swarming him.

My late sister won a trip to see him in concert and got to meet with him back stage.

This is her and her husband at the time (who just passed away this year).

Cat
The closest I got to him was in the audience about nine rows from the stage at a concert in April 1979.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/13/20 at 3:27 am

Happy birthday to Paul Simon, with his hit from 1973 "Take Me to the Mardi Gras".

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/13/20 at 9:18 am


I was on a class trip to the Air & Space Museum in Washington, D.C. back in the dark ages. Word went around that John Denver was there. I saw him and shook his hand. I felt really bad because he wanted to see the museum and not have a bunch of teenyboppers swarming him.

My late sister won a trip to see him in concert and got to meet with him back stage.

This is her and her husband at the time (who just passed away this year).

Cat


O0 Very cool!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/13/20 at 9:26 am


Happy birthday to Paul Simon, with his hit from 1973 "Take Me to the Mardi Gras".


Happy Birthday to Paul Simon, indeed!  Here's another fine smash of his:

Paul Simon - Loves Me Like A Rock (1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjFzw8AxSBA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/13/20 at 9:31 am


Happy Birthday to Paul Simon, indeed!  Here's another fine smash of his:

Paul Simon - Loves Me Like A Rock (1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjFzw8AxSBA

Yet another...

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The uploader has not made this video available in your country.

Clicking on it, it only leads me to the previous videos I have viewed, even those viewed on on television, now that is what I call technology.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/13/20 at 9:31 am


Happy Birthday to Paul Simon, indeed!  Here's another fine smash of his:

Paul Simon - Loves Me Like A Rock (1973)  :)



One of my favorites. His first solo hit. People still puzzle over what it might mean.


Paul Simon
"Mother and Child Reunion"
1972
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0BUsDf0dxY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/13/20 at 9:34 am


One of my favorites. His first solo hit. People still puzzle over what it might mean.


Paul Simon
"Mother and Child Reunion"
1972
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0BUsDf0dxY


And again

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/13/20 at 9:39 am


Yet another...

Video unavailable
The uploader has not made this video available in your country.

Clicking on it, it only leads me to the previous videos I have viewed, even those viewed on on television, now that is what I call technology.


Don'tcha hate when that happens?    >:(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/13/20 at 9:40 am


One of my favorites. His first solo hit. People still puzzle over what it might mean.


Paul Simon
"Mother and Child Reunion"
1972


O0 Love Mother And Child Reunion!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/13/20 at 9:43 am


Don'tcha hate when that happens?    >:(


Fuming, but I will survive!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/13/20 at 9:59 am

A nice live version of "Time Passages" by Al Stewart from 1978. By the way, Al has a Paul Simon connection. Paul lived in England for a year or so in the mid-60s and his roommate was the then unknown Al Stewart, who was soaking up everything he could about songwriting from Paul. When Paul went back to America he found that an acoustic song called "Sounds of Silence" that Simon & Garfunkel had recorded had, unbeknownst to him, had an electric backing tacked onto it by the record company and had become a massive #1 hit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRRXg1yhsEk&list=RDTRRXg1yhsEk&start_radio=1

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/13/20 at 4:25 pm


A nice live version of "Time Passages" by Al Stewart from 1978. By the way, Al has a Paul Simon connection. Paul lived in England for a year or so in the mid-60s and his roommate was the then unknown Al Stewart, who was soaking up everything he could about songwriting from Paul. When Paul went back to America he found that an acoustic song called "Sounds of Silence" that Simon & Garfunkel had recorded had, unbeknownst to him, had an electric backing tacked onto it by the record company and had become a massive #1 hit.


O0 That's a pretty sweet live version!  Good info about the Paul Simon connection.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/14/20 at 12:01 pm

Remembering Herbert Kretzmer, who co-wrote "She" (1974) with Charles Aznavour.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/14/20 at 3:19 pm


Delta Dawn - Helen Reddy


Didn't somebody just post that on September 30? Two weeks is kind of soon to post it again, but if you love the song that much then post, post away.  ;D :D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/14/20 at 5:05 pm

This smash was a fave that summer following my H.S. Junior year -

Cliff Richard - Devil Woman (Summer 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45rnZFyniSw

Happy Birthday to Cliff Richard!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/15/20 at 3:55 am


This smash was a fave that summer following my H.S. Junior year -

Cliff Richard - Devil Woman (Summer 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45rnZFyniSw

Happy Birthday to Cliff Richard!
O0

I have always wondered has Cliff Richard been always popular in the USA?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/15/20 at 7:29 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQBC5URoF0s

Happy Birthday Fela (in heaven).  :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/15/20 at 7:38 am

Happy Birthday to Chris de Burgh with his 1975 Christmas hit "A Spaceman Came Travelling".

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/15/20 at 11:51 am


O0

I have always wondered has Cliff Richard been always popular in the USA?


Before around 1976, I'd have to say his popularity in the USA was limited.

He had a few "middling" hits in the 60's but as you may know, around that time there was collective amnesia toward yesterday's music artists - if one didn't have a hit in the last four years or so, they were in danger of becoming a "has-been".  (These days I don't see that phenomenon as often.)

Specific to Cliff Richard, many Americans had heard of him as a "popular British artist" with little or no other knowledge at that time.  The popularity of "Devil Woman" changed that (some deejays termed it his "comeback" song).

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/15/20 at 12:07 pm

This gem hails from my 7th Grade year  :) -

The Carpenters - It's Going To Take Some Time This Time (Spring 1972)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyVJm0PLogc

Happy Birthday, Richard Carpenter!  (R.I.P., Karen Carpenter)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/16/20 at 8:11 pm

George Harrison
"Awaiting On You All"
1970

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbyHdlCVrRo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/16/20 at 9:50 pm


George Harrison
"Awaiting On You All"
1970


O0 Awesome song from All Things Must Pass!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/19/20 at 3:33 pm

Loved this smash in my 8th Grade schoolyear -

Doobie Brothers - Long Train Running (Spring 1973)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP_NE4XZGAc

Happy Birthday to Patrick Simmons of the Doobie Brothers!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/21/20 at 11:19 am

Happy Birthday to Manfred Mann, with his 1973 hit "Joybringer" with his band Manfred Mann's Earth Band.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/22/20 at 7:58 am

Remembering Pablo Picasso with the Paul McCartney and Wings 1973 hit "Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me)".

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/22/20 at 8:24 am

The Modern Lovers
"Pablo Picasso"
1976

The original Modern Lovers. Aside from main man Jonathan Richman the band included David Robinson (later of the Cars) and Jerry Harrison (later of Talking Heads).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tm6Z08vKwwE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/23/20 at 8:27 pm

Grateful Dead
"Box of Rain"
1970

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9r8aycpHmY0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/02/20 at 10:10 pm

Rod Stewart
"Reason To Believe"
1971

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJylcQ7CGfI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/02/20 at 10:36 pm


Remembering Pablo Picasso with the Paul McCartney and Wings 1973 hit "Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me)".


O0 Terrific cut from Band On The Run


The Modern Lovers
"Pablo Picasso"
1976

The original Modern Lovers. Aside from main man Jonathan Richman the band included David Robinson (later of the Cars) and Jerry Harrison (later of Talking Heads).


O0 Interesting about Modern Lovers and the band make up at the time...


Grateful Dead
"Box of Rain"
1970


O0 New to me - I like.  I could've easily been a "Dead-Head".


Rod Stewart
"Reason To Believe"
1971


O0 Always enjoyed this Rod Stewart gem...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/02/20 at 11:00 pm


O0 Terrific cut from Band On The Run

O0 Interesting about Modern Lovers and the band make up at the time...

O0 New to me - I like.  I could've easily been a "Dead-Head".

O0 Always enjoyed this Rod Stewart gem...


Playing some catch up?  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/02/20 at 11:01 pm


Playing some catch up?  :)


Yep!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/02/20 at 11:01 pm

These days are too downer - I call for something fun and Funky like -

The Meters - Hey Pocky A-way (1974)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGVVkQhruBI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/02/20 at 11:26 pm


These days are too downer - I call for something fun and Funky like -

The Meters - Hey Pocky A-way (1974)    :)



More joyous 70s:

CSNY
"Everybody I Love You"
1970

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmc6w2k28y8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/02/20 at 11:59 pm


More joyous 70s:

CSNY
"Everybody I Love You"
1970


O0 That's exactly the idea!

Here's one more that just popped into my brain ("happy songs" would make a good new thread topic, eh?)

Van Morrison - Everyone (1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85RuFZJU39o

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/03/20 at 7:03 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpEmtoTv2iw
People Say- Meters

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/03/20 at 7:45 am


O0 That's exactly the idea!



Mama Cass Elliot
"New World Coming"
1970

An optimistic song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gi2TWDTEDFA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 11/08/20 at 5:54 am

Remembing Minnie Riperton with her 1975 hit "Lovin' You".

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/08/20 at 7:45 pm


Remembing Minnie Riperton with her 1975 hit "Lovin' You".


R.I.P. Minnie Riperton

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 11/09/20 at 1:45 am

Happy birthday to English author, poet, playwright, and once member of The Scaffold, Roger McGough, with "Liverpool Lou" from 1974.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/09/20 at 7:18 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdS-hLM4j8w
ROBIN BECK - SWEET TALK

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 11/10/20 at 8:20 am

Remembering Greg Lake with hit seasonal 1975 hit "I Believe In Father Christmas".

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/10/20 at 2:50 pm


Remembering Greg Lake with hit seasonal 1975 hit "I Believe In Father Christmas".


O0 Happy Birthday in Heaven to Greg Lake!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/10/20 at 2:54 pm

Happy Birthday to Dave Loggins!

Dave Loggins - Please Come To Boston (Summer 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKAuhbAeztA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/10/20 at 3:02 pm


Happy Birthday to Dave Loggins!

Dave Loggins - Please Come To Boston (Summer 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKAuhbAeztA


Would that be Kenny Loggins brother by any chance? ???

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/10/20 at 4:32 pm


Would that be Kenny Loggins brother by any chance? ???


They are cousins

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/13/20 at 7:19 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m22EfJOzPys
For those suffering from a cold

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/13/20 at 9:23 am

^ Good pick!  O0


For those suffering from a cold


  ;D    (At least you didn't say suffering from Covid!)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 11/13/20 at 10:59 pm

Happy Friday the 13th! Here is "Superstition" by Stevie Wonder (1972):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42I5e8QrVYY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/14/20 at 8:56 am


Happy Friday the 13th! Here is "Superstition" by Stevie Wonder (1972):


O0 Great pick!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/15/20 at 7:38 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-PO2DIL2jc
Happy Birthday to the late Jimmy Ellis  :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 11/19/20 at 7:51 am

Remembering Tom Evans, he co-wrote "Without You".

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/20/20 at 7:35 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT4RainY-lY
Dr. John - Right Place Wrong Time

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/20/20 at 10:55 am


Dr. John - Right Place Wrong Time


O0 Happy Birthday in Heaven, Dr. John!

Here's a Dr. John clip from The Last Waltz (highly recommended for anyone who hasn't seen it) -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCRrXZP8b0I

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/20/20 at 1:51 pm

Happy Birthday to Joe Walsh of the Eagles - one of his solo hits -

Joe Walsh - Rocky Mountain Way (Summer 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt75y38J00s

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/21/20 at 7:18 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKFHVOgN_D8
Happy Birthday Nick Gilder.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 11/21/20 at 10:28 am


Happy Birthday to Joe Walsh of the Eagles - one of his solo hits -

Joe Walsh - Rocky Mountain Way (Summer 1973)  :)


That's right, he had several other hits, mainly in the 1970s, as a solo artist. O0 Good choice with that one.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/22/20 at 8:45 pm

This gem caught my ear during my 7th Grade school year -

Three Dog Night - Family Of Man (Spring 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA5OdAlSa0U

Happy Birthday to drummer Floyd Sneed!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/24/20 at 7:33 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NvZEXZTqLg
Lee Michaels - Do You Know What I Mean

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/24/20 at 12:44 pm


Lee Michaels - Do You Know What I Mean


O0 Happy Birthday Lee Michaels!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 11/27/20 at 4:08 pm

WOLD-Harry Chapin (1974)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SubLzRKYuo4

This song takes me back to another place, another time.


Some of my ALL-TIME favorite lyrics:


Sometimes I get this crazy dream
That I just take off in my car
But you can travel on 10,000 miles
And still stay where you are



I cried when Harry Chapin died.  :\'( :\'( :\'(


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/27/20 at 4:21 pm

Joni Mitchell
"You Turn Me On, I'm A Radio"
1972

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YVroYzNz60

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/27/20 at 10:35 pm


Joni Mitchell
"You Turn Me On, I'm A Radio"
1972


O0 Good pick!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/27/20 at 11:38 pm

So I'm going to post this before "today" is officially over -

Steely Dan - Black Friday (1975)  :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3Pw4t_Falo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/28/20 at 7:19 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8lOLNfnCBg
Isolation-John Lennon

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 11/28/20 at 12:16 pm


So I'm going to post this before "today" is officially over -

Steely Dan - Black Friday (1975)  :D



O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/28/20 at 1:41 pm


Isolation-John Lennon


O0 Good pick!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/29/20 at 6:52 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0PLHZhvg4Y
Meco - Star Wars
Happy Birthday to Meco (aka:Domenico Monardo)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 11/30/20 at 11:57 am


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0PLHZhvg4Y
Meco - Star Wars
Happy Birthday to Meco (aka:Domenico Monardo)
How about"Father and Son" by Cat Stevens ,or "Son of My Father" by Chicory Tip?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/30/20 at 9:59 pm

Cat Stevens
"If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out"
1971

An absolutely masterful piece of philosophy. The things people could convey with just a voice and guitar and a message back then! People were so soulful back then. From the soundtrack of the excellent movie "Harold & Maude", a kind of movie that wouldn't get made today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDq36YD1ESM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/30/20 at 10:15 pm


Cat Stevens
"If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out"
1971

An absolutely masterful piece of philosophy. The things people could convey with just a voice and guitar and a message back then! People were so soulful back then. From the soundtrack of the excellent movie "Harold & Maude", a kind of movie that wouldn't get made today.



O0 Love it!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/01/20 at 7:41 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCW1i5HQ0o0

Happy 87th birthday in heaven to Lou Rawls.  :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 12/03/20 at 12:24 am

Happy Birthday to British singer Ralph McTell, with his "Streets of London".

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It was first recorded it for his 1969 album Spiral Staircase and was not released in the United Kingdom as a single until 1974.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/03/20 at 11:38 am


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCW1i5HQ0o0

Happy 87th birthday in heaven to Lou Rawls.  :\'(


How'd I miss this one?  Happy Birthday (belated) in Heaven indeed, Lou Rawls  O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/03/20 at 12:59 pm

Happy Birthday to Ozzy Osbourne (here's what he was doing in '72) -

Black Sabbath - Iron Man (early 1972)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F01UTYg79KY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 12/03/20 at 1:21 pm


Happy Birthday to Ozzy Osbourne (here's what he was doing in '72) -

Black Sabbath - Iron Man (early 1972)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F01UTYg79KY
The video is not available to me, and it is making me paranoid!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/04/20 at 8:10 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvrOzYtnLMA
Black Sabbath - Planet Caravan

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/04/20 at 9:53 am


Black Sabbath - Planet Caravan


O0 Hey Howard - new to me, but nice!  Kinda spooky-cool.  Thanks for posting!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 12/04/20 at 4:53 pm


O0 Hey Howard - new to me, but nice!  Kinda spooky-cool.  Thanks for posting!



It was apparently from their Paranoid album (1970). O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/05/20 at 8:30 am

This gem caught my ear as a H.S. Freshman -

Loggins and Messina - My Music (Fall 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgHwsq3rFbM

Happy Birthday to Jim Messina!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/05/20 at 8:00 pm

This smash caught my ear at the end of my H.S. Freshman year -

Andy Kim - Rock Me Gently (early Summer 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ym3RlvVR9M

Happy Birthday to Andy Kim!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/06/20 at 8:13 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPoFG2-ysiU
The Tymes - You Little Trustmaker

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 12/07/20 at 2:47 am

Remembering Greg Lake with his seasonal 1975 hit "I Believe In Father Christmas".

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/08/20 at 6:58 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5vFvt3fJpw
The Candy Man- Sammy Davis Jr.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 12/08/20 at 7:06 am


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5vFvt3fJpw
The Candy Man- Sammy Davis Jr.
The video is not available for me, copyright reasons?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/08/20 at 12:40 pm


The Candy Man- Sammy Davis Jr.


O0 Happy Birthday in Heaven, Sammy Davis Jr.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/08/20 at 12:46 pm

Happy Birthday in Heaven to frontman Jim Morrison:

The Doors - Peace Frog (from their 1970 LP, Morrison Hotel)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7pCD827wB4

                                      8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/08/20 at 1:32 pm

John Lennon
Oct. 9, 1940-December 8, 1980

"Gimme Some Truth"
1971

George Harrison on lead (slide) guitar.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10YeFhYGVJU



Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/08/20 at 7:22 pm


John Lennon
Oct. 9, 1940-December 8, 1980

"Gimme Some Truth"
1971

George Harrison on lead (slide) guitar.


O0 Love this tune!

R.I.P. John Lennon    :\'(  :\'(  :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/08/20 at 7:25 pm


O0 Love this tune!

R.I.P. John Lennon    :\'(  :\'(  :\'(


Yes, it seems as relevant today as it did in 1971. In fact more so, in today's "post truth, post fact" world.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/13/20 at 10:06 pm

Happy Birthday to guitarist extraordinaire, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, well known for his session work with Steely Dan, among others -

Steely Dan - Reelin' In The Years (1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WTh_IEyU1w

Love this cool live version from the Midnight Special!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/15/20 at 6:46 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYYyznVHe84

Since today is Tuesday, Happy Birthday to Ken Knox of COTB.  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/16/20 at 9:58 pm

Art Garfunkel
"Breakaway"
1975

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hssuv2KaaM


Although, I must admit I much prefer the somewhat less-orchestrated version by the writers of the song. They released their own version a year after Artie Garfunkel had the hit with it. Not that the versions are all THAT different.

Gallagher & Lyle
"Breakaway"
1976

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAtzdKMfrPk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/16/20 at 11:48 pm


Art Garfunkel
"Breakaway"
1975

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hssuv2KaaM

Although, I must admit I much prefer the somewhat less-orchestrated version by the writers of the song. They released their own version a year after Artie Garfunkel had the hit with it. Not that the versions are all THAT different.

Gallagher & Lyle
"Breakaway"
1976

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAtzdKMfrPk


O0 Good post - nice comparing the two versions!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/17/20 at 7:17 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Z7cceAj3H8
Skippin' Work Today- Eddie Kendricks

Since today is a snow day for me, this song is appropriate.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 12/17/20 at 11:47 am


Skippin' Work Today- Eddie Kendricks

Since today is a snow day for me, this song is appropriate.

O0

Also today would have been his 81st birthday. :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/17/20 at 12:16 pm


Skippin' Work Today- Eddie Kendricks

Since today is a snow day for me, this song is appropriate.


O0 Always liked this one.  Happy Birthday in Heaven, Eddie Kendricks.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/18/20 at 8:38 pm

This gem was popular when I was in 7th Grade -

Rolling Stones - Happy (1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56-JEHWfrfI

Happy Birthday to Keith Richards!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/19/20 at 6:52 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aML9sproqeQ
Happy Birthday to jazz-funk drummer Lenny White

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/19/20 at 10:23 am


Happy Birthday to jazz-funk drummer Lenny White


O0 Also featured on a Disco album with the group Twennynine (I danced to the song Peanut Butter at college parties...)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/19/20 at 10:27 am

Happy Birthday in Heaven to group co-founder/frontman Maurice White -

Earth, Wind & Fire - September (1978)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs069dndIYk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 12/22/20 at 11:35 am

From 1976, "You Should Be Dancing" by the Bee Gees:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSbRDnYctL8

Twin brothers Maurice and Robin would have turned 71 today :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/22/20 at 4:46 pm


From 1976, "You Should Be Dancing" by the Bee Gees:

Twin brothers Maurice and Robin would have turned 71 today :\'(


O0 Happy Birthday in Heaven to Maurice Gibb and Robin Gibb

Here's a fave from before their "Disco transformation":

The Bee Gees - Run To Me (1972)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1TgtfVURKs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/23/20 at 7:12 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mkas-Zu1gOU

Happy Birthday Eugene Record (in heaven)  :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/24/20 at 2:05 pm

Happy Birthday to Jan Akkerman of Dutch band, Focus.

This rockin' instrumental smash hails from my 8th Grade school year -

Focus - Hocus Pocus (Spring 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV0F_XiR48Q

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/25/20 at 7:09 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8NcQzMQN_U
Merry Christmas. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 12/25/20 at 11:10 am


Jose Feliciano Feliz Navidad
Merry Christmas. :)

Always a great bilingual classic. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/27/20 at 5:54 pm

Happy Birthday to group co-founder Mick Jones -

Foreigner - Blue Morning, Blue Day (early 1979)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1KQulcmZ7A

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/28/20 at 7:11 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY3nylfpLyw
Happy Birthday to Lonnie Liston Smith. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/28/20 at 10:42 am

This rockin' smash hails from my H.S. Freshman schoolyear -

Edgar Winter Group - Free Ride (early Fall '73)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p52glpWZLJg

Happy Birthday to Edgar Winter!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/29/20 at 7:19 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQ8O9SidZbs

Happy Birthday to Yvonne Elliman. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/29/20 at 8:33 am



Happy Birthday to Yvonne Elliman. :)


Yvonne Elliman played the part of Mary Magdalene on the very original "Jesus Christ Superstar" album in 1970. (That was the best one, It was the original and the ROCK and ROLL one, hence the term "rock opera"). She also played the part in the 1973 movie. She was the only one from the original album to reprise their role in the movie.

The original 1970 album features Ian Gillan, original lead singer of Deep Purple, as Jesus. Judas was played by singer and actor Murray Head who later had a hit with "One Night In Bangkok" in 1984. I TOLD you it was a rock and roll album.  Get the 1970 "Jesus Christ Superstar" album. Accept no watered down substitutes.

Murray Head
"Jesus Christ Superstar"
1970/71

This is as 70s as it gets.  ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFw7K5-MV8I

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/29/20 at 9:50 am


Murray Head
"Jesus Christ Superstar"
1970/71


O0 This was a Major Event album - Top 40 radio even paid it continual homage then (as I well remember)...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/29/20 at 10:34 am


O0 This was a Major Event album - Top 40 radio even paid it continual homage then (as I well remember)...


Yes, and aside from the Who's "Tommy" which had come out a year previously, it was the only other album at the time referred to as a "rock opera". Murray Head's "Jesus Christ Superstar", a song sung from the perspective of Judas after he killed himself, was a major top 40 hit. Yvonne Elliman's Mary Magdalene song "I Don't Know How To Love Him, a song of a questioning woman singing of her spiritual and her carnal love for the man Jesus, got a lot of play, but it was a brand new singer named Helen Reddy who had a hit with a cover version of it in 1971. That's another instance of that phenomenon where there was a big hit version of a song (i.e. Helen Reddy) but now the original (i.e. Yvonne Elliman) is the more remembered version. One seldom hears the Reddy version now. And although I don't think it was released as a single from the "Jesus Christ Superstar" album, "King Herod's Song", wonderfully sung by Manfred Mann's Earth Band lead singer Mike D'abo (I TOLD you this was a ROCK AND ROLL album) received quite a bit of top 40 airplay with it's jaunty ragtime piano style and excellent but sardonic vocal. This caused no end of controversy(as did the album in general in 1970). Taken within the context of the album, the song is true to the Gospels and Herod's taunting of Jesus, but separated from the album and plopped onto AM radio as a standalone song, it sounds like three minutes of pure invective against Jesus Christ, which was highly misunderstood by many people at the time. They didn't realize the entie album is VERY true to the Gospels.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 12/29/20 at 12:50 pm


Yvonne Elliman played the part of Mary Magdalene on the very original "Jesus Christ Superstar" album in 1970. (That was the best one, It was the original and the ROCK and ROLL one, hence the term "rock opera"). She also played the part in the 1973 movie. She was the only one from the original album to reprise their role in the movie.

The original 1970 album features Ian Gillan, original lead singer of Deep Purple, as Jesus. Judas was played by singer and actor Murray Head who later had a hit with "One Night In Bangkok" in 1984. I TOLD you it was a rock and roll album.  Get the 1970 "Jesus Christ Superstar" album. Accept no watered down substitutes.

Murray Head
"Jesus Christ Superstar"
1970/71

This is as 70s as it gets.  ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFw7K5-MV8I


The origins of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice (though I think Joseph came out BEFORE Superstar). 

The original album was played A LOT in our house between my sisters and my brother. I think when I went out on my own, I bought the album on vinyl. A year or two ago I bought it on CD (along with the album from the movie).

I saw the movie AT THE MOVIES when it came out and I remember being disappointed in it. I don't know why-I couldn't tell you. A couple of years ago, I watched again for the first time in DECADES and realized that it wasn't as bad as I remember it be. I still like the original album-in fact, I don't think I even opened the CD to the movie yet. I usually listen to it around Easter time.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/29/20 at 1:53 pm


The origins of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice (though I think Joseph came out BEFORE Superstar). 

The original album was played A LOT in our house between my sisters and my brother. I think when I went out on my own, I bought the album on vinyl. A year or two ago I bought it on CD (along with the album from the movie).

I saw the movie AT THE MOVIES when it came out and I remember being disappointed in it. I don't know why-I couldn't tell you. A couple of years ago, I watched again for the first time in DECADES and realized that it wasn't as bad as I remember it be. I still like the original album-in fact, I don't think I even opened the CD to the movie yet. I usually listen to it around Easter time.


Cat


Yes, Joseph came out before Superstar but was not a success. It became a success years later after Weber & Rice were big.

I remember being disappointed in the MUSIC from the "Superstar" movie for being more "movie-ish" and less rock (the guy who played Herod in the movie did a pathetic job of singing) than the original album, but was impressed with how the movie sort of went in and out of reality. Especially at the end when all the actors (except Ted Neely who played Jesus) get back on the bus and drive away but leave the cross there, and they all seem to still be in character. The actor who played Judas looking really rueful, Yvonne Elliman who played Mary Magdalene  looking really sad, etc. That part really stayed with me.

By the way, the original vinyl album came in two formats. It originally came in a gatefold sleeve, but shortly after was issued in a box, I think to capitalize on George Harrison's success with "All Things Must Pass" from the same time, and which also came in a box. I think the box version is slightly rarer. Often one or the other format can be found in thrift shops, funnily enough. It's one of those albums that ALWAYS seems to show up in thrift shops.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 12/29/20 at 2:29 pm


Yes, Joseph came out before Superstar but was not a success. It became a success years later after Weber & Rice were big.

I remember being disappointed in the MUSIC from the "Superstar" movie for being more "movie-ish" and less rock (the guy who played Herod in the movie did a pathetic job of singing) than the original album, but was impressed with how the movie sort of went in and out of reality. Especially at the end when all the actors (except Ted Neely who played Jesus) get back on the bus and drive away but leave the cross there, and they all seem to still be in character. The actor who played Judas looking really rueful, Yvonne Elliman who played Mary Magdalene  looking really sad, etc. That part really stayed with me.

By the way, the original vinyl album came in two formats. It originally came in a gatefold sleeve, but shortly after was issued in a box, I think to capitalize on George Harrison's success with "All Things Must Pass" from the same time, and which also came in a box. I think the box version is slightly rarer. Often one or the other format can be found in thrift shops, funnily enough. It's one of those albums that ALWAYS seems to show up in thrift shops.


We had (and I still have a copy of) the original Joseph.

I always like Barry Dennen who played Pilot in both the original and the movie.

What always cracked me up about the movie version was in the song "This Jesus Must Die" is the guy with the REALLY low voice followed by the guy with a SUPER HIGH voice. I always laugh when I hear that.



Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/29/20 at 2:54 pm


We had (and I still have a copy of) the original Joseph.

I always like Barry Dennen who played Pilot in both the original and the movie.

What always cracked me up about the movie version was in the song "This Jesus Must Die" is the guy with the REALLY low voice followed by the guy with a SUPER HIGH voice. I always laugh when I hear that.



Cat


That's right, I forgot Barry Dennen did both, I thought just Yvonne Elliman did. I know when the album first came out the original bunch (or at least some of them, including Elliman) did a handful of live concerts where they basically just sang the songs in street clothes with little or no theatrics involved. That must have been something to see.

I remember those guys in the movie with the silly hats  and the low and high voices.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/30/20 at 11:27 am

Happy Birthday to group frontman and much more, Jeff Lynne -

Electric Light Orchestra - Do Ya (1977)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLbqJz90VeE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/31/20 at 8:22 pm

Happy Birthday in Heaven to the great John Denver -

John Denver - Calypso (1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3EE83q6tzw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/03/21 at 1:11 pm

Happy Birthday to the great Stephen Stills -

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - Teach Your Children (1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkaKwXddT_I

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/03/21 at 8:57 pm

Happy birthday to the multi-talented Stephen Stills, born on this day in 1945.

Stephen Stills
"Marianne"
1971
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGYYrQe7RQo

Crosby, Stills & Nash
"Dark Star"
1977
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUUsYurcCZw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/03/21 at 9:27 pm


Happy birthday to the multi-talented Stephen Stills, born on this day in 1945.

Stephen Stills
"Marianne"
1971

Crosby, Stills & Nash
"Dark Star"
1977


O0 Don't recall Marianne - I like it!  Love Dark Star (I kicked around posting it myself)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/03/21 at 10:02 pm


O0 Don't recall Marianne - I like it!  Love Dark Star (I kicked around posting it myself)


Here's a bit of trivia for you. Stephen wrote "Dark Star" about Joan Baez. Apparently they had a bit of a love affair at one point. Unlike his far, far more well known affair with Judy Collins they must have kept this one really, really quiet because I never heard a thing about it. But knowing the song is about Baez gives a new meaning to lines like "it's easy to be with you even with the storms that rage beneath your search for peace". This can be taken as both personal and political, given all of Baez's social activism and peace efforts.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/06/21 at 1:11 pm

This gem caught my ear at the end of my 8th Grade schoolyear -

Pink Floyd - Money (Late Spring 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0kcet4aPpQ

Happy Birthday in Heaven to guitarist Syd Barrett

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 01/06/21 at 1:24 pm


This gem caught my ear at the end of my 8th Grade schoolyear -

Pink Floyd - Money (Late Spring 1973)  :)

Happy Birthday in Heaven to guitarist Syd Barrett


Great song, with memories for me of that time.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 01/06/21 at 4:47 pm


This gem caught my ear at the end of my 8th Grade schoolyear -

Pink Floyd - Money (Late Spring 1973)  :)

Happy Birthday in Heaven to guitarist Syd Barrett



Great song, with memories for me of that time.

O0

...from their hit album The Dark Side Of The Moon. I know it pretty well too.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/06/21 at 7:27 pm


This gem caught my ear at the end of my 8th Grade schoolyear -

Pink Floyd - Money (Late Spring 1973)  :)


Happy Birthday in Heaven to guitarist Syd Barrett


Of course the legendary Syd Barrett was not on "Money" or "Dark Side of the Moon", having been asked to leave Pink Floyd in 1968 due to increasing mental health issues. They subsequently wrote "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" about him from the 1975 album "Wish You Were Here".

Notice the initials:

"Shine On You Crazy Diamond".

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/07/21 at 6:58 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8SSdyflGN4
Kenny Loggins- This Is It

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 01/07/21 at 1:44 pm


Of course the legendary Syd Barrett was not on "Money" or "Dark Side of the Moon", having been asked to leave Pink Floyd in 1968 due to increasing mental health issues. They subsequently wrote "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" about him from the 1975 album "Wish You Were Here".

Notice the initials:

"Shine On You Crazy Diamond".



Wish You Were Here is a great album.


I have yet to play Dark Side Of The Moon while watching the Wizard of Oz.

https://www.goldminemag.com/features/how-to-view-the-wizard-of-oz-with-dark-side-of-the-moon



Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/07/21 at 3:07 pm


Kenny Loggins- This Is It


O0 Happy Birthday to Kenny Loggins!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 01/07/21 at 3:14 pm




I have yet to play Dark Side Of The Moon while watching the Wizard of Oz.

https://www.goldminemag.com/features/how-to-view-the-wizard-of-oz-with-dark-side-of-the-moon



Cat
How do you achieve that for the total track length of DSotM is 43:09 minutes and "The Wizard of Oz" has the running time of 101 minutes? Do you listen to DSotM several times?

BTW, DSotM was recorded at the Abbey Road Studios.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 01/07/21 at 3:21 pm


How do you achieve that for the total track length of DSotM is 43:09 minutes and "The Wizard of Oz" has the running time of 101 minutes? Do you listen to DSotM several times?

BTW, DSotM was recorded at the Abbey Road Studios.
Just read it...

2. Set your CD player for album repeat.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/08/21 at 11:11 am

Happy Birthday in Heaven to the late great David Bowie -

David Bowie - Young Americans (1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iO6OvHxD_m8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/09/21 at 7:02 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGXM3RWKVUA
Sly & The Family Stone ‎– There's A Riot Goin' On

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/09/21 at 10:50 am

Happy Birthday to iconic guitar genius, Jimmy Page -

Led Zeppelin - Houses Of The Holy    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohDQ1FUUjPs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/10/21 at 7:55 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIiVindRSTA
Bad, Bad Leroy Brown- Jim Croce

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/10/21 at 5:31 pm


Bad, Bad Leroy Brown- Jim Croce


O0 Happy Birthday in Heaven to Jim Croce!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/12/21 at 8:54 am


Sly & Family Stone - "Everyday People


O0 Happy Birthday in Heaven to Cynthia Robinson

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 01/12/21 at 4:47 pm


Sly & Family Stone - "Everyday People


Sorry to say this, but that song was actually from the sixties. :-[ It was released in November of 1968 and became a hit in early 1969.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everyday_People

Therefore it does not qualify for this thread.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/12/21 at 11:35 pm


Sorry to say this, but that song was actually from the sixties. :-[ It was released in November of 1968 and became a hit in early 1969.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everyday_People


Now that you mention it, yes I think I knew that...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/14/21 at 2:48 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpFZQtBJkMI
Impeach the President- Honeydrippers (1973)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/15/21 at 2:11 pm

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Ronnie Van Zant -

Lynyrd Skynyrd - What's Your Name (Late 1977)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDOCsJvpB14

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/16/21 at 3:09 pm

This semi-novelty smash caught my ears as a H.S. Freshman -

Jim Stafford - Spiders and Snakes (Fall 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vudA72hibg

Happy Birthday to Jim Stafford!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 01/16/21 at 4:10 pm


This semi-novelty smash caught my ears as a H.S. Freshman -

Jim Stafford - Spiders and Snakes (Fall 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vudA72hibg

Happy Birthday to Jim Stafford!



Love that one.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/17/21 at 4:29 pm

This dandy graced my ears during my 7th Grade schoolyear -

Rolling Stones - Tumbling Dice (Spring 1972)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn0joq-lrTE

Happy Birthday to one-time guitarist Mick Taylor

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/18/21 at 9:31 am

Happy Birthday to Brett Hudson -

Hudson Brothers - Rendezvous (Summer 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZJzp7iKZd4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/18/21 at 9:56 am


Happy Birthday to Brett Hudson -

Hudson Brothers - Rendezvous (Summer 1975)  :)



The only Hudson brothers song I ever had the slightest interest in was this one. Believe it or not, it actually got some play on FM stations that didn't usually play such performers.

Hudson Brothers
"Hollywood Situation"
1974

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehmHHMMS-Ck

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/18/21 at 10:23 am


The only Hudson brothers song I ever had the slightest interest in was this one. Believe it or not, it actually got some play on FM stations that didn't usually play such performers.

Hudson Brothers
"Hollywood Situation"
1974


O0 I don't remember that one - pretty cool!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/20/21 at 9:10 am

Happy Birthday to 10cc's Eric Stewart -

10cc - The Things We Do For Love (1977)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0rf3_viTxk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/21/21 at 8:50 am

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Mac Davis -

Mac Davis - Stop And Smell The Roses (1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDfI6MrKNEc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/21/21 at 8:54 am

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Richie Havens -

Richie Havens - Here Comes The Sun (1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BQ2_z8WR4Q

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/21/21 at 9:09 am


Happy Birthday in Heaven to Richie Havens -

Richie Havens - Here Comes The Sun (1971)  :)



I saw Richie Havens live a number of times over the years. The first time was in a small club in 1977. I spoke to him a few times also. He was a great guy. A true hippie in the best sense of the word.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/22/21 at 7:18 am


I saw Richie Havens live a number of times over the years. The first time was in a small club in 1977. I spoke to him a few times also. He was a great guy. A true hippie in the best sense of the word.


Did he sing "Going Back To My Roots"?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/22/21 at 9:27 am


Did he sing "Going back To My Roots"?


No, but he sang this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rGUaso6JcY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/23/21 at 7:13 am

Troglodyte (Cave Man)- Jimmy Castor

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCV6paTXyCU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/23/21 at 8:52 am


Troglodyte (Cave Man)- Jimmy Castor


O0 That's a funny one!  Happy Birthday in Heaven, Jimmy Castor.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/23/21 at 9:05 am

Happy Birthday to Robin Zander -

Cheap Trick - Surrender (1978)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sAm5UCJ9vA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 01/23/21 at 1:38 pm


Happy Birthday to Robin Zander -

Cheap Trick - Surrender (1978)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sAm5UCJ9vA


Oh man, that song takes me right back to high school.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/24/21 at 7:24 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGemtjVtfZM
Neil Diamond Cracklin Rosie (1970)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/24/21 at 10:48 am


Neil Diamond Cracklin Rosie (1970)


O0 Happy Birthday Neil Diamond!

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Written By: nally on 01/24/21 at 10:56 am


O0 Happy Birthday Neil Diamond!

That's right, he turns 80 today! (So does Aaron Neville, who didn't really have any hits during the 70's, but he did perform in his brothers' band.)

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Written By: Howard on 01/24/21 at 2:03 pm


O0 Happy Birthday Neil Diamond!


It's sad that he's suffering from Parkinson's.  :(

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Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/25/21 at 9:36 am

Delaney & Bonnie
"Never Ending Song of Love"
1971

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCrZ5CN7ymc

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Written By: Philip Eno on 01/25/21 at 9:41 am


Delaney & Bonnie
"Never Ending Song of Love"
1971

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCrZ5CN7ym
I prefer this version which I never heard before than that by the New Seekers, which I just heard recently,

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Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/25/21 at 10:03 am


Delaney & Bonnie
"Never Ending Song of Love"
1971


O0 Love this!

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Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/25/21 at 10:17 am


I prefer this version which I never heard before than that by the New Seekers, which I just heard recently,


Yes, it was written by Delaney Bramlett and the Delaney & Bonnie version was a hit here in 1971. If I'm not mistaken, it was recorded in a hotel room. It definitely has that loose feel.

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Written By: Philip Eno on 01/25/21 at 10:19 am


Yes, it was written by Delaney Bramlett and the Delaney & Bonnie version was a hit here in 1971. If I'm not mistaken, it was recorded in a hotel room. It definitely has that loose feel.
Thank you, I was Google Searching on just that, it certainly sounded non-studio.

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Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/25/21 at 10:27 am


Thank you, I was Google Searching on just that, it certainly sounded non-studio.


There's a push on to get Delany & Bonnie inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. They certainly deserve it. Delaney Bramlett was a huge influence on both George Harrison and Eric Clapton, among others.

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Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/26/21 at 12:31 pm

This unusual song was a moderate hit in 1972, albeit in an edited version. Sometimes AM stations would play the full length version as a treat, just as they had done with "American Pie". I believe this song was about the plight of New York City in the early 70s.

Cashman & West
"American City Suite"
1972

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xq0Cbtj_utY

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Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/26/21 at 2:25 pm


This unusual song was a moderate hit in 1972, albeit in an edited version. Sometimes AM stations would play the full length version as a treat, just as they had done with "American Pie". I believe this song was about the plight of New York City in the early 70s.

Cashman & West
"American City Suite"
1972


O0 I like that one.  I always took it to be about NYC; per the news they were in a bad way around that timeframe.

Incidentally, several years ago I created a topic regarding "70's songs that change tempo" (it seemed to be the decade where doing so was most popular).  These "suite" type songs certainly fit that category.

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Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/26/21 at 2:35 pm


O0 I like that one.  I always took it to be about NYC; per the news they were in a bad way around that timeframe.




It wasn't long after that the famous headline appeared "Ford Tells NYC to Drop Dead".

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Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/29/21 at 10:45 am

This rocker caught my ears during my 8th Grade schoolyear -

Uriah Heep - Easy Livin' (early Fall 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lumulauzCU0

Happy Birthday in Heaven to David Byron

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Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/31/21 at 9:23 am

This tasty gem hails from that fantastic summer between my Jr. and Sr. years of High School -

Jefferson Starship - With Your Love (Summer 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsG-YpCWYU8

One day late, Happy Birthday in Heaven to the late great Marty Balin

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Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/31/21 at 9:34 am

This gem caught my ear during my 8th Grade schoolyear -

Chicago - Dialogue (pt 1&2) (Fall 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJWXkdRO2Sc

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Terry Kath

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Written By: nally on 01/31/21 at 1:55 pm

Happy 70th birthday to Harry Wayne Casey, lead vocalist of KC & The Sunshine Band.

Here is an early hit single of theirs, "That's The Way I Like It", from 1975:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3svW8PM_jc

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Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/01/21 at 3:53 pm

This fun smash caught my ear during my 8th Grade schoolyear -

Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show -
Cover Of The "Rolling Stone" (early 1973)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTsw5lqzBbk

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Ray Sawyer

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Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/01/21 at 4:15 pm


This fun smash caught my ear during my 8th Grade schoolyear -

Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show -
Cover Of The "Rolling Stone" (early 1973)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTsw5lqzBbk

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Ray Sawyer



This song always reminds me of my brother. That party that I wrote about (the one where Davy Jones DIDN'T show up for but Mary Jo Cattlett did), my brother and a friend of his played this as our "entertainment." My brother was on his electric piano and I can't remember what his friend played. I will always remember when my brother sang the line, "I'll buy 5 copies for my mother," my mother responded, "You can keep them" with a laugh.


Cat

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Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/01/21 at 4:20 pm



This song always reminds me of my brother. That party that I wrote about (the one where Davy Jones DIDN'T show up for but Mary Jo Cattlett did), my brother and a friend of his played this as our "entertainment." My brother was on his electric piano and I can't remember what his friend played. I will always remember when my brother sang the line, "I'll buy 5 copies for my mother," my mother responded, "You can keep them" with a laugh.


Cat


O0 Hee-hee - love this story!

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Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/01/21 at 9:53 pm

A twofer from The Who's 1978 classic "Who Are You".

The Who
"Music Must Change"
1978

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDkrMi8B15U


The Who
"Sister Disco"
1978

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsilznEYQHs

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Written By: Howard on 02/02/21 at 5:33 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQQj2rQBFvA
Happy Birthday to Howard Bellamy from The Bellamy Brothers.  :)

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Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/02/21 at 8:07 am

Melanie
"Groundhog Day"
1976

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJOE1ec6New

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Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/02/21 at 4:08 pm

Happy Birthday to guitarist/backing vocalist Al McKay -

Earth, Wind and Fire - September (1978)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs069dndIYk

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Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/02/21 at 4:12 pm

Happy Birthday to Graham Nash -

Graham Nash - Chicago (1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4BJpC-esA8

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Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/02/21 at 4:40 pm

Here's Crosby & Nash doing a great version of Joni Mitchell's classic "Urge For Going". Recorded in 1971 with the intention of being a single, but never actually released until the CSN box set in the 90s. I think if it had come out as intended in 1971 it would have been a hit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msYPuWhlifg

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Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/02/21 at 7:59 pm


Here's Crosby & Nash doing a great version of Joni Mitchell's classic "Urge For Going". Recorded in 1971 with the intention of being a single, but never actually released until the CSN box set in the 90s. I think if it had come out as intended in 1971 it would have been a hit.


O0 New to me - excellent tune!  Their vocals are, as always, spectacular.

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Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/03/21 at 10:38 am

Happy Birthday to Melanie -

Melanie - Lay Down (Candles In The Rain)  (1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZ52lk9wjZI

The song also features the Edwin Hawkins singers...

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Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/03/21 at 10:42 am

One of my most favorite by Melanie. From her album "The Good Book". Oh, what packaging it had. Triple gatefold sleeve with 12X12 photos and an actual booklet with photos, drawings and lyrics attached to the front cover. In other words, the booklet WAS the cover art.

Melanie
"Babe Rainbow"
1971

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHXfE8SYZIs

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Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/03/21 at 1:31 pm

I have said this before but I will say it again. I am friends with Melanie's sister. The funny thing is, I have known her for years and did not know she had a famous sister. I overheard someone saying it at a party. I was like, "WHAT?!" No, she doesn't talk about her sister that much. My guess is because there is a bit of some sibling issues there. I never really asked her about it except one time when we had her and her significant other over for dinner. I just asked how many sibs they had because I was talking about mine and it was just a general question. (BTW, they look very much alike-like they could be sisters. lol.)


Cat

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Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/03/21 at 3:08 pm


One of my most favorite by Melanie. From her album "The Good Book". Oh, what packaging it had. Triple gatefold sleeve with 12X12 photos and an actual booklet with photos, drawings and lyrics attached to the front cover. In other words, the booklet WAS the cover art.

Melanie
"Babe Rainbow"
1971



O0 Love this song - new to me

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Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/03/21 at 3:09 pm


I have said this before but I will say it again. I am friends with Melanie's sister. The funny thing is, I have known her for years and did not know she had a famous sister. I overheard someone saying it at a party. I was like, "WHAT?!" No, she doesn't talk about her sister that much. My guess is because there is a bit of some sibling issues there. I never really asked her about it except one time when we had her and her significant other over for dinner. I just asked how many sibs they had because I was talking about mine and it was just a general question. (BTW, they look very much alike-like they could be sisters. lol.)


Cat


O0 Interesting!

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Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/03/21 at 3:23 pm


I have said this before but I will say it again. I am friends with Melanie's sister. The funny thing is, I have known her for years and did not know she had a famous sister. I overheard someone saying it at a party. I was like, "WHAT?!" No, she doesn't talk about her sister that much. My guess is because there is a bit of some sibling issues there. I never really asked her about it except one time when we had her and her significant other over for dinner. I just asked how many sibs they had because I was talking about mine and it was just a general question. (BTW, they look very much alike-like they could be sisters. lol.)


Cat


I saw Melanie live in a really small club in the 70s. I saw her again in more recent years in a slightly bigger place where she was backed by her son on guitar and one of her daughters on vocals. Both of them are adults. Funny to think they weren't even born when I saw her in that small club all those years ago.  :D

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Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/04/21 at 8:33 pm

Happy Birthday to Alice Cooper -

Alice Cooper - Teenage Lament '74 (early 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lM5xDg_RCo

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Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/04/21 at 8:57 pm


Happy Birthday to Alice Cooper -

Alice Cooper - Teenage Lament '74 (early 1974)  :)



A lesser known but excellent Alice Cooper song.

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Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/05/21 at 2:36 pm

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Cory Wells -

Three Dog Night - Mama Told Me Not To Come (1970)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DZvJQ0PTEg

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Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/06/21 at 10:01 pm

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Reggae great Bob Marley -

Bob Marley - Roots, Rock, Reggae (1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jN1bqGr3ZY

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Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/06/21 at 10:10 pm

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Natalie Cole -

Natalie Cole - Inseparable (1976)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPZGhzrqRQE

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Written By: Howard on 02/08/21 at 7:36 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oFPveNebPE
Happy Birthday to late great Joe Raposo composer and songwriter of Sesame Street would've been 84 today.  :\'(

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Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/08/21 at 3:33 pm

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Dan Seals -

England Dan & John Ford Coley - Love Is The Answer (1979)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QZjJU-mtFU

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Written By: Howard on 02/09/21 at 7:19 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xItIxyykXk
Major Harris - Love wont let me wait

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Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/09/21 at 3:48 pm


Major Harris - Love wont let me wait


O0 Happy Birthday in Heaven to Major Harris!

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Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/10/21 at 9:38 am

This gem caught my ear during my 8th Grade schoolyear -

Roberta Flack - Killing Me Softly With His Song (early 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4A5XuMz_Tw

Happy Birthday to Roberta Flack!

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Written By: nally on 02/10/21 at 12:58 pm


This gem caught my ear during my 8th Grade schoolyear -

Roberta Flack - Killing Me Softly With His Song (early 1973)  :)

Happy Birthday to Roberta Flack!



Yep, she's 82 today.

Also, the song was covered two decades later by R&B trio The Fugees, who dropped the last three words of the title.

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Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/10/21 at 1:56 pm


This gem caught my ear during my 8th Grade schoolyear -

Roberta Flack - Killing Me Softly With His Song (early 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4A5XuMz_Tw

Happy Birthday to Roberta Flack!



Great song. It takes me back to another time, another place. It was written about Don McLean (of American Pie fame).


For some strange reason, it also reminds me of this song (which came out a few years before in 1971)

The Carpenters Superstar.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJmmaIGiGBg


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 02/10/21 at 2:01 pm



Great song. It takes me back to another time, another place. It was written about Don McLean (of American Pie fame).



Yeah, I thought I remembered reading somewhere that the content of "Killing Me Softly" was about the song "American Pie".

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Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/10/21 at 2:05 pm


Yeah, I thought I remembered reading somewhere that the content of "Killing Me Softly" was about the song "American Pie".



It was about Empty Chairs.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6tGft50rJk



Cat

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Written By: nally on 02/10/21 at 2:06 pm



It was about Empty Chairs.

Cat

Thanks. O0

I thought it might've been about "American Pie" due to the fact that that song is 8 1/2 minutes long...but, I guess I learned something new today!

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Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/10/21 at 2:31 pm



Great song. It takes me back to another time, another place. It was written about Don McLean (of American Pie fame).


For some strange reason, it also reminds me of this song (which came out a few years before in 1971)

The Carpenters Superstar.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJmmaIGiGBg


Cat


"Superstar" had  bit of a history before the Carpenters had a hit with it in late 71. It was originally called "Groupie (Superstar)" and written by Bonnie Bramlett and Leon Russell  with some input from Rita Coolidge whom Russell said was the first person he ever heard use the word "superstar", which was a new concept at the time. Before that people were just plain old stars I guess. Although it was recorded by Delaney & Bonnie, it was relegated to the B side of their single "Coming Home". It really came to prominence when it became Rita Coolidge's solo spot on the famed Joe Cocker/Leon Russell/Cast of Thousands "Mad Dogs & Englishmen" tour and album in 1970.  I must admit to preferring the bluesier Coolidge version over the sanitized Carpenters version. Also, the Carpenters changed "I can hardly wait to sleep with you again" to "I can hardly wait to be with you again".

Rita Coolidge
"Groupie (Superstar)"
1970
live at the Fillmore East

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4Xi1I78Kms

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Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/10/21 at 2:40 pm


"Superstar" had  bit of a history before the Carpenters had a hit with it in late 71. It was originally called "Groupie (Superstar)" and written by Bonnie Bramlett and Leon Russell  with some input from Rita Coolidge whom Russell said was the first person he ever heard use the word "superstar", which was a new concept at the time. Before that people were just plain old stars I guess. Although it was recorded by Delaney & Bonnie, it was relegated to the B side of their single "Coming Home". It really came to prominence when it became Rita Coolidge's solo spot on the famed Joe Cocker/Leon Russell/Cast of Thousands "Mad Dogs & Englishmen" tour and album in 1970.  I must admit to preferring the bluesier Coolidge version over the sanitized Carpenters version. Also, the Carpenters changed "I can hardly wait to sleep with you again" to "I can hardly wait to be with you again".

Rita Coolidge
"Groupie (Superstar)"
1970
live at the Fillmore East

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4Xi1I78Kms



I read that today-just before I posted the Carpenter's video.


Cat

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Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/10/21 at 4:09 pm

While we're on the topic, here's Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge doing his song "Help Me Make It through The Night" on The Old Grey Whistle Test in England in 1972. I think this was even actually a little bit before they were married. It's a little, uh, INTIMATE. You think MTV or something started sexy videos? The 70s INVENTED it.  ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKh6ZqVKmN4

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Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/12/21 at 12:07 pm

Happy Birthday to Michael McDonald -

Doobie Brothers - Minute By Minute (1979)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFemhYJ5rrY

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Written By: Howard on 02/13/21 at 7:20 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZG9Sclq_54
Happy 75th Birthday (in heaven) King Floyd  :)

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Written By: nally on 02/13/21 at 11:46 am



Happy 75th Birthday (in heaven) King Floyd  :)

Wrong, he would have turned 76 today. (He was born in 1945, not 1946 as you have implied here.) :\'(

2021 (the current year) minus 1945 (King's birth year) equals 76, not 75.

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Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/13/21 at 4:19 pm


Happy 75th Birthday (in heaven) King Floyd  :)


O0 Happy Birthday indeed!  When I was 12, I absolutely flipped over one of his other songs, for whatever reason - I still have the original 45 (in a very worn condition) -

King Floyd - Woman Don't Go Astray (1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEwFQKup-GE




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Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/13/21 at 4:23 pm

Peter Gabriel
"Solsbury Hill"
1977

"It's about being prepared to lose what you have for what you might get ... It's about letting go."
-Peter Gabriel on "Solsbury Hill"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPbsnSUxeac



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Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/14/21 at 10:59 am


Peter Gabriel
"Solsbury Hill"
1977

"It's about being prepared to lose what you have for what you might get ... It's about letting go."
-Peter Gabriel on "Solsbury Hill"


O0 I'm a fan!

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Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/14/21 at 11:07 am

This gem hails from my Senior year of High School -

Heart - Dreamboat Annie (early 1977)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShfwBzSLrNs

Happy Birthday to guitarist/group co-founder Roger Fisher

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Written By: Howard on 02/14/21 at 1:26 pm


O0 Happy Birthday indeed!  When I was 12, I absolutely flipped over one of his other songs, for whatever reason - I still have the original 45 (in a very worn condition) -

King Floyd - Woman Don't Go Astray (1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEwFQKup-GE


I always thought he sounded like a woman singing.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/14/21 at 1:27 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V1Pg8JfZs8
Happy Birthday to saxophonist Maceo Parker  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 02/14/21 at 4:36 pm


I always thought he sounded like a woman singing.

Who, King Floyd? Yeah, some male singers do seem to have that quality.

Yesterday still would have been his 76th birthday. You have it wrong in your original post here.

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Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/14/21 at 9:26 pm

Poco
"Rose of Cimarron"
1976

Saw them do this live back in 76. Epic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiDNlCyHp0I

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/15/21 at 11:42 am


Poco
"Rose of Cimarron"
1976

Saw them do this live back in 76. Epic.


O0 Hadn't heard this Poco tune before - pretty awesome!

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Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/15/21 at 11:48 am


O0 Hadn't heard this Poco tune before - pretty awesome!


Yes, you can see where the Eagles stole a lot from.  ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/15/21 at 11:54 am

This gem hails from my Sophomore year of H.S. -

Melissa Manchester - Midnight Blue (late spring 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLolxwr5KRk


Happy Birthday to Melissa Manchester!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/15/21 at 2:21 pm


This gem hails from my Sophomore year of H.S. -

Melissa Manchester - Midnight Blue (late spring 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLolxwr5KRk


Happy Birthday to Melissa Manchester!



Earlier, if you asked me what the lyrics are to this song, I wouldn't have been able to tell you. But, listening it-yup, I sang along and knew ALL the lyrics. lol.


This was the one that hit home for me (as I was going through my depressing adolescence. lol.) I think we also sang this song in high school chorus so I learned all the lyrics.


Don't Cry Out Loud

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4Zz_UNFLmw


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/16/21 at 4:28 pm


...This was the one that hit home for me (as I was going through my depressing adolescence. lol.) I think we also sang this song in high school chorus so I learned all the lyrics.


Don't Cry Out Loud


Cat


O0 Definitely remember that one.  She also had a perky 80's tune I remember, You Should Hear How She Talks About You

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/16/21 at 4:43 pm

This gem caught my ear as I finished 8th Grade -

Tower Of Power - So Very Hard To Go (late Spring 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urwLxWMxDMM

Happy Birthday to frontman Lenny Williams!

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Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/17/21 at 8:31 pm

Gene Pitney's "Only Love Can Break A Heart" was posted today in the 60s song section and naturally it made me think of this Neil Young classic from 1970. In the highly -charged Nixon era, CSNY used to introduce this song onstage by saying "politics can break your body but only love can break your heart".

Neil Young
"Only Love Can Break Your Heart"
1970

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=364qY0Oz-xs

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Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/17/21 at 11:37 pm


Gene Pitney's "Only Love Can Break A Heart" was posted today in the 60s song section and naturally it made me think of this Neil Young classic from 1970. In the highly -charged Nixon era, CSNY used to introduce this song onstage by saying "politics can break your body but only love can break your heart".

Neil Young
"Only Love Can Break Your Heart"
1970



O0 Love it!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/18/21 at 1:52 pm

Happy Birthday to Dennis DeYoung -

Styx - Blue Collar Man (1978)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xArmqniFiJ8

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Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/18/21 at 4:05 pm

Happy birthday to Yoko, 88 years young today!

I've posted this gorgeously evocative song before, but it's worth hearing again. It originally appeared as the B side of John & Yoko's  famous "Happy Christmas (War Is Over)" 45 on Apple Records in 1971. I still have my copy on beautiful clear green vinyl. "Listen The Snow Is Falling" has been covered by such prestigious artists as Harry Nilsson, Galaxy 500 and Thea Gilmore.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQG46cHgZ4E

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Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/18/21 at 4:37 pm

This one is REALLY dated.

The Energy Crisis (1974) by Dickie Goodman.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNtm6sMDPT0


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/20/21 at 10:47 am

Happy birthday to the iconic Buffy-Sainte Marie, 80 years young today. This song reached #38 on the Billboard chart in May, 1972.

Buffy Sainte-Marie
"Mister Can't You See"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvbaovnOYyg


Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/20/21 at 10:58 am


Happy birthday to the iconic Buffy-Sainte Marie, 80 years young today. This song reached #38 on the Billboard chart in May, 1972.

Buffy Sainte-Marie
"Mister Can't You See"


O0 Not sure whether I've heard this, but it sounds good!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/20/21 at 11:06 am

I was in 8th Grade when this fun tune caught my ears -

J. Geils Band - Give It To Me (early Spring 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddipC7FoE-A
(this is the single version)

Happy Birthday in Heaven to J. Geils!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/20/21 at 11:16 am

Nice Midnight Special performance of a smash I loved as an  8th Grader (music has been overdubbed) -

Steely Dan - Reelin' In The Years (early Spring 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eATk6LkpNIc

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Walter Becker!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/20/21 at 12:18 pm


O0 Not sure whether I've heard this, but it sounds good!


You probably didn't. I never heard it on top 40 radio either, despite the fact they were playing songs that didn't even get as high as this one in the chart. I was a big fan of hers and never even knew she had a top 40 hit. She found out years later that she had been blacklisted by the Lyndon Johnson administration for being outspoken about Native American rights. Letters were found on official government stationary to program directors discouraging them from playing her music. Interestingly though, FM and "underground" hippie radio played her all the time. I'm sure they took delight in defying such government decrees.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/20/21 at 2:03 pm


I was in 8th Grade when this fun tune caught my ears -

J. Geils Band - Give It To Me (early Spring 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddipC7FoE-A
(this is the single version)

Happy Birthday in Heaven to J. Geils!



I think this was the song that totally turned me on to J. Geils:

One Last Kiss-1978

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrRUEWkJjfk


(I did put many a quarter in a jukebox to play No Anchovies Please (off the Love Stinks album) in my senior year of high school.  :D ;D ;D ;D


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 02/20/21 at 2:33 pm


I was in 8th Grade when this fun tune caught my ears -

J. Geils Band - Give It To Me (early Spring 1973)  :)

(this is the single version)

Happy Birthday in Heaven to J. Geils!




I think this was the song that totally turned me on to J. Geils:

One Last Kiss-1978


(I did put many a quarter in a jukebox to play No Anchovies Please (off the Love Stinks album) in my senior year of high school.)  :D ;D ;D ;D


Cat

O0

Yep, Mr. Geils would have turned 75 today. :\'( I actually don't know these too well myself (mostly I know their later stuff), but I will take a listen to them. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/21/21 at 4:48 pm

Love this Talking Heads gem -

Talking Heads - Life During Wartime (late 1979)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLwZvg46jms

Happy Birthday to Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 02/21/21 at 6:46 pm


Love this Talking Heads gem -

Talking Heads - Life During Wartime (late 1979)  :)


Happy Birthday to Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads!


O0

One of their early hits. I remember when I first heard it, it was on the radio and I couldn't ascertain the title (since the exact phrase is never mentioned)...so I googled the lyrics and sure enough this was it. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 02/22/21 at 12:07 am

What the Hell I Got - Pagliaro (1975)

I saw this mentioned on a Facebook group and forgot how much I love it

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/22/21 at 11:06 am

This dandy graced my ears during my 8th Grade schoolyear -

Hurricane Smith - Oh Babe, What Would You Say (early 1973)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cbqeRnyz8c

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Norman "Hurricane" Smith!    :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/22/21 at 11:17 am


This dandy graced my ears during my 8th Grade schoolyear -

Hurricane Smith - Oh Babe, What Would You Say (early 1973)


Happy Birthday in Heaven to Norman "Hurricane" Smith!    :)


Aside from this hit, Norman "Hurricane" Smith was a prominent recording engineer in London. He worked on numerous Beatles albums and John Lennon nicknamed him "Normal" for his unflappable demeanor. He later worked on several early Pink Floyd albums.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/22/21 at 11:24 am


Aside from this hit, Norman "Hurricane" Smith was a prominent recording engineer in London. He worked on numerous Beatles albums and John Lennon nicknamed him "Normal" for his unflappable demeanor. He later worked on several early Pink Floyd albums.


O0 Good info!

I was aware of his work with the Beatles (at least on a macro level); didn't know of his Pink Floyd work.  I read he had some other sizeable hits overseas, but this was his biggest U.S. hit...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/22/21 at 1:26 pm


This dandy graced my ears during my 8th Grade schoolyear -

Hurricane Smith - Oh Babe, What Would You Say (early 1973)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cbqeRnyz8c

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Norman "Hurricane" Smith!    :)



Love that song.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 02/22/21 at 1:54 pm


Aside from this hit, Norman "Hurricane" Smith was a prominent recording engineer in London. He worked on numerous Beatles albums and John Lennon nicknamed him "Normal" for his unflappable demeanor. He later worked on several early Pink Floyd albums.
Working at the Abbey Road Studios for two major bands.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/22/21 at 1:59 pm


What the Hell I Got - Pagliaro (1975)

I saw this mentioned on a Facebook group and forgot how much I love it


O0 New to me - pretty cool!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 02/23/21 at 4:58 am

Could You Ever Love Me Again - Gary and Dave (1973)

This is one of the most fun songs ever to sing along with, so much in fact that I sang it at a karaoke event at my place of work and even those who were too young to remember or not alive when this came out, loved it

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/23/21 at 1:56 pm

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Johnny Winter -

Johnny Winter - Jumpin' Jack Flash (1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecq-ccTNlMg

(this is the single version)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/23/21 at 2:01 pm

Happy Birthday in Heaven to bassist/vocalist/group co-founder Steve Priest -

Sweet - Ballroom Blitz (1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewFBuYHldeY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/23/21 at 2:04 pm


Poco
"Rose of Cimarron"
1976

Saw them do this live back in 76. Epic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiDNlCyHp0I


Reposting this - Happy Birthday to Rusty Young!    :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 02/24/21 at 11:45 am

"Ca Plane Pour Moi" by Plastic Bertrand (a one-man band whose sole member, Roger François Jouret, turns 67 today):

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This track, from early 1978, is mostly sung in French, although there are a few English-language phrases here and there.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 02/24/21 at 11:53 am


"Ca Plane Pour Moi" by Plastic Bertrand (a one-man band whose sole member, Roger François Jouret, turns 67 today):

This track, from early 1978, is mostly sung in French, although there are a few English-language phrases here and there.
There has been more recently recorded an operatic version of this song. I will try and find the video for it.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/24/21 at 11:56 am


"Ca Plane Pour Moi" by Plastic Bertrand (a one-man band whose sole member, Roger François Jouret, turns 67 today):

This track, from early 1978, is mostly sung in French, although there are a few English-language phrases here and there.


As always, when somebody posts this song, I post the version with English lyrics. The English lyrics have nothing to do with the French lyrics, although the same backing track is used. I loved this song when I heard it in punk clubs in the late 70s.

Elton Montello
Jet Boy, Jet Girl
1978

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO8wV6iM7e4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/24/21 at 2:26 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zROIlspgOjM
Rupert Holmes - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 02/24/21 at 2:29 pm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zROIlspgOjM
Rupert Holmes - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
Happy birthday to Rupert!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/25/21 at 9:19 am

Happy Birthday in Heaven to the great George Harrison -

George Harrison - Blow Away (1979)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddnRtFd7Hps

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 02/25/21 at 12:28 pm

This song turns 50 this year.  It's called Carry Me by The Stampeders and this song still sounds great!

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/27/21 at 5:13 pm

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the release of this iconic album. The title track to Carole King's Tapestry.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAqYzqHdXu8


It really is an OUTSTANDING album.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/27/21 at 5:19 pm

Yeah, I know I already posted my 70s song of the day, but I just have to post a couple more from the album:

It's Too Late
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkKxmnrRVHo

You Got a Friend

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAR_Ff5A8Rk


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/27/21 at 5:26 pm


In honor of the 50th anniversary of the release of this iconic album. The title track to Carole King's Tapestry.
It really is an OUTSTANDING album.


Cat


I still have my original copy from 1971!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/27/21 at 5:36 pm


I still have my original copy from 1971!


I never had it on vinyl. I didn't need it because my sister had it and played it ALL THE TIME. I got the CD a few years ago-put it on and never owning the album before, I knew EVERY SONG! Yup, Sis taught me well.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 02/27/21 at 8:28 pm


Yeah, I know I already posted my 70s song of the day, but I just have to post a couple more from the album:

It's Too Late

You Got a Friend



Cat

Good choices, both of them. O0

However, I do love James Taylor's rendition of the latter. ;)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/01/21 at 2:25 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkGs2voBnCQ
Happy Birthday to Norman Connors.  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/04/21 at 4:50 pm

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Bobby Womack -

Bobby Womack - Lookin' For A Love (1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNjSBkGUOTU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/04/21 at 4:57 pm

Happy Birthday in Heaven to guitarist Pete Haycock -

Climax Blues Band - Couldn't Get It Right (1977)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OPD6SJd2f4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/05/21 at 4:42 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOGt_bXUHQA
Happy Birthday (in heaven) Andy Gibb  :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/06/21 at 10:17 am

This smash hails from my H.S. Sophomore year -

Kiki Dee - I've Got The Music In Me (Fall 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrMPxGAnd58

Happy Birthday to Kiki Dee!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/06/21 at 10:29 am

Loved this gem from my 7th Grade schoolyear -

Godspell Cast - Day By Day (spring 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekoHxB4idmg

Happy Birthday to composer Stephen Schwartz!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 03/06/21 at 2:01 pm


Loved this gem from my 7th Grade schoolyear -

Godspell Cast - Day By Day (spring 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekoHxB4idmg

Happy Birthday to composer Stephen Schwartz!



That was one of those movies that could never be as good as the play.

My mother worked on the play and after one matinee, my mother heard two blue-haired old ladies talking about it: "I liked it but I didn't like the ended."  :D ;D ;D ;D  (For those of you who don't know what the play/movie is about, it is based on the Gospel according to St. Matthew.)

I worked on a show where did songs from different musicals and we did Day by Day. I sang the backup part.

BTW, this is my favorite from the show. By My Side.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fX6dq7cNIOA

FYI: That is Lynne Thigpen (Chief from Where In The World is Carmen Santiago) singing the harmony. 


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/07/21 at 7:13 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QZvoOqUkqw
The Isley Brothers - Fight the Power

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/07/21 at 9:09 pm


The Isley Brothers - Fight the Power


O0 Happy Birthday to Ernie Isley!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/08/21 at 11:23 am

This gem hails from my H.S. Junior year -

The Eagles - Take It To The Limit (early 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIg7MaFIXRM

Happy Birthday to Randy Meisner!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 03/08/21 at 1:43 pm


This gem hails from my H.S. Junior year -

The Eagles - Take It To The Limit (early 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIg7MaFIXRM

Happy Birthday to Randy Meisner!



I worked with this woman once who told me she misheard the lyrics "Put me on a highway" to "P***y on a highway." Now thanks to her, I can't unhear that.  ::) :D ;D ;D ;D


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/08/21 at 2:00 pm



I worked with this woman once who told me she misheard the lyrics "Put me on a highway" to "P***y on a highway." Now thanks to her, I can't unhear that.  ::) :D ;D ;D ;D


Cat


  ;D  ;D  ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/08/21 at 2:16 pm



I worked with this woman once who told me she misheard the lyrics "Put me on a highway" to "P***y on a highway." Now thanks to her, I can't unhear that.  ::) :D ;D ;D ;D


Cat


How in the "f" do you mishear that?  ::)  ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/08/21 at 2:19 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Im3JzxlatUs
Gary Numan - Cars

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 03/08/21 at 2:24 pm

In honor of International Women's Day


I Am Woman-Helen Reddy. (1972)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlMgZa_2wEs


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/08/21 at 8:03 pm


This gem hails from my H.S. Junior year -

The Eagles - Take It To The Limit (early 1976)  :)


Happy Birthday to Randy Meisner!


For some reason, Dave Mason started covering this song in his live shows right around the same time the Eagles released it. I'm not sure exactly why, it's not as if he didn't have enough of his own songs. But nonetheless he did, and he didn't do a bad job either. Here it is from his 1976 "Certified Live" album.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBB196qboHk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/08/21 at 10:47 pm


For some reason, Dave Mason started covering this song in his live shows right around the same time the Eagles released it. I'm not sure exactly why, it's not as if he didn't have enough of his own songs. But nonetheless he did, and he didn't do a bad job either. Here it is from his 1976 "Certified Live" album.


O0 Cool!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/09/21 at 4:50 pm

Happy Birthday to Robin Trower!

Robin Trower - Day Of The Eagle (1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Jnv86Cllnw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 03/09/21 at 6:30 pm

Love is Like a Butterfly-Dolly Parton (1974)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUvBCOWE0r4

BTW, that is my video-my photos. (Yeah, shameless self-promoting plug.  ;) ;D ;D ;D)


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/10/21 at 11:11 am


Love is Like a Butterfly-Dolly Parton (1974)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUvBCOWE0r4

BTW, that is my video-my photos. (Yeah, shameless self-promoting plug.  ;) ;D ;D ;D)


Cat


O0 Well done on the video!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/10/21 at 11:20 am

Happy Birthday to Tom Scholz!

Boston - Something About You (from their sensational late 1976 Boston LP)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CORy9MEgVZ0

                                      8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 03/10/21 at 2:03 pm


Happy Birthday to Tom Scholz!

Boston - Something About You (from their sensational late 1976 Boston LP)


I have heard that one, on rock stations, in the past. Great selection! O0

It can also go on the Same Title Different Song thread because it shares its title with a Level 42 song from ten years later.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/11/21 at 4:12 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fI569nw0YUQ
Happy Birthday to Cheryl Lynn  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/12/21 at 9:59 am

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Jazz vocalist legend Al Jarreau!  Enjoy this gorgeous softy -

Al Jarreau - I Do (from his 1978 album, All Fly Home)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx2D1pJIU7Y

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/13/21 at 2:16 pm

This smash tickled my ear as a H. S. Junior -

Neil Sedaka (w/ Elton John) - Bad Blood (Fall 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXpLlpJ5Qnc

Happy Birthday to Neil Sedaka!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/13/21 at 3:16 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhGE0SdTkgs
Happy Birthday Candi Staton. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/14/21 at 5:05 pm

This smash graced my ears as a H.S. Sophomore -

Michael Murphey - Wildfire (early 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc3OnSQc48s

Happy Birthday to Michael Murphey!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/14/21 at 5:07 pm

Happy Birthday to producer/artist extraordinaire, Quincy Jones!

Quincy Jones - Is It Love That We're Missing (from his 1975 LP, Mellow Madness)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvQdbpPJT08

(Incidentally, the vocals are by George Johnson of Brothers Johnson fame...)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/14/21 at 5:50 pm


This smash graced my ears as a H.S. Sophomore -

Michael Murphey - Wildfire (early 1975)  :)

Happy Birthday to Michael Murphey!


This is the one I always remember hearing on the radio in the early 70s from Michael Murphey. Cher later covered it.

Geronimo's Cadillac
1972

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJWh1F9SkiE

The song used some artistic license. In actually the car in the famous photo of Geronimo was a 1904 Locomobile Model C.  It's actually a sad story. A web article called "Another Look At Geronimo's Cadillac" explains:

"Geronimo was a prisoner of the U.S. Army at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, where he had lived for years after his surrender to territorial authorities in 1886. He was allowed to leave the fort only when he was trotted out and put on display at exhibitions and wild west shows. At the behest of President Theodore Roosevelt he attended the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, and he rode in Roosevelt’s 1905 inaugural parade.

On the day the photo was taken with the Locomobile, Geronimo was one of the attractions at an exhibition for reporters and photographers at the Miller brothers’ 101 Ranch near Ponca City, Oklahoma. He never owned or drove an automobile. In February of 1909, after falling from a horse and contracting pneumonia, Geronimo died at Fort Sill at the age of 79."

http://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Geronimo-1905-Locomobile-Model-C.jpg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/14/21 at 9:27 pm


This is the one I always remember hearing on the radio in the early 70s from Michael Murphey. Cher later covered it.

Geronimo's Cadillac
1972

The song used some artistic license. In actually the car in the famous photo of Geronimo was a 1904 Locomobile Model C.  It's actually a sad story. A web article called "Another Look At Geronimo's Cadillac" explains:

"Geronimo was a prisoner of the U.S. Army at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, where he had lived for years after his surrender to territorial authorities in 1886. He was allowed to leave the fort only when he was trotted out and put on display at exhibitions and wild west shows. At the behest of President Theodore Roosevelt he attended the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, and he rode in Roosevelt’s 1905 inaugural parade.

On the day the photo was taken with the Locomobile, Geronimo was one of the attractions at an exhibition for reporters and photographers at the Miller brothers’ 101 Ranch near Ponca City, Oklahoma. He never owned or drove an automobile. In February of 1909, after falling from a horse and contracting pneumonia, Geronimo died at Fort Sill at the age of 79."

http://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Geronimo-1905-Locomobile-Model-C.jpg


O0 Cool song and story!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/15/21 at 2:20 pm

This song caught my ear during my 8th Grade schoolyear -

War - Cisco Kid (Spring 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_a_oxPa4Wk

Happy Birthday to Howard E. Scott of War!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/16/21 at 7:10 am


This song caught my ear during my 8th Grade schoolyear -

War - Cisco Kid (Spring 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_a_oxPa4Wk

Happy Birthday to Howard E. Scott of War!


I love War, they have that Latin-Funk flavor sound.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/16/21 at 8:37 pm

Dan Fogelberg
"As The Raven Flies"
1974

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byOELUWN7Rw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/16/21 at 9:40 pm


Dan Fogelberg
"As The Raven Flies"
1974


O0 Cool song - new to me!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/17/21 at 10:28 am

Happy birthday to the great Paul Kantner (founder of the TRUE Jefferson Starship, not the screechy Micky Thomas-era junk), now visiting the great dimensions beyond that he once so longed to in song.

A song as topical today as it was in 1973.

Paul Kantner, Grace Slick & David Freiberg
from the classic "Baron Von Tollbooth and the Chrome Nun" album
1973

White Boy
(Transcaucasian Airmachine Blues)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyQLVtQpT-Y

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/17/21 at 10:32 am

Paul Kantner/Jefferson Starship (as it was billed on this classic 1970 album)
"A Child Is Coming"
1970

Check out the AMAZING vocal improv by Paul Kantner, Grace Slick and David Crosby in the second part of the song. It will take you to other worlds!! The first part has an almost CSN feel. From the classic "Blows Against the Empire" album, which was nominated for the prestigious science fiction writer's Hugo Award.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1D0Qr7VxaMs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/17/21 at 10:53 am


Happy birthday to the great Paul Kantner (founder of the TRUE Jefferson Starship, not the screechy Micky Thomas-era junk), now visiting the great dimensions beyond that he once so longed to in song.

A song as topical today as it was in 1973.

Paul Kantner, Grace Slick & David Freiberg
from the classic "Baron Von Tollbooth and the Chrome Nun" album
1973

White Boy
(Transcaucasian Airmachine Blues)



Paul Kantner/Jefferson Starship (as it was billed on this classic 1970 album)
"A Child Is Coming"
1970

Check out the AMAZING vocal improv by Paul Kantner, Grace Slick and David Crosby in the second part of the song. It will take you to other worlds!! The first part has an almost CSN feel. From the classic "Blows Against the Empire" album, which was nominated for the prestigious science fiction writer's Hugo Award.


O0 Never heard these before - cool!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 03/17/21 at 12:44 pm

Gene Chandler - Groovy Situation
1970 Summertime :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFOnZAzjeoU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/18/21 at 11:11 am

This dandy caught my ears during my 6th Grade schoolyear -

Wilson Pickett - Don't Knowk My Love (Spring 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R42COfaasoM

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Wilson Pickett!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: violet_shy on 03/18/21 at 10:26 pm

The Ozark Mountain Daredevils - Jackie Blue (1974)

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/19/21 at 7:26 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FKHG15J0xI
Pointer Sisters - Yes We Can Can

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/20/21 at 11:27 am

This smash graced my ears during my 6th Grade school year -

Jerry Reed - When You're Hot, You're Hot (Spring 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMvjhc8SiNg

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Jerry Reed!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 03/20/21 at 2:16 pm

On this first day of spring, I woke up with this song in my head.  :D ;D ;D ;D  Here the sun is shining and Carlos & I took a walk.

The Brady Bunch from 1972.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaCCG7QkM_c


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/21/21 at 7:38 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvUQcnfwUUM
Mungo Jerry - In The Summertime

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/21/21 at 6:05 pm


Mungo Jerry - In The Summertime


O0 Happy Birthday to Ray Dorset of Mungo Jerry!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/22/21 at 10:00 am

This jazzy Leon Russell-penned gem graced my ears as a H.S. Junior -

George Benson - This Masquerade (Spring 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9W0g3NGSj4

Happy Birthday to George Benson!


Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/22/21 at 10:20 am

Happy Birthday to composer extraordinaire, Andrew Lloyd Weber -

Jesus Christ Superstar theme (1971)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPHitSseT40

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 03/22/21 at 11:46 am


This jazzy Leon Russell-penned gem graced my ears as a H.S. Junior -

George Benson - This Masquerade (Spring 1976)  :)


Happy Birthday to George Benson!




Great selection...especially the 8-minute version! O0 (which I happen to be familiar with.)

I had not realised it was his birthday.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/22/21 at 2:24 pm


This jazzy Leon Russell-penned gem graced my ears as a H.S. Junior -

George Benson - This Masquerade (Spring 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9W0g3NGSj4

Happy Birthday to George Benson!


Damn AG you beat me, I will post this song "Breezin".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgxL-khJ--Q

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 03/22/21 at 2:26 pm


Damn AG you beat me, I will post this song "Breezin"

Nice choice with that one too, it is one of his instrumentals that I can chillax to. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/23/21 at 7:14 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5TlpUF2GGw
Karen Young would've turned 70 today, she died 30 years ago.  :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 03/24/21 at 12:29 pm

Just because it is a wonderful song, from 1979 "Rainbow Connection" by The Muppets

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 03/24/21 at 1:55 pm


Just because it is a wonderful song, from 1979 "Rainbow Connection" by The Muppets

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Love this song. In the "book writing" thread in the TTT, I mentioned about working on a video of my life-I used this song in it (among others). At first I was going to use the Puppy Song by Harry Nilsson but changed it to this song.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/25/21 at 2:14 pm

This gem graced my ears during my 8th Grade school year -

Elton John - Daniel (Spring 1973)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0f0TMfQNRk8

Happy Birthday to the incomparable Elton John!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 03/25/21 at 2:44 pm


This gem graced my ears during my 8th Grade school year -

Elton John - Daniel (Spring 1973)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0f0TMfQNRk8

Happy Birthday to the incomparable Elton John!


Birthday wishes to Sir Elton Hercules John!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/26/21 at 10:46 am

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Teddy Pendergrass!

Harold Melvin & Bluenotes - Bad Luck (1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMOEabbiltQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/26/21 at 2:42 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6zvPHRZP8c
Rufus Thomas- Push And Pull

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/29/21 at 11:18 am

A few days late, Happy Belated Birthday to Chaka Khan -

Rufus w/ Chaka Khan - Please Pardon Me (early 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eF0lNxgVj_s

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: violet_shy on 03/29/21 at 2:32 pm

I think this song is beautiful, and it is so relevant even though it is from the early 70s. Very powerful and moving song.

Marvin Gaye - What's going on (1971)

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Wink-182 on 03/29/21 at 2:58 pm

Cheap Trick - Surrender (1978)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gH9-YxLvyk

I've been listening to this song on repeat since yesterday, I'm somewhat ashamed of myself I didn't discover it sooner.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/30/21 at 8:59 am

Loved this gem during the summer following my H.S. Freshman year -

Eric Clapton - I Shot The Sheriff (Summer 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0xLLPJ0bOw

Happy Birthday to the incomparable Eric Clapton!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/30/21 at 3:09 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBOQgL731Ac
Randy Vanwarmer - Just When I Needed You Most

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 03/30/21 at 6:17 pm

Happy 76th birthday to Eric Clapton!

Here is his 1970 hit "After Midnight":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvxJ0TVvVzE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 03/30/21 at 6:23 pm

As I have said before, I can only take country in small dosages but this is one country song that I like.

River Road-Crystal Gayle (1976)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nY3oKBA3GU


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/31/21 at 9:16 am

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Al Goodman of the Moments -

The Moments - Love On A Two Way Street (1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5Dv37R6ATo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/31/21 at 9:17 am

Happy Birthday to Angus Young!

AC/DC - T.N.T. (early 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGDQ9IukMOc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/01/21 at 2:02 am

Remembering Marvin Gaye with his 1971 hit "What's Going On".  :\'( :\'( :\'(

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This song is featured in the Oscar potential film "Da 5 Bloods" (2020).

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/01/21 at 11:20 am


Remembering Marvin Gaye with his 1971 hit "What's Going On".  :\'( :\'( :\'(

This song is featured in the Oscar potential film "Da 5 Bloods" (2020).


O0 One day early, Happy Birthday in Heaven to Marvin Gaye!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/01/21 at 11:24 am

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Ronnie Lane of Faces -

Faces - Stay With Me (early 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSQp7YOPdJ8

(For any who don't know, yes, Rod Stewart is on lead vocals...)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/02/21 at 7:17 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2Z9qN8R9Bg
Tight Rope / Leon Russell

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/02/21 at 11:06 am


Tight Rope / Leon Russell


O0 Happy Birthday in Heaven to Leon Russell!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/02/21 at 11:35 am

Saw this show broadcast on PBS (then known as NET, "National Educational Television") in early 1971. One hour of Leon Russell followed by a half hour of Cat Stevens. the program was called "Full Circle". People sitting around on the floor, babies, dogs running around, people baking cakes while the band played... I don't think I've ever been the same!! All hail Leon!!!

Leon Russell
"Will The Circle Be Unbroken"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcOZSCw2nYE&list=RDLcOZSCw2nYE&start_radio=1

Leon Russell
"Delta Lady"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o93jTKhil9Y

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/03/21 at 7:13 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEdiPvsCsmU
The Spinners - Disco Ride 1979

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/03/21 at 12:19 pm


The Spinners - Disco Ride 1979


Happy Birthday in Heaven to Philippe Wynne!  Incidentally, he had departed the Spinners before 1979, so how about this one:

The Spinners - Rubberband Man (1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzRZrUFx6qM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/03/21 at 12:21 pm

Happy Birthday to Tony Orlando!  This was a fave of mine in 6th Grade -

Tony Orlando & Dawn - Knock Three Times (1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wT5ms2Nvpco

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/03/21 at 12:24 pm

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Richard Manuel of The Band -

The Band - Shape I'm In (from their 1970 album Stage Fright)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00VkP7v-VaM

...footage from The Last Waltz...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/03/21 at 2:00 pm


Happy Birthday in Heaven to Philippe Wynne!  Incidentally, he had departed the Spinners before 1979, so how about this one:

The Spinners - Rubberband Man (1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzRZrUFx6qM


He passed away in 1984.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/03/21 at 4:38 pm


He passed away in 1984.


Indeed, I remember the news reports well.  :\'(

It was in 1977 that he left the Spinners; I was unhappy about that as well (as I liked the group), but on a different level  :-\\

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/03/21 at 10:53 pm

To get in the Easter spirit.

Donovan
"Lord of the Dance"
1971

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqAjtEaN02k

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/04/21 at 3:23 am

"I Have A Dream" by ABBA, released in December 1979.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/04/21 at 7:20 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYfTWnTrOiE
Hugh Masekela - The Boy's Doin' It (1975)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 04/04/21 at 3:29 pm


To get in the Easter spirit.

Donovan
"Lord of the Dance"
1971

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqAjtEaN02k



I learned this in 2nd grade. I went to an Episcopal private school and every Wednesday, we had "Chapel." One of the teachers would teach us songs and this was one of the songs she taught us-we it was a bit different variation.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/04/21 at 3:48 pm


To get in the Easter spirit.

Donovan
"Lord of the Dance"
1971



I learned this in 2nd grade. I went to an Episcopal private school and every Wednesday, we had "Chapel." One of the teachers would teach us songs and this was one of the songs she taught us-we it was a bit different variation.


Cat
I too song this at school, but did not have to learn it, and later on in life, I totally adore "Appalachian Spring" by by Aaron Copland, which contains the "Simple Gifts" which we all know as "Lord of the Dance".

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/05/21 at 2:15 am


"I Have A Dream" by ABBA, released in December 1979.

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Happy birthday to Agnetha Fältskog!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/06/21 at 7:29 am

"Waterloo" by ABBA
On this day (April 6th) in 1974, the Swedish pop band ABBA wins the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Waterloo", launching their international career.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/06/21 at 9:39 am

This dandy caught my ears during my 6th Grade schoolyear -

Charles Wright & Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band - Express Yourself (Fall 1970)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-MQQPlUPEE

Happy Birthday to Charles Wright!  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/07/21 at 12:13 pm

This gem graced my ears that summer after my H.S. Junior year -

Hall & Oates - She's Gone (Summer 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Cos7id7HtE

Happy Birthday to John Oates!

(incidentally, this was first released in 1974 to little interest; but the 1976 re-release soared...)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/07/21 at 3:13 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUlI13uhuTY
Happy Birthday to Carol Douglas. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/08/21 at 10:02 am

Remembering Pablo Picasso with by "Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me)" by Paul McCartney and Wings, released in 1973.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/08/21 at 10:27 am


Remembering Pablo Picasso with by "Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me)" by Paul McCartney and Wings, released in 1973.


O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/08/21 at 10:29 am

Happy Birthday to Brenda Russell -

Brenda Russell - So Good, So Right (1979)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RkHAv9sn7o

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/08/21 at 10:33 am

This gem caught my ears during my 7th Grade schoolyear -

Yes - Roundabout (single version) (early 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr6NwiUNdo4

Happy Birthday to Steve Howe of Yes!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/08/21 at 10:37 am

Listened to this gem as a H.S. Sophomore -

Grand Funk - Bad Time (Spring 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsDMxWgPQcg

Happy Birthday to Mel Schacher of Grand Funk!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 04/08/21 at 11:07 am


Remembering Pablo Picasso with by "Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me)" by Paul McCartney and Wings, released in 1973.


O0



Coincidentally, it was on this date in that year, 1973, when Pablo passed away...which is why this song was written.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/09/21 at 4:47 pm

Discovered this gem during my 8th Grade schoolyear -

King Harvest - Dancing In The Moonlight (late 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMc8naeeSS8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/10/21 at 7:20 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Em_6THb7OdE
The Spinners - Love Don't Love Nobody (It Takes A Fool)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/10/21 at 10:02 am


The Spinners - Love Don't Love Nobody (It Takes A Fool)


O0 Happy Birthday in Heaven to Bobby Smith of the Spinners!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/13/21 at 7:00 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COiIC3A0ROM
Al Green - Let's Stay Together

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/13/21 at 10:03 am


Al Green - Let's Stay Together


O0 Happy Birthday to Al Green!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 04/13/21 at 10:52 pm

THP Orchestra - Good to Me (1979)
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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/15/21 at 3:33 pm

I enjoyed this gem during my 6th Grade schoolyear -

Dave Edmunds - I Hear You Knocking (early 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMjwb13TFCo

Happy Birthday to Dave Edmunds!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/15/21 at 6:08 pm

The Stills-Young Band
"Long May You Run"
1976

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVM8_jAL86w

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/15/21 at 8:12 pm


The Stills-Young Band
"Long May You Run"
1976


O0 Love this - a true classic!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/17/21 at 10:07 am

This Bob Dylan song is one that has passed into the realm of being a standard, played  at weddings, funerals, etc. True to form, Dylan's original version is grittier, looser, and more real than some of the "schlockier" versions often heard. In fact, two versions of it appear on his 1974 "Planet Waves" album. A fast, country-ish version and a slower version. Here's the slow one.

Bob Dylan & the Band
"Forever Young"
1974

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Frj2CLGldC4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/17/21 at 11:57 am


This Bob Dylan song is one that has passed into the realm of being a standard, played  at weddings, funerals, etc. True to form, Dylan's original version is grittier, looser, and more real than some of the "schlockier" versions often heard. In fact, two versions of it appear on his 1974 "Planet Waves" album. A fast, country-ish version and a slower version. Here's the slow one.

Bob Dylan & the Band
"Forever Young"
1974


O0 Great pick!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/17/21 at 12:00 pm

One day late, Happy Birthday in Heaven to Gerry Rafferty -

Gerry Rafferty - Right Down The Line (1978)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSfOB8ANdWU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/18/21 at 8:20 pm

From my H.S. Freshman days -

Led Zeppelin - Dancin' Days (Fall 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1hnkLU9V5M

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 04/19/21 at 7:28 am

Here is one of the most beautiful songs ever, one that I still hear on the radio quite often.  Good songs never die!  8)

I remember these guys came to my town back in the late 00s to perform a free concert downtown in the market square, and I didn't even know.  I was walking by and saw the venue, and they were in the middle of performing this song and it sounded great!


Trooper - Oh, Pretty Lady (1978)
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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/19/21 at 7:59 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsIqDxssLYg
Happy Birthday to keyboardist Bernie Worrell from Funkadelic.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 04/19/21 at 4:33 pm

Happy Birthday to Tim Curry.

How many remember this one from 1979?

I Do The Rock


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1gzt4yU0T4


It always reminds me of my senior year in high school.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/19/21 at 4:52 pm


Happy Birthday to Tim Curry.

How many remember this one from 1979?

I Do The Rock

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1gzt4yU0T4

It always reminds me of my senior year in high school.


Cat


Interestingly, I don't recall this one at all.  Fun tune!

(In 1979, I'm not surprised I missed a song like this, as while I was at University I had limited options for where to hear new music; I heard lots of new Disco due to all my campus partying, but as for new music that wasn't party Disco, it was hit or miss  :-\\  )

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/19/21 at 8:41 pm


Happy Birthday to Tim Curry.

How many remember this one from 1979?

I Do The Rock

Cat


I remember hearing this  quite a bit of airplay on FM stations. I was intrigued that it mentioned John & Yoko as when the song was released they were still in their five year period away from the public eye with John being a self-proclaimed "househusband".

"John and Yoko farming beef
Raising protein quota
Sometimes they make love and art
Inside their Dakota"

The reference to "farming beef" is that one of the things they did during the "househusband" years was invest in Holstein cows. At one point Yoko sold one of them for half a million (1970s) dollars. Quite a profitable cow!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/20/21 at 7:11 am


Happy Birthday to Tim Curry.

How many remember this one from 1979?

I Do The Rock


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1gzt4yU0T4


It always reminds me of my senior year in high school.


Cat


I like this tune, didn't know he could sing, he reminds of Mick Jagger a bit.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 04/20/21 at 1:35 pm


I like this tune, didn't know he could sing, he reminds of Mick Jagger a bit.


Have you ever heard of the musical Rocky Horror Picture Show? He played the lead-which means OF COURSE HE COULD SING.

The comments on YouTube also mentioned about the Mick Jagger-like moves.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/20/21 at 1:55 pm


I like this tune, didn't know he could sing, he reminds of Mick Jagger a bit.



From the same album, a song you will like given your interest in Studio 54 and Paradise Garage, which you always mention.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5laG1E0Q4b8



Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/20/21 at 2:19 pm



From the same album, a song you will like given your interest in Studio 54 and Paradise Garage, which you always mention.



^ Quite amusing - thanks for posting it  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/20/21 at 2:35 pm


Have you ever heard of the musical Rocky Horror Picture Show? He played the lead-which means OF COURSE HE COULD SING.

The comments on YouTube also mentioned about the Mick Jagger-like moves.


Cat


Yes, I believe I saw The Rocky Horror Picture Show a long time ago, I can't remember when. 

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/20/21 at 2:38 pm



From the same album, a song you will like given your interest in Studio 54 and Paradise Garage, which you always mention.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5laG1E0Q4b8


This song I like too.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/21/21 at 7:21 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THW-5OUTSt8
Paul Davis- I go crazy

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/21/21 at 10:31 am


Paul Davis- I go crazy


O0 Good pick from late '77.  Happy Birthday in Heaven to Paul Davis!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/21/21 at 10:54 am

Happy Birthday to David Lucas, responsible for inserting cowbell into Blue Oyster Cult's Don't Fear The Reaper...

SNL "More Cowbell Please"    ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVsQLlk-T0s

Here's a link to the actual song:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy4HA3vUv2c

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 04/21/21 at 11:33 am

The Rubettes - Tonight (1974)
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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 04/21/21 at 11:12 pm


O0 Good pick from late '77.  Happy Birthday in Heaven to Paul Davis!



Yeah, poor guy died the day after he turned 60. :\'( But that is a good song of his.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/22/21 at 7:58 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kAU3B9Pi_U
Happy Birthday (in heaven) Glen Campbell  :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/22/21 at 10:19 am


Happy Birthday (in heaven) Glen Campbell  :\'(


O0 Happy Birthday in Heaven indeed to Glen Campbell!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/22/21 at 10:32 am

Loved this smash as a H.S. Senior -

Peter Frampton - Do You Feel Like We Do (Fall 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3F353gKk6c

Happy Birthday to Peter Frampton!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/22/21 at 1:47 pm

Tom Rush
"Mother Earth"

A Top 40 hit for Tom Rush in 1972

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9WRfS3xtAY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/22/21 at 2:45 pm


Tom Rush
"Mother Earth"

A Top 40 hit for Tom Rush in 1972


O0 New to me - I like it!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 04/22/21 at 7:55 pm

"How Long" by Ace (1975).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Oe9uiG6Suk

This band may have been a one hit wonder, but lead vocalist Paul Carrack - who turns 70 today - went on to have a successful musical career.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/22/21 at 8:25 pm


"How Long" by Ace (1975).

This band may have been a one hit wonder, but lead vocalist Paul Carrack - who turns 70 today - went on to have a successful musical career.


O0 Happy Birthday to Paul Carrack of Ace!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 04/22/21 at 11:44 pm


O0 Happy Birthday to Paul Carrack of Ace!

Of course he later joined the band Squeeze, in the early 1980s, for a brief stint, and sang lead on that band's hit single "Tempted." Later in that decade, he became lead vocalist for Mike & The Mechanics. And he's recorded some solo work as well.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/23/21 at 7:19 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xz5Mu4jGKLE
Narada Michael Walden - Lovin' You Madly (1979)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/24/21 at 7:14 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKr9wZpjBqE
Hues Corporation - Rock The Boat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/24/21 at 1:15 pm


Hues Corporation - Rock The Boat


O0 Happy Birthday in Heaven to member St. Clair Lee

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/25/21 at 7:09 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFrGuyw1V8s
Abba - Dancing Queen

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 04/25/21 at 11:22 am



Abba - Dancing Queen

O0

Happy 76th birthday to oldest member Bjorn Ulvaeus!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/26/21 at 12:32 pm

This gem hails from my H.S. Junior year -

Gary Wright - Love Is Alive (Spring 1976)    ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9a6Rnh_7UE

Happy Birthday to Gary Wright!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/26/21 at 12:34 pm

Here's a dandy from my 7th Grade schoolyear -

Giorgio - Son Of My Father (Spring 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KSLfhx_10M

Happy Birthday to Giorgio Moroder!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/27/21 at 7:37 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPeHHpXOOds
Everybody Plays the Fool-Main Ingredient

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/27/21 at 11:17 am


Everybody Plays the Fool-Main Ingredient


O0 Happy Birthday in Heaven to Cuba Gooding, Senior!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/27/21 at 11:22 am

This tune graced my ears during my H.S. Freshman year -

Ann Peebles - I Can't Stand The Rain (Fall 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmGig_b2QLI

Happy Birthday to Ann Peebles!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/27/21 at 11:27 am

I first heard this party smash as a H.S. Sophomore -

Kiss - Rock and Roll All Nite (Spring 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_oFiNdp8UQ

Happy Birthday to Ace Frehley!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/27/21 at 11:47 am

Remembering Peter Ham with "Without You" by Badfinger (1970), he would had turned 74 today.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/27/21 at 11:58 am


Remembering Peter Ham with "Without You" by Badfinger (1970), he would had turned 74 today.

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O0 Happy Birthday in Heaven to Pete Ham of Badfinger!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 04/27/21 at 1:28 pm


Remembering Peter Ham with "Without You" by Badfinger (1970), he would had turned 74 today.

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Another Harry Nilsson song.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/29/21 at 12:03 pm

This gem hails from my 6th Grade school year -

Tommy James - Draggin' The Line (Spring 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLfO738Ok5Y

Happy Birthday to Tommy James!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/30/21 at 1:41 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3Ax1yA9q74
Happy Birthday to Merrill Osmond.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/01/21 at 7:20 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvNdPewuXAQ
Rita Coolidge - We're All Alone

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/01/21 at 12:53 pm


Rita Coolidge - We're All Alone


O0 Happy Birthday to Rita Coolidge!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/02/21 at 7:20 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahLZ7hFlUMg
After the lovin - Engelbert Humperdinck

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/02/21 at 10:15 am

Neil Young
"After the Gold Rush"
1970

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6Zf4D1tHdw&list=PLX68ZEYlh74ssUFeHXa1tTc_JV79URXJg&index=2

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/02/21 at 11:23 am


After the lovin - Engelbert Humperdinck


O0 Happy Birthday Engelbert Humperdinck!


Neil Young
"After the Gold Rush"
1970


O0 Excellent tune!  (I prefer Young's original to the cover by Prelude.)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/02/21 at 11:27 am

This dandy is from the summer after my H.S. Graduation -

Foreigner - Cold As Ice (Summer 1977)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdOFadTTV_8

Happy Birthday to Lou Gramm!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/02/21 at 11:31 am

Happy Birthday to drummer extraordinaire, Bob Henrit!

Argent - Hold Your Head Up (1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2i6zamvig0

(Henrit also graced a few other groups including a stint with the Kinks...)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/02/21 at 12:09 pm




O0 Excellent tune!  (I prefer Young's original to the cover by Prelude.)



Also covered by "Trio" (Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt & Dolly Parton). Harris and Ronstadt have an extensive background singing on many Neil Young albums. In fact Ronstadt and James Taylor sing the background vocals on both "Heart of Gold" and "Old Man".  I was always surprised such an esoteric song as "After The Goldrush" achieved widespread success as a cover version by others. It's not really very commercial.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/02/21 at 1:06 pm


O0 Happy Birthday Engelbert Humperdinck!

O0 Excellent tune!  (I prefer Young's original to the cover by Prelude.)

You have a favorite song from Engelbert you listen to?  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/02/21 at 3:39 pm


You have a favorite song from Engelbert you listen to?  :)


No.  When I was in 6th grade (ages 10/11), the thing I liked most about him was he had a funny name.  ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/03/21 at 7:23 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KtYgOM62fk
Happy Birthday to Frankie Valli, he turns 87. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/03/21 at 7:23 am


No.  When I was in 6th grade (ages 10/11), the thing I liked most about him was he had a funny name.  ;D

Did you like his big sideburns?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/03/21 at 9:45 am


Did you like his big sideburns?


Not particularly - though I didn't dislike them either.


Happy Birthday to Frankie Valli, he turns 87. :)


O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/03/21 at 9:58 am

Happy Birthday in Heaven to James Brown!

Here's a live Soul Train medley of his hits including Get On The Good Foot, Soul Power and Make It Funky:

James Brown on Soul Train (c 1973 or 1974):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxSxaOmvl6c

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 05/03/21 at 3:21 pm

Oh, it's such a perfect day, I'm glad I spent it with you
Oh, such a perfect day, you just keep me hanging on...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYEC4TZsy-Y

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/03/21 at 5:03 pm


Oh, it's such a perfect day, I'm glad I spent it with you
Oh, such a perfect day, you just keep me hanging on...


O0 New to me - I like it!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/04/21 at 6:59 am

Tyrone Davis - There's got to be an answer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQlpQNB-RwY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/04/21 at 3:53 pm


Tyrone Davis - There's got to be an answer


O0 Happy Birthday in Heaven to Tyrone Davis!  He also performed this smash:

Tyrone Davis - Turn Back The Hands Of Time (1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mug5ULww_8w

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/04/21 at 3:58 pm

Happy Birthday to Jackie Jackson of the Jackson 5!

Jackson 5 - Little Bitty Pretty One (1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPszbysW5Ag

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/05/21 at 7:29 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3JkEoQ0Cz8
Disco Lady - Johnny Taylor

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 05/05/21 at 9:35 am

This one was released in 1977 and was a hit the next year.  I still hear this on the radio from time to time.  Proof that good songs never die! 8)

Doucette - All I Wanna Do (1978)
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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/05/21 at 12:52 pm

Bob Dylan
"Isis"
1975

The first line of this song is "I married Isis on the 5th day of May"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INilAY6aJTc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 05/05/21 at 1:39 pm


Bob Dylan
"Isis"
1975

The first line of this song is "I married Isis on the 5th day of May"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INilAY6aJTc



I was thinking of playing this album today (like I do many years on the 5th of May) but didn't.

Desire is the only Dylan album I have and I think it is the best.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/05/21 at 3:46 pm


Happy Cinco De Mayo  :)


^(War - Cinco De Mayo)  Great song for today!  But it's from the 1980s.  Maybe you can re-post it there.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/05/21 at 3:53 pm


Disco Lady - Johnny Taylor


O0 Happy Birthday in Heaven to Johnnie Taylor!  This soulful gem is among my favorites of his, from my 8th Grade schoolyear -

Johnnie Taylor -
I Believe In You (You Believe In Me) (Spring 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDeBOoE7dCk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/06/21 at 7:28 am

Bob Seger- Night Moves
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mRFWQoXq4c

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/06/21 at 12:35 pm


Bob Seger- Night Moves


O0 Happy Birthday to Bob Seger!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/06/21 at 12:45 pm

Happy Birthday to Mary MacGregor!

Mary MacGregor - Torn Between Two Lovers (1977)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFB1yytGLRA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/06/21 at 12:53 pm




Mary MacGregor - Torn Between Two Lovers (1977)  :)



Written by Peter Yarrow. A little known fact!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/07/21 at 7:20 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ck7NSFXoMas

Jimmy Ruffin - It's Wonderful (To Be Loved By You)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/07/21 at 10:17 am


Jimmy Ruffin - It's Wonderful (To Be Loved By You)


O0 Happy Birthday in Heaven to Jimmy Ruffin!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/07/21 at 6:36 pm


O0 Happy Birthday in Heaven to Jimmy Ruffin!



He would have turned 85 today. :\'( Anyhoo, that song is kinda new to me! O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/08/21 at 7:57 am

CAPTAIN & TENNILLE ❖ love will keep us together
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QNEf9oGw8o

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/08/21 at 9:23 am

Murray Head
"Say It Ain't So, Joe"
1975

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UI3Zi056PuM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/08/21 at 10:49 am


CAPTAIN & TENNILLE ❖ love will keep us together


O0 Happy Birthday to Toni Tennille!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/08/21 at 10:50 am


Murray Head
"Say It Ain't So, Joe"
1975


O0 New to me - I like it!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/08/21 at 3:44 pm


Murray Head
"Say It Ain't So, Joe"
1975



New to me; great pick! O0

I basically know him for singing the title song to the musical "Jesus Christ Superstar", as well as a certain 1980s hit he had (also from a musical). Always nice to learn "new" older songs! :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/09/21 at 7:24 am


New to me; great pick! O0

I basically know him for singing the title song to the musical "Jesus Christ Superstar", as well as a certain 1980s hit he had (also from a musical). Always nice to learn "new" older songs! :)

I know him for singing "One Night In Bangkok".

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/09/21 at 11:13 am


I know him for singing "One Night In Bangkok".

Yep, that's the 80's song he is best known for...and perhaps his signature hit! O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 05/09/21 at 5:26 pm

For my mother:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJAKmWAIKcY


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/10/21 at 7:27 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux8gZuvTVR8
Dramatics- In The Rain

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/10/21 at 9:40 am

Happy birthday to the legendary Dave Mason!

Dave Mason
"Only You Know & I Know"
1970
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cn0tnfv0KCc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/11/21 at 12:31 am

Remember Bob Marley who died this day 40 years ago.

"Three Little Birds" by Bob Marley and the Wailers.

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:\'( :\'( :\'(

When you have met a person it touches your heart more.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/11/21 at 4:21 pm


Remember Bob Marley who died this day 40 years ago.

"Three Little Birds" by Bob Marley and the Wailers.


O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/11/21 at 4:24 pm

Happy Birthday in Heaven to drummer Bruce Trucks -

Allman Brothers Band - Melissa (1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxyaIvmRxgc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 05/11/21 at 11:17 pm

This band is not from Japan, they are British.  Strangely enough, they only had 1 hit in Japan, and it wasn't this song lol  I love the bass line in this!

Japan - Life in Tokyo (1979)
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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/12/21 at 8:05 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBBw1MEOMWI
Billy Swan - I Can Help

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/12/21 at 8:42 am


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBBw1MEOMWI
Billy Swan - I Can Help
Happy birthday to Billy Swann!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/12/21 at 9:06 am


Billy Swan - I Can Help


O0 Good pick from my H.S. Sophomore year (Fall '74).  Happy Birthday to Billy Swan!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/12/21 at 9:11 am


O0 Good pick from my H.S. Sophomore year (Fall '74).  Happy Birthday to Billy Swan!


I just the false ending with the whistles and applause.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/12/21 at 9:30 am

Happy Birthday to Steve Winwood!

Traffic - Empty Pages (1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdmKghpXixg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/12/21 at 1:08 pm


I just the false ending with the whistles and applause.


I always liked that part of the song - it made it more interesting and unique.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/13/21 at 7:24 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftdZ363R9kQ
Happy Birthday Stevie.  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/13/21 at 10:55 am


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftdZ363R9k
Happy Birthday Stevie.  :)
May 13th 1971 - On his twenty-first birthday Stevie Wonder received all his childhood earnings. Despite having earned $30 million so far, he received only $1 million.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/13/21 at 2:26 pm


May 13th 1971 - On his twenty-first birthday Stevie Wonder received all his childhood earnings. Despite having earned $30 million so far, he received only $1 million.


Yeah, there's been plenty stories about the Motown honchos' treatment of their stars  :-\\


Happy Birthday Stevie.  :)


Another smash to honor Stevie Wonder - this one purportedly helped him recover from his near-fatal 1973 auto accident which occurred close to its release date:

Stevie Wonder - Higher Ground (August 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wZ3ZG_Wams

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/13/21 at 2:45 pm


Yeah, there's been plenty stories about the Motown honchos' treatment of their stars  :-\\
Also:

May 13th 2003 - Michael Jackson launched a court case suing Motown Records. Jacko filed the lawsuit in LA, saying he hadn't been paid royalties due for the music he did with the Jackson Five in the 60s and 70s. The singer also claimed his music has been used in TV ads without his permission.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/15/21 at 9:28 pm

This rocker graced my ears as a H.S. Sophomore -

Dwight Twilley Band - I'm On Fire (1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AS_cgag9eQg

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Phil Seymour of the Dwight Twilley Band!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 05/16/21 at 3:56 pm

One of my favourite songs of 1979 ...

Dave Edmunds - Girls Talk
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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/17/21 at 7:04 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1pLMGwAHis
Happy Birthday to George Johnson of The Brothers Johnson, the other brother had passed away a few years ago.  :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/17/21 at 9:06 am


Happy Birthday to Louis Johnson of The Brothers Johnson, the other brother had passed away a few years ago.  :\'(


It's actually the birthday of George Johnson (68) - yes, his younger brother Louis passed away in 2015.

Here's one of their best known smashes, big during my H.S. Junior year:

Brothers Johnson - I'll Be Good To You (Spring 1976)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvs9UDBkqY8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/18/21 at 2:15 am

"Concrete and Clay" was written by group members Tommy Moeller and Brian Parker and was originally recorded by the UK pop group Unit 4 + 2 and released in 1965. The song was remade by Randy Edelman for his 1976 album release Farewell Fairbanks which otherwise comprised Edelman originals. Issued as a single, Edelman's "Concrete and Clay" became a UK hit reaching No. 11 in March 1976.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/18/21 at 7:28 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gmq4WIjQxp0
Albert Hammond - It Never Rains In Southern California

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/18/21 at 7:28 am


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gmq4WIjQxp0
Albert Hammond - It Never Rains In Southern California
Happy birthday Albert!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/18/21 at 5:37 pm


Albert Hammond - It Never Rains In Southern California



Happy birthday Albert!


O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/18/21 at 5:41 pm

Happy Birthday to Rick Wakeman of Yes!

Yes - I've Seen All Good People (1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJM7TdshUbw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 05/19/21 at 12:07 pm


"Concrete and Clay" was written by group members Tommy Moeller and Brian Parker and was originally recorded by the UK pop group Unit 4 + 2 and released in 1965. The song was remade by Randy Edelman for his 1976 album release Farewell Fairbanks which otherwise comprised Edelman originals. Issued as a single, Edelman's "Concrete and Clay" became a UK hit reaching No. 11 in March 1976.

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I love his version of that.  While it was not a chart single in the US Hot 100, it peaked at #96 in Canada

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/20/21 at 7:08 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvAr9umnZ54
Joe Cocker - You Are So Beautiful

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/20/21 at 5:31 pm



Joe Cocker - You Are So Beautiful

Happy birthday in heaven Joe. :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/21/21 at 7:57 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMdBs7uTLHw
Isley Brothers- Living for the Love of you

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/21/21 at 8:00 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE-Okqna4sQ
Leo Sayer - You make me feel like dancing

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/21/21 at 11:07 pm

Steve Winwood
"Arc of a Diver"
1981
(technically released on December 31, 1980)

The title cut from Steve Winwood's 1981 hit album. Great song, poetic lyrics and he plays every instrument himself (as he did on the entire album, including the hit single "While You See A Chance").

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TN3_c21scQs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/22/21 at 6:41 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WOZwwRH6XU
One Nation Under A Groove - Funkadelic

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/22/21 at 10:26 am


Steve Winwood
"Arc of a Diver"
1981
(technically released on December 31, 1980)

The title cut from Steve Winwood's 1981 hit album. Great song, poetic lyrics and he plays every instrument himself (as he did on the entire album, including the hit single "While You See A Chance").


This would go in the 80's thread. ;)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/24/21 at 2:49 am

"Hurricane" by 80th Birthday boy Bob Dylan!

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/24/21 at 7:18 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4LWIP7SAjY
Happy Birthday Patti. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/24/21 at 12:09 pm

Diamonds & Rust
Joan Baez
1975

Written about Bob Dylan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrVD0bP_ybg



Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/24/21 at 3:40 pm


Happy Birthday Patti. :)


O0 Happy Birthday indeed to Patti Labelle!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/24/21 at 3:42 pm


"Hurricane" by 80th Birthday boy Bob Dylan!



Diamonds & Rust
Joan Baez
1975

Written about Bob Dylan


O0 Excellent picks - Happy 80th Birthday to Bob Dylan!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/24/21 at 10:27 pm


O0 Happy Birthday indeed to Patti Labelle!

She's 77 today. That "Lady Marmalade" is a great song of hers! (Although it was credited to her band, which bears her surname.)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 05/24/21 at 10:35 pm

Shame this British band didn't have bigger success in North America.  This Top 20 UK hit never charted in either the US or Canada, yet oddly enough it appeared on a Canadian released K-Tel album called Sounds Spectacular which is where I first heard it and have loved it ever since!

The Rubettes - Tonight (1974)
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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/25/21 at 10:33 am

Happy Birthday to both Tom T. Hall and Jessi Colter, both Country superstars from the 70's:

Tom T. Hall - I Love (Late 1973)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vONC3sdhiwM

Jessi Colter - I'm Not Lisa (Spring 1975)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrrYtD07FQ4

                                      8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/26/21 at 11:38 am

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Mick Ronson, guitarist accompanying David Bowie -

David Bowie - Jean Genie (1973)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMYg_Ra4cr8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/26/21 at 11:40 am

Happy Birthday to Stevie Nicks!

Fleetwood Mac - Silver Springs    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDwi-8n054s

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/26/21 at 11:04 pm


Happy Birthday to Stevie Nicks!

Fleetwood Mac - Silver Springs    :)


hmmm, new to me. It was apparently the B-side to one of the band's well-known hits, "Go Your Own Way." O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/26/21 at 11:09 pm


Happy Birthday to Stevie Nicks!

Fleetwood Mac - Silver Springs    :)



hmmm, new to me. It was apparently the B-side to one of the band's well-known hits, "Go Your Own Way." O0


A documentary I saw recently on the group suggested this was supposed to go on Rumors but didn't fit and was pulled from the album, which was a big disappointment to Stevie Nicks.  I've heard it on classic rock stations.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/26/21 at 11:22 pm


A documentary I saw recently on the group suggested this was supposed to go on Rumors but didn't fit and was pulled from the album, which was a big disappointment to Stevie Nicks.  I've heard it on classic rock stations.

Splendid. O0

I also found out that the band made a live recording of it 20 years later and it became a minor hit for them then.


Sadly, one classic rock station in my area that went off the air 3 1/2 years ago did not play it. :-\\

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/27/21 at 6:52 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPmlJd6WZMo
Happy Birthday Ramsey Lewis. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/27/21 at 8:36 am



Happy Birthday Ramsey Lewis. :)


I saw Ramsey Lewis live in 1977.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/27/21 at 12:21 pm

Happy Birthday to Jazz vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater -

Dee Dee Bridgewater - Melody Maker (from her 1977 LP, Just Family)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySX7FWpizFY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/27/21 at 12:31 pm


Happy Birthday Ramsey Lewis. :)


O0 Happy Birthday, indeed!  Incidentally, a live version of Sun Goddess appears on Earth, Wind and Fire's Gratitude album...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/27/21 at 12:46 pm


Mott the Hoople - All the Way From Memphis


O0 Cool - not sure whether I've heard that one before...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/27/21 at 1:35 pm


I saw Ramsey Lewis live in 1977.

How was the concert?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/28/21 at 4:41 pm

Here's a gem from my H.S. Freshman year  :)

Gladys Knight & Pips - Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me (early 1974)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KsItlpMUkA

Happy Birthday to Gladys Knight!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/30/21 at 6:48 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSYxf_1uED0
Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head -B.J. Thomas :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/30/21 at 11:18 am



Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head - B.J. THOMAS  :\'(


That song was actually from October of 1969. But we can give you the benefit of the doubt because the song peaked in early 1970, thus making it a "decade cusp" song. :)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raindrops_Keep_Fallin%27_on_My_Head

And it is a rather apropos choice today, given that he just passed on. :(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/31/21 at 6:52 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RIaXt3fJWw
This is for you retired people.  ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/31/21 at 6:56 am


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RIaXt3fJW
This is for you retired people.  ;D
I enjoyed my employment years!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/31/21 at 11:05 am

Happy Birthday in Heaven to John Bonham of Led Zeppelin fame:

Led Zeppelin - Misty Mountain Hop (1971)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6fBQRaygeo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/31/21 at 11:09 am

Happy Birthday to Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul & Mary fame:

Peter Yarrow - Weave Me The Sunshine    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTF6K1FsBLI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/01/21 at 6:43 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZgIk2b68gQ
Charlene-I've Never Been To Me

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 06/01/21 at 6:51 am


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZgIk2b68gQ
Charlene-I've Never Been To Me
Happy Birthday Charlene!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/01/21 at 2:44 pm

Happy Birthday to Ronnie Wood - of Rolling Stones and Faces fame...

Rolling Stones - Shattered (early 1979)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IvxpNTNmzs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 06/01/21 at 7:48 pm

Steel River - Ten Pound Note (1970)
OiL_VoC5rtM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/02/21 at 7:23 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMoCaCr-e0Y
Tavares- Whodunit?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/02/21 at 12:43 pm

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Marvin Hamlisch!

Marvin Hamlisch - The Entertainer (1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsFGcPujqKE

From the 1973 movie The Sting...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 06/02/21 at 12:52 pm


Happy Birthday in Heaven to Marvin Hamlisch!

Marvin Hamlisch - The Entertainer (1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsFGcPujqKE

From the 1973 movie The Sting...


Back at the time when "The Sting" was released, I was on a school trip to a London museum, and on the coach, for the whole journey there, a schoolmate was playing the soundtrack on a cassette tape player. Today, I now groan when I hear The Entertainer, I once tried to learn to play it on the piano 🎹 till my fingers gavecup on me.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/02/21 at 12:58 pm


Back at the time when "The Sting" was released, I was on a school trip to a London museum, and on the coach, for the whole journey there, a schoolmate was playing the soundtrack on a cassette tape player. Today, I now groan when I hear The Entertainer, I once tried to learn to play it on the piano till my fingers gave up on me.


        ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 06/02/21 at 2:31 pm


Happy Birthday in Heaven to Marvin Hamlisch!

Marvin Hamlisch - The Entertainer (1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsFGcPujqKE

From the 1973 movie The Sting...


My dad used to play Scott Joplin all the time-and I usually requested the Maple Leaf Rag.


Back at the time when "The Sting" was released, I was on a school trip to a London museum, and on the coach, for the whole journey there, a schoolmate was playing the soundtrack on a cassette tape player. Today, I now groan when I hear The Entertainer, I once tried to learn to play it on the piano 🎹 till my fingers gavecup on me.


I never really learned to play the piano (even though my dad could have been a concert pianist in his heyday). I did learn how to play the first few bars of the Entertainer.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/03/21 at 7:10 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAh_4s_-tas
Curtis Mayfield - Superfly

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/03/21 at 4:58 pm


Blondie - Dreaming


It's not showing, it says "Video unavailable" - *SIGH*  :-\\

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/03/21 at 4:59 pm


Curtis Mayfield - Superfly


O0 Happy Birthday in Heaven to Curtis Mayfield!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/03/21 at 5:06 pm

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Billy Powell of Lynyrd Skynyrd!

Lynyrd Skynyrd - Saturday Night Special (1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vF66CsYEnc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 06/03/21 at 5:06 pm

Pieces of Eight (and Aku Aku)-Styx (1977) From one of my all-time favorite albums.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7s2WizN2os


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/03/21 at 5:10 pm

Happy Birthday to Suzi Quatro!

Suzi Quatro & Chris Norman - Stumblin' In (1978)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGaF4tKUl0o

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/03/21 at 5:44 pm

Happy Birthday to Dan Hill!

Dan Hill - Sometimes When We Touch (1978)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IATz8ZVTALo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/03/21 at 5:57 pm

Happy Birthday to Ian Hunter of Mott The Hoople!

Mott The Hoople - All The Young Dudes (1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IqiRY60ZDE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/03/21 at 6:02 pm


O0 Happy Birthday to Deniece Williams!



O0 Happy Birthday in Heaven to Curtis Mayfield!



Happy Birthday in Heaven to Billy Powell of Lynyrd Skynyrd!



Happy Birthday to Suzi Quatro!



Happy Birthday to Dan Hill!



Happy Birthday to Ian Hunter of Mott The Hoople!


Hmmm - June 3 was the day to be born for 70's musicians!  ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 06/03/21 at 6:27 pm

Happy birthday to the great Ian Hunter!

Here he is doing two of his compositions that were big hits for other people.

Ian Hunter
"Once Bitten, Twice Shy"
1975

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKgQO6sILug

Ian Hunter
"Ships"
1979

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZH-fPfk7Mvk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 06/03/21 at 6:38 pm


Hmmm - June 3 was the day to be born for 70's musicians!  ;D


It is also my mother & step-father's anniversary.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/03/21 at 7:19 pm


It is also my mother & step-father's anniversary.


Cat


O0 Happy Anniversary to your mom and stepdad!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 06/03/21 at 7:19 pm


Blondie - Dreaming

It's not showing, it says "Video unavailable" - *SIGH*  :-\\


Try this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2U2BmJ9m-Q

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/04/21 at 3:10 pm

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Freddy Fender -

Freddy Fender - Wasted Days & Wasted Nights (1975)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUVgkXVDkBA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/04/21 at 3:14 pm

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Jimmy McCulloch of Wings!

Paul McCartney & Wings - Venus & Mars/Rockshow (1975)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7eJEXj8QNA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/05/21 at 7:08 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQ4EMSOyZQU
Ronnie Dyson - If The Shoe Fits (Dance In It)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/05/21 at 11:10 am


Ronnie Dyson - If The Shoe Fits (Dance In It)


O0 Happy Birthday in Heaven to Ronnie Dyson!

I liked this during 8th Grade - think I saw him sing it on Soul Tran but not 100%:

One Man Band (Plays All Alone) (early 1973)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlPBaqdeSJU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 06/05/21 at 11:11 am


O0 Happy Birthday in Heaven to Ronnie Dyson!

I liked this during 8th Grade - think I saw him sing it on Soul Tran but not 100%:

One Man Band (Plays All Alone) (early 1973)    :)

Yep, he would have turned 71 today. But he only lived to be 40 years old, dying of heart failure. :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/05/21 at 11:26 am


Yep, he would have turned 71 today. But he only lived to be 40 years old, dying of heart failure. :\'(


Much too young to go...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 06/05/21 at 11:29 am


Much too young to go...

Agreed. That's the age I am now.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/05/21 at 11:32 am

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Tom Evans, bassist/backing vocalist/songwriter of Badfinger!
(Another musical giant gone way too soon...)

Badfinger - Day After Day (1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzUqkBAv-T4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/05/21 at 1:23 pm


O0 Happy Birthday in Heaven to Ronnie Dyson!

I liked this during 8th Grade - think I saw him sing it on Soul Train but not 100%:

One Man Band (Plays All Alone) (early 1973)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlPBaqdeSJU

What about his other hits that included "All Over Your Face" in 1983?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/05/21 at 3:03 pm


What about his other hits that included "All Over Your Face" in 1983?


:-\\  From my standpoint, his heyday ended before the late 70's...

(At least that's per my first-hand recollections.)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/06/21 at 3:11 pm


This rocker graced my ears as a H.S. Sophomore -

Dwight Twilley Band - I'm On Fire (1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AS_cgag9eQg

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Phil Seymour of the Dwight Twilley Band!


Re-posting, as today is the 70th birthday of Dwight Twilley - Happy Birthday to him!  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 06/06/21 at 3:37 pm

Bruce Springsteen - Thunder Road
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdhkaPZtQF4

From one of the greatest albums of all time , Born To Run

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/06/21 at 8:17 pm


Bruce Springsteen - Thunder Road
From one of the greatest albums of all time , Born To Run


O0 Classic!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/08/21 at 6:04 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-hKBmTAADo
Boz Scaggs - Lowdown

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 06/08/21 at 6:05 am


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-hKBmTAADo
Boz Scaggs - Lowdown
Happy birthday to Boz!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/08/21 at 1:23 pm

Happy Birthday to Bonnie Tyler!

Bonnie Tyler - It's A Heartache (1978)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEOl38y8Nj8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/08/21 at 1:28 pm

Happy Birthday to Chuck Negron of Three Dog Night!

Three Dog Night - Shambala (1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STmNTlpbiFA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/09/21 at 9:01 am

Happy Birthday to Mick Box of Uriah Heep!

Uriah Heep - Stealin' (1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j73OsXo19vI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/09/21 at 9:05 am

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Jon Lord of Deep Purple!

Deep Purple - Highway Star (1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAKCR7kQMTQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/11/21 at 9:23 am

Happy Birthday to Frank Beard of ZZ Top!

ZZ Top - La Grange (1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s81_Zvt0C8A

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/12/21 at 6:34 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBvXBNx0lqg
Lyn Collins 'Think About It' (1972)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/12/21 at 7:13 pm


Lyn Collins 'Think About It' (1972)


O0 Happy Birthday in Heaven to Lyn Collins!

(Song sampled by Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock's 1988 hit, It Takes Two...)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/12/21 at 7:15 pm

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Brad Delp of Boston!

Boston - Smokin' (1977)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmzDww6glq8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 06/12/21 at 10:39 pm


Happy Birthday in Heaven to Brad Delp of Boston!

Boston - Smokin' (1977)  :)

Good choice; they had lotsa great songs. O0

Mr. Delp would have turned 70 today. :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/13/21 at 6:33 am


O0 Happy Birthday in Heaven to Lyn Collins!

(Song sampled by Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock's 1988 hit, It Takes Two...)


That's right AG, that's what I remember the sample from.  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/13/21 at 6:36 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qlK9TJvuSk
Bo donaldson and the heywoods - billy don't be a hero (1974)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/13/21 at 3:01 pm

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Jorge Santana, frontman of Malo -

Malo - Suavecito (1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKWi-NR--io

(Yes, Jorge Santana is brother to Carlos Santana of Santana)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 06/13/21 at 3:05 pm


Happy Birthday in Heaven to Jorge Santana, frontman of Malo -

Malo - Suavecito (1972)  :)

(Yes, Jorge Santana is brother to Carlos Santana of Santana)

I knew that! (He would have turned 70 today, and passed on last May from what was ruled to be "natural causes", but nothing further was specified.) :\'(

I also thought that this band, Malo, was a one hit wonder with this song. (I'm also looking on Wikopedia right now, and seeing that there were plenty of members in the history of the band - something I didn't know!)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/13/21 at 3:07 pm


I knew that! (He would have turned 70 today, and passed on last May from what was ruled to be "natural causes", but nothing further was specified.) :\'(

I also thought that this band, Malo, was a one hit wonder with this song. (I'm also looking on Wikopedia right now, and seeing that there were plenty of members in the history of the band - something I didn't know!)


O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/13/21 at 3:09 pm

Happy Birthday to Dennis Locorriere of Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show!

Dr. Hook - Only Sixteen (early 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYMbWDfn8Yo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/14/21 at 8:29 am

Happy Birthday to John Lea of Slade -

Slade - Mama Weer All Crazee Now  (late 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEv6jy_7PQQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/14/21 at 1:23 pm


Happy Birthday to John Lea of Slade -

Slade - Mama Weer All Crazee Now  (late 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEv6jy_7PQQ

Didn't Quiet Riot sing that same song?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 06/14/21 at 11:23 pm


Didn't Quiet Riot sing that same song?

Not that I know of.

However, that band did cover "Com On Feel The Noize" in 1983; it was originally recorded by Slade ten years earlier. Is that the one you're thinking of?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/15/21 at 7:03 am


Not that I know of.

However, that band did cover "Com On Feel The Noize" in 1983; it was originally recorded by Slade ten years earlier. Is that the one you're thinking of?

Probably is.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 06/15/21 at 7:12 am


Not that I know of.

However, that band did cover "Com On Feel The Noize" in 1983; it was originally recorded by Slade ten years earlier. Is that the one you're thinking of?
...and today is Noddy Holder's 75th birthday!

Happy Birthday Noddy!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/15/21 at 9:07 am


...and today is Noddy Holder's 75th birthday!

Happy Birthday Noddy!


O0 Happy Birthday to Noddy Holder indeed!  (One day after his bandmate John Lea.)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 06/15/21 at 9:08 am


O0 Happy Birthday to Noddy Holder indeed!  (One day after his bandmate John Lea.)


O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/15/21 at 9:11 am

Happy Birthday to Steve Walsh of Kansas!

Kansas - Carry On My Wayward Son (early 1977)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5ZJui3aPoQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/15/21 at 9:14 am

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Harry Nilsson!

Nilsson - Jump Into The Fire (1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=era7iVv2WPE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/16/21 at 6:47 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjfuDSPde_g
Happy Birthday to Gino Vannelli. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/16/21 at 11:41 am


Happy Birthday to Gino Vannelli. :)


O0 Indeed, Happy Birthday to Gino Vannelli!  Incidentally, IMO his album Brother To Brother is excellent!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/16/21 at 11:45 am

Happy Birthday to Iain Matthews of Matthews Southern Comfort!

Matthews Southern Comfort - Woodstock (1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kn9hi9fAwUQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/16/21 at 11:51 am

Happy 80th Birthday to Lamont Dozier!

Lamont Dozier - Fish Ain't Bitin' (1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-i5Ipa2_gcA

Incidentally, he's one third of the famed Holland-Dozier-Holland trio, Motown smash-hit writers extraordinaire...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 06/16/21 at 11:55 am


Happy Birthday to Iain Matthews of Matthews Southern Comfort!

Matthews Southern Comfort - Woodstock (1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kn9hi9fAwUQ
O0

Also, it was on this day (June 16th) in 1970, Woodstock Ventures, the sponsors of the original Woodstock, announced that they lost more than $1.2 million on the festival.

...probably the film made more money?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/16/21 at 11:57 am


O0

Also, it was on this day (June 16th) in 1970, Woodstock Ventures, the sponsors of the original Woodstock, announced that they lost more than $1.2 million on the festival.



:o

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/16/21 at 11:58 am

Happy Birthday to Eddie Levert of the O'Jays!

O'Jays - Put Your Hands Together (early 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuYHJX037Q0

Enjoy this live Soul Train version...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 06/16/21 at 12:34 pm


Happy Birthday to Iain Matthews of Matthews Southern Comfort!




I always liked Ian (Iain) Matthews. Though he came from the quintessentially British Fairport Convention,  he did a lot of covers of songs by west coast bands. He made aan album in 1973 produced by Michael Nesmith and he did this song, with an arrangement also by Nesmith. The Eagles used this exact arrangement hook, line and sinker in 1980 and had a hit with it.

Ian Matthews
Seven Bridges Road
1973

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt2IFaCwTKk

I always liked the way he did this Neil Young song too. Though t's almost identical to the original.

Matthews Southern Comfort
"Tell Me Why"
1971

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIM82HCBCLE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/16/21 at 2:02 pm


Happy 80th Birthday to Lamont Dozier!

Lamont Dozier - Fish Ain't Bitin' (1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-i5Ipa2_gcA

Incidentally, he's one third of the famed Holland-Dozier-Holland trio, Motown smash-hit writers extraordinaire...

You like his later song "Shout About It"?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/16/21 at 3:44 pm


You like his later song "Shout About It"?


Don't remember that...  :-\\

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/16/21 at 3:47 pm


I always liked Ian (Iain) Matthews. Though he came from the quintessentially British Fairport Convention,  he did a lot of covers of songs by west coast bands. He made aan album in 1973 produced by Michael Nesmith and he did this song, with an arrangement also by Nesmith. The Eagles used this exact arrangement hook, line and sinker in 1980 and had a hit with it.

Ian Matthews
Seven Bridges Road
1973

I always liked the way he did this Neil Young song too. Though t's almost identical to the original.

Matthews Southern Comfort
"Tell Me Why"
1971


O0 Great tunes!  Never heard either rendition; "Tell Me Why" is especially pretty.  Thanks for posting!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/17/21 at 4:26 am


Don't remember that...  :-\\

That was from his later album in 1981.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/17/21 at 10:13 am

Happy Birthday to Barry Manilow!

Barry Manilow - Could It Be Magic (1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R24VjQ0IVkg

Enjoy this live version from The Midnight Special...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 06/17/21 at 11:00 am


Happy Birthday to Barry Manilow!

Barry Manilow - Could It Be Magic (1975)  :)

Enjoy this live version from The Midnight Special...


O0

It was this song that introduced me to Chopin.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/17/21 at 2:45 pm


Happy Birthday to Barry Manilow!

Barry Manilow - Could It Be Magic (1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R24VjQ0IVkg

Enjoy this live version from The Midnight Special...


He calls his fans, Fanilows.  ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 06/17/21 at 6:39 pm

Blondie - Heart Of Glass

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiggGCv2FFo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/19/21 at 1:51 pm

Happy Birthday to Ann Wilson of Heart!

Heart - Kick It Out (Late 1977)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-WxPzS3224

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/20/21 at 5:11 pm

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Alan Longmuir of the Bay City Rollers -

Bay City Rollers - You Made Me Believe in Magic (1977)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZUnKZ3EHO0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/20/21 at 5:12 pm

Happy Birthday to Anne Murray!

Anne Murray - A Love Song (1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2EzSWEpWXU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/21/21 at 8:57 am

Happy Birthday to Joey Kramer of Aerosmith!

Aerosmith - Walk This Way (late 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c8O2n1Gfto

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/21/21 at 9:07 am

Happy Birthday to John Paul Young!

John Paul Young - Love Is In The Air (1978)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNC0kIzM1Fo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 06/21/21 at 11:33 pm

Brazilian musician Eumir Deodato, best known by his last name, turns 79 today.

In 1973 he scored a minor hit with a great rendition of "Rhapsody In Blue", which is 8 1/2 minutes long:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0PLVx3T_E0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/22/21 at 6:41 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLeCB7Kn-VE
Happy Birthday Todd. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/22/21 at 5:43 pm


Happy Birthday Todd. :)


O0 Happy Birthday Todd Rundgren, indeed!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/22/21 at 5:47 pm

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Larry Junstrom of Lynyrd Skynyrd!

Lynyrd Skynyrd - Free Bird (1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Vd0M30RoI4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 06/22/21 at 7:26 pm


O0 Happy Birthday Todd Rundgren, indeed!


Here's a wild performance from the Midnight Special in 1978 by Todd Rundgren with the Hello People who were sort of a part mime, part musical group.

Todd Rundgren & The Hello People
"Bread"
1978

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1UshmyQOxM



Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 06/22/21 at 7:52 pm


Hello It's Me
Happy Birthday Todd. :)

O0 Happy Birthday Todd Rundgren, indeed!



Yup!

That's a great early hit of his, as is "I Saw The Light", which is from the same album. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 06/22/21 at 8:59 pm

Kris Kristofferson turned 85 yesterday. Here's a song of his from 1971 that I always liked. What a portrait it paints! And he tells you right up front who it's a composite of.

Kris Kristofferson
"The Pilgrim-Chapter 33"
1971

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMVUILVM0Xw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/23/21 at 11:18 am

Happy Birthday to Myles Goodwyn of April Wine!

April Wine - You Could Have Been A Lady (1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPe39GmsF9k

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/24/21 at 9:13 am

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Chris Wood of Traffic!

Traffic - Rock And Roll Stew (1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2i8fMPQy9AA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/24/21 at 9:14 am

Happy Birthday to Mick Fleetwood!

Fleetwood Mac - I Don't Want To Know (1977)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2xykVVzzWY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 06/24/21 at 9:33 am


Happy Birthday in Heaven to Chris Wood of Traffic!

Traffic - Rock And Roll Stew (1971)  :)



Here's a mood-filled instrumental from Traffic's 1973 "Shootout At the Fantasy Factory", the only released Traffic song credited as being composed solely by Chris Wood. Incidentally "tragic magic" was one of many slang/code words and phrases for heroin at the time, which sadly shows were he was at.

Incidentally, the "Shootout At the Fantasy Factory" was recorded at the famed Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Alabama, but because some of the members of Traffic didn't have the proper work permits to record in the US, the album credits read "recorded at Strawberry Studios, Jamaica" which is a bogus credit.  ;)


Traffic
"Tragic Magic"
1973

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJhSFao5iP8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 06/25/21 at 12:35 am

Happy birthday to Carly Simon, with my favourite Bond song "Nobody Does It Better" (1977), from one of my least favourite Bond film The Spy Who Love Me.

uWWwKDttHnM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/25/21 at 2:33 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTt649Hvtxs
Happy Birthday to the late Harold Melvin.  :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/25/21 at 3:41 pm


Happy Birthday to the late Harold Melvin.  :\'(


O0 Indeed!  (I remember the song The Love I Lost from my H.S. Freshman year, Fall 1973.  I'm pretty sure I watched that performance on Soul Train back then.)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/26/21 at 2:58 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nb9jJg_wIU
Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr.- You Don't Have to Be a Star

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/26/21 at 7:38 pm


Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr.- You Don't Have to Be a Star


O0 Happy Birthday to Billy Davis, Jr.!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/27/21 at 6:44 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qwa0c8VO71s
Happy Birthday Frank Mills. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 06/27/21 at 9:13 am


Music Box Dancer
Happy Birthday Frank Mills. :)

A great instrumental. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/30/21 at 2:51 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIle_6Vzm5A
Happy Birthday Glenn Shorrock.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/30/21 at 4:26 pm


Happy Birthday Glenn Shorrock.


O0 Indeed - Happy Birthday to Glenn Shorrock of Little River Band!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/30/21 at 4:33 pm

Happy Birthday to Andy Scott of the Sweet!

The Sweet - Ballroom Blitz (summer 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8pYpii2Atg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/01/21 at 9:22 am

Happy Birthday to Debbie Harry of Blondie!

Blondie - One Way Or Another (1979)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zBwRDEFMRY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 07/01/21 at 9:38 am


Happy Birthday to Debbie Harry of Blondie!

Blondie - One Way Or Another (1979)  :)

Happy birthday to Debbie!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 07/01/21 at 8:29 pm


Happy Birthday to Debbie Harry of Blondie!

Blondie - One Way Or Another (1979)  :)


That's a great early new-wave hit. O0

What I don't understand is why some stations have featured it on "80's" blocks when it's from '79.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/02/21 at 6:01 am


Happy Birthday to Debbie Harry of Blondie!

Blondie - One Way Or Another (1979)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zBwRDEFMRY

I think for her age she still looks good.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 07/02/21 at 9:00 am

Steely Dan - Do It Again 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQnW-MxAU6U

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 07/02/21 at 10:58 am


Happy Birthday to Debbie Harry of Blondie!

Blondie - One Way Or Another (1979)  :)


I hope Debbie has never played Dallas?  ;)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/02/21 at 11:59 am


I hope Debbie has never played Dallas?  ;)


    ;D    ;D    ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/02/21 at 12:01 pm


Steely Dan - Do It Again 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQnW-MxAU6U


O0 Love Steely Dan!  Incidentally, IMO the Can't Buy A Thrill album is excellent.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/02/21 at 1:13 pm


I hope Debbie has never played Dallas?  ;)


OK I get that porn reference.  ;)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 07/03/21 at 8:30 am

A song for the day before July 4.

Van Morrison
"Almost Independence Day"
1972

Van plays the distinct acoustic 12 string riff which some say Pink Floyd appropriated for "Wish You Were Here" in 1975.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uz7fWE47N8Y

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 07/03/21 at 11:17 am

Blondie - Denis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahGxiSV_LH0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/03/21 at 12:57 pm


A song for the day before July 4.

Van Morrison
"Almost Independence Day"
1972

Van plays the distinct acoustic 12 string riff which some say Pink Floyd appropriated for "Wish You Were Here" in 1975.


O0 New to me - nice!  Good call for today.  I can definitely hear the "Wish You Were Here" riff.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/03/21 at 12:58 pm


Blondie - Denis


O0 Never heard this cover - cool!  Thanks for posting!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 07/03/21 at 2:08 pm


I think for her age she still looks good.

Deborah Harry? Yeah, for 76 she looks decent. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 07/03/21 at 2:45 pm

On this date 50 years ago Jim Morrison passed away in Paris.

The Doors
"Riders On the Storm"
1971

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iv8GW1GaoIc



Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/03/21 at 3:11 pm


On this date 50 years ago Jim Morrison passed away in Paris.

The Doors
"Riders On the Storm"
1971


O0  Great tune!  R.I.P. Jim Morrison

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/03/21 at 3:14 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Hw5ab5rHRw
Mass Production- Firecracker

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/04/21 at 2:06 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfcTgnpo3vI
Happy Birthday in heaven to Bill Withers, hope you all are having a Lovely Day.  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/04/21 at 3:55 pm


Happy Birthday in heaven to Bill Withers, hope you all are having a Lovely Day.  :)


O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/04/21 at 4:03 pm

Happy Birthday to John Waite of the Babys!  (Later of Bad English and solo) -

The Babys - Isn't It Time (Fall 1977)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-c8X52Qg4o

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 07/05/21 at 12:13 pm

Starland Vocal Band - Afternoon Delight

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu1UXCdyNo0

ya either love it or hate it  ;D ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/05/21 at 1:15 pm


Starland Vocal Band - Afternoon Delight


Takes me back to my H.S. Junior year!  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/05/21 at 1:17 pm

Happy Birthday to Robbie Robertson of The Band!

The Band - Don't Do It (1972)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-c_E-W3yhHY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/05/21 at 2:25 pm


Starland Vocal Band - Afternoon Delight

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu1UXCdyNo0

ya either love it or hate it  ;D ;D



And it's not about food. ;)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/06/21 at 7:34 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GOEuYBpp0c
Groovy Situation - Gene Chandler - 1970

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/06/21 at 12:02 pm


Groovy Situation - Gene Chandler - 1970


O0 Happy Birthday to Gene Chandler!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/06/21 at 12:05 pm

Happy Birthday to Michael Shrieve of Santana!

Santana - Evil Ways (1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tKIPuLfeKg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/07/21 at 4:25 pm

Happy 81st Birthday to the one, the only, Ringo Starr!

Ringo Starr - It Don't Come Easy (1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvEexTomE1I

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/09/21 at 10:51 am

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Bon Scott of AC/DC -

AC/DC - T.N.T. (1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGDQ9IukMOc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/10/21 at 7:46 am

Happy Birthday to Arlo Guthrie!

Arlo Guthrie - City Of New Orleans (1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fF1lqEQFVUo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/10/21 at 7:52 am

Happy Birthday to Mavis Staples of the Staple Singers!

The Staple Singers -
If You're Ready (Come Go With Me) (1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx_Vq6t-3vI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/12/21 at 7:07 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlORinLFTMI
Happy Birthday to Liz Mitchell from Boney M.  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/12/21 at 5:00 pm

Happy Birthday to Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac!

Fleetwood Mac - Say You Love Me (1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrU1Zg0wugE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 07/12/21 at 6:36 pm

Dr. Hook And The Medicine Show - Sylvia's mother

Great live version of this song.  Even moreso when you can tell they are totally baked.  ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXcJNljjTG0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/12/21 at 7:47 pm


Dr. Hook And The Medicine Show - Sylvia's mother

Great live version of this song.  Even moreso when you can tell they are totally baked.  ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXcJNljjTG0


O0 That's so fun!  I must mention, we have some close friends, a couple in our age bracket who seriously detest this song.  My husband's not a big fan either.  But I like it - I've liked it ever since then, I think its "sappiness" appealed to me when I was 12.

Plus, who remembers that in the days of pay phones, during long distance calls the operator would periodically break in and ask for more money!  ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 07/12/21 at 8:00 pm


O0 That's so fun!  I must mention, we have some close friends, a couple in our age bracket who seriously detest this song.  My husband's not a big fan either.  But I like it - I've liked it ever since then, I think its "sappiness" appealed to me when I was 12.

Plus, who remembers that in the days of pay phones, during long distance calls the operator would periodically break in and ask for more money!  ;D


I hate to say it AG, but I'm with your friends and husband on this one. I don't care for this song at all. That "sobbing" vocal---so cheesy :D. And the characters even have names.  "Mrs. Avery". What's that all about? Who the heck is "Mrs. Avery"? ;D

The song was written by Shel Silverstein who made an entire career of writing these kind of novelty songs. "The Unicorn", "A Boy Named Sue". He also wrote Dr. Hook's biggest hit "Cover Of Rolling Stone", another corny one. But it DID get them on the cover of Rolling Stone. Talk about life imitating art.

I certainly do remember when operators would break in on pay phone calls. Or, often, would call back on the pay phone after the call was done and ask you to deposit more money. Who was going to do that after the call was done? I think the idea was that they would charge the person on the other end if you didn't pay, but they never did.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 07/12/21 at 8:21 pm


O0 That's so fun!  I must mention, we have some close friends, a couple in our age bracket who seriously detest this song.  My husband's not a big fan either.  But I like it - I've liked it ever since then, I think its "sappiness" appealed to me when I was 12.

Plus, who remembers that in the days of pay phones, during long distance calls the operator would periodically break in and ask for more money!  ;D



There was a radio station I used to listen to that had a segment called "Jukebox From Hell" and this song was one of the first ones they had on it.



I hate to say it AG, but I'm with your friends and husband on this one. I don't care for this song at all. That "sobbing" vocal---so cheesy :D. And the characters even have names.  "Mrs. Avery". What's that all about? Who the heck is "Mrs. Avery"? ;D

The song was written by Shel Silverstein who made an entire career of writing these kind of novelty songs. "The Unicorn", "A Boy Named Sue". He also wrote Dr. Hook's biggest hit "Cover Of Rolling Stone", another corny one. But it DID get them on the cover of Rolling Stone. Talk about life imitating art.

I certainly do remember when operators would break in on pay phone calls. Or, often, would call back on the pay phone after the call was done and ask you to deposit more money. Who was going to do that after the call was done? I think the idea was that they would charge the person on the other end if you didn't pay, but they never did.


I didn't know that Shel wrote "Cover of the Rolling Stone."  That song will always remind me of my brother. It was at one of my mother's cast parties (I think this was the one that Davy Jones DIDN'T attend but Mary Jo Cattlett did). My brother got out his electric piano and preformed that song with a friend of his. And the part "Buy 5 copies for my mother," my mother said to him, "You can keep them." Of course she was laughing when she said that along with everyone else.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 07/12/21 at 8:28 pm



There was a radio station I used to listen to that had a segment called "Jukebox From Hell" and this song was one of the first ones they had on it.


I didn't know that Shel wrote "Cover of the Rolling Stone."  That song will always remind me of my brother. It was at one of my mother's cast parties (I think this was the one that Davy Jones DIDN'T attend but Mary Jo Cattlett did). My brother got out his electric piano and preformed that song with a friend of his. And the part "Buy 5 copies for my mother," my mother said to him, "You can keep them." Of course she was laughing when she said that along with everyone else.


Cat


;D    ;D    ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/13/21 at 4:31 am


O0 That's so fun!  I must mention, we have some close friends, a couple in our age bracket who seriously detest this song.  My husband's not a big fan either.  But I like it - I've liked it ever since then, I think its "sappiness" appealed to me when I was 12.

Plus, who remembers that in the days of pay phones, during long distance calls the operator would periodically break in and ask for more money!  ;D

Yes, I do remember those times when you were in the middle of a conversation and the operator would ask for more change for you to deposit in the next 5 minutes.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 07/13/21 at 9:51 am



Plus, who remembers that in the days of pay phones, during long distance calls the operator would periodically break in and ask for more money!  ;D





Yes, I do remember those times when you were in the middle of a conversation and the operator would ask for more change for you to deposit in the next 5 minutes.


I was a base operation when I was in the Air Force and I used to interrupt people's conversations when they were talking too long. I would say, "Please limit your call." And if I had to do that a few times, I would literally pull the plug on them. (It was an old cord board.) I was more generous than some of the other operators I worked with. They would pull the plug sooner than I would. 

Mind you these were government official lines that they were using for personal calls. It was allowed for people stationed overseas but it was supposed to be for only 5 minutes-but some people took advantage to that. I used it when I was overseas to call my mother-and I kept it to my 5 minutes because I knew what it was like to be the operator trying to keep the lines open.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/13/21 at 3:04 pm


I was a base operation when I was in the Air Force and I used to interrupt people's conversations when they were talking too long. I would say, "Please limit your call." And if I had to do that a few times, I would literally pull the plug on them. (It was an old cord board.) I was more generous than some of the other operators I worked with. They would pull the plug sooner than I would. 

Mind you these were government official lines that they were using for personal calls. It was allowed for people stationed overseas but it was supposed to be for only 5 minutes-but some people took advantage to that. I used it when I was overseas to call my mother-and I kept it to my 5 minutes because I knew what it was like to be the operator trying to keep the lines open.


Cat

So with some payphones back then they give you a half hour to an hour (roughly) and then after your conversation has ended they ask you to deposit more money for more time, that can be costly.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/13/21 at 4:49 pm

Not exactly a "song" but all over Top 40 radio in '73:

Cheech & Chong - Sister Mary Elephant (late 1973)  ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDaCNA3pink

Happy Birthday to Cheech Marin!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 07/15/21 at 7:56 am


Not exactly a "song" but all over Top 40 radio in '73:

Cheech & Chong - Sister Mary Elephant (late 1973)  ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDaCNA3pink

Happy Birthday to Cheech Marin!


....another video not available for me?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 07/15/21 at 7:56 am

Oh the memories!!!

"Beach Baby" the 1974 song by the British band First Class.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/15/21 at 3:15 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN6-mZrAkLc
Happy Birthday Linda.  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 07/15/21 at 3:16 pm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN6-mZrAkL
Happy Birthday Linda.  :)
....another video not available for me?

Happy Birthday Linda!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 07/15/21 at 8:41 pm


....another video not available for me?

Happy Birthday Linda!

75 years old today!

It sucks that certain vids will not be available to certain parts of the world.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/17/21 at 6:56 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpFfjWdhROU
Nicolette Larson - Lotta Love

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/17/21 at 11:33 am


Nicolette Larson - Lotta Love


O0 Happy Birthday in Heaven to Nicolette Larson!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/17/21 at 11:34 am

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Damon Harris of The Temptations!

Temptations - Hey Girl (I Like Your Style) (1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOlWbU-wK4Y

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/17/21 at 11:36 am

Happy Birthday to Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath!

Black Sabbath - Iron Man (1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aQRq9hhekA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/17/21 at 11:37 am

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Mick Tucker of The Sweet!

Sweet - Little Willy (1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NM6I-pmV0RA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/17/21 at 11:38 am

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Phoebe Snow!

Phoebe Snow - Poetry Man (1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTd1iktPJZ8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 07/17/21 at 11:42 am


Happy Birthday in Heaven to Damon Harris of The Temptations!

Temptations - Hey Girl (I Like Your Style) (1973)  :)

He was a member when the band recorded this song (which I don't think I've heard before). In fact, this was the middle of his tenure with them.

He eventually died of prostate cancer in 2013, after years of promoting the awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of it. :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/18/21 at 7:16 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMFjdokla7U
Happy Birthday to the late Glenn Hughes from the original Village People, the mustachioed hairy biker guy who died of lung cancer in 2001.  :\'(
https://i.pinimg.com/236x/53/5b/fc/535bfc6106cc039158bef24314e5def1.jpg
Now that is one huge epic mustache.  :o

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/18/21 at 10:36 am

Happy Birthday to Craig Fuller of Pure Prairie League!

Pure Prairie League - Amie (1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPyBGQtpTCo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/19/21 at 10:43 pm

Happy Birthday to Brian May of Queen!

Queen - You're My Best Friend (1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaZpZQG2z10

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 07/20/21 at 8:00 pm

Happy 74th birthday to Carlos Santana!

Here is his band's 1971 hit "Oye Como Va":
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Oops, that's the wrong version! :D Here's the correct one:

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/20/21 at 9:12 pm


Happy 74th birthday to Carlos Santana!

Here is his band's 1971 hit "Oye Como Va":

Oops, that's the wrong version! :D Here's the correct one:



O0 Happy Birthday indeed to Carlos Santana!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/25/21 at 6:50 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKISdd2mKzU
Happy Birthday to Labi Siffre. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/27/21 at 6:49 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axarjaAMMYM
Cinderella-Firefall

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/28/21 at 2:11 pm

The New Seekers - I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWKznrEjJK4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 07/28/21 at 11:11 pm

Dusty Hill of ZZ Top just passed on today; here is one of their early hits, "LaGrange" from 1973:

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 07/31/21 at 8:00 am

Lou Reed
"Sweet Jane"
1973

Lou Reed re-imagined his Velvet Underground song "Sweet Jane" into a classic on 1973's live "Rock and Roll Animal" album.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FdWPeHFAMk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 08/01/21 at 9:19 am

50 years ago today the Concert for Bangla Desh took place at Madison Square Garden in New York. I still have the original newspaper clippings.  :)

Beware of Darkness

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yv2w1i35SQ


A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqgfpLnd64A

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 08/01/21 at 9:19 am


50 years ago today the Concert for Bangla Desh took place at Madison Square Garden in New York. I still have the original newspaper clippings.  :)

Beware of Darkness

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yv2w1i35SQ


A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqgfpLnd64A


O0

My sister still has the original album.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 08/01/21 at 9:29 am


O0

My sister still has the original album.


Yes, the concert took place in August 1971, the album came out in December 1971 (barely) in time for Christmas, and the film came out in April 1972. If it were happening today the whole thing would just be streamed live. There was a certain air of mystery and romance in those days when we didn't have every bit of information immediately as it was happening. One felt one was on a quest of sorts.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/05/21 at 7:08 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mkTg1Cyun4
Samantha Sang- Emotion

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 08/06/21 at 5:15 pm

Space Truckin'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHOrpFeXUao

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 08/06/21 at 6:14 pm

Another song that reminds me of high school.

Dr. Jimmy & Mr. Jim-The Who.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYjgWTctQR0


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 08/06/21 at 6:27 pm

Emerson, Lake and Palmer
"From The Beginning"
1972

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsJ9YXHqnr8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/08/21 at 6:43 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDEZQxg2TSM
Joe Tex - I Gotcha - 1972

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 08/09/21 at 8:00 pm

John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band
"Power To the People"
1971

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZRm4uFlQy4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/10/21 at 6:55 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPboPwGGkx0
Rock And Roll Heaven - Righteous Brothers 1974

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 08/11/21 at 9:47 am

The Rolling Stones play "Happy" live in 1972.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6UaM-AzANI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/11/21 at 7:55 pm


The Rolling Stones play "Happy" live in 1972.


O0 Love that live rendition of "Happy"!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/13/21 at 3:03 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk75J-VwUOU
The Power of Gold-Dan Fogelberg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 08/13/21 at 7:59 pm


The Power of Gold-Dan Fogelberg

Remembering him on what would have been his 70th birthday. :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 08/13/21 at 8:01 pm

Happy Friday the 13th! Here is "Superstition" by Stevie Wonder (1972):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42I5e8QrVYY

(I know I used this song last November, the last occurrence of a Friday the 13th, but I'll use it again!)
I might even use it again next May!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/19/21 at 6:05 pm

Happy Birthday in Heaven to Johnny Nash!

Johnny Nash - Stir It Up (1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mh4Zm6YRHDk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/22/21 at 6:53 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw86ftq-Fe8
Emotions - I Don't Wanna Lose Your Love

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/27/21 at 3:01 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QNEf9oGw8o
Happy Birthday to the late Daryl Dragon who passed away 2 years ago. :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 08/28/21 at 10:02 am

Cymarron - Rings

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um-x9fmXQrE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/28/21 at 1:53 pm


Cymarron - Rings


O0 I like it!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 08/28/21 at 8:06 pm


Cymarron - Rings

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um-x9fmXQrE


Man, I'd forgotten al about this song! It came right back to me.  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 08/28/21 at 8:11 pm

A fantastic deep album cut from Cat Steven's "Buddha and the Chocolate Box" album. A kind of "two part" song. And those mystical 70s lyrics,  "who can explain the light in your dreams?". Well, who can?  ;)

Cat Stevens
"Sun/C79"
1974

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1Odf3IRHx4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/29/21 at 6:52 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rhzdgb-eHBA
Michael Jackson - Farewell My Summer Love

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 08/29/21 at 11:30 am



Michael Jackson - Farewell My Summer Love

Happy would-be 63rd birthday Mike. :\'( (Apparently this was one of his early recordings.)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/29/21 at 1:13 pm


Happy would-be 63rd birthday Mike. :\'( (Apparently this was one of his early recordings.)


I read it was re-done 11 years later in 1984.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 08/29/21 at 1:34 pm


I read it was re-done 11 years later in 1984.

Yep, he re-recorded it or something like that. (Of course he was a professional recording artist for almost his whole life.)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 08/29/21 at 1:43 pm

The Persuaders
"Thin Line Between Love and Hate"
1971

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2oc1ynfIwk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/29/21 at 2:56 pm


The Persuaders
"Thin Line Between Love and Hate"
1971


O0 Good tune!  I also like the Pretenders' cover in the 80's, on their Learning To Crawl LP.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 08/29/21 at 9:42 pm

Eric Clapton
"Lay Down Sally"
1977

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7650eKb1w8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 08/29/21 at 10:28 pm


Eric Clapton
"Lay Down Sally"
1977



Great choice. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 09/01/21 at 3:15 pm

In 1971, Les Crane used a spoken-word recording of the Max Ehrmann's 1927 poem as the lead track of his album Desiderata.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/02/21 at 10:40 pm

My today post is a not-so-well remembered tune by a moderately well remembered artist.  I was contemplating posting its corresponding album under "Favorite 70's Albums", the Shaft movie soundtrack, which if you can believe it, is IMO good.  But I'll forego that post, at least for now.  This soulful minor hit from the album has been largely forgotten.  (I'm postiing the single version, as the album version is almost 20 minutes!  :o)

Isaac Hayes - Do Your Thing (1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcq9ZtJ9tfU

This song's a period piece in every sense of the word.  It screams 70s.  Just look at the words:

If the music make you move
Cause you can dig the groove
Then groove on, groove on

If you feel like you wanna make love
Under the stars above
Love on, love on

If it's something you wanna say
And talkin' is the only way
Rap on, oh, rap on

Cause whatever you do
Oh, you've got to do your thing

If you feel like you wanna scream
Cause that's your way of lettin' off steam
Scream on, scream on

If you feel like you wanna sing
Cause singing is your thing
Sing on, sing on

If you wanna make love all night
And you feel it's right
Right on, right on

Cause whatever you do, oh
You've got to do your thing
Do your thing...


                                          8)


Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 09/02/21 at 11:16 pm


My today post is a not-so-well remembered tune by a moderately well remembered artist.  I was contemplating posting its corresponding album under "Favorite 70's Albums", the Shaft movie soundtrack, which if you can believe it, is IMO good.  But I'll forego that post, at least for now.  This soulful minor hit from the album has been largely forgotten.  (I'm postiing the single version, as the album version is almost 20 minutes!  :o)

Isaac Hayes - Do Your Thing (1972)  :)


This song's a period piece in every sense of the word.  It screams 70s.  Just look at the words:

If the music make you move
Cause you can dig the groove
Then groove on, groove on

If you feel like you wanna make love
Under the stars above
Love on, love on

If it's something you wanna say
And talkin' is the only way
Rap on, oh, rap on

Cause whatever you do
Oh, you've got to do your thing

If you feel like you wanna scream
Cause that's your way of lettin' off steam
Scream on, scream on

If you feel like you wanna sing
Cause singing is your thing
Sing on, sing on

If you wanna make love all night
And you feel it's right
Right on, right on

Cause whatever you do, oh
You've got to do your thing
Do your thing...


                                          8)



Good choice. I should point out here, that the use of the word "rap" is in the "old sense". In hip jargon of the late 60s and early 70s, to "rap" meant to talk, to converse. People would have "rap sessions" which meant they would talk, especially in a soul-baring way.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/03/21 at 6:48 am



Good choice. I should point out here, that the use of the word "rap" is in the "old sense". In hip jargon of the late 60s and early 70s, to "rap" meant to talk, to converse. People would have "rap sessions" which meant they would talk, especially in a soul-baring way.

And then in the early 80's when "rap" became a music genre for urban areas.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Wink-182 on 09/03/21 at 1:08 pm

Baby Blue - Badfinger 1971

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkA7xQb6uPk

Breaking Bad jokes aside, I do like that whole early seventies rock scene, glam rock and just other easy going stuff.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/03/21 at 1:42 pm


Baby Blue - Badfinger 1971


O0 Great choice!  In 1972 often heard this on Top 40 radio, and it made me smile.  I still have it on a 45 RPM record; it has an Apple label.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 09/03/21 at 3:23 pm


O0 Great choice!  In 1972 often heard this on Top 40 radio, and it made me smile.  I still have it on a 45 RPM record; it has an Apple label.


Yes, Badfinger were one of the more successful bands on The Beatles Apple record label. But internal problems and bad management ultimately drove two of the band members to suicide.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/03/21 at 7:41 pm


Yes, Badfinger were one of the more successful bands on The Beatles Apple record label. But internal problems and bad management ultimately drove two of the band members to suicide.


Their tragic tale is immortalized in the book, Without You

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 09/05/21 at 2:16 pm

Okay, this one might be a decade cusp song, since it was recorded in 1979 and released as a single that same year (which is why I'm posting it here), but it reached its peak chart position in early 1980 (plus, the album it's on also got released early that year). What song am I talking about?

"Crazy Little Thing Called Love" by Queen.

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I am choosing it in honor of lead vocalist Freddie Mercury, who would have turned 75 today, but died of AIDS 30 years ago this November. :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/05/21 at 2:24 pm


Okay, this one might be a decade cusp song, since it was recorded in 1979 and released as a single that same year (which is why I'm posting it here), but it reached its peak chart position in early 1980 (plus, the album it's on also got released early that year). What song am I talking about?

"Crazy Little Thing Called Love" by Queen.

I am choosing it in honor of lead vocalist Freddie Mercury, who would have turned 75 today, but died of AIDS 30 years ago this November. :\'(


O0 Good pick!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 09/06/21 at 12:59 am


Okay, this one might be a decade cusp song, since it was recorded in 1979 and released as a single that same year (which is why I'm posting it here), but it reached its peak chart position in early 1980 (plus, the album it's on also got released early that year). What song am I talking about?

"Crazy Little Thing Called Love" by Queen.

I am choosing it in honor of lead vocalist Freddie Mercury, who would have turned 75 today, but died of AIDS 30 years ago this November. :\'(
O0

Written by Freddie Mercury, reputed to be written in 10 minutes while having a bath.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/06/21 at 4:26 am


O0

Written by Freddie Mercury, reputed to be written in 10 minutes while having a bath.

He thought of the lyrics while bathing? :o

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 09/06/21 at 4:38 am


He thought of the lyrics while bathing? :o
Indeed, I find it relaxing and inspirational too.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/07/21 at 7:25 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARt9HV9T0w8
Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/07/21 at 8:22 pm

This gem hails from my H.S. Senior year -

Boz Scaggs - What Can I Say (Fall 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUg315xTNtk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/12/21 at 9:51 pm

Happy Birthday to Gerry Beckley of America!

America - Sister Golden Hair (1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exiyXAV-aVQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 09/13/21 at 6:23 pm

Justin Hayward
"Forever Autumn"
1978

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJbp_GjD9VE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/13/21 at 8:16 pm


Justin Hayward
"Forever Autumn"
1978


O0 Love it!  Not sure whether I've heard this before or not.  Strong Moody Blues overtones here, as expected - a good thing!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 09/13/21 at 8:58 pm


O0 Love it!  Not sure whether I've heard this before or not.  Strong Moody Blues overtones here, as expected - a good thing!


This song first appeared in 1978 as part of a double album, multi-artist, "rock opera" of sorts based on "War Of the Worlds" which didn't do much, but the song received extensive FM airplay and has become a standard.

Here's a terrific "unplugged" live version, with an intro by Justin Hayward which kind of explains the whole thing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eX9X4ka29B8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 09/16/21 at 8:41 am

In memory of Marc Bolan, who did on this day in 1977, age 29.

T. Rex
"Telegram Sam"
1972

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xl32HEJ8DE

T. Rex
"Bang A Gong (Get It On)"
Top of the Pops 1971 (w/ Elton)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bkt-TPMU_lg&list=RDBkt-TPMU_lg&start_radio=1

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/16/21 at 9:32 am


In memory of Marc Bolan, who did on this day in 1977, age 29.

T. Rex
"Telegram Sam"
1972

T. Rex
"Bang A Gong (Get It On)"
Top of the Pops 1971 (w/ Elton)


O0 Very cool!  I like "Telegram Sam", not sure if I've heard it before.

On "Bang A Gong", great Top of the Pops footage, more conventional than I expected.  Nice having Elton John, even though he was essentially "just the piano player".  Have you seen that insane "Midnight Special" performance of "Bang A Gong"?  I have it on a DVD - crazy!!!  :D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 09/16/21 at 9:35 am


In memory of Marc Bolan, who did on this day in 1977, age 29.

T. Rex
"Telegram Sam"
1972


T. Rex
"Bang A Gong (Get It On)"
Top of the Pops 1971 (w/ Elton)


:\'( :\'( :\'(


O0 Very cool!  I like "Telegram Sam", not sure if I've heard it before.

On "Bang A Gong", great Top of the Pops footage, more conventional than I expected.  Nice having Elton John, even though he was essentially "just the piano player".  Have you seen that insane "Midnight Special" performance of "Bang A Gong"?  I have it on a DVD - crazy!!!  :D

I always enjoy seeing the Top of the Pops footage.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 09/16/21 at 9:49 am


O0 Very cool!  I like "Telegram Sam", not sure if I've heard it before.

On "Bang A Gong", great Top of the Pops footage, more conventional than I expected.  Nice having Elton John, even though he was essentially "just the piano player".  Have you seen that insane "Midnight Special" performance of "Bang A Gong"?  I have it on a DVD - crazy!!!  :D


Yes, I saw that Midnight Special when it first aired. I also saw T. Rex live in 1973 and Bolan did essentially that same guitar-whipping routine. Wild!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 09/16/21 at 9:54 am




On "Bang A Gong", great Top of the Pops footage, more conventional than I expected.  Nice having Elton John, even though he was essentially "just the piano player".


I think Top of the Pops had some kind of rule where the performers had to lip synch.

I like this live acoustic performance from the 1972 "Born to Boogie" movie. Didn't people seem so "larger than life" in those days?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO1DCE_43mY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/18/21 at 11:04 am


I think Top of the Pops had some kind of rule where the performers had to lip synch.

I like this live acoustic performance from the 1972 "Born to Boogie" movie. Didn't people seem so "larger than life" in those days?


^ Excellent!  O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/18/21 at 11:13 am

Here's a gem from my H.S. Sophomore year.  It is the last Top 20 hit for the group in its original configuration; it's also one of the few that doesn't feature Michael as the main lead.  One more peculiarity: it is a "tempo-changing" song, a feature uniquely popular during the 1970's decade.

Jackson 5 - I Am Love (early 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4C2PmYY0xDc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/18/21 at 3:12 pm


Here's a gem from my H.S. Sophomore year.  It is the last Top 20 hit for the group in its original configuration; it's also one of the few that doesn't feature Michael as the main lead.  One more peculiarity: it is a "tempo-changing" song, a feature uniquely popular during the 1970's decade.

Jackson 5 - I Am Love (early 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4C2PmYY0xDc

Wasn't this the year his voice was changing?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/19/21 at 4:49 pm


Wasn't this the year his voice was changing?


By this time, early 1975, Michael's voice had noticeably changed.  It was changing while recording their IMO underrated album "Skywriter" from early 1973.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 09/19/21 at 4:50 pm


By this time, early 1975, Michael's voice had noticeably changed.  It was changing while recording their IMO underrated album "Skywriter" from early 1973.

Makes sense, since he was a teenager during that span.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 09/19/21 at 6:24 pm

Rolling Stones - Sway

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZ8Bc6jz-W8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/19/21 at 8:09 pm


Rolling Stones - Sway


O0 From 1971's Sticky Fingers - cool!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/20/21 at 4:20 am


By this time, early 1975, Michael's voice had noticeably changed.  It was changing while recording their IMO underrated album "Skywriter" from early 1973.

And I remember on his 1976 album with The Jacksons his voice matured.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 09/20/21 at 7:00 pm

The Doors - Love Her Madly

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLdvnQD_eio

From 1971.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/20/21 at 7:46 pm


The Doors - Love Her Madly

From 1971.


O0 Always a fan of this one!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 09/23/21 at 1:44 pm

It is late September so that means it is time for Maggie May.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jubOWUlkxuk


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 09/23/21 at 1:57 pm


It is late September so that means it is time for Maggie May.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jubOWUlkxuk


Cat
Once again, video is not available, but I know the song very well.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/23/21 at 3:32 pm


It is late September so that means it is time for Maggie May.

Cat


O0 Great pick!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/23/21 at 3:38 pm

I post this one today in honor of my Chicago White Sox clinching the A.L. Central division -

Queen - We Are The Champions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym_jVTcBxSU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 09/23/21 at 3:45 pm


I post this one today in honor of my Chicago White Sox clinching the A.L. Central division -

Queen - We Are The Champions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym_jVTcBxSU
Once again, video is not available, but I know the song very well.

I am beginning to think is YouTube beginning to deny me of viewing videos?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 09/23/21 at 4:08 pm


Once again, video is not available, but I know the song very well.

I am beginning to think is YouTube beginning to deny me of viewing videos?


I'm wondering if it is your device or internet connection.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 09/23/21 at 4:10 pm


I'm wondering if it is your device or internet connection.


Cat
I'll will ask my I.T. guru.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 09/23/21 at 4:12 pm

My favourite for the 1970s

DiWomXklfv8

Looks to be working....

Perhaps a copyright between foreign countries?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 09/23/21 at 5:08 pm


My favourite for the 1970s

DiWomXklfv8

Looks to be working....

Perhaps a copyright between foreign countries?


This song received much airplay on FM stations here in the US in the 70s.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 09/23/21 at 7:33 pm


My favourite for the 1970s

DiWomXklfv8

Looks to be working....

Perhaps a copyright between foreign countries?


New to me

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 09/23/21 at 11:19 pm


I post this one today in honor of my Chicago White Sox clinching the A.L. Central division -

Queen - We Are The Champions

O0

The Dodgers used that one last year when they won it all.

Good luck to your team!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 09/24/21 at 3:27 am


New to me
It used to be one of my karaoke songs, I know the lyrics very well so no need to read the words on the screen.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/24/21 at 11:54 am

A fun Southern Rock one-hit-wonder that hails from my H.S. Freshman year is my pick for today -

Black Oak Arkansas - Jim Dandy (early 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJXM-ssg2Hg
This version as performed on Don Kirshners Rock Concert

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 09/24/21 at 12:13 pm


A fun Southern Rock one-hit-wonder that hails from my H.S. Freshman year is my pick for today -

Black Oak Arkansas - Jim Dandy (early 1974)  :)



I really don't want to be disagreeable (famous last words) but way back in 1972 I saw Black Oak Arkansas opening for Jeff Beck. I'm not exaggerating, it was the worst thing I have ever seen. I still bring it up to this day if anyone asks what the most horrible band I ever saw live was. It started with that Jim Dandy character in a ridiculous silver outfit, standing on a big amp in this crouched sort of pose. He then leapt off. I take it this was supposed to be dramatic, but it was the most ungainly, awkward, amateurish jump ever. I'm surprised he didn't go tumbling off the stage altogether. And it was downhill from there.  8-P

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 09/24/21 at 12:30 pm


I really don't want to be disagreeable (famous last words) but way back in 1972 I saw Black Oak Arkansas opening for Jeff Beck. I'm not exaggerating, it was the worst thing I have ever seen. I still bring it up to this day if anyone asks what the most horrible band I ever saw live was. It started with that Jim Dandy character in a ridiculous silver outfit, standing on a big amp in this crouched sort of pose. He then leapt off. I take it this was supposed to be dramatic, but it was the most ungainly, awkward, amateurish jump ever. I'm surprised he didn't go tumbling off the stage altogether. And it was downhill from there.  8-P


The worst performance I saw live was Bob Dylan in 1989.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/24/21 at 12:40 pm


I really don't want to be disagreeable (famous last words) but way back in 1972 I saw Black Oak Arkansas opening for Jeff Beck. I'm not exaggerating, it was the worst thing I have ever seen. I still bring it up to this day if anyone asks what the most horrible band I ever saw live was. It started with that Jim Dandy character in a ridiculous silver outfit, standing on a big amp in this crouched sort of pose. He then leapt off. I take it this was supposed to be dramatic, but it was the most ungainly, awkward, amateurish jump ever. I'm surprised he didn't go tumbling off the stage altogether. And it was downhill from there.  8-P


Interesting.  I know little of the band and never saw them live - but I remember the song on the radio (I think it's also on one of my K-Tel records).  Well, somebody has to hold the title for "worst performance ever"  ;)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 09/24/21 at 12:41 pm


Interesting.  I know little of the band and never saw them live - but I remember the song on the radio (I think it's also on one of my K-Tel records).  Well, somebody has to hold the title for "worst performance ever"  ;)


For the 90s, it has to be the Spice Girls?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/24/21 at 1:32 pm


I really don't want to be disagreeable (famous last words) but way back in 1972 I saw Black Oak Arkansas opening for Jeff Beck. I'm not exaggerating, it was the worst thing I have ever seen. I still bring it up to this day if anyone asks what the most horrible band I ever saw live was. It started with that Jim Dandy character in a ridiculous silver outfit, standing on a big amp in this crouched sort of pose. He then leapt off. I take it this was supposed to be dramatic, but it was the most ungainly, awkward, amateurish jump ever. I'm surprised he didn't go tumbling off the stage altogether. And it was downhill from there.  8-P


BTW how was Jeff Beck?  Never saw him live, but I can imagine he'd be great!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 09/24/21 at 1:47 pm


BTW how was Jeff Beck?  Never saw him live, but I can imagine he'd be great!


He was good. He did "Superstition" which Stevie Wonder gave to him. But then Stevie Wonder decided it was too good of a song to give away and released his own version which was a big hit and cancelled out Jeff Beck's version, which few have heard. Beck was unpleased.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 09/24/21 at 3:52 pm

The Osmonds
"Crazy Horses"
1972

An anti-smoking message.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28iHA3501MY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/25/21 at 6:16 pm

A favorite from my fun-tastic H.S. Junior year -

Electric Light Orchestra - Evil Woman (early 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBtuk4JcYTs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 09/25/21 at 6:24 pm


A favorite from my fun-tastic H.S. Junior year -

Electric Light Orchestra - Evil Woman (early 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBtuk4JcYTs


I wouldn't say that I could play the piano by any stretch of the imagination but I can play those 4 chords of this song.  ;D ;D


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 09/25/21 at 11:40 pm


A favorite from my fun-tastic H.S. Junior year -

Electric Light Orchestra - Evil Woman (early 1976)  :)


Oh yes, E.L.O. had plenty of great hits, including that one. O0



I wouldn't say that I could play the piano by any stretch of the imagination but I can play those 4 chords of this song.  ;D ;D


Cat

I did take private piano lessons as a preteen, but never learned how to play any pop songs. However, I could figure out how to play certain such melodies. Just not this one.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 09/26/21 at 6:35 am

The Eagles -  One of These Nights

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESc2Tq2HzhQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/26/21 at 7:35 pm


The Eagles -  One of These Nights


O0 Always a fan!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/26/21 at 7:46 pm

Another beloved smash from my H.S. Junior year -

Simon & Garfunkel - My Little Town (Fall 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01XyozcFLXA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 09/27/21 at 2:04 pm


Another beloved smash from my H.S. Junior year -

Simon & Garfunkel - My Little Town (Fall 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01XyozcFLXA


Love that song. Takes me back to another place, another time. (Actually the other place and the other time I HATED but love the song.)


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/28/21 at 7:20 pm

Another beloved gem from my 6th Grade schoolyear -

Three Dog Night - Out In The Country (Fall 1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3gGn6t8Bog

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/29/21 at 2:58 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqFFjoRnltg
Ride Captain Ride - Blues Image - 1970

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 09/29/21 at 3:51 pm

The Night Chicago Died-Paper Lace (1974)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDJRq8armFs


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 09/30/21 at 3:31 pm


Another beloved gem from my 6th Grade schoolyear -

Three Dog Night - Out In The Country (Fall 1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3gGn6t8Bog


Yes, what a song!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 09/30/21 at 5:00 pm


Another beloved gem from my 6th Grade schoolyear -

Three Dog Night - Out In The Country (Fall 1970)  :)





Yes, what a song!


You're killin' me with this. I don't know this song. I know al the Three Dog Night hits (can't say I like them all, let's not mention that bullfrog song), but I never heard this.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/30/21 at 5:48 pm


Another beloved gem from my 6th Grade schoolyear -

Three Dog Night - Out In The Country (Fall 1970)  :)



You're killin' me with this. I don't know this song. I know al the Three Dog Night hits (can't say I like them all, let's not mention that bullfrog song), but I never heard this.


Hope you like it anyway!  :)  I'll confess, it was a later discovery for me - I don't specifically recall catching it on the radio as I did many others (eg. "that bullfrog song").  But it was a top 20 hit.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 09/30/21 at 5:57 pm



You're killin' me with this. I don't know this song. I know al the Three Dog Night hits (can't say I like them all, let's not mention that bullfrog song), but I never heard this.


I like "That Bullfrog Song." It always brings me back to a time when I was about 8 or so. Two of my sisters and bunch of our friends formed a club-we even collected dues. We collected enough for our club to take a "trip" which was basically a picnic to what we referred to as "the duck pond." It was one of our favorite places. The funny thing is, it was in the middle of a cemetery but we never thought of it as a cemetery. It was "the duck pond." Anyway, on the way home, we all started singing "That Bullfrog Song," and the funny thing was, I was one of the youngest in the group yet I was the only one who knew ALL the lyrics so they were all looking towards me as I was singing it. Today, whenever I hear that song, I think of that picnic with our "club."


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/02/21 at 1:08 pm

Ever have one of those songs you hear and like, but it takes years to discover what the song is?  Here's one for me:

The Meters - Hey Pocky A-Way (1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGVVkQhruBI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/03/21 at 4:24 pm

A much loved gem from my 7th Grade schoolyear (Fall 1971) -

Joan Baez - The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wanJQC5KAfo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/03/21 at 4:37 pm


A much loved gem from my 7th Grade schoolyear (Fall 1971) -

Joan Baez - The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down  :)



Great choice! I saw Joan Baez play this live a number of times in the 70s, including a free outdoor show and the famed Rolling Thunder Review with Bob Dylan in 1975. She has retired from live performing now, but she was terrific onstage back in the day. What a voice! And she was no slouch on guitar either. In his book, Bob Dylan calls her "an exceptionally fine instrumentalist".

Strangely, this song has come under great criticism now and has essentially been "cancelled". According to the "woke" brigade, it sympathizes too much with the Civil War south (i.e. slavery). Political correctness run amok! Can you imagine! Joan Baez is as tireless a social justice warrior (in the GOOD sense) as this country has ever produced. She marched with Dr. King and performed at the legendary 1963 Civil Rights March on Washington.  Among many, many other things.

The Troublesome Case of “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down”:

https://slate.com/culture/2020/08/night-they-drove-old-dixie-down-band-confederate.html

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/03/21 at 4:51 pm


Ride Captain Ride - Blues Image - 1970


O0 Good choice, Howard - I used to hear this on the transistor radio during 6th Grade, always a fan

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/03/21 at 4:55 pm


Great choice! I saw Joan Baez play this live a number of times in the 70s, including a free outdoor show and the famed Rolling Thunder Review with Bob Dylan in 1975. She has retired from live performing now, but she was terrific onstage back in the day. What a voice! And she was no slouch on guitar either. In his book, Bob Dylan calls her "an exceptionally fine instrumentalist".

Strangely, this song has come under great criticism now and has essentially been "cancelled". According to the "woke" brigade, it sympathizes too much with the Civil War south (i.e. slavery). Political correctness run amok! Can you imagine! Joan Baez is as tireless a social justice warrior (in the GOOD sense) as this country has ever produced. She marched with Dr. King and performed at the legendary 1963 Civil Rights March on Washington.  Among many, many other things.

The Troublesome Case of “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down”:

https://slate.com/culture/2020/08/night-they-drove-old-dixie-down-band-confederate.html


    >:(  ^%&!#@* Political correctness run amok!



Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/03/21 at 4:58 pm


    >:(  ^%&!#@* Political correctness run amok!


Be careful. You'll be cancelled.  ;D  ;D  ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 10/03/21 at 5:41 pm


Great choice! I saw Joan Baez play this live a number of times in the 70s, including a free outdoor show and the famed Rolling Thunder Review with Bob Dylan in 1975. She has retired from live performing now, but she was terrific onstage back in the day. What a voice! And she was no slouch on guitar either. In his book, Bob Dylan calls her "an exceptionally fine instrumentalist".

Strangely, this song has come under great criticism now and has essentially been "cancelled". According to the "woke" brigade, it sympathizes too much with the Civil War south (i.e. slavery). Political correctness run amok! Can you imagine! Joan Baez is as tireless a social justice warrior (in the GOOD sense) as this country has ever produced. She marched with Dr. King and performed at the legendary 1963 Civil Rights March on Washington.  Among many, many other things.

The Troublesome Case of “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down”:

https://slate.com/culture/2020/08/night-they-drove-old-dixie-down-band-confederate.html



    >:(  ^%&!#@* Political correctness run amok!







I started a thread a long time ago (but can't find it) about what to do when things are no longer acceptable-like songs, books (Gone With the Wind comes to mind), etc. I wish I could find it. (It was in the political section if anyone wants to look.)


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/03/21 at 5:54 pm



I started a thread a long time ago (but can't find it) about what to do when things are no longer acceptable-like songs, books (Gone With the Wind comes to mind), etc. I wish I could find it. (It was in the political section if anyone wants to look.)


Cat


When Netflix was running "Gone With The Wind" recently they had to run a big disclaimer. Some educators, of all people,  want to alter a masterpiece of literature like "Huckleberry Finn" because of the use of a certain racial slur, which is exactly how people talked in the era the novel takes place in.  What happened to context? For example, in the case of "Gone With the Wind" people have to consider:

1) The era the film takes place in
2) The era the film was made

Up until recently, audiences knew how to do this. People are now being brainwashed not to to think with any nuance at all, but to see things in very black and white (so to speak) terms. It's a shame.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 10/03/21 at 6:10 pm


When Netflix was running "Gone With The Wind" recently they had to run a big disclaimer. Some educators, of all people,  want to alter a masterpiece of literature like "Huckleberry Finn" because of the use of a certain racial slur, which is exactly how people talked in the era the novel takes place in.  What happened to context? For example, in the case of "Gone With the Wind" people have to consider:

1) The era the film takes place in
2) The era the film was made

Up until recently, audiences knew how to do this. People are now being brainwashed not to to think with any nuance at all, but to see things in very black and white (so to speak) terms. It's a shame.


Exactly.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/05/21 at 11:31 am

I always liked Seals and Crofts - this was their last Top 20 hit:

Seals and Crofts - You're The Love (1978)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBsmodQraIE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 10/05/21 at 10:19 pm

Happy 78th birthday to Steve Miller!

Here is his band's 1977 hit song "Swingtown":

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/05/21 at 10:42 pm


Happy 78th birthday to Steve Miller!

Here is his band's 1977 hit song "Swingtown":


O0 Good tune!  Happy Birthday to Steve Miller!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/06/21 at 3:23 pm

Sutherland Brothers Band
"Sailing"
1972

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poDjuRlaNAg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/09/21 at 7:05 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkgkThdzX-8
Imagine - John Lennon

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/09/21 at 7:53 am

John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Stevie Wonder, Melanie, Allen Ginsberg, Sha Na Na & a Cast of Thousands

"Give Peace A Chance"
Madison Square Garden
August 30, 1972

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTfXF-phwqM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/09/21 at 12:36 pm

John Lennon
"New York City"
1972

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlwuwEx2zLA

Yoko Ono
"Death of Samantha"
1973

Later covered by Boy George in 2013.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuq_-b-VlBk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 10/09/21 at 4:04 pm


Imagine - John Lennon

O0

Happy birthday in heaven to John. (He would've turned 81 today.) :\'(

Anyhoo, that is one solo hit of his that I've always liked.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/09/21 at 6:09 pm


Imagine - John Lennon


O0 Classic!


John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Stevie Wonder, Melanie, Allen Ginsberg, Sha Na Na & a Cast of Thousands

"Give Peace A Chance"
Madison Square Garden
August 30, 1972


O0 That is really cool!


John Lennon
"New York City"
1972


O0 Good one!


Yoko Ono
"Death of Samantha"
1973

Later covered by Boy George in 2013.


O0 New to me - I like it!


O0

Happy birthday in heaven to John. (He would've turned 81 today.) :\'(


O0 Indeed - Happy Birthday in Heaven to John Lennon!

After all this love, I'll post one of my own favorites;
I loved this instantly when I first heard it on Top 40 radio during my H.S. Sophomore year -

John Lennon - Number 9 Dream (early 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIRW6UZIJ2w

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/09/21 at 6:29 pm



John Lennon - Number 9 Dream (early 1975)  :)



John said the unusual phrase "ah! böwakawa poussé, poussé" came to him in a dream, although it was more like "ah! böwakawa pussy, pussy". It was sung  in a "French" style at the suggestion of the wife of the studio engineer, for commercial considerations. Considering that during the same time period John produced the album "Pussy Cats" for Harry Nilsson, that word seems to have been on his mind quite a bit.  :D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/09/21 at 8:17 pm

One of my favorite Al Stewart songs. In fact, this is the first song from the "Year of the Cat"  album I heard FM radio play, even before the famed title song. And when they DID start playing the title song, it was interesting to watch it migrate over to AM, albeit in edited form.  In other words, it was all over FM radio and THEN became a hit with an edited single version. The other time I specifically remember the same thing happening was "At Seventeen" by Janis Ian.

Anyway, one of my favorites by Al. So evocative and poetic. Great musical arrangement too.

"Flying Sorcery"
1976

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OErRrkqf1s



Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/10/21 at 7:00 am


John said the unusual phrase "ah! böwakawa poussé, poussé" came to him in a dream, although it was more like "ah! böwakawa boss, boss". It was sung  in a "French" style at the suggestion of the wife of the studio engineer, for commercial considerations. Considering that during the same time period John produced the album "Boss Cats" for Harry Nilsson, that word seems to have been on his mind quite a bit.  :D

He probably got a lot from Yoko if you know what I mean.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/10/21 at 2:33 pm


One of my favorite Al Stewart songs. In fact, this is the first song from the "Year of the Cat"  album I heard FM radio play, even before the famed title song. And when they DID start playing the title song, it was interesting to watch it migrate over to AM, albeit in edited form.  In other words, it was all over FM radio and THEN became a hit with an edited single version. The other time I specifically remember the same thing happening was "At Seventeen" by Janis Ian.

Anyway, one of my favorites by Al. So evocative and poetic. Great musical arrangement too.

"Flying Sorcery"
1976

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OErRrkqf1s


O0 Cool song!  New to me.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/10/21 at 2:40 pm

As Harry Nilsson's name was mentioned, here's a fun smash from the summer after 7th Grade -

Nilsson - Coconut (Summer 1972)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsSuueEGQSM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/11/21 at 7:38 pm

This smash hails from my 6th Grade school year -

Creedence Clearwater Revival -
Have You Ever Seen The Rain (early 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu2pVPWGYMQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: violet_shy on 10/11/21 at 8:26 pm


I always liked Seals and Crofts - this was their last Top 20 hit:

Seals and Crofts - You're The Love (1978)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBsmodQraIE


I've never heard this one before, it's an oldie to me. Thank you for sharing it, it's such a beautiful song.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/11/21 at 9:51 pm


...Seals and Crofts - You're The Love (1978)  :)  ...



I've never heard this one before, it's an oldie to me. Thank you for sharing it, it's such a beautiful song.


O0 Glad you like it - an often "forgotten" hit of theirs.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/11/21 at 10:01 pm

I always liked this lesser-known David Bowie song. The folkier side of Bowie. What an interesting human interest tale it tells.

David Bowie
"Conversation Piece"
1970

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGsY7fqJ15g

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/11/21 at 10:34 pm


I always liked this lesser-known David Bowie song. The folkier side of Bowie. What an interesting human interest tale it tells.

David Bowie
"Conversation Piece"
1970


O0 New to me - very cool!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: andersenb11775 on 10/12/21 at 5:31 am

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/12/21 at 9:34 pm

^ Calypso is an excellent John Denver tune  O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/12/21 at 10:07 pm

Al Stewart
"A Sense of Deja Vu"
circa 1975

This gem remained unreleased for years and circulated on bootlegs and private recordings. it was ultimately issued officially as a bonus track on the re-issue of Al's classic 1975 "Modern Times" album. The chords have that diminished Beatle-ish feel that one maybe associates with early solo Lennon or Harrison recordings, don't you think?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUEnVnD4-KI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/13/21 at 9:11 am


Al Stewart
"A Sense of Deja Vu"
circa 1975

This gem remained unreleased for years and circulated on bootlegs and private recordings. it was ultimately issued officially as a bonus track on the re-issue of Al's classic 1975 "Modern Times" album. The chords have that diminished Beatle-ish feel that one maybe associates with early solo Lennon or Harrison recordings, don't you think?


O0 Again, new to me.  Terrific!  I can hear some slightly Beatle-ish chords, too.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 10/13/21 at 7:12 pm

The Rolling Stones - Memory Motel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvEshC4FATU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/13/21 at 7:28 pm


The Rolling Stones - Memory Motel




Love this song. I saw The Stones do it live. It is said to be about Carly Simon ("Hannah Honey").

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 10/13/21 at 8:01 pm


^ Calypso is an excellent John Denver tune  O0

Remembering him (yesterday) on the 24th anniversary of his passing.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/13/21 at 8:42 pm


The Rolling Stones - Memory Motel


O0 Don't think I heard that before - good one!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: andersenb11775 on 10/15/21 at 6:22 am

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/15/21 at 2:11 pm





O0 Good one!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/15/21 at 2:22 pm

This smash hails from my H.S. Senior year -

The Spinners - Rubberband Man (Fall 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzRZrUFx6qM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: andersenb11775 on 10/15/21 at 5:47 pm

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/15/21 at 8:44 pm

The Rolling Stones
"Everything's Turning To Gold"
1978

A non-album 'B' side of the "Shattered" single. Later released on the 1981 Stones compilation album "Sucking In The 70s".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeccUuvp-qc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/16/21 at 9:18 am

Isley Brothers
"That Lady"

Big hit in 1973.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1DDgNCLD84

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/16/21 at 3:30 pm





O0 Nice tune!


The Rolling Stones
"Everything's Turning To Gold"
1978

A non-album 'B' side of the "Shattered" single. Later released on the 1981 Stones compilation album "Sucking In The 70s".


O0 I have the "Shattered" 45, but don't recall the 'B' side.  (I bought it later; may have been reconfigured by then, not sure.)  Anyway, cool song!

How's that compilation, BTW?


Isley Brothers
"That Lady"

Big hit in 1973.


O0 Always a fan!  From their "3+3" album (which I posted some weeks ago in the "70's albums" thread).

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/16/21 at 3:38 pm

I always liked this rocker from my 7th Grade schoolyear:

Delaney and Bonnie - Only You Know And I Know (Fall 1971)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27I_hNzncKo

                                      8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/17/21 at 1:14 pm

A fun fave from my H.S. Sophomore year -

Sugarloaf - Don't Call Us, We'll Call You (early 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHDNWf_ws38

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/17/21 at 1:24 pm


A fun fave from my H.S. Sophomore year -

Sugarloaf - Don't Call Us, We'll Call You (early 1975)  :)



I only know "Green Eyed Lady" from Sugarloaf. I thought they were a one hit wonder. Now HERE's a rarity. A 1972 single released by Butch Patrick (yes THAT Butch Patrick...Eddie Munster himself!) It's a cover of a Bee Gees song from their "Cucumber Castle" album. This song wasn't a hit but I remember promotion for it in 1972. And he's backed on this song by Sugarloaf!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaXpQJNGtC0

45 picture sleeve:

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c7/3a/95/c73a958e2bdacd6e0246089cbda5baf9.jpg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 10/17/21 at 2:09 pm


I only know "Green Eyed Lady" from Sugarloaf. I thought they were a one hit wonder. Now HERE's a rarity. A 1972 single released by Butch Patrick (yes THAT Butch Patrick...Eddie Munster himself!) It's a cover of a Bee Gees song from their "Cucumber Castle" album. This song wasn't a hit but I remember promotion for it in 1972. And he's backed on this song by Sugarloaf!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaXpQJNGtC0

45 picture sleeve:

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c7/3a/95/c73a958e2bdacd6e0246089cbda5baf9.jpg


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRPEQKNAxpk

I guess you have to go to YouTube to watch/listen to it.  :(


Yeah, I don't think this is a '70s song. Oh well.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/17/21 at 2:12 pm


... Now HERE's a rarity. A 1972 single released by Butch Patrick (yes THAT Butch Patrick...Eddie Munster himself!) It's a cover of a Bee Gees song from their "Cucumber Castle" album. This song wasn't a hit but I remember promotion for it in 1972. And he's backed on this song by Sugarloaf!


O0 Interesting!  Never heard this.  I didn't know Butch Patrick was recording music like that.  Based on how it went with Sugarloaf at that point in history I'm not surprised they're on a project like this.


I only know "Green Eyed Lady" from Sugarloaf. I thought they were a one hit wonder...


I wouldn't call Don't Call Us obscure, but it may well be forgotten.  It got a good amount of airplay on Chicagoland Top 40 radio around that time (which pleased me because I liked it).  It also squeaked into the Billboard Top 10.  So, Sugarloaf was essentially a "two-hit wonder".  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/17/21 at 2:14 pm


I guess you have to go to YouTube to watch/listen to it.  :(

Yeah, I don't think this is a '70s song. Oh well.

Cat


What song, Cat?  ???

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/17/21 at 2:14 pm




I guess you have to go to YouTube to watch/listen to it.  :(


Yeah, I don't think this is a '70s song. Oh well.


Cat


Hmmm. That's odd. I just tried it from my post and it worked fine. Let's try again. It's Butch Patrick's 1972 cover of a 1970 Bee Gees song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaXpQJNGtC0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/17/21 at 2:19 pm


Hmmm. That's odd. I just tried it from my post and it worked fine. Let's try again. It's Butch Patrick's 1972 cover of a 1970 Bee Gees song.


^ No trouble with the embedded YouTube on my end...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 10/17/21 at 2:21 pm


What song, Cat?  ???



Hmmm. That's odd. I just tried it from my post and it worked fine. Let's try again. It's Butch Patrick's 1972 cover of a 1970 Bee Gees song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaXpQJNGtC0


YOUR song worked fine-it was MY song that didn't.

I guess try to just use the link instead of being embedded.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRPEQKNAxpk


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/17/21 at 2:38 pm

;D
YOUR song worked fine-it was MY song that didn't.

I guess try to just use the link instead of being embedded.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRPEQKNAxpk

Cat


O0 Fun tune!  It fits.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/17/21 at 2:42 pm


O0 Interesting!  Never heard this.  I didn't know Butch Patrick was recording music like that.



YOUR song worked fine-it was MY song that didn't.

I guess try to just use the link instead of being embedded.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRPEQKNAxpk


Cat


I guess when Butch Patrick realized that his attempt at a post-Munsters teen idol recording career wasn't happening he had to resort to trading on his Eddie Munster image. I kind of feel bad for him. Being typecast like that, especially at SUCH a young age, is the kiss of death for  an actor's career.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 10/17/21 at 3:52 pm



I guess when Butch Patrick realized that his attempt at a post-Munsters teen idol recording career wasn't happening he had to resort to trading on his Eddie Munster image. I kind of feel bad for him. Being typecast like that, especially at SUCH a young age, is the kiss of death for  an actor's career.



Well, he did have Lidsville.  :D ;D ;D ;D


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btpd8zg5VWA


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/17/21 at 4:47 pm



Well, he did have Lidsville.  :D ;D ;D ;


Cat


You're right, I forgot about that. It was probably on the back of "Lidsville" that he did the 1972 single. None of it amounted to much.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/18/21 at 9:15 am

With all this talk about deja vu on another thread, I couldn't help but post this.

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
"Deja Vu"

The title cut from their classic 1970 album.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCs6Tpd5sFQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/18/21 at 9:26 am


With all this talk about deja vu on another thread, I couldn't help but post this.

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
"Deja Vu"

The title cut from their classic 1970 album.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCs6Tpd5sF


I have heard this song before...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/18/21 at 10:10 am


With all this talk about deja vu on another thread, I couldn't help but post this.

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
"Deja Vu"

The title cut from their classic 1970 album.


O0 Love this!  Classic indeed.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/18/21 at 10:45 pm

This gem caught my ear during my H.S. Senior year -

Average White Band - Queen Of My Soul (Fall 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVYbDhyoc8Q

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/19/21 at 6:54 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBWS3BJSNtQ
Happy Birthday George McCrae :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 10/19/21 at 10:41 am

The Congregation - Softly Whispering I Love You

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNNx3Zedmqs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/19/21 at 10:44 am


The Congregation - Softly Whispering I Love You

Great song, brings back memories of childhood and school days for me.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/19/21 at 11:46 am


The Congregation - Softly Whispering I Love You


O0 I like it!  But I don't remember it.  Looking it up, it hit during that early 7th Grade "null" period of mine when I listened to very little Top 40 radio.

Incidentally, in the U.S. the group is branded "English Congregation".

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/19/21 at 12:13 pm


The Congregation - Softly Whispering I Love You

The original version of this song from 1967 written by Roger Greenaway and Roger Cook originally recorded by the duo under the name of David and Jonathan.

http://www.inthe00s.com/index.php?topic=49489.msg4068671#msg4068671

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/20/21 at 11:05 am

This gem caught my ear during my H.S. Junior school year-

Roxy Music - Love Is The Drug (early 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NE49NdNnBxA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/20/21 at 12:00 pm


This gem caught my ear during my H.S. Junior school year-

Roxy Music - Love Is The Drug (early 1976) O0

Just yesterday i was listening to the album of Dylan covers Bryan ferry made a few years ago. I got it at a library sale for $1! He does a good cross section of well known and lesser known Dylan songs. He always had a way with Dylan covers. Way back on one of his earliest solo albums in the 70s he did a definitive version of "A Hard Rain's A Gonna Fall".

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 10/20/21 at 12:21 pm

Alive And Kicking - Tighter, Tighter

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjG9wK-Cn-o

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/20/21 at 12:27 pm


Alive And Kicking - Tighter, Tighter




Produced by Tommy James. It kind of sounds like him, don't you think?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/20/21 at 1:38 pm


Roxy Music - Love Is The Drug (early 1976)  :)



Just yesterday i was listening to the album of Dylan covers Bryan ferry made a few years ago. I got it at a library sale for $1! He does a good cross section of well known and lesser known Dylan songs. He always had a way with Dylan covers. Way back on one of his earliest solo albums in the 70s he did a definitive version of "A Hard Rain's A Gonna Fall".


O0 Cool!  It's hard to picture, exactly, but I can see Bryan Ferry doing Dylan covers.  Great find!


Alive And Kicking - Tighter, Tighter


O0 I like this tune!


Produced by Tommy James. It kind of sounds like him, don't you think?


Now I didn't know this - but I'm not surprised one bit (yes, it does have that Tommy James sound)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/20/21 at 3:16 pm

Bryan Ferry
"A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall"
1973

Bryan Ferry's distinctive cover of Bob Dylan's "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOXUK7U2Go8


Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/20/21 at 3:40 pm


Didn't they have an album cover with 2 naked women on it, I must be thinking of something else? ???
Not naked, but I think I know which album he speaks of here. I am not posting any links to it here.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/20/21 at 3:49 pm


Not naked, but I think I know which album he speaks of here. I am not posting any links to it here.


Yeah, depends on what you mean by  "naked" I guess.  ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/20/21 at 3:56 pm


Yeah, depends on what you mean by  "naked" I guess.  ;D
Due to decency, the subject matter of this conversation is closed.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/20/21 at 7:46 pm

Grateful Dead
"Box of Rain"
1970

"this is all a dream we dreamed one afternoon long ago..."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9r8aycpHmY0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/20/21 at 11:06 pm


Grateful Dead
"Box of Rain"
1970

"this is all a dream we dreamed one afternoon long ago..."


O0 New to me - I like it!  I don't have a lot by Grateful Dead but I often seem drawn to their sound.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/21/21 at 4:05 am


Yeah, depends on what you mean by  "naked" I guess.  ;D

I think they were in bikinis. ???

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/21/21 at 4:08 am


Due to decency, the subject matter of this conversation is closed.

OK I'm sorry.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/21/21 at 7:23 pm

This beloved smash was a fave during my H.S. Freshman year -

Todd Rundgren - Hello It's Me (Fall 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDCwpLfivEU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/24/21 at 5:23 pm

Heard this gem today, thought I'd post it -

Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Karn Evil 9 (early 1974)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwSTe9uit48
(First impression Part 2)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/24/21 at 9:11 pm

Manfred Mann's Earth Band
"Living Without You"
1972

Manfred Mann's cover of this Randy Newman song was a modest hit in 1972 and I recall hearing it on AM radio.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0MoCbLflW8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/26/21 at 10:30 pm


Manfred Mann's Earth Band
"Living Without You"
1972

Manfred Mann's cover of this Randy Newman song was a modest hit in 1972 and I recall hearing it on AM radio.


O0 Cool - I don't remember this, but it was a Billboard Top 100 hit.  Nice to hear it.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 10/29/21 at 3:46 pm


This beloved smash was a fave during my H.S. Freshman year -

Todd Rundgren - Hello It's Me (Fall 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDCwpLfivEU


I so much like this one , one if those songs that everyone enjoyed back then.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/29/21 at 11:37 pm


I so much like this one , one if those songs that everyone enjoyed back then.


O0 Glad you like - me, too!  Indeed, it was well loved at that time.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/30/21 at 3:37 pm

This Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds gem was a favorite of mine during my H. S. Junior school year -

Winners And Losers (early 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgBV_heGUgU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/31/21 at 7:33 pm

A consistent bang-up performance of this 1st album gem is something I love when seeing these guys live -

America - Sandman (1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHT7v7Awezg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/31/21 at 8:15 pm


A consistent bang-up performance of this 1st album gem is something I love when seeing these guys live -

America - Sandman (1972)  :)



When I saw them live in 1986 I believe it was their closing number. All Southern California bands of the 70s had one (or more) of these minor-key rockers which they would stretch out into long jams during their live shows.  8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/31/21 at 8:35 pm


When I saw them live in 1986 I believe it was their closing number. All Southern California bands of the 70s had one (or more) of these minor-key rockers which they would stretch out into long jams during their live shows.  8)


O0 When I've seen the band perform, they play this near the end of their set; oftentimes it's followed only by Sister Golden Hair (and subsequently their encore).  But it's pretty normal that Sandman becomes an extended jam on stage.

This performance (2005) is pretty sweet if you haven't seen it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kW6nrM8fuhQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/31/21 at 9:09 pm

"Psycho"
Jack Kittel
1974

A novelty song of sorts, I suppose. An example of what has been termed "psychobilly".  :o  :o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftOCvwrygCI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/01/21 at 12:02 pm

This beloved rocker hails from my H.S. Senior year -

Heart - Barracuda (Spring 1977)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeMvMNpvB5M

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 11/01/21 at 2:16 pm


This beloved rocker hails from my H.S. Senior year -

Heart - Barracuda (Spring 1977)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeMvMNpvB5M


Truly a great 70s rocker.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/01/21 at 2:21 pm


This beloved rocker hails from my H.S. Senior year -

Heart - Barracuda (Spring 1977)  :)




Truly a great 70s rocker.


A friend of mine who saw them live in the 70s reported to me "those chicks can rock!". This was a compliment in those days and was taken as such.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/02/21 at 10:58 pm

This fun funky smash hails from my H.S. Junior year -

War - Low Rider (Fall 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsrqKE1iqqo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 11/02/21 at 11:28 pm


This beloved rocker hails from my H.S. Senior year -

Heart - Barracuda (Spring 1977)  :)

Truly a great 70s rocker.

One that I enjoy too! O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/03/21 at 3:48 am


This fun funky smash hails from my H.S. Junior year -

War - Low Rider (Fall 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsrqKE1iqqo

This song is the theme to the 2000's comedy George Lopez.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/03/21 at 11:03 am

Elvis Costello
"Alison"
1977

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTtopI620ZU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/03/21 at 8:21 pm


Elvis Costello
"Alison"
1977


O0 Classic!  I always thought it was an 80's song, thanks for posting the date.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 11/03/21 at 10:49 pm


O0 Classic!  I always thought it was an 80's song, thanks for posting the date.



Yep, there are plenty of late 70s songs that I thought were eighties at first (especially some early new wave hits), but when I found out the years of them, I stood corrected. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/03/21 at 11:00 pm

Nick Lowe
"Cruel To Be Kind"
1979


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nvw1S6-x9U4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/04/21 at 3:45 pm


Nick Lowe
"Cruel To Be Kind"
1979


O0 I'm a fan!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/04/21 at 3:52 pm

This Chicago based group released this fine gem when I was in 6th Grade -

Ides Of March - L. A. Goodbye (Spring 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_DVw0wbpUs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 11/04/21 at 4:24 pm


Nick Lowe
"Cruel To Be Kind"
1979


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nvw1S6-x9U4



That song brings me right back to high school.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/04/21 at 9:19 pm

Blondie
"Denis"
1977

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKwudG81ikk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/05/21 at 11:10 am

Love this mid-70s Beach Boys gem -

Beach Boys - Sail On, Sailor (1973)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx6dgEgbMNU

(Incidentally, this was re-released in 1975 with slightly greater success,,,)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 11/05/21 at 12:45 pm


Nick Lowe
"Cruel To Be Kind"
1979



An excellent choice. Great song.

Blondie
"Denis"
1977



Yet another song I love.  I found her so incredibly sexy even though she wasn't trying to be.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/05/21 at 12:56 pm



Yet another song I love. I found her so incredibly sexy even though she wasn't trying to be.


That's the best kind!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 11/05/21 at 6:01 pm

Led Zeppelin - Hey, Hey, What Can I Do
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GMYouYit6k

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/06/21 at 6:50 am


An excellent choice. Great song.
Yet another song I love.  I found her so incredibly sexy even though she wasn't trying to be.

What about her other videos like Rapture and Hanging On The Telephone?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/09/21 at 10:57 am

Heard this brilliant gem this morning -

John Lennon - Gimme Some Truth (1971)  8)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaiGABTj0aA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/09/21 at 12:56 pm


Heard this brilliant gem this morning -

John Lennon - Gimme Some Truth (1971)  8)



With one of the best guitar solos George Harrison ever did!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 11/09/21 at 1:33 pm

The Spinners  - One of a Kind 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWVZdU7F9nc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/09/21 at 2:30 pm


John Lennon - Gimme Some Truth (1971)  8)



With one of the best guitar solos George Harrison ever did!


O0 Agreed!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/09/21 at 2:30 pm


The Spinners  - One of a Kind 


O0 Good pick from '73!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 11/09/21 at 4:00 pm

Here is a gem from 1976.


Junk Food Junkie-Larry Groce


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glY31qBcwAM


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/10/21 at 9:43 am


Here is a gem from 1976.

Junk Food Junkie-Larry Groce

Cat


O0 Fun novelty song from '76 - and timely message, too!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/10/21 at 9:48 am

This beloved smash caught my ear as a H. S. Freshman -

Steely Dan - Rikki Don't Lose That Number (Spring 1974)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfZWp-hGCdA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/10/21 at 3:47 pm

Neil Young
"After the Goldrush"
1970

In memory of Dean Stockwell, who died the other day. A science-fiction screenplay he wrote (but never got made) called "After The Goldrush" was the inspiration for this famous Neil Young song and album of the same name.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6Zf4D1tHdw&list=PLX68ZEYlh74ssUFeHXa1tTc_JV79URXJg&index=2

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/11/21 at 9:23 am


Neil Young
"After the Goldrush"
1970

In memory of Dean Stockwell, who died the other day. A science-fiction screenplay he wrote (but never got made) called "After The Goldrush" was the inspiration for this famous Neil Young song and album of the same name.


O0 Love this!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/11/21 at 10:16 am

A beloved hit from '79 -

Joe Jackson - Is She Really Going Out With Him (Summer 1979)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kSlXAeDO08

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 11/11/21 at 10:32 pm


A beloved hit from '79 -

Joe Jackson - Is She Really Going Out With Him (Summer 1979)  :)



Good selection. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 11/12/21 at 9:55 am

5th Dimension - One Less Bell To Answer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqmS29CXNZ8

5th Dimension had a delightful sound.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/12/21 at 10:11 am


5th Dimension - One Less Bell To Answer

5th Dimension had a delightful sound.


O0 I'm a fan!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/12/21 at 10:24 am

This Moody Blues smash caught my ear when I was in 8th Grade -

I'm Just A Singer (In A Rock n Roll Band) (early 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_J-hmyAS6c

R.I.P. Moody Blues' long time drummer Graeme Edge 1941-2021

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/12/21 at 10:24 am


5th Dimension - One Less Bell To Answer



5th Dimension had a delightful sound.


Yes good choice. But something about the line "one less egg to fry" kind of ruins the whole poetic idea.  ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 11/12/21 at 11:33 pm


This Moody Blues smash caught my ear when I was in 8th Grade -

I'm Just A Singer (In A Rock n Roll Band) (early 1973)  :)

One song of theirs from the 1970s that I've always liked. O0

I even heard it on my SiriusXM app yesterday!



R.I.P. Moody Blues' long time drummer Graeme Edge 1941-2021

yup :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/13/21 at 6:51 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHQ7hAMf5pI
Diana Ross - Once In The Morning (1979)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/13/21 at 1:07 pm

This soulful smash caught my ear during 7th Grade -

Betty Wright - Clean Up Woman (early 1972)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P67vpAJ0Ik8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/13/21 at 2:49 pm


This soulful smash caught my ear during 7th Grade -

Betty Wright - Clean Up Woman (early 1972)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P67vpAJ0Ik8

I'm sad she passed away last year.  :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/13/21 at 4:16 pm


I'm sad she passed away last year.  :\'(


Same here.  R.I.P. Betty Wright

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/16/21 at 11:25 pm

This "album cut" (from a "favorite albums" thread LP) has been quite the earworm for me the last several days -

The Police - Peanuts (from their 1978 LP Outlandos d'Amour)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkYTfmNd5c4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/17/21 at 4:33 pm

A beloved smash from my 6th Grade school year -

Badfinger - No Matter What (Fall 1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xoke1wUwEXY

(Yes, the vocals are live here...)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 11/17/21 at 4:55 pm


A beloved smash from my 6th Grade school year -

Badfinger - No Matter What (Fall 1970)  :)
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(Yes, the vocals are live here...)
Great song, brings back great memories, got the single too!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 11/17/21 at 10:49 pm


A beloved smash from my 6th Grade school year -

Badfinger - No Matter What (Fall 1970)  :)


(Yes, the vocals are live here...)


Great song of theirs! O0 Probably the one I like best from said band.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/18/21 at 9:47 am

This beloved rocker caught my ear during 7th Grade -

Jo Jo Gunne - Run Run Run (Spring 1972)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lS7pOaEEOTs

Incidentally the lead singer is Jay Ferguson, one time of Spirit, later embarking on a solo career...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 11/18/21 at 10:14 am


This beloved rocker caught my ear during 7th Grade -

Jo Jo Gunne - Run Run Run (Spring 1972)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lS7pOaEEOTs

Incidentally the lead singer is Jay Ferguson, one time of Spirit, later embarking on a solo career...

Well I certainly remember that one, a very good song.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: violet_shy on 11/19/21 at 3:58 am

:25 to :41 and 1:33 to 1:49.........was everything.


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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/19/21 at 9:25 am


:25 to :41 and 1:33 to 1:49.........was everything.


O0 Good pick!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/19/21 at 9:27 am


O0 Good pick!


Not only is it the opening track on "Tapestry", it was the B side of the "It's Too Late" single and something of a double-sided hit, back when that existed.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/20/21 at 6:42 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT4RainY-lY
Happy Birthday to Dr. John who passed away 2 years ago.  :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/20/21 at 5:17 pm


Happy Birthday to Dr. John who passed away 2 years ago.  :\'(


O0 I'm a fan of Right Place, Wrong Time!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/21/21 at 6:37 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxiqgFLSK3U
War - All Day Music

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/23/21 at 2:27 pm

A beloved smash from the summer after my 8th Grade school year -

Chicago - Feelin' Stronger Every Day (Summer 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DljvkWj_siY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 11/23/21 at 2:49 pm

It's in your head now.  ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VTicelwAn0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 11/24/21 at 10:06 am

Led Zeppelin - Trampled Under Foot

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftknR1gf9qw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/24/21 at 10:12 am


Led Zeppelin - Trampled Under Foot




Funky 70s clavinet!  O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/28/21 at 8:08 am

"My Maria"
BW Stevenson
1973

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdBvTvxHy7E

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/28/21 at 9:49 pm


Led Zeppelin - Trampled Under Foot


O0 Very cool Led Zeppelin tune!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/28/21 at 9:50 pm


"My Maria"
BW Stevenson
1973


O0 Great pick from that fine summer before my H.S. Freshman year!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/28/21 at 9:57 pm

A beloved smash from my H.S. Freshman year -

Paul Simon - Loves Me Like A Rock (Fall 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9i3JXGtC_os

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 11/28/21 at 10:00 pm


A beloved smash from my H.S. Freshman year -

Paul Simon - Loves Me Like A Rock (Fall 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9i3JXGtC_os


Great song! It's one of my favorites from my early childhood.

Not to mention that it's one of the best all-time anti-depressant songs.  ;)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 11/28/21 at 10:07 pm

See, everyone remembers Baker Street and to a lesser extent, Right Down The Line.

But man, this one was killer too.  8)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_F47TRI7pU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/28/21 at 10:31 pm


O0 Great pick from that fine summer before my H.S. Freshman year!


Isn't it interesting that "Take A Letter Maria" (recently posted in the 60s song thread) is by R.B. Greaves, and "My Maria" is by
B.W. Stevenson. Two "Maria" songs that were big hits by two guys who go by initials for their first name.  Just one of those things.  :D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 11/28/21 at 10:34 pm


Isn't it interesting that "Take A Letter Maria" (recently posted in the 60s song thread) is by R.B. Greaves, and "My Maria" is by
B.W. Stevenson. Two "Maria" songs that were big hits by two guys who go by initials for their first name.  Just one of those things.  :D


The country duo Brooks and Dunn did a remake of My Maria that went to Number One on the Billboard country charts in 1996.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZSiBj4vCiY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 11/29/21 at 10:23 am

Helen Reddy - I don't know how to love him

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i12PWD9EQvE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/29/21 at 11:02 am


See, everyone remembers Baker Street and to a lesser extent, Right Down The Line.

But man, this one was killer too.  8)


O0 I'd heard Home And Dry before but didn't know its name.  Agreed - great track!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/29/21 at 11:09 am


The country duo Brooks and Dunn did a remake of My Maria that went to Number One on the Billboard country charts in 1996.


O0 Sweet cover!  New to me.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/29/21 at 11:11 am


Helen Reddy - I don't know how to love him


O0 Probably my favorite Helen Reddy tune!  Her first sizeable US hit - from Jesus Christ Superstar.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/29/21 at 11:21 am

Love this Joni Mitchell gem from the summer before my H.S. Sophomore year -

Joni Mitchell - Free Man In Paris (Summer 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhtxaULr-us

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/29/21 at 11:31 am


O0 Probably my favorite Helen Reddy tune!  Her first sizeable US hit - from Jesus Christ Superstar.


Helen Reddy had the hit with it, but it's possible that the Yvonne Elliman version from the original Jesus Christ Superstar album may be better remembered today.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/29/21 at 11:34 am


Love this Joni Mitchell gem from the summer before my H.S. Sophomore year -

Joni Mitchell - Free Man In Paris (Summer 1974)  :)



I bought the "Court ad Spark" album the day it came out in 1974, and the entire line of people at the checkout (at least five or six people ahead of me) were buying the exact same album. I think that may be the only time that happened to me when buying an album.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 11/29/21 at 12:49 pm


Helen Reddy had the hit with it, but it's possible that the Yvonne Elliman version from the original Jesus Christ Superstar album may be better remembered today.


I like the Yvonne Elliman version better.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 11/29/21 at 11:13 pm

Remembering George Harrison, who passed away 20 years ago today. :\'(

Here is his solo 1971 hit "What Is Life":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XFfUt7HQWM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/29/21 at 11:19 pm


Remembering George Harrison, who passed away 20 years ago today. :\'(

Here is his solo 1971 hit "What Is Life":


O0 Love this!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 11/29/21 at 11:23 pm


O0 Love this!

Thanks! It's one solo hit of his that I really enjoy, and I'm pretty sure I've used it before on this thread. And today I was realizing that it's been 20 years to the day since he passed on (29 November 2001). So I thought I'd put one on here.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 11/30/21 at 12:26 am


Remembering George Harrison, who passed away 20 years ago today. :\'(

Here is his solo 1971 hit "What Is Life":


All Things Must Pass, George Harrison's first solo album, has a special meaning for me since it was released in the United States on November 27, 1970.

The very same day I was born on.  ;)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 11/30/21 at 12:31 am

And now, for something completely different.

Black Sabbath - Tomorrow's Dream (1972)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjHbwONc0Yc

8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 11/30/21 at 7:56 pm


All Things Must Pass, George Harrison's first solo album, has a special meaning for me since it was released in the United States on November 27, 1970.

The very same day I was born on.  ;)

Splendid! O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 12/01/21 at 1:49 am

J. Geils Band - Give It To Me (1973)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDU3evB5_K8&list=RDUDU3evB5_K8&start_radio=1

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/01/21 at 8:38 am


J. Geils Band - Give It To Me (1973)


O0 Good pick!  Among my favorites during 8th Grade.

I remember one of my 8th Grade classmates clowning, he walked into our homeroom class singing Give It To Me with a silly, flirtatious look on his face.  Funny how we remember goofy stuff like that!  :D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/01/21 at 12:23 pm


O0 Good pick!  Among my favorites during 8th Grade.


Another favorite of mine from the exact same period of 8th Grade -

Edgar Winter Group - Frankenstein (early 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65XSHM3jlAY
(This is the "single" version...)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/02/21 at 3:46 am


O0 Good pick!  Among my favorites during 8th Grade.

I remember one of my 8th Grade classmates clowning, he walked into our homeroom class singing Give It To Me with a silly, flirtatious look on his face.  Funny how we remember goofy stuff like that!  :D

What did he give you?  ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/02/21 at 10:26 am


What did he give you?  ;D


        ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 12/02/21 at 1:13 pm

Jethro Tull - Teacher (1970)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm2erClJTI8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/03/21 at 3:41 am


        ;D

I thought it was part of the question.  ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 12/04/21 at 2:36 pm

Rock On-David Essex (1973)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XfmHyG8y-g


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: andersenb11775 on 12/05/21 at 6:01 am

pilot of the airwaves by charlie dore

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/05/21 at 5:07 pm


Rock On-David Essex (1973)

Cat


O0 Love this!  It's especially good to skate to.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 12/05/21 at 5:40 pm


O0 Love this!  It's especially good to skate to.


I never could skate correctly (either roller or ice) but I have always had good balance so I rarely fell (but of course I did from time to time). One time while roller skating when I was a teen, I felt myself losing my balance and started to fall back. Someone grabbed my arm and held me until I could regain my balance and then they let go. I turned to see who my savoir was and there was this drop dead gorgeous guy. I thanked him and then he skated off into the sunset. I wanted to say, "Hey, come back, I'm falling again." lol. Never saw him again. (Yeah, it was pretty crowded that day which is why I didn't see him again.)


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/05/21 at 7:08 pm


I never could skate correctly (either roller or ice) but I have always had good balance so I rarely fell (but of course I did from time to time). One time while roller skating when I was a teen, I felt myself losing my balance and started to fall back. Someone grabbed my arm and held me until I could regain my balance and then they let go. I turned to see who my savoir was and there was this drop dead gorgeous guy. I thanked him and then he skated off into the sunset. I wanted to say, "Hey, come back, I'm falling again." lol. Never saw him again. (Yeah, it was pretty crowded that day which is why I didn't see him again.)


Cat


We can't be in the 70s song thread, and talking about roller skates, without this song.

I saw Melanie live and she said "people always say to me, 'oh, you're Melanie with that cute song about bikes and roller skates'. I say 'it's about SEX, you dummy'!".  ;D  ;D  ;D

Melanie
"Brand New Key"
1971

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mXlW9LytYo



Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/06/21 at 5:04 pm


We can't be in the 70s song thread, and talking about roller skates, without this song.

Melanie
"Brand New Key"
1971


O0 Fun tune I remember well from 7th Grade!


I saw Melanie live and she said "people always say to me, 'oh, you're Melanie with that cute song about bikes and roller skates'. I say 'it's about SEX, you dummy'!".  ;D  ;D  ;D


;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 12/06/21 at 5:30 pm

Remembering John Miles who passed away yesterday with his 1976 hit "Music".

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 12/06/21 at 5:58 pm


We can't be in the 70s song thread, and talking about roller skates, without this song.

I saw Melanie live and she said "people always say to me, 'oh, you're Melanie with that cute song about bikes and roller skates'. I say 'it's about SEX, you dummy'!".  ;D  ;D  ;D

Melanie
"Brand New Key"
1971

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mXlW9LytYo



I think I have mentioned this a couple of times but I am friends with Melanie's sister. Never met Melanie. I think there may be a bit of animosity between them because she never talks about her-other than telling me that she has a sister. In fact, I didn't know she was Melanie's sister until after knowing her for years and I didn't learn about it from her. Yet, she has a big poster of Melanie on the wall in her store. (She owns an antique mall that we used to have a booth at.) I have a couple of pics of us together at my birthday party but they were candid shots of us talking and you really can't see her face. And there is another shot with her in the background. (And yes, she does look like her sister.)


Cat 

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/06/21 at 6:13 pm


Remembering John Miles who passed away yesterday with his 1976 hit "Music".


O0 New to me - interesting sound.  Thanks for posting!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/06/21 at 6:14 pm

Love this smash, popular during my first year at University -

Jay Ferguson - Thunder Island (early 1978)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEKZJp-x-Dc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 12/06/21 at 6:48 pm


Love this smash, popular during my first year at University -

Jay Ferguson - Thunder Island (early 1978)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEKZJp-x-Dc


One of those feel good songs.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 12/07/21 at 2:51 pm

Chairmen Of The Board - Give Me Just A Little More Time (1970)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzIAiyxS-nk

(BRRRRRRRRRTTTT!  ;D)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 12/07/21 at 3:30 pm

Remembering Greg Lake (who passed away this day in 2016) with hit seasonal 1975 hit "I Believe In Father Christmas".

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 12/08/21 at 6:55 am

:\'( :\'( :\'(

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/08/21 at 12:08 pm

Yoko Ono
"Mrs. Lennon"
1971

I first saw this clip when John & Yoko appeared on The Dick Cavett Show in September, 1971. The lyrics seem very prophetic in retrospect.

John Lennon plays piano and organ on this song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wZGwXFP7RY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/08/21 at 12:45 pm


Yoko Ono
"Mrs. Lennon"
1971

I first saw this clip when John & Yoko appeared on The Dick Cavett Show in September, 1971. The lyrics seem very prophetic in retrospect.

John Lennon plays piano and organ on this song.


Thanks - good post for today

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 12/08/21 at 2:17 pm

Quicksilver Messenger Service - Fresh Air (1970)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ejj81Y2ZlM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/08/21 at 2:31 pm


Quicksilver Messenger Service - Fresh Air (1970)



Love that song! It used to get a lot of airplay on the underground hippie stations I listened to back in the day. I've also seen David Freiberg sing it live with Jefferson Starship several times. I always went to see them when Paul and Marty were alive. Now that they're gone I don't bother anymore.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 12/08/21 at 2:37 pm


Love that song! It used to get a lot of airplay on the underground hippie stations I listened to back in the day. I've also seen David Freiberg sing it live with Jefferson Starship several times. I always went to see them when Paul and Marty were alive. Now that they're gone I don't bother anymore.


O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/09/21 at 9:41 am

This smash tickled my ear during my 7th Grade school year -

Al Green - Look What You've Done For Me (Spring 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrAVEEub6PY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 12/09/21 at 1:33 pm

Happy 64th birthday to Donny Osmond

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mouUvIHhh0

Donny is 64, makes me feel old as I'm about the same age.  But I still remember puppy love :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 12/09/21 at 2:24 pm


Happy 64th birthday to Donny Osmond

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mouUvIHhh0

Donny is 64, makes me feel old as I'm about the same age.  But I still remember puppy love :)



Yeah, I know this isn't from the '70s but this just cracks me up.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQl7saQjetk&t=6s


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 12/09/21 at 2:32 pm

The Three Degrees - When Will I See You Again (1974)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3R878g-SppU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 12/09/21 at 3:01 pm

Touch Me In The Morning-Diana Ross (1973)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rQ-p0WnGd8


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/10/21 at 3:59 am


Happy 64th birthday to Donny Osmond

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mouUvIHhh0

Donny is 64, makes me feel old as I'm about the same age.  But I still remember puppy love :)

Donny still looks good, he must dye his hair a lot.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/10/21 at 12:36 pm

RIP Michael Nesmith

Michael Nesmith & The First National Band
"Joanne"
A hit in 1970

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gQWfUtrUrA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 12/11/21 at 4:18 pm

Sniff N' The Tears - Driver's Seat (1978)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SCzVEUlqqA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 12/13/21 at 7:41 am

Remembering Mike Naismith with his 1977 hit "Rio".

WnpcTsy10dE

:\'( :\'( :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/13/21 at 10:46 pm


Remembering Mike Naismith with his 1977 hit "Rio".

:\'( :\'( :\'(


O0 New to me - I like.  Thanks for posting. 

R.I.P. Mike Nesmith

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 12/14/21 at 1:24 am

AC/DC - Down Payment Blues (1978)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFyGuuJJfKU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/15/21 at 5:09 pm

This beloved smash will always take me back to my H.S. Senior year -

Al Stewart - The Year Of The Cat (early 1977)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak_MTXQALa0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/15/21 at 7:42 pm


This beloved smash will always take me back to my H.S. Senior year -

Al Stewart - The Year Of The Cat (early 1977)  :)



  O0 I've seen Al Stewart live several times over the years. He's a tremendous songwriter.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/16/21 at 1:07 pm


  O0 I've seen Al Stewart live several times over the years. He's a tremendous songwriter.


O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/16/21 at 1:17 pm


O0


When you've got time, here's a full length concert of Al Stewart at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco that is very good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HRXa8o3crQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 12/19/21 at 4:51 pm

Happy belated 173rd birthday to Keith Richards (born December 18th)

The Rolling Stones - Happy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBcFjNUzFJ0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/19/21 at 8:38 pm


The Rolling Stones - Happy


O0  I'm a fan!


Happy belated 173rd birthday to Keith Richards (born December 18th)


:D  173rd birthday?  LOL!!!  ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/19/21 at 9:05 pm



:D  173rd birthday?  LOL!!!  ;D


  ;D I guess they weren't kidding:

And I was 'round when Jesus Christ
Had his moment of doubt and pain
Made damn sure that Pilate
Washed his hands and sealed his fate
Pleased to meet you
Hope you guess my name
But what's puzzling you
Is the nature of my game
Stuck around St. Petersburg
When I saw it was a time for a change
Killed Tsar and his ministers
Anastasia screamed in vain
I rode a tank
Held a general's rank
When the blitzkrieg raged
And the bodies stank
Pleased to meet you
Hope you guess my name, oh yeah
Ah, what's puzzling you
Is the nature of my game, oh yeah

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 12/20/21 at 1:29 am

Kansas - Song For America (1975)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHbkrHwy7I0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/20/21 at 3:47 am


O0  I'm a fan!

:D  173rd birthday?  LOL!!!  ;D

Wow I didn't know he was THAT old?  :o  ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/20/21 at 10:03 am

While we're in a Keith Richards mood, and since it's the holiday season, how about this rare single from 1978:

Keith Richards
"Run Rudolph Run"
1978

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDMDMLF2j1A

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/21/21 at 7:15 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPVk-m1Pr4s
Clean Up Woman - Betty Wright (1971)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/22/21 at 10:34 am


Kansas - Song For America (1975)


I'm finally catching up, checking out a few of the videos I missed (using Opera browser).

^I like this!  O0  I've heard it before, but not a lot.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/25/21 at 6:53 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8NcQzMQN_U
Merry Christmas! :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/25/21 at 11:43 pm


Merry Christmas! :)


^ Love Feliz Navidad!  O0  Merry Christmas

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/26/21 at 3:35 am


^ Love Feliz Navidad!  O0  Merry Christmas

You Too AG, have a good one. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 12/27/21 at 7:00 pm

Cat Stevens - Oh Very Young

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP6B9HttRI8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/28/21 at 6:55 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Wqilwh55eE
Lonnie Liston Smith- space princess - 1978

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/28/21 at 10:48 am

Andy Gibb
"I Just Want To Be Your Everything"
New Year's Rockin' Eve 1977

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOA5AMNYh8I

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 12/30/21 at 1:06 am

The Alan Parsons Project - I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You (1977)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDwXyG9j1tM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Boomer Nights on 12/31/21 at 12:02 am

this is the last day I'll be able to write this! The Academy Awards are handed out the year AFTER the film comes out (obviously). The film Lovers and Other Strangers featured the song "For All We Know" written by Fred Karlin, Rob Royer, and Jimmie Griffin. The Carpenters recorded it before the awards were even handed out.

Fred was my grandfather. He won the Oscar 50 years ago this year for this great song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exhiNToY3eI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/31/21 at 7:33 am


this is the last day I'll be able to write this! The Academy Awards are handed out the year AFTER the film comes out (obviously). The film Lovers and Other Strangers featured the song "For All We Know" written by Fred Karlin, Rob Royer, and Jimmie Griffin. The Carpenters recorded it before the awards were even handed out.

Fred was my grandfather. He won the Oscar 50 years ago this year for this great song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exhiNToY3eI


Very interesting! "Lovers and Other Strangers" was originally a play written by Renee Taylor (who later became known as "Sylvia Fine" on "The Nanny") and her husband, actor Joe Bologna. It's a VERY late 60s/early 70s style movie.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/01/22 at 11:02 am

Donovan
"New Year's Resovolution"
1970

Not a typo. It's "resovolution".  I always thought it meant something like a combination of "resolve", "resolution" and "revolution". A deep cut from his classic 1970 cult album "Open Road".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkri858BKvE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 01/01/22 at 11:50 am


Donovan
"New Year's Resovolution"
1970

Not a typo. It's "resovolution".  I always thought it meant something like a combination of "resolve", "resolution" and "revolution". A deep cut from his classic 1970 cult album "Open Road".


That is quite interesting. Not a song I'm familiar with, but I'll give it a listen. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/01/22 at 1:32 pm


Donovan
"New Year's Resovolution"
1970

Not a typo. It's "resovolution".  I always thought it meant something like a combination of "resolve", "resolution" and "revolution". A deep cut from his classic 1970 cult album "Open Road".


O0 That's a cool song!  Never heard it before.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/01/22 at 1:41 pm

Here's one I ring up every New Year's -

George Harrison - Ding Dong, Ding Dong (1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrXswIbWA7Y

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 01/01/22 at 3:18 pm

Steely Dan - Any Major Dude Will Tell You (1974)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBzzdlpISFg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/01/22 at 3:21 pm


Steely Dan - Any Major Dude Will Tell You (1974)


O0 Love this!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/01/22 at 3:28 pm


O0 That's a cool song!  Never heard it before.


Some say he wrote it for Paul McCartney when the Beatles split up. Makes sense but it also applies to everybody. The hallmark of a great songwriter. When something is specific and universal at the same time. Everybody can relate.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/03/22 at 8:03 pm

David Bowie
"Five Years"
1972

The song that opens the classic "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars" album. A song about the end of the world.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ObjtVdsV3I

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/03/22 at 8:34 pm


David Bowie
"Five Years"
1972

The song that opens the classic "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars" album. A song about the end of the world.


O0 Good one!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/05/22 at 8:42 pm

This beloved smash takes me back to my 6th Grade schoolyear-

Lee Michaels - Do You Know What I Mean (Spring 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY9iVKQPeXA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/06/22 at 5:07 pm

A fave of mine from my 8th Grade schoolyear; it's become something of a classic in more recent years -

Dobie Gray - Drift Away (early 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIuyDWzctgY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 01/06/22 at 10:51 pm

Elton John - Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding (1973)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p_xAToFzck

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/07/22 at 11:17 am


Elton John - Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding (1973)


O0 Love this!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/08/22 at 6:53 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SUC8sdP5eI
Happy Birthday to The late Elvis Presley.  :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/08/22 at 10:42 am


Happy Birthday to The late Elvis Presley.  :\'(


O0 "Burnin' Love" is fun; it was all over the radio when I started 8th Grade (early fall 1972).  Happy Birthday Elvis.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/08/22 at 12:56 pm


O0 "Burnin' Love" is fun; it was all over the radio when I started 8th Grade (early fall 1972).  Happy Birthday Elvis.

Do you like his jumpsuits?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/08/22 at 5:25 pm


Do you like his jumpsuits?


They were all right.  Jumpsuits were popular then.  I didn't "go GA-GA" over them, if that's what you mean.  But they were all right.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/10/22 at 5:21 pm

This smash was a fave of mine during my 8th Grade schoolyear -

Rod Stewart - You Wear It Well (early Fall 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PigMNwgufmk

Happy Birthday to Rod Stewart!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 01/10/22 at 8:13 pm


This smash was a fave of mine during my 8th Grade schoolyear -

Rod Stewart - You Wear It Well (early Fall 1972)  :)


Happy Birthday to Rod Stewart!



Still doing well at 77! O0

I have heard that one periodically on stations that play classic rock.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 01/11/22 at 3:11 am


This smash was a fave of mine during my 8th Grade schoolyear -

Rod Stewart - You Wear It Well (early Fall 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PigMNwgufmk

Happy Birthday to Rod Stewart!


O0

I have always like "Maggie May" too

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/11/22 at 3:29 am


O0

I have always like "Maggie May" too

I liked his 1980's music songs.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/11/22 at 4:47 pm

Another much beloved smash from my 8th Grade schoolyear -

Jethro Tull - Living In The Past (late Fall 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn9IyFLDtjk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/12/22 at 8:00 pm

I always forget this gem is a 70's tune, but it is -

Elvis Costello - Pump It Up (1978)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y71iDvCYXA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/12/22 at 9:17 pm

Ronnie Spector
"Try Some Buy Some"

A rare and little knows single released by Ronnie Spector on the Beatles Apple Records in late 1971. Written by George Harrison, produced by Phil Spector. I believe there were plans for an album, but Phil's erratic behavior caused sessions to cease, so the single remains a one-off. I remember seeing it, with picture sleeve, in the window of a local record store back in late 71.

Personnel:

Ronnie Spector – vocals 
George Harrison – acoustic guitar
Leon Russell – piano
Gary Wright – electric piano
Pete Ham – acoustic guitar
Klaus Voormann – bass
Jim Gordon – drums, tambourine
John Barham – orchestral and choral arrangements

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeWnxY5Uyn4

Original 1971 picture sleeve:

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/74/b7/76/74b7765d2813777e689e46e9929cd246.jpg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/12/22 at 10:03 pm


Ronnie Spector
"Try Some Buy Some"

A rare and little knows single released by Ronnie Spector on the Beatles Apple Records in late 1971. Written by George Harrison, produced by Phil Spector. I believe there were plans for an album, but Phil's erratic behavior caused sessions to cease, so the single remains a one-off. I remember seeing it, with picture sleeve, in the window of a local record store back in late 71.

Personnel:

Ronnie Spector – vocals 
George Harrison – acoustic guitar
Leon Russell – piano
Gary Wright – electric piano
Pete Ham – acoustic guitar
Klaus Voormann – bass
Jim Gordon – drums, tambourine
John Barham – orchestral and choral arrangements

Original 1971 picture sleeve:

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/74/b7/76/74b7765d2813777e689e46e9929cd246.jpg


Thanks for posting this.  R.I.P. Ronnie Spector

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/13/22 at 9:48 pm

A fun smash from my H.S. Senior year -

Aerosmith - Walk This Way (Fall 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c8O2n1Gfto

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 01/13/22 at 10:20 pm

Emerson, Lake & Palmer - From The Beginning (1972)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsJ9YXHqnr8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/13/22 at 10:36 pm


Emerson, Lake & Palmer - From The Beginning (1972)




Great song! O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/14/22 at 3:52 am


A fun smash from my H.S. Senior year -

Aerosmith - Walk This Way (Fall 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c8O2n1Gfto

I also liked that they collaborated with RUN DMC too.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/14/22 at 4:35 pm

This beloved smash hails from my H.S. Freshman year -

Paul McCartney & Wings - Helen Wheels (late 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL5xX-wH0NU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 01/14/22 at 7:31 pm


A fun smash from my H.S. Senior year -

Aerosmith - Walk This Way (Fall 1976)  :)


I also liked that they collaborated with RUN DMC too.

Well, the Run DMC version came out a decade later, and even though they are the main act on that version, it is more of a revival since two members of Aerosmith contributed to that recording. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/15/22 at 7:17 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6NV6NzBE5g
Happy Birthday Charo she turns 71.  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/15/22 at 7:42 am



Happy Birthday Charo she turns 70.  :)


There is some dispute about Charo's age. She may be up to ten years older than 70. It's little known what a fine classical guitarist she is. She claims she studied with Segovia himself, but like many things with her, that is also subject to dispute.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 01/15/22 at 11:01 am



Happy Birthday Charo she turns 70.  :)

She was NOT born in 1952.

There are some sources that list her birth year as 1951, which would make her 71 today. But that is under dispute.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/15/22 at 11:43 am


She was NOT born in 1952.



Correct. She was married to bandleader Xavier Cougat in 1966. if she was born in 1952 she would have been 14 years old when she got married. Which is highly unlikely.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/16/22 at 1:31 pm

This beloved gem hails from my days at University -

Jefferson Starship - Runaway (1978)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDSsHdVwWA0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 01/17/22 at 5:28 am

Because we watched "X-Men: Days of Future Past" over the weekend...

dO1rMeYnOmM

Also, I have just discovered my speakers are not working!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/17/22 at 5:55 pm


Because we watched "X-Men: Days of Future Past" over the weekend...


^ I like Jim Croce! O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 01/18/22 at 2:50 pm

Happy birthday to Bobby Goldsboro, with his 1973 hit "Summer (The First Time)"

87ruZX5JdCk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 01/19/22 at 2:24 pm

My favorite Janis Joplin song: Mercedes Benz (1971)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qev-i9-VKlY


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/20/22 at 4:08 pm


My favorite Janis Joplin song: Mercedes Benz (1971)

Cat


O0 Good one!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/20/22 at 4:12 pm

A beloved smash from my H.S. Sophomore schoolyear -

America - Tin Man (early Fall 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGl4PP9xaaQ

In honor of Dewey Bunnell's birthday (yesterday)...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/20/22 at 4:29 pm


My favorite Janis Joplin song: Mercedes Benz (1971)


Cat


I wonder if people today would know what "Dialing for Dollars" was?  ;D  Every city had their own local version of it.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/20/22 at 4:48 pm


I wonder if people today would know what "Dialing for Dollars" was?  ;D  Every city had their own local version of it.


TBH, I'd heard of "Dialing for Dollars" plenty growing up, but not 100% sure exactly what it entailed.  (But I don't think I missed anything really spectacular; I was taught to stay away from those shady "get rich quick" schemes...)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 01/20/22 at 5:36 pm

Bread

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhhInSEYqHo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 01/20/22 at 5:47 pm


This beloved gem hails from my days at University -

Jefferson Starship - Runaway (1978)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDSsHdVwWA0


Love this selection!  8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 01/20/22 at 5:53 pm


I wonder if people today would know what "Dialing for Dollars" was?  ;D  Every city had their own local version of it.


I don't think we had a "Dialing for Dollars" but we did have a "Bowling for Dollars."



Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/20/22 at 5:57 pm


Bread


O0 Never heard "Down On My Knees" by Bread - I like it!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/20/22 at 6:00 pm


TBH, I'd heard of "Dialing for Dollars" plenty growing up, but not 100% sure exactly what it entailed.  (But I don't think I missed anything really spectacular; I was taught to stay away from those shady "get rich quick" schemes...)


I think it varied slightly from town to town, but it was kind of a syndicated thing. In the 60s and 70s, local TV stations would show movies in the late afternoon, generally older ones, hosted by a local personality. Like Powerball or some such lottery, there would be a pool of money offered as a prize which would increase each day if nobody won. The local personality would call a local number at random from the phone book (I told you this was old times). They had a sort of mathematical method for how they picked the number, to keep everything on the up and up. "Today we call number two down, three across", or something like that. And he would dial the number. if the person who answered know the amount in the jackpot they would win it. Simple as that. If they didn't know, they lost and the kitty increased for the next day. Keep in mind this was the 60s and 70s, so if nobody answered it was considered the same as if somebody didn't know the amount, and the kitty increased. They allowed six rings before they hung up, (No answering machines in those days). I forget what they did if the line was busy. (No call waiting in those days, either). It was all kind of low tech. "And now back to our movie...".

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: andersenb11775 on 01/20/22 at 8:48 pm

Croce only became a legendary singer of the 1970s after his early death. The real Croce was about to leave the music business and do something mundane and pastoral.

https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PosthumousPopularityPotential

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/21/22 at 3:42 am


I wonder if people today would know what "Dialing for Dollars" was?  ;D  Every city had their own local version of it.

Don't you mean "Bowling For Dollars"?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/21/22 at 3:47 am


TBH, I'd heard of "Dialing for Dollars" plenty growing up, but not 100% sure exactly what it entailed.  (But I don't think I missed anything really spectacular; I was taught to stay away from those shady "get rich quick" schemes...)

In our neighborhood it was called "Bowling For Dollars" and it was on WOR Channel 9 back in the late 1970's, true fact My Father was on this show back in 1976 but cannot seem to find the archive tape and it's not even on YouTube either I remember the host was Larry Kenny.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/21/22 at 3:47 am


I don't think we had a "Dialing for Dollars" but we did have a "Bowling for Dollars."



Cat

remember Larry Kenny?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/21/22 at 9:39 am


Don't you mean "Bowling For Dollars"?


No, Dialing for Dollars. Exactly like I explained.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 01/21/22 at 1:53 pm


Don't you mean "Bowling For Dollars"?


There was "Dialing for Dollars" AND "Bowling for Dollars." Two separate entities. 


remember Larry Kenny?


Not off hand. Never watched the show on a regular basis. I just caught it in passing from time to time.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 01/21/22 at 3:14 pm

:\'( :\'( :\'(

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QGMCSCFoKA

One of those songs that you just have to CRANK!


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/22/22 at 6:55 am


There was "Dialing for Dollars" AND "Bowling for Dollars." Two separate entities. 

Not off hand. Never watched the show on a regular basis. I just caught it in passing from time to time.


Cat

My Father was actually on the show back in 1976 but My Mother And I have tried to find the tape where he was on the show but thing is that WOR-TV in New York doesn't exist any longer.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 01/22/22 at 1:54 pm


My Father was actually on the show back in 1976 but My Mother And I have tried to find the tape where he was on the show but thing is that WOR-TV in New York doesn't exist any longer.


What? Channel 9 no longer exist?


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 01/22/22 at 1:56 pm


What? Channel 9 no longer exist?


Cat

It used to be WOR-TV, but it changed its callsign to WWOR-TV back in 1987. (According to what I read on Wiki.)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/22/22 at 2:19 pm


What? Channel 9 no longer exist?


Cat

This was way back in 1976, 45 years ago I'm saying Channel 9 does exist but not sure if the call letters doesn't.
My Father has the cassette tape from when he appeared on Bowling For Dollars (one of our relatives put the cassette player next to the TV) but cannot find the archived footage from when he was on the game show.This was the Christmas episode December 24th, 1976, I was just 2 years old and My Brother was 5. My Father would probably remember when he was on the show from Madison Square Garden, this was when the time he was working with Korvettes. How can we obtain that episode we've tried but failed, where can I get a copy, would you happen to know Cat? ???

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 01/22/22 at 2:38 pm


This was way back in 1976, 45 years ago I'm saying Channel 9 does exist but not sure if the call letters doesn't.
My Father has the cassette tape from when he appeared on Bowling For Dollars (one of our relatives put the cassette player next to the TV) but cannot find the archived footage from when he was on the game show.This was the Christmas episode December 24th, 1976, I was just 2 years old and My Brother was 5. My Father would probably remember when he was on the show from Madison Square Garden, this was when the time he was working with Korvettes. How can we obtain that episode we've tried but failed, where can I get a copy, would you happen to know Cat? ???


You can try to contact the station (whatever their call letters are now). They may have it in their archives.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/23/22 at 3:44 am


You can try to contact the station (whatever their call letters are now). They may have it in their archives.


Cat


Yeah I would have to obtain either the email or the telephone number.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 01/23/22 at 2:41 pm


Yeah I would have to obtain either the email or the telephone number.



Try here:  https://www.my9nj.com/contact-us


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: andersenb11775 on 01/23/22 at 5:13 pm

It’s pretty doubtful it was kept. In the days before home VHS, DVD and streaming or niche cable channels, most stuff was not retained.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/24/22 at 3:42 am



Try here:  https://www.my9nj.com/contact-us


Cat

Thanks I'll try to let my Mother know about it. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/24/22 at 3:43 am


It’s pretty doubtful it was kept. In the days before home VHS, DVD and streaming or niche cable channels, most stuff was not retained.

You mean the time when he was on Bowling For Dollars 46 years ago?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/24/22 at 12:35 pm

Just learned it's Neil Diamond's birthday; in his honor -

Neil Diamond - Cherry, Cherry (1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlcuAsgc5-c

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 01/24/22 at 8:19 pm

Sex Pistols - Pretty Vacant (1977)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sQaJNtbSzI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/27/22 at 5:52 pm

This beloved smash was all over my radio during my 7th Grade school year -

Neil Young - Heart Of Gold (early 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V51Itpvc1Pw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 01/27/22 at 7:50 pm


Just learned it's Neil Diamond's birthday; in his honor -

Neil Diamond - Cherry, Cherry (1970)  :)


Yes, happy belated birthday Neil.

Of course that song was originally from the 60s (1966); however, he did re-record it in a "live" version in 1973.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/27/22 at 8:31 pm


Yes, happy belated birthday Neil.

Of course that song was originally from the 60s (1966); however, he did re-record it in a "live" version in 1973.


Ok, I see what I did; yes, I goofed here on the year.  Happy belated birthday Neil Diamond.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 01/27/22 at 10:24 pm


Ok, I see what I did; yes, I goofed here on the year.  Happy belated birthday Neil Diamond.



No worries!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 01/28/22 at 8:18 am

The Stooges - Down On The Street (1970)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEcLZ5x4WDs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 01/29/22 at 12:36 pm

Elvis Costello - This Year's Girl (1978)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lamyY_8iwE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/29/22 at 12:58 pm

The Strawbs
"I'll Carry On Beside You"
1971

A song of deep loyalty from their "From The Witchwood" album. The keyboards are by Rick Wakeman who was a member of Strawbs shortly before he joined Yes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qx-8dvq6OAw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: andersenb11775 on 01/29/22 at 6:19 pm

1973's "Part of the Union":
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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/30/22 at 1:56 pm

Jefferson Starship
"St. Charles"
1976

A JS classic on Marty Balin's birthday.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4BxmjFuF_0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 01/30/22 at 1:57 pm


Jefferson Starship
"St. Charles"
1976

A JS classic on Marty Balin's birthday.


Yup, today would've been his 80th. Good selection there. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/01/22 at 3:49 pm

This beloved smash hails from my H.S. Sophomore year -

Carole King - Jazzman (Fall 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szcD2pAjd_8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/01/22 at 11:13 pm

Happy 80th birthday to Graham Nash. And a  salute to his multi-decade career.

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
"Teach Your Children"
1970

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkaKwXddT_I

Crosby, Stills & Nash
"Just A Song before I Go"
1977

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UoneXjfBC0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 02/02/22 at 9:55 am

America - Daisy Jane
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svnl5cAhdnY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/02/22 at 2:52 pm


America - Daisy Jane


O0 Love this!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/02/22 at 3:06 pm

Here's a terrific story song regarding a very un-flattering series of events in my own hometown...

Graham Nash - Chicago (summer 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4BJpC-esA8

Happy 80th Birthday, Graham Nash!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/02/22 at 3:29 pm

Graham Nash/David Crosby
"Immigration Man"
1972

This song was a top 40 hit in the spring of 1972. It's still relevant today. Dave Mason plays the lead guitar.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uKlRPaQmbM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/02/22 at 4:04 pm


Graham Nash/David Crosby
"Immigration Man"
1972

This song was a top 40 hit in the spring of 1972. It's still relevant today. Dave Mason plays the lead guitar.


O0 Another goodie!  I didn't know about Dave Mason's contribution.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/02/22 at 5:44 pm

Ok, I'm jumping on the bandwagon. This is one of my favorite CSNY

Our House (1970)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKYjUn-SBcg


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Cherie70 on 02/02/22 at 7:56 pm

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OJays - I Love Music

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/02/22 at 8:03 pm

Melanie
"Groundhog Day"
1976

In 1976 Melanie, now on Atlantic Records, made a strong album called "Photograph". Very strong. Atlantic put a big push behind it. Alas, her days of hits were over. Though she remains a legend. A "working legend", by her own description.  :)
Here's a song from it, appropriate for today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugBcnBzMhK4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/02/22 at 9:50 pm


Melanie
"Groundhog Day"
1976

In 1976 Melanie, now on Atlantic Records, made a strong album called "Photograph". Very strong. Atlantic put a big push behind it. Alas, her days of hits were over. Though she remains a legend. A "working legend", by her own description.  :)
Here's a song from it, appropriate for today.


O0 Good song for today!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 02/03/22 at 8:28 am

The Ramones - I Wanna Be Sedated (1978)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0usV_kf-Zc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/03/22 at 10:02 am

For American Girl's birthday---

Leon Russell
"Pisces Apple Lady"
1970
:)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgaxpkY80qQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/03/22 at 12:51 pm


For American Girl's birthday---

Leon Russell
"Pisces Apple Lady"
1970
:)


O0 Great tune!  New to me.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/04/22 at 6:20 pm

The Strawbs
"Hard Hard Winter"
1976

An absolutely lovely deep cut from The Strawbs, from an album called, believe it or not, "Deep Cuts". ;)  Also appropriate for those feeling the effects of Winter right now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DECAKl1Fakg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 02/05/22 at 7:33 pm

The Cars - Bye Bye Love (1978)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ghKhEg8VX8



Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 02/05/22 at 10:54 pm


The Cars - Bye Bye Love (1978)


Good selection; I've always liked this one. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 02/05/22 at 10:56 pm

My selection... "Money (That's What I Want)" as performed by The Flying Lizards (1979):

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Those of you who might be familiar with their recording probably know only a 2 1/2 minute version. The clip that I'm posting is over 5 1/2 minutes long, with just extra instrumentation comprising the entire second half.


Also, it was originally recorded 20 years earlier by singer Barrett Strong, who turns 81 today. And of course The Beatles covered it in '63.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Cherie70 on 02/06/22 at 8:51 am

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The O'Jays Message In Our Music

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/06/22 at 2:45 pm


My selection... "Money (That's What I Want)" as performed by The Flying Lizards (1979):

Those of you who might be familiar with their recording probably know only a 2 1/2 minute version. The clip that I'm posting is over 5 1/2 minutes long, with just extra instrumentation comprising the entire second half.


Also, it was originally recorded 20 years earlier by singer Barrett Strong, who turns 81 today. And of course The Beatles covered it in '63.



Back in the day, the radio station I used to listen to was having a contest. They were giving away free tickets to see Cheap Trick to the person who could come up with the best "April Fool's Joke" since the band was going to preforming on April 1st. The station got a recording of a parody of this song:

Cheap Trick is a band that is coming to town.
But they were sold out by the time I got down."
I want TICKETS! (Ooh ooh ooh ooh)
That's what I want.



Where was more but that I all I can remember. I think the station played it a couple of times because it was such a great parody. Not sure if they won the tickets or not but I think they should have.

Anyway, I can never hear the Flying Lizards without thinking of that contest and that parody.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Cherie70 on 02/06/22 at 6:25 pm

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Todd Rundgren, it took years for the RRHOF, but I am glad he is in.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 02/06/22 at 8:53 pm



Back in the day, the radio station I used to listen to was having a contest. They were giving away free tickets to see Cheap Trick to the person who could come up with the best "April Fool's Joke" since the band was going to preforming on April 1st. The station got a recording of a parody of this song:

Cheap Trick is a band that is coming to town.
But they were sold out by the time I got down."
I want TICKETS! (Ooh ooh ooh ooh)
That's what I want.



Where was more but that I all I can remember. I think the station played it a couple of times because it was such a great parody. Not sure if they won the tickets or not but I think they should have.

Anyway, I can never hear the Flying Lizards without thinking of that contest and that parody.


Cat

Well that's quite an interesting story. :) :D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/07/22 at 12:09 pm

I enjoyed this smash while wrapping up my H.S. Freshman school year -

Wet Willie - Keep On Smilin' (Spring 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tg0BNTebcbY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/09/22 at 2:09 pm

This beloved gem hails from my H.S. Senior school year -

George Harrison - This Song (Fall 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ute7nuLufM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/09/22 at 3:06 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-iJ-zOvZnI
Village People- The Women (1978)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/10/22 at 9:34 am

This oft-overlooked Sly & the Family Stone funkster was their last Top 20 hit...

If You Want Me To Stay (Summer 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZFabOuF4Ps

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 02/10/22 at 10:18 am


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-iJ-zOvZnI
Village People- The Women (1978)
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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/10/22 at 2:12 pm


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How is that possible?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 02/10/22 at 2:14 pm


How is that possible?
Copyright reasons?

Viewing in a foreign land?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 02/10/22 at 11:49 pm


Copyright reasons?

Viewing in a foreign land?

Possibly so. I mean, sometimes I get that warning here in the States when trying to view something that doesn't have that restriction across the Pond.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/11/22 at 6:56 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8OZux6hp1Q
Leon Haywood - I Wanna Do Something Freaky To You (1975)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/11/22 at 10:52 am

This beloved rocker caught my ear during my 6th Grade school year -

Alice Cooper - Eighteen (early 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nptFEl-nwM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/11/22 at 7:29 pm

T. Rex
"Girl"
1971

Gorgeous ballad from the classic "Electric Warrior" album.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53taPFwCyyk&list=RD53taPFwCyyk&start_radio=1

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/12/22 at 12:21 pm


T. Rex
"Girl"
1971

Gorgeous ballad from the classic "Electric Warrior" album.


O0 Cool song!  New to me.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/12/22 at 12:34 pm

When it's someone's birthday, it's not so normal to post their "backing vocals" efforts.  But in the documentary I watched on the making of Aja, Michael McDonald spoke about the special effort required to perfect the exceptional backing vocals in this smash, as only he could...

Steely Dan - Peg (late 1977)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pk90bIPVs4

Happy 70th Birthday Michael McDonald!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 02/13/22 at 4:09 pm


When it's someone's birthday, it's not so normal to post their "backing vocals" efforts.  But in the documentary that I watched on the making of Aja, Michael McDonald spoke about the special effort required to perfect the exceptional backing vocals in this smash, as only he could...

Steely Dan - Peg (late 1977)  :)


Happy 70th Birthday Michael McDonald!

His backing vocal efforts are definitely noteworthy, especially on that song! O0 Especially if he himself explained why it was done. Great selection.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 02/13/22 at 5:40 pm

44 years later, and this song is still so beautiful ...

Trooper - Oh, Pretty Lady (1978)
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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 02/13/22 at 9:25 pm

Today (Sunday) was Peter Gabriel's 72nd birthday. :) Here is his first solo hit, "Solsbury Hill", from 1977:

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/13/22 at 11:27 pm


Today (Sunday) was Peter Gabriel's 72nd birthday. :) Here is his first solo hit, "Solsbury Hill", from 1977:


O0 Good pick!  Happy Birthday to Peter Gabriel.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/14/22 at 3:33 am


O0 Good pick!  Happy Birthday to Peter Gabriel.


I liked his music during the 1980's.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/14/22 at 12:50 pm

John Lennon
"Love"
1970

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUTz3LQEq1Q

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/14/22 at 7:07 pm


John Lennon
"Love"
1970


O0 Great pick for today!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 02/14/22 at 8:04 pm


I liked his music during the 1980's.

As did I...but he also had some great 70s' hits as well. Both as a solo artist, and as a member of Genesis. Don't forget, he was the original frontman of said band before departing in favor of a solo career.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/15/22 at 12:50 pm

As he was a big superstar in the 80's, few remember his 1st Top 40 hit.  From my 8th Grade school year -

Rick Springfield - Speak To The Sky (Fall 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZqnsMS5o9U

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/16/22 at 9:58 pm

This beloved gem delighted my ears during my 6th Grade school year -

Paul McCartney - Another Day (early 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFzEA7ZAfZQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/16/22 at 10:23 pm


This beloved gem delighted my ears during my 6th Grade school year -

Paul McCartney - Another Day (early 1971)  :)



The recent "Get Back" movie shows that Paul had this song, at least in part, around in 1969 and was playing it during the Beatles sessions.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/17/22 at 11:55 am


The recent "Get Back" movie shows that Paul had this song, at least in part, around in 1969 and was playing it during the Beatles sessions.


O0 Indeed!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/17/22 at 12:04 pm

This soulful rarity crossed my transistor radio while in 6th Grade -

The Esquires - Girls In The City (1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yH8hIKmY6ZU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/17/22 at 12:21 pm


This soulful rarity crossed my transistor radio while in 6th Grade -

The Esquires - Girls In The City (1971)  :)



New one on me! Never heard this.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/17/22 at 1:07 pm


This soulful rarity crossed my transistor radio while in 6th Grade -

The Esquires - Girls In The City (1971)  :)



New one on me! Never heard this.


O0 Hope you enjoy!  It's a little "old school", even for that time, but I always thought it had a pretty sweet sound.  The song never made the Top 40.  While in 6th Grade (not later) I occasionally parked on the Soul hits radio station nestled between the two Top 40 AM stations on the dial as I would flip between them (in our old fashioned analog way).  The Soul hits station is where I heard Girls In The City.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/18/22 at 8:58 am

Happy birthday to Yoko Ono, 89 years young today.

Here's a review of the new Yoko tribute album, just released today. it features David Byrne, Death cab for Cutie, Yo la Tengo and others:

Various artists: Ocean Child: Songs of Yoko Ono review – tribute to brilliance of rock icon’s music:

www.theguardian.com/culture/2022/feb/18/various-artists-ocean-child-songs-of-yoko-ono-review-canvasback-music-atlantic-records

Here's one from her classic 1973 double album "Approximately infinite Universe". This song has also been covered by Boy George in more recent years.

Yoko Ono
"Death of Samantha"
1973

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuq_-b-VlBk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/21/22 at 4:52 pm


Happy birthday to Yoko Ono, 89 years young today.

Here's a review of the new Yoko tribute album, just released today. it features David Byrne, Death cab for Cutie, Yo la Tengo and others:

Various artists: Ocean Child: Songs of Yoko Ono review – tribute to brilliance of rock icon’s music:

www.theguardian.com/culture/2022/feb/18/various-artists-ocean-child-songs-of-yoko-ono-review-canvasback-music-atlantic-records

Here's one from her classic 1973 double album "Approximately infinite Universe". This song has also been covered by Boy George in more recent years.

Yoko Ono
"Death of Samantha"
1973


Hmmm, I thought I replied to this  :-\\  (maybe technical difficulties on my end).  In any case, Happy (belated) Birthday to Yoko Ono!  I like the song - I think I only heard it once before.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/21/22 at 4:57 pm

When I first heard this song in 1972 as a 7th Grader, I knew it was good.  What I didn't know is how much it would be revered in the future...

Bill Withers - Lean On Me (Spring 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHSOVEqqm44

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/21/22 at 5:07 pm


Hmmm, I thought I replied to this  :-\\  (maybe technical difficulties on my end).  In any case, Happy (belated) Birthday to Yoko Ono! I like the song - I think I only heard it once before.

Probably when I posted it last time.  8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/21/22 at 5:27 pm


When I first heard this song in 1972 as a 7th Grader, I knew it was good.  What I didn't know is how much it would be revered in the future...

Bill Withers - Lean On Me (Spring 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHSOVEqqm44



I can't play the piano but I can play the opening chords of this song.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/21/22 at 8:21 pm


Probably when I posted it last time.  8)


Indeed it was.  I forget the occasion before (don't think it was Yoko's last birthday)...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 02/21/22 at 10:27 pm


When I first heard this song in 1972 as a 7th Grader, I knew it was good.  What I didn't know is how much it would be revered in the future...

Bill Withers - Lean On Me (Spring 1972)  :)


I can't play the piano but I can play the opening chords of this song.


Cat

I could probably figure out the opening chords too.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/21/22 at 11:03 pm


When I first heard this song in 1972 as a 7th Grader, I knew it was good.  What I didn't know is how much it would be revered in the future...

Bill Withers - Lean On Me (Spring 1972)  :)



I can't play the piano but I can play the opening chords of this song.

Cat



I could probably figure out the opening chords too.


When I was in Jr. High, me and my brothers and some neighborhood friends would congregate in our large dining room in our rural MI farmhouse and have "jam sessions" where we'd attempt to figure out how to play some of our favorite contemporary tunes.  Fun for us!  Lean On Me was definitely one of those.  I think we ended up doing a pretty fair job with it, I don't recall...

Then maybe that's not worth telling, I don't know  :-\\

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 02/21/22 at 11:09 pm


When I was in Jr. High, me and my brothers and some neighborhood friends would congregate in our large dining room in our rural MI farmhouse and have "jam sessions" where we'd attempt to figure out how to play some of our favorite contemporary tunes.  Fun for us!  Lean On Me was definitely one of those.  I think we ended up doing a pretty fair job with it, I don't recall...

Then maybe that's not worth telling, I don't know  :-\\

Occasionally I like to try to do that sorta thing, with music from various timeframes. I've found some "piano chords" versions of certain songs that are fairly recent; as much as I'd like to try playing some of those, they do seem rather challenging (to the point where I don't think I'd ever be able to master them). I mean, I did have some formal instruction with piano when I was a kid, but that was only to play traditional/folk tunes and some simple classical pieces.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/21/22 at 11:31 pm


Occasionally I like to try to do that sorta thing, with music from various timeframes. I've found some "piano chords" versions of certain songs that are fairly recent; as much as I'd like to try playing some of those, they do seem rather challenging (to the point where I don't think I'd ever be able to master them). I mean, I did have some formal instruction with piano when I was a kid, but that was only to play traditional/folk tunes and some simple classical pieces.


Yeah, it would've been nice to have some sheet music back then.  At that time, with no internet it was a lot harder to get our hands on sheet music - unless we went to specific music stores with $$ in hand, or someone else got it for us, we didn't have access to the chords or anything.  Around that time I was probably my most musical, between clarinet in band and the piano lessons I had (all too briefly).  Alas, as much as I wanted to, I never mastered musicianship, part of which I attribute to "bad luck" (long story).  Of course in our "jam sessions" we were just kids playing around.  But it was so much fun! 

I gave my guitar to my brother, who today I'd call a "semi-professional", as he earns money playing.  He had a friend teach him, and he stuck with it.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 02/21/22 at 11:33 pm

^ Great!

I might want to clarify, when I talked about "piano chords versions" of certain pop songs, I was referring to Youtube clips. Some of them show the notes as they're being played. I'd give some examples, but I think I'd rather do that in another thread.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/22/22 at 6:46 am


When I first heard this song in 1972 as a 7th Grader, I knew it was good.  What I didn't know is how much it would be revered in the future...

Bill Withers - Lean On Me (Spring 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHSOVEqqm44

AG, Do you like the dance version of "Lean On Me" by Club Nouveau?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/22/22 at 1:53 pm


AG, Do you like the dance version of "Lean On Me" by Club Nouveau?


I don't remember it, and sure I've heard it, so probably not.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/22/22 at 2:07 pm

Loved this gem during my 7th Grade school year -

Procol Harum - Conquistador (Spring 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vd_uKWWgOxw

Just learned of the passing of group lead, Gary Brooker - R.I.P.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 02/22/22 at 7:56 pm


I don't remember it, and sure I've heard it, so probably not.

That was a cover, and I think it’s okay, but I really like the original by Bill Withers.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/23/22 at 4:22 pm

Though I was of mixed opinion on the group, I was always fond of this smash -

Bee Gees - Love You Inside Out (Spring 1979)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SouY1MKclZ4

Incidentally, this was their last #1 hit...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/25/22 at 5:36 pm

Loved this gem while wrapping up my 8th Grade school year -

Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth) (Spring 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-KAvPbO8JY

Happy Birthday to the late, great George Harrison!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/25/22 at 5:48 pm

Love is like Oxygen-Sweet (1978)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRpY9KctG8o



Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/25/22 at 5:55 pm


Loved this gem while wrapping up my 8th Grade school year -

Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth) (Spring 1973)  :)


Happy Birthday to the late, great George Harrison!


The single had this wacky B side. The "Miss O'Dell" in question is Chris O'Dell, who sued to work for Apple. She also worked for numerous other rock stars. Leon Russell wrote "Pisces Apple Lady" about her. I wonder how many people tried to call the phone number Harrison intones at the end of this song?

George Harrison
"Miss O'Dell"
1973

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1hNWAIHamk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 02/25/22 at 10:22 pm


Loved this gem while wrapping up my 8th Grade school year -

Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth) (Spring 1973)  :)


Happy Birthday to the late, great George Harrison!

O0 Yep, he would've turned 79 today.

Great song of his. (Of course, he had plenty of great solo stuff.)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/27/22 at 11:31 am

The late, great John Stewart, the godfather of Americana (aside from writing "Daydream Believer" for the Monkees and his own smash hit "Gold"), gave us this interesting song in 1975. A tribute to the people of the United States, the true soul of the country, rather than any political ideology. People of all colors, creeds and stripes strongly considered themselves survivors in those days, people who "rose above". There was little of today's "victim mentality". John Denver sings the harmony on this song.He is clearly audible.

This was released as a single in 1975, but did not chart. Stewart sang it on the revived Smothers Brothers Show in 1975 with Ringo Starr, Steve Martin and Lily Tomlin, and the picture sleeve shows this. I have included it here. Steve Martin is second from the left, Lily is third from the left, Ringo third from the right (not a clear picture of Ringo, but it's him).

John Stewart
"Survivors"
1975

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBnSULbNx-w


https://images.recordsale.de/430/430/john-stewart-survivors.jpg



Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/01/22 at 4:54 pm


The late, great John Stewart, the godfather of Americana (aside from writing "Daydream Believer" for the Monkees and his own smash hit "Gold"), gave us this interesting song in 1975. A tribute to the people of the United States, the true soul of the country, rather than any political ideology. People of all colors, creeds and stripes strongly considered themselves survivors in those days, people who "rose above". There was little of today's "victim mentality". John Denver sings the harmony on this song.He is clearly audible.

This was released as a single in 1975, but did not chart. Stewart sang it on the revived Smothers Brothers Show in 1975 with Ringo Starr, Steve Martin and Lily Tomlin, and the picture sleeve shows this. I have included it here. Steve Martin is second from the left, Lily is third from the left, Ringo third from the right (not a clear picture of Ringo, but it's him).

John Stewart
"Survivors"
1975


O0 Very cool!  I don't remember whether you posted this tune before, but it sounds vaguely familiar.  Perhaps I heard it back then?  Not sure.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/01/22 at 4:58 pm

Just heard this smash on the radio; thought to post it -

Stephen Stills - Love The One You're With (early 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HH3ruuml-R4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/01/22 at 5:07 pm


Just heard this smash on the radio; thought to post it -

Stephen Stills - Love The One You're With (early 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HH3ruuml-R4


Here's the fascinating of why the purple giraffe is in the picture:

Stephen Stills and The Giraffe of Unrequited Love

https://musictoeat.com/2014/03/20/the-giraffe-of-unrequited-love/

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Cherie70 on 03/02/22 at 6:58 pm

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Time Passages Al Stewart  Peace of Mind after a stressful day at work.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 03/02/22 at 8:39 pm

The Clash - Train In Vain (Stand By Me) (1979)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUzBgeI5dpc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/02/22 at 8:51 pm


Time Passages Al Stewart  Peace of Mind after a stressful day at work.


O0 I like that!


The Clash - Train In Vain (Stand By Me) (1979)


O0 Different, but I like that, too!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/02/22 at 10:11 pm

This smash was all over the radio during my 6th Grade year (even though it was released as I was a 5th Grader) -

Eric Burdon and War - Spill The Wine (Spring 1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W77Kwh6f0TE


Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 03/02/22 at 11:14 pm


This smash was all over the radio during my 6th Grade year (even though it was released as I was a 5th Grader) -

Eric Burdon and War - Spill The Wine (Spring 1970)  :)


Good selection! O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 03/03/22 at 8:18 am

Edwin Starr - War (1970)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQHUAJTZqF0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/04/22 at 10:15 pm

This gem caught my ear while entering my H.S. Senior year -

Isley Brothers - Harvest For The World (Fall 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUxiKQXxGR8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/05/22 at 6:42 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tA6L8-lxaA8
Happy Birthday (in heaven) Andy Gibb, He would've turned 64. :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 03/05/22 at 10:55 am



Happy Birthday (in heaven) Andy Gibb, He would've turned 64. :\'(

and in his short-lived career and life, he had some great hits including that one. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 03/05/22 at 2:26 pm

This is my favorite Andy Gibb song-Thicker Than Water (1977)

(Also a very young Donny & Marie, too.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vq6GJV9rz90



Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 03/06/22 at 1:30 am

Bread - It Don't Matter To Me (1970)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeIGjYFPG4o

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/06/22 at 11:42 am

This gem caught my ear during my 8th Grade school year -

Chi Coltrane - Thunder and Lightning (Fall 1972)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IefcDO2s9Q

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/07/22 at 8:40 pm

This largely forgotten dandy hails from my 8th Grade school year -

The O'Jays - Time To Get Down (Spring 1973)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBsaOs15KKc

(It was resurrected a few years back for use in a Kentucky Fried Chicken commercial...)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: andersenb11775 on 03/07/22 at 11:45 pm

The Wombles theme:


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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/08/22 at 12:26 pm

This gem caught my ear as a H.S. Sophomore -

Eagles - Best Of My Love (late 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU-wXrdh-8U

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 03/08/22 at 12:37 pm

"I'd Rather Leave While I'm In Love" is a song co-written by Peter Allen and birthday girl Carole Bayer Sager, popularized by Rita Coolidge in 1979.

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Why does this song sound familiar to me, other than the charts, where have I heard it before?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 03/08/22 at 8:56 pm

Ace - How Long (1974)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo_GMMLULXw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/08/22 at 10:24 pm


Ace - How Long (1974)


O0 Love this!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 03/08/22 at 10:28 pm


O0 Love this!

I love that song too! That band Ace may have been a one hit wonder, but frontman Paul Carrack went on to have a successful musical career. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/09/22 at 3:31 am


I love that song too! That band Ace may have been a one hit wonder, but frontman Paul Carrack went on to have a successful musical career. O0


I believe it was during The 80's with his song "Don't Shed A Tear For Me".

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 03/09/22 at 7:49 pm


I believe it was during The 80's with his song "Don't Shed A Tear".

Yes, that was a solo hit for him. :)

He also worked with the bands Squeeze and Mike & The Mechanics.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/09/22 at 9:00 pm

This gem caught my ear as a H. S. Senior -

Steve Miller Band - Fly Like An Eagle (late 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zT4Y-QNdto

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 03/11/22 at 9:14 pm

The Ozark Mountain Daredevils - If You Want To Get To Heaven (1974)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVtHMDJcmxE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/13/22 at 2:41 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=971rVVJIYx0
Happy Birthday Candi Staton.  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 03/13/22 at 11:00 pm

Happy 83rd birthday to Neil Sedaka! Here is his 1975 hit "Laughter In The Rain":

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/16/22 at 2:42 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeMvMNpvB5M
Happy Birthday Nancy Wilson of Heart. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/16/22 at 4:22 pm


Happy Birthday Nancy Wilson of Heart. :)


O0 Happy Birthday Nancy Wilson indeed!  Love "Barracuda"!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/16/22 at 8:57 pm

Heard this on XM while driving thru Indiana, thought to post it -

David Bowie - TVC 15 (1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh8RDktOdnc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 03/17/22 at 8:33 am

Waylon Jennings - Luckenbach, Texas (Back To The Basics Of Love) (1977)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJIFt9AsjqE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/17/22 at 2:44 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhzzAUaOzsk
Happy Birthday John Sebastian. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/17/22 at 9:41 pm

Mentioned this smash on another thread; from my H.S. Freshman year -

War - Gypsy Man (Fall 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p0cofSgEHE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/18/22 at 9:25 pm

Love this Doobie Brothers gem from my H.S. Freshman year -

Another Park, Another Sunday (Spring 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blwG5PT71rE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 03/19/22 at 8:04 am

Mac Davis - Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me (1974)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZwiIiWBx24

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/19/22 at 9:46 am

Why this rockin' gem was omitted from its superb namesake album, I'll never know -

Led Zeppelin - Houses Of The Holy  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohDQ1FUUjPs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/20/22 at 3:21 pm

I enjoyed this Jerry Reed novelty smash as a 6th Grader -

When You're Hot, You're Hot (Spring 1971)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMvjhc8SiNg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 03/20/22 at 4:16 pm


I enjoyed this Jerry Reed novelty smash as a 6th Grader -

When You're Hot, You're Hot (Spring 1971)    :)


O0
Happy heavenly birthday to him! (He would have turned 85 years old today)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/21/22 at 8:19 pm

This fun dandy hails from my H.S. Sophomore year -

Ringo Starr - No No Song (early 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag6wyMNLv_A

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 03/21/22 at 11:26 pm

I've decided to use this one again...

From 1978, "The Load Out/Stay" by Jackson Browne (which I've mentioned at least 2x already on here):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rukvfk9a6rY

David Lindley, who contributes a guest vocal to the "Stay" part, turns 78 today.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/22/22 at 3:39 pm


I've decided to use this one again...

From 1978, "The Load Out/Stay" by Jackson Browne (which I've mentioned at least 2x already on here):

David Lindley, who contributes a guest vocal to the "Stay" part, turns 78 today.


O0 Cool tune!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/22/22 at 3:45 pm

Discovered this smash the summer after my H.S. Freshman year (I still have the original 45) -

Eric Clapton - I Shot The Sheriff (Summer 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0xLLPJ0bOw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 03/22/22 at 8:47 pm


O0 Cool tune!



I think so too! I just love listening to all 9 minutes of it. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/23/22 at 3:59 pm

This dance-funk smash caught my ears during 7th Grade -

Aretha Franklin - Rock Steady (Fall 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa_VWtgy8wU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 03/23/22 at 6:00 pm

Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard-Paul Simon (1972)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVdlpZ4M-Hw


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/23/22 at 8:01 pm


Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard-Paul Simon (1972)

Cat


O0 Good one!  Another fave of mine from 7th Grade...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/23/22 at 8:13 pm


Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard-Paul Simon (1972)




Cat


Good one. Just like the previous single "Mother And Child Reunion" from this same album, people tried to decipher the mysterious "Me & Julio Down By the School Yard". Everybody had their theories.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/24/22 at 10:51 am

Fleetwood Mac
"She's Changing Me"
1974

From "Heroes Are Hard To Find" the last album Bob Welch made with Fleetwood Mac before Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham joined in 1975. This song has a sunny Southern California sound a la Eagles, albeit with far more cosmic lyrics than The Eagles would ever come up with. It really should have been a ht single in 1974.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fb7kaW8O3rg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/24/22 at 11:56 am


Fleetwood Mac
"She's Changing Me"
1974

From "Heroes Are Hard To Find" the last album Bob Welch made with Fleetwood Mac before Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham joined in 1975. This song has a sunny Southern California sound a la Eagles, albeit with far more cosmic lyrics than The Eagles would ever come up with. It really should have been a ht single in 1974.


O0 Cool song!  New to me.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/24/22 at 12:06 pm

This much beloved cover hails from my H.S. Sophomore year -

Elton John - Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds (early 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPAbx_kqzk0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/24/22 at 12:07 pm


This much beloved cover hails from my H.S. Sophomore year -

Elton John - Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds (early 1975)  :)



Featuring John Lennon on guitar and vocals!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/24/22 at 12:11 pm


Featuring John Lennon on guitar and vocals!


Indeed - didn't he use a pseudonym like "Dr. Winston O'Boogie"?    :D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 03/24/22 at 12:12 pm


Featuring John Lennon on guitar and vocals!
... and Ray Cooper on tubular bells!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/24/22 at 12:34 pm


Indeed - didn't he use a pseudonym like "Dr. Winston O'Boogie"?    :D


Yes, that was one of his many noms de plume.  8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/24/22 at 12:40 pm


... and Ray Cooper on tubular bells!


I probably shouldn't say it, but that Ray Cooper drives me crazy! Every time there's some big celebrity rock star concert, like the "Concert for George", The Ronnie Lane ARMS benefit and all the others, this guy is ALWAYS up there inaudibly banging on a tambourine or some congas and making the most ridiculous faces. What is he there for? He serves no purpose. Maybe on record it's a different story where he can make a genuine contribution, but he is one of the most annoying live performers I have ever seen.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/25/22 at 10:23 pm

This gem caught my ear during my H. S. Senior year -

Bob Seger - Mainstreet (Spring 1977)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8VHLYXaVaU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/26/22 at 7:03 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NO0bwjkPdBk
Happy Birthday Diana Ross. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/27/22 at 11:22 pm

Loved this Creedence Clearwater Revival smash during 6th Grade -

Lookin' Out My Back Door (Fall 1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEdPlhpaVLM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 03/29/22 at 12:47 pm

Here's a fun one from 1973 called Bongo Rock by an American group known as Michael Viner's Incredible Bongo Band.  This was a one hit wonder in the US, where it peaked at #57.  The song was recorded in Vancouver, where the producers decided to live at the time so they could register it as Canadian Content, which helped propel the song to #20 in Canada.  Love this track so much!

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/29/22 at 2:30 pm


Here's a fun one from 1973 called Bongo Rock by an American group known as Michael Viner's Incredible Bongo Band.  This was a one hit wonder in the US, where it peaked at #57.  The song was recorded in Vancouver, where the producers decided to live at the time so they could register it as Canadian Content, which helped propel the song to #20 in Canada.  Love this track so much!


I know this group had another hit entitled "Apache" which was a hit for The Sugarhill Gang too.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 03/29/22 at 10:23 pm


I know this group had another hit entitled "Apache" which was a hit for The Sugarhill Gang too.


They sure did.  It never charted in the US, but has since achieved cult status, mostly due to covers and samples, such as that Sugarhill Gang track and it's use in that infamous episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/30/22 at 10:33 am

This one-hit-wonder tickled my ears during my 6th Grade school year -

Beginning Of The End - Funky Nassau (Spring 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L762HQ-ha7I

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/30/22 at 10:52 am


This one-hit-wonder tickled my ears during my 6th Grade school year -

Beginning Of The End - Funky Nassau (Spring 1971)  :)



SCARY!!! Two nights ago I had every intention of posting this song. I thought of it because I heard a reference to Nassau on TV. The only reason I didn't post it is because I forgot. Cue "Twilight Zone" music!  :o :o :o

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: 80sTrivMeister on 03/30/22 at 12:13 pm

Right Back Where We Started From by Maxine Nightingale:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckCwBAhz4oc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/31/22 at 12:18 pm


SCARY!!! Two nights ago I had every intention of posting this song. I thought of it because I heard a reference to Nassau on TV. The only reason I didn't post it is because I forgot. Cue "Twilight Zone" music!  :o :o :o


Wow cool!  :D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 03/31/22 at 12:22 pm

This gem hails from my H. S. Freshman year -

Cat Stevens - Oh, Very Young (Spring 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP6B9HttRI8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/31/22 at 2:25 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBKH1T3-Tww
Happy Birthday to The legendary Herb Alpert, he is 87.  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 03/31/22 at 10:46 pm



Happy Birthday to The legendary Herb Alpert, he is 87.  :)

Great song! O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 04/01/22 at 8:25 am

Stillwater - Fever Dog (1973)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCAsW_9CkYw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/01/22 at 3:14 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdhoX1Xu6ZI
Happy Birthday to the late Gil Scott Heron, he would've been 73.  :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 04/01/22 at 8:33 pm

"Pop Muzik" by M (1979):

w-ywarTpGT0

The group's sole member, singer Robin Scott, turns 75 today.

(Yes, I know this song did chart in early 1980 in some parts of the world, thus making it a decade-cusp song in a sense, but it first came out in '79.)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/03/22 at 2:18 pm

This oft-overlooked Chicago dandy caught my ear during 6th Grade -

Chicago - Free (early 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VK77V4hWTo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/03/22 at 2:45 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfsO2ij6hKE
Happy Birthday Tony Orlando. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/03/22 at 5:16 pm


Happy Birthday Tony Orlando. :)


O0 Happy Birthday indeed!  Knock Three Times is yet another 6th Grade favorite of mine, from late 1970.  (I listened to a lot of Top 40 in 6th Grade...)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/03/22 at 5:24 pm

David Bowie
"1984"/"Dodo"
1974

From the legendary "1980 Floor Show" broadcast on The Midnight Special in 1974. I saw it when it first aired. Mick Ronson is on guitar, though he seems to spend most of this song with his back to the camera.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJORm7Hgt94

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/03/22 at 5:47 pm


David Bowie
"1984"/"Dodo"
1974

From the legendary "1980 Floor Show" broadcast on The Midnight Special in 1974. I saw it when it first aired. Mick Ronson is on guitar, though he seems to spend most of this song with his back to the camera.


O0 Very cool!  I don't recall seeing it - thanks for posting.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 04/03/22 at 9:40 pm


O0 Happy Birthday indeed!  Knock Three Times is yet another 6th Grade favorite of mine, from late 1970.  (I listened to a lot of Top 40 in 6th Grade...)

Good for you! :) When I was in 6th grade (early 1990s), I didn’t listen to the radio very much, but whenever I did, it was usually to top 40, because I had a few favorites at the time.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/03/22 at 11:54 pm


...When I was in 6th grade (early 1990s), I didn’t listen to the radio very much, but whenever I did, it was usually to top 40, because I had a few favorites at the time.


Listening to Top 40 between early Fall 1970 and late Spring 1971 was pretty incredible!  :D  In addition, during 6th Grade (only) I had the opportunity to listen to the local AM "Soul" station that played other stuff, much of it sounding good too - something I missed once we moved.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: andersenb11775 on 04/04/22 at 12:18 am

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/r255/molly-dolly/IMG_0904.PNG

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/04/22 at 3:12 am


O0 Happy Birthday indeed!  Knock Three Times is yet another 6th Grade favorite of mine, from late 1970.  (I listened to a lot of Top 40 in 6th Grade...)


Do you think he was a handsome guy in that video?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/04/22 at 2:33 pm


Do you think he was a handsome guy in that video?


I never saw what he looked like in 6th Grade.  :-\\  By 8th grade I'd seen him on TV.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/04/22 at 5:43 pm

Here's another of my 6th Grade dandies.  Bubblegum?  Yes.  Did I love it?  Yes!!!

Donny Osmond - Sweet & Innocent (early 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ_o8aXrEuw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 04/04/22 at 6:02 pm

From 1970. Bobbie Sherman "Julie Do You Love Me."


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7PLcHnMNKE



Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/05/22 at 9:03 am

Loved this fine rocker as a H. S. Junior -

Roxy Music - Love Is The Drug (late 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NE49NdNnBxA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 04/05/22 at 8:14 pm


Loved this fine rocker as a H. S. Junior -

Roxy Music - Love Is The Drug (late 1975)  :)


Good one! O0 I think that is their signature hit, although they had other great tunes as well.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/07/22 at 2:40 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0Yat-k0pno
Carol Douglas - Midnight Love Affair

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/07/22 at 4:21 pm

This iconic mid-tempo rocker graced my ears as a H. S. Junior -

Aerosmith - Dream On (early 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAglUR-KXfQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 04/07/22 at 5:38 pm


This iconic mid-tempo rocker graced my ears as a H. S. Junior -

Aerosmith - Dream On (early 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAglUR-KXfQ


Brings me back to another place, another time.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: andersenb11775 on 04/08/22 at 12:45 am

The embrace of the 1970s song "I Am Woman" by Helen Reddy was possibly the worst thing to have happened to the womens' movement. It pre-emptively crippled any attempt at feminist outreach to apolitical or even politically moderate men. poisoned the political well, and left many vulnerable people without the wider public support that could have impeded or mitigated Reaganism and Reaganomics.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/08/22 at 8:55 am


The embrace of the 1970s song "I Am Woman" by Helen Reddy was possibly the worst thing to have happened to the womens' movement. It pre-emptively crippled any attempt at feminist outreach to apolitical or even politically moderate men. poisoned the political well, and left many vulnerable people without the wider public support that could have impeded or mitigated Reaganism and Reaganomics.


Comments like this should be in a new topic or different topic rather than "Song Of The Day".

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 04/08/22 at 9:07 am

Stylistics - Betcha By Golly, Wow

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1MpQpgV2W4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/08/22 at 10:27 am


Stylistics - Betcha By Golly, Wow


O0 I'm a fan!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/08/22 at 10:33 am

Fine pop smash from my H.S. Sophomore year.  (It make me think of my driver's ed class, which I took the summer after my Sophomore year)...

Pilot - Magic (Spring 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6o38MN8yqE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/08/22 at 10:39 am


Fine pop smash from my H.S. Sophomore year.  (It make me think of my driver's ed class, which I took the summer after my Sophomore year)...

Pilot - Magic (Spring 1975)  :)



For the life of me, I always thought this song was by Electric Light Orchestra.  :o  :o

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/08/22 at 11:01 am


For the life of me, I always thought this song was by Electric Light Orchestra.  :o  :o


They definitely do have that ELO sound.  Sadly, the group was a one-hit wonder in the U.S.

I just discovered they were produced by Alan Parsons (per my reference book) - interesting.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/08/22 at 1:35 pm


They definitely do have that ELO sound.  Sadly, the group was a one-hit wonder in the U.S.

I just discovered they were produced by Alan Parsons (per my reference book) - interesting.


I kind of thought they had another hit.

Here are their other ones that include: "January", "Just A Smile" and "Call Me Round".

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/08/22 at 2:13 pm


I kind of thought they had another hit.

Here are their other ones that include: "January", "Just A Smile" and "Call Me Round".


True - but those don't qualify as "hits", depending on the criteria.  Most pros refer to "One-hit wonders" if they only hit the Top 40 once.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: MyAdidas on 04/10/22 at 4:59 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcCK99wHrk0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: MyAdidas on 04/11/22 at 4:31 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfK-WX2pa8c

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/11/22 at 4:34 pm

This smash caught my ear at the start of my H. S. Junior year -

Spinners - Games People Play (early Fall 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jbwZnfZW54

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/11/22 at 5:06 pm





O0 That's a classic!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 04/11/22 at 5:47 pm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfK-WX2pa8c


Takes me back to high school.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/12/22 at 12:33 pm

This glam rockin' gem tickled my ears as a H. S. Freshman -

David Essex - Rock On (early 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E8vHdI2BLs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 04/12/22 at 1:49 pm


This glam rockin' gem tickled my ears as a H. S. Freshman -

David Essex - Rock On (early 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E8vHdI2BLs


Love that song.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/13/22 at 9:10 pm

Heard this fine gem on my long drive home today.  From my H. S. Sophomore year -

Bob Dylan - Tangled Up In Blue (Spring 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKcNyMBw818

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/14/22 at 4:10 pm

This gem didn't get a ton of airplay, but was an instant fave for me as a H.S. Freshman -

(From early Fall 1973) Sutherland Brothers & Quiver -
(I Don't Wanna Love You But) You Got Me Anyway  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPHKAYSAJr0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/15/22 at 3:05 pm

Flying Burrito Brothers
"Lazy Days"
1970

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zg8rGHupSA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/15/22 at 11:26 pm


Flying Burrito Brothers
"Lazy Days"
1970


O0 Fun song!  New to me.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/16/22 at 11:36 am

Here's a beloved funky gem I first heard in summer '74 but didn't learn the artist or title until a couple years ago -

The Meters - Hey Pocky A-Way (Summer 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFz9GEYLq80
(Back then, it wasn't always easy to learn about a song we heard, with no Google and no YouTube...)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 04/16/22 at 1:53 pm


Here's a beloved funky gem I first heard in summer '74 but didn't learn the artist or title until a couple years ago -

The Meters - Hey Pocky A-Way (Summer 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFz9GEYLq80
(Back then, it wasn't always easy to learn about a song we heard, with no Google and no YouTube...)


As to your spoiler, I remember my sister having a cassette recording of Bohemian Rhapsody where she played a little bit of the song, turned it off, wrote the lyrics down, rewound the tape to make sure she got it right and did it all over again. Don't know how long it took her to transcribe those lyrics and even some she never did get right. The lyric "Beelzebub" she heard as "The algebra book."  ;D ;D ;D  Yup, I still hear it as that whenever I hear the song.  :D ;D ;D ;D  But I did learn the lyrics thanks to her work-well, most of them.  ;)



Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/16/22 at 2:50 pm


As to your spoiler, I remember my sister having a cassette recording of Bohemian Rhapsody where she played a little bit of the song, turned it off, wrote the lyrics down, rewound the tape to make sure she got it right and did it all over again. Don't know how long it took her to transcribe those lyrics and even some she never did get right. The lyric "Beelzebub" she heard as "The algebra book."  ;D ;D ;D  Yup, I still hear it as that whenever I hear the song.  :D ;D ;D ;D  But I did learn the lyrics thanks to her work-well, most of them.  ;)

Cat


Indeed, when it comes to lyrics, that's what we did back then!  ;D

(By the 80's it became more common for the issue to include lyrics, but if that wasn't the case...)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 04/16/22 at 6:14 pm

Breakdown-Tom Petty (1976)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqxns-JTTqA


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/16/22 at 8:47 pm


Breakdown-Tom Petty (1976)

Cat


Back circa 1976 there was a killer live version of his song that featured a long talking interlude by Petty. It was released to radio stations only and for a while it eclipsed the studio version. It got played all the time. It was completely unavailable for purchase at the time and the best one could hope for was to tape it off the radio if one got the chance. I'm sure it's widely available now, but back then it was one of those unobtainable things that people wished they had.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/16/22 at 9:57 pm


Breakdown-Tom Petty (1976)

Cat


O0 Great tune!


Back circa 1976 there was a killer live version of his song that featured a long talking interlude by Petty. It was released to radio stations only and for a while it eclipsed the studio version. It got played all the time. It was completely unavailable for purchase at the time and the best one could hope for was to tape it off the radio if one got the chance. I'm sure it's widely available now, but back then it was one of those unobtainable things that people wished they had.


O0 Good to know!  I think I heard this - but only a few years ago.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: MyAdidas on 04/17/22 at 1:08 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZKcl4-tcuo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/17/22 at 6:40 am


Indeed, when it comes to lyrics, that's what we did back then!  ;D

(By the 80's it became more common for the issue to include lyrics, but if that wasn't the case...)


And thank god for lyrics you can look up on Google now which saves you a ton of trouble.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: c_keenan2001@hotmail.com on 04/17/22 at 3:15 pm

4La3W4Z_R3U

1976 (The year I was born!)

You've got a cute way of talking
you got the better of me
Just snap your fingers and I'll come walking
Just like a dog on your knee

I'm on a spin you know
shaking on a spring you know?

You make me feel like dancing
I want to dance the night away
You make me feel like dancing
I want to dance the night away

You make me feel like dancing
I feel like dancing ooh
dancing ooh
Dance the night away

I feel like dancing ooh
dancing ooh
Dance the night away.

Woke up at 4:00 in the morning
I ain't been on time no, no, no
Just hold me tight and leave on the light
'cause I don't want to go home.

You put a spell on me
I'm right where you want me to be

You make me feel like dancing
I want to dance the night away

you make me feel like dancing
I want to dance the night away

You make me feel like dancing
I feel like dancing ooh dancing ooh
Dance the night away

I feel like dancing ooh dancing ooh
dance the night away

And if you let me stay
we'll dance our nights away

You make me feel like dancing
I want to dance my life away
you make me feel like dancing
I want to dance my life away

You make me feel like dancing
I feel like dancing ooh dancing ooh
dance my life away

I feel like dancing ooh dancing ooh
dance the night away
I feel like dancing ooh dancing ooh
dance my life away.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 04/17/22 at 5:59 pm

Blackfoot - Train, Train (1979)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnN_Oz1U0RE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 04/17/22 at 6:33 pm

Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To) - Diana Ross (1975)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuA8YbdTdR8


Always loved this song. When I was about 13, it was one of three items that I asked Santa for-this 45, the game of Battleship & a basketball. I got ALL THREE!  :) I still have the 45 & the game but don't know what happened to the basketball.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/18/22 at 6:21 am


4La3W4Z_R3U

1976 (The year I was born!)

You've got a cute way of talking
you got the better of me
Just snap your fingers and I'll come walking
Just like a dog on your knee

I'm on a spin you know
shaking on a spring you know?

You make me feel like dancing
I want to dance the night away
You make me feel like dancing
I want to dance the night away

You make me feel like dancing
I feel like dancing ooh
dancing ooh
Dance the night away

I feel like dancing ooh
dancing ooh
Dance the night away.

Woke up at 4:00 in the morning
I ain't been on time no, no, no
Just hold me tight and leave on the light
'cause I don't want to go home.

You put a spell on me
I'm right where you want me to be

You make me feel like dancing
I want to dance the night away

you make me feel like dancing
I want to dance the night away

You make me feel like dancing
I feel like dancing ooh dancing ooh
Dance the night away

I feel like dancing ooh dancing ooh
dance the night away

And if you let me stay
we'll dance our nights away

You make me feel like dancing
I want to dance my life away
you make me feel like dancing
I want to dance my life away

You make me feel like dancing
I feel like dancing ooh dancing ooh
dance my life away

I feel like dancing ooh dancing ooh
dance the night away
I feel like dancing ooh dancing ooh
dance my life away.


I like this song cause it's so energetic.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/18/22 at 6:29 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCEmPnIJYes
Odyssey- Native New Yorker-(1977)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 04/19/22 at 8:29 am

Ray Stevens - Misty (1975)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ko56rc30qdk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: c_keenan2001@hotmail.com on 04/19/22 at 6:27 pm

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 04/20/22 at 1:48 pm

I thought this was an 80s song but I found out it came out in 1978. (You learn something new everyday.)

Wheel in the Sky-Journey


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxGEVIvSFeY


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: MyAdidas on 04/20/22 at 3:47 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBojbjoMttI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: MyAdidas on 04/21/22 at 3:53 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5MAg_yWsq8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 04/21/22 at 6:37 pm

Electric Light Orchestra - Do Ya (1977)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1Y-rfbzmgY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/22/22 at 2:34 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kAU3B9Pi_U
Happy Birthday (in heaven) Glen Campbell.  :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: MyAdidas on 04/22/22 at 4:09 pm

Brick -Dazz (1976)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKZ8gg8ffA4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/22/22 at 8:52 pm

For Earth Day...

This was a hit single for Tom Rush in 1972.

"Mother Earth"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E25peirqNec

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 04/22/22 at 10:38 pm


Anyways, here's my selection for today... "How Long" by Ace (1975).

This band may have been a one hit wonder with this song, but lead vocalist Paul Carrack (who turns 68 today) went on to have success with other bands. He was briefly a member of Squeeze in the late 70s/early 80s, and in the late 1980s he joined Mike & The Mechanics. Not only that, he has some solo work to his name.

Reusing this one today, for frontman Paul Carrack's 71st birthday.

x26uf3tiYPc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/23/22 at 2:45 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJStkmxou3g
Happy Birthday to singer and film producer Narada Michael Walden who turns 70. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/25/22 at 9:31 pm

Gram Parsons
"Love Hurts"
1974

A duet with Emmylou Harris.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fCTZ0ZnD44

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/26/22 at 6:34 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2jU-ZJRsms
Happy Birthday to D.C. LaRue. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 04/26/22 at 8:16 am

ZZ Top - Just Got Paid (1972)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcqMmjxWC54

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/26/22 at 10:28 pm


Gram Parsons
"Love Hurts"
1974

A duet with Emmylou Harris.


O0 I never heard this version (I presume the original)...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 04/26/22 at 11:51 pm

I recently found this 1978 track on 45 and it still sounds so good.  This is Phasors on Stun by a prog rock band called FM.  This never actually charted in Canada, but it was still very popular and can still be heard on Canadian radio to this day! 

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/27/22 at 8:16 pm

This colorful, quirky gem caught my ear during my 6th Grade school year -

Van Morrison - Blue Money (early 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltdCj94pC90

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/27/22 at 10:03 pm

Love this. I throw it up here every once in a while. Usually when somebody posts that other French version. But this time I just felt like it. I used to hear both versions in punk clubs back in the late 70s. Very liberated times in many ways.

Elton Montello
"Jet Boy Jet Girl"
1978

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO8wV6iM7e4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/29/22 at 2:35 pm

Despite limited airplay, this mellow soulful gem caught my ear that amazing summer after my H.S. Junior year -

Average White Band - A Love Of Your Own (summer 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X01a4RUeNU4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 04/29/22 at 8:55 pm


Despite limited airplay, this mellow soulful gem caught my ear that amazing summer after my H.S. Junior year -

Average White Band - A Love Of Your Own (summer 1976)  :)

I didn’t really know any other songs by this band aside from “Pick Up The Pieces,” but I’ll give this one a listen! :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/30/22 at 3:37 am


I didn’t really know any other songs by this band aside from “Pick Up The Pieces,” but I’ll give this one a listen! :)


They also had "Schoolboy Crush".

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 04/30/22 at 11:40 am


They also had "Schoolboy Crush".

I’m sure if I read the band’s Wikopedia entry, I could learn about other music they recorded.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/30/22 at 2:16 pm

I first heard this beloved smash as a H.S. Sophomore -

Harry Chapin - Cat's In The Cradle (Fall 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUwjNBjqR-c

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 04/30/22 at 2:27 pm


I first heard this beloved smash as a H.S. Sophomore -

Harry Chapin - Cat's In The Cradle (Fall 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUwjNBjqR-c



I LOVE Harry Chapin (and I cried when he died). I always thought that this was a sad song-never having time for each other.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/30/22 at 2:32 pm


I LOVE Harry Chapin (and I cried when he died). I always thought that this was a sad song-never having time for each other.

Cat


Sad indeed.  IMO, given the song's extreme popularity, the lyrics had influence (at least a little bit) on a whole generation of fathers.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/30/22 at 2:33 pm


Sad indeed.  IMO, given the song's extreme popularity, the lyrics had influence (at least a little bit) on a whole generation of fathers.

Didn't he pass away in a car crash? ???

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 04/30/22 at 3:05 pm


Didn't he pass away in a car crash? ???



Yes. I knew someone who passed by the accident. Of course he didn't know who was in that accident until later.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 05/01/22 at 12:54 pm

Kansas - The Wall (1976)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBMsulQMqm8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/01/22 at 1:55 pm


Kansas - The Wall (1976)


O0 Great Kansas tune!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/01/22 at 2:18 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCKO57ZbHSY
Happy Birthday Rita Coolidge.  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: MyAdidas on 05/01/22 at 11:44 pm

The Beatles - Something 1970

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UelDrZ1aFeY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/02/22 at 2:40 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahLZ7hFlUMg
Happy Birthday Engelbert. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 05/02/22 at 4:32 pm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahLZ7hFlUMg
Happy Birthday Engelbert. :)



I always think of my mother & step-father whenever I hear this song. That was THEIR song.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/02/22 at 8:10 pm


After the lovin
Happy Birthday Engelbert. :)


I always think of my mother & step-father whenever I hear this song. That was THEIR song.


Cat

It is a really great one to listen to, that’s for sure. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/03/22 at 2:41 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0chqsOCQDI
Happy Birthday in heaven to James Brown.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/03/22 at 5:34 pm


Happy Birthday in heaven to James Brown.


Happy Birthday indeed!  What a coincidence - just yesterday I digitized a James Brown "greatest hits" album.  This was a fave -

James Brown - Get On The Good Foot (1972)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgGwI12zMJg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 05/03/22 at 10:00 pm

Lynn Anderson - (I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden (1970)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXHsWBKKNbI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/03/22 at 10:20 pm



Happy Birthday in heaven to James Brown.


Happy Birthday indeed!  What a coincidence - just yesterday I digitized a James Brown "greatest hits" album.  This was a fave -

James Brown - Get On The Good Foot (1972)


Yep, he would have turned 89 today if he were still with us. :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 05/03/22 at 10:55 pm

Not to be confused with the American group who rose to fame in the 80s, here is a song called Highway Driving by a Canadian group called Alabama.  This song is a fast paced country track that peaked at #42 in Canada during August of 1973.  This kind of reminds me of a cross between the 1977 hit Eastbound and Down by Jerry Reed and the violin solo of the 1983 hit Mountain Music by the American group Alabama.  I'm not much of a country music fan, but I've always liked this one!

Alabama - Highway Driving (1973)
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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/04/22 at 3:31 am


Happy Birthday indeed!  What a coincidence - just yesterday I digitized a James Brown "greatest hits" album.  This was a fave -

James Brown - Get On The Good Foot (1972)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgGwI12zMJg

Don't you think he screams too much or is that the way he sings?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/04/22 at 8:18 am


Don't you think he screams too much or is that the way he sings?


That's his shtick, i.e. James Brown being James Brown.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/04/22 at 8:32 am

This beloved smash introduced me to the band Queen as a H.S. Sophomore -

Queen - Killer Queen (early 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBMXQrW3VNA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 05/04/22 at 9:57 am

The Rolling Stones - Far Away Eyes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1n-2vgbk6w4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 05/04/22 at 4:14 pm


This beloved smash introduced me to the band Queen as a H.S. Sophomore -

Queen - Killer Queen (early 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBMXQrW3VNA



Love this one. I always wanted to choreograph a dance to this but I could never get it right.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 05/04/22 at 5:13 pm

May 4th, 1970.  :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'(

Ohio-Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCS-g3HwXdc


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 05/05/22 at 8:33 am

REO Speedwagon - Roll With The Changes (1978)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEidbkibsiE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/05/22 at 2:11 pm

This much-loved smash hails from my 7th Grade school year -

Jonathan Edwards - Sunshine (early 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoGxz7Tsmxo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/05/22 at 2:36 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3JkEoQ0Cz8
Disco Lady - Johnny Taylor(1976)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 05/06/22 at 8:30 am

Electric Light Orchestra - Showdown (1973)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEoGFZsjqRY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/06/22 at 9:17 am


Electric Light Orchestra - Showdown (1973)


O0 Cool song!  I can't' recall hearing it upon its first release (ELO had barely established themselves in '73) but I heard it plenty after its '76 re-release.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/06/22 at 9:22 am

This delightful cover caught my ears as a H.S. Freshman -

Aretha Franklin - Until You Come Back To Me (early 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nbokg0KM-n8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/07/22 at 6:52 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sAbzZjXLy8
Thelma Houston - Don't Leave Me This Way

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/07/22 at 11:13 am


Thelma Houston - Don't Leave Me This Way


I remember this.  As a H. S. Senior when I first heard it on the radio (right after Christmas) I liked it a lot.  Later it got overplayed and eventually I got tired of it.  But then I didn't hear it for a long while, and I started to like it again.  Nice Disco tune.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/07/22 at 11:16 am

Terrific smash from my 6th Grade school year -

Badfinger - No Matter What (late 1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htNVh54teaE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 05/07/22 at 1:03 pm

The Cars - Bye Bye Love (1978)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ghKhEg8VX8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/07/22 at 1:45 pm


I remember this.  As a H. S. Senior when I first heard it on the radio (right after Christmas) I liked it a lot.  Later it got overplayed and eventually I got tired of it.  But then I didn't hear it for a long while, and I started to like it again.  Nice Disco tune.


It's her birthday today, I always thought that she was related to Whitney but it turns out she isn't at all.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/07/22 at 1:46 pm

T. Rex
"Mambo Sun"
1971

A classic album track from "Electric Warrior", the album that brought you "Bang A Gong (Get It On)". It even mentions Dr. Strange, who apparently stars in movies now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ft-1lQVSx-Y

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/07/22 at 2:46 pm


Thelma Houston - Don't Leave Me This Way

It's her birthday today, I always thought that she was related to Whitney but it turns out she isn't at all.

I wondered if they were related too, but you're right, they're not.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/07/22 at 3:02 pm


Terrific smash from my 6th Grade school year -

Badfinger - No Matter What (late 1970)  :)


Awesome song. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/07/22 at 5:06 pm


T. Rex
"Mambo Sun"
1971

A classic album track from "Electric Warrior", the album that brought you "Bang A Gong (Get It On)". It even mentions Dr. Strange, who apparently stars in movies now.


O0 Cool, funky tune!  I think I heard it from a prior post, perhaps in this thread (a long while back).

(Correction - I heard it in a post on the "Favorite Albums" thread, not this thread...)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 05/08/22 at 4:54 pm

Cheap Trick - Surrender (1978)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_Km11HNzUY

(One of my karaoke go-tos.  ;D)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 05/08/22 at 6:26 pm


Cheap Trick - Surrender (1978)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_Km11HNzUY

(One of my karaoke go-tos.  ;D)



Reminds me so much of high school.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 05/08/22 at 6:45 pm

Long Distance Runaround-Yes (1971)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=La9Me7alNqA


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 05/08/22 at 7:44 pm

The Rubettes - Tonight (1974)
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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/10/22 at 10:20 am

Happy birthday to Dave Mason! Here's one of his well known compositions from his classic "Alone Together" album which came out in multi colored vinyl. One of my all time favorite albums!

"Only You Know and I Know"
1970

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cn0tnfv0KCc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/10/22 at 11:17 am


Happy birthday to Dave Mason! Here's one of his well known compositions from his classic "Alone Together" album which came out in multi colored vinyl. One of my all time favorite albums!

"Only You Know and I Know"
1970


O0 Love this!  I think the "Delaney and Bonnie" version is the one I know best.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 05/10/22 at 9:30 pm

Japan - Life in Tokyo (1979)

Japan were a new romantic band from... yep you guessed it... England!  This song peaked at #72 in Canada, and while it failed to chart in their native UK, a remix of it did in 1982.  Mick Karn's bassline in this song is so epic, that while some songs can exist without a bass guitar, this is not one of them! 

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/11/22 at 3:28 am


Japan - Life in Tokyo (1979)

Japan were a new romantic band from... yep you guessed it... England!  This song peaked at #72 in Canada, and while it failed to chart in their native UK, a remix of it did in 1982.  Mick Karn's bassline in this song is so epic, that while some songs can exist without a bass guitar, this is not one of them!

I've never heard of this band, that's quite interesting.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 05/11/22 at 5:07 am


I've never heard of this band, that's quite interesting.


They never even charted in their native UK until 1980 and never saw the Top 40 until 1981.  Life in Tokyo was so popular in Canada that they released a self-titled 5 song EP specific to the Canadian market in 1980 and at the time, that EP was the only way to get that song (other than the 45) until 1981 when they included it on a greatest hits package called Assemblage.  One of the weirdest success stories of any band, releasing a greatest hits album in the UK when you have no hits lol

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 05/11/22 at 8:19 am

Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes - The Love I Lost (1973)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwh1Gck4E44

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/11/22 at 10:34 am


Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes - The Love I Lost (1973)


O0 I liked that as a H.S. Freshman in Fall '73, still do.  At that intersection where Philly Soul meets early Disco.  (Of course, in '73 we didn't label it Disco because Disco wasn't "a thing" yet, even though there existed some early Disco in '73, this tune included...)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/11/22 at 11:21 am

This beloved smash hails from my days at University -

Eric Clapton - Promises (late 1978)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5SyDNiufo0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/11/22 at 2:35 pm


They never even charted in their native UK until 1980 and never saw the Top 40 until 1981.  Life in Tokyo was so popular in Canada that they released a self-titled 5 song EP specific to the Canadian market in 1980 and at the time, that EP was the only way to get that song (other than the 45) until 1981 when they included it on a greatest hits package called Assemblage.  One of the weirdest success stories of any band, releasing a greatest hits album in the UK when you have no hits lol


Why is that you have music groups that chart in different countries but never chart here in The U.S?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/11/22 at 4:19 pm


Long Distance Runaround-Yes (1971)

Cat


O0 Just noticed this post from couple days ago.  Great tune!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 05/11/22 at 4:49 pm


Why is that you have music groups that chart in different countries but never chart here in The U.S?


It happens more often than you think and in other countries.  Here is a British singer named Bram Tchaikovsky with his 1979 hit Girl Of My Dreams.  This was a Top 40 hit in the US and Canada, but never even charted in the UK

Mike Oldfield guests on this song playing the tubular bells

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 05/11/22 at 5:10 pm


This beloved smash introduced me to the band Queen as a H.S. Sophomore -

Queen - Killer Queen (early 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBMXQrW3VNA



Since you posted this last week, I have had this song in my head. I seem to wake up with it. If I have to have a song in my head, this is a good one.  :)


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 05/11/22 at 9:31 pm


This beloved smash hails from my days at University -

Eric Clapton - Promises (late 1978)  :


It seemed like this song (and Lay Down Sally) were constantly on the AM radio in my parents' car in the late 1970's.

This was my first exposure to Eric Clapton, and before I knew about Cream and his other 1960's work, I thought he was from Texas.  ;D

Also, Marcy Levy (his backup singer) has one of the most beautiful voices ever.  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/11/22 at 11:17 pm


It seemed like this song (and Lay Down Sally) were constantly on the AM radio in my parents' car in the late 1970's.

This was my first exposure to Eric Clapton, and before I knew about Cream and his other 1960's work, I thought he was from Texas.  ;D

Also, Marcy Levy (his backup singer) has one of the most beautiful voices ever.  :)


O0 Glad it speaks to you!  As far as the Texas thing, I can see that...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/12/22 at 12:11 am


O0 Glad it speaks to you!  As far as the Texas thing, I can see that...



Well, Mr. Clapton did record a cover of "Tulsa Time" by Don Williams (who himself hailed from Texas); in fact, both versions were hits in the fall months of 1978.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/12/22 at 3:19 am


It happens more often than you think and in other countries.  Here is a British singer named Bram Tchaikovsky with his 1979 hit Girl Of My Dreams.  This was a Top 40 hit in the US and Canada, but never even charted in the UK

Mike Oldfield guests on this song playing the tubular bells

I think it's because people here in The U.S. don't know who they are.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 05/12/22 at 8:19 am


O0 Glad it speaks to you!  As far as the Texas thing, I can see that...


Speaking of Eric Clapton and Marcy Levy, here's an absolute banger from that era:

Eric Clapton - The Core (1977)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6beZtpvVzc

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/12/22 at 2:27 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ8xxJ4fC7s
Barry White - Any Fool Could See (You Were Meant For Me) (1978)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/12/22 at 8:07 pm


I think it's because people here in The U.S. don't know who they are.

The same can be said about plenty of other international acts who don’t have mainstream success in USA.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/13/22 at 9:19 am

Happy Friday the 13th! Here is "Superstition" by Stevie Wonder (1972):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42I5e8QrVYY

(I know I used this song the last two occurrences of a Friday the 13th, but I'll use it again!) Also, today is his 72nd birthday!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 05/13/22 at 8:53 pm

AC/DC - It's A Long Way To The Top (If You Want To Rock And Roll) (1976)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sUXMzkh-jI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 05/14/22 at 3:31 am


It seemed like this song (and Lay Down Sally) were constantly on the AM radio in my parents' car in the late 1970's.

This was my first exposure to Eric Clapton, and before I knew about Cream and his other 1960's work, I thought he was from Texas.  ;D

Also, Marcy Levy (his backup singer) has one of the most beautiful voices ever.  :)


I'd forgotten she was part of his band.  In the 90s, as Marcella Detroit, she was one half of a group called Shakespear's Sister and had a HUGE hit called Stay.  She does have a beautiful voice

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 05/14/22 at 10:24 am

Eric Clapton - Mainline Florida (1974)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oE_4MwkdKBQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/14/22 at 1:21 pm


Eric Clapton - Mainline Florida (1974)


O0 Great tune!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/14/22 at 1:27 pm

In honor of David Byrne's birthday -

Talking Heads - Life During Wartime (1979)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLwZvg46jms

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 05/14/22 at 8:13 pm

I heard this one in a store today.  It never fails to disappoint.  Did you know Boney M was created by Frank Farian, the same guy who created Milli Vanilli?  Most clips of Boney M songs you will find on YouTube, they are lip synched performances, which was quite common back in the day, but after the MV scandal, makes you wonder lol

Boney M - Ma Baker (1978)
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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/14/22 at 9:17 pm

Rolling Stones
"Sweet Virginia"
1972

From the classic "Exile On Main Street". Released 50 years ago this month. How time flies. I remember buying it back then.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvpMeq_4BPM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 05/17/22 at 4:50 am

Here's a nice little punk cover of the 60s hit Red Rubber Ball in a version by a group called The Diodes.  Man, do these guys sound like The Ramones

The Diodes - Red Rubber Ball (1977)

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 05/17/22 at 8:25 am

Bread - If (1971)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQyKMueMFGk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 05/18/22 at 8:25 am

Tower Of Power - So Very Hard To Go (1973)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9BRqGpppJw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/18/22 at 5:33 pm


Tower Of Power - So Very Hard To Go (1973)


O0 I like it!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/18/22 at 5:44 pm

This gem is a recent discovery for me -

Velvet Underground - Rock And Roll (1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Dahqz-R49I

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/18/22 at 8:09 pm

The Who
"Love Reign O'er Me"
1973

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDbAtWpoA6k

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 05/19/22 at 8:21 am

Raydio - Jack and Jill (1978)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF3nhVf8bNU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 05/19/22 at 11:19 am


Raydio - Jack and Jill (1978)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF3nhVf8bNU



I haven't heard that one in DECADES. Brings me back to another place, another time.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 05/20/22 at 8:19 am

The Babys - Isn't It Time (1977)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-c8X52Qg4o

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/20/22 at 1:26 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YONj1MQl4Lg
Happy Birthday Cher, she turns 76. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/20/22 at 1:57 pm


Happy Birthday Cher, she turns 76. :)


O0 Happy Birthday to Cher, indeed!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/20/22 at 2:07 pm

This driving soul groove first caught my ear as an 8th Grader -

Cymande - The Message (early 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yigLMKMt_Ws

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/20/22 at 2:19 pm


Happy Birthday Cher, she turns 76. :)

O0 Happy Birthday to Cher, indeed!
Ditto!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 05/20/22 at 3:56 pm

Here is my Cher song. Dark Lady. (1974)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1U0HFYf-fOc


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/20/22 at 7:42 pm


Ditto!

I’m not much of a Cher fan myself, but there are a few songs of hers that I can tolerate. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 05/20/22 at 9:38 pm

I've finally starting compiling songs for 70s playlists on my phone, and I'm working backwards starting at 1979.  Love this one!

Dan Hartman - Instant Replay (1979)

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/21/22 at 6:45 am


This driving soul groove first caught my ear as an 8th Grader -

Cymande - The Message (early 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yigLMKMt_Ws


I never knew how to say their name, is it See-Mon-Day?  ???

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/21/22 at 6:48 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfbaUWA32_E
Happy Birthday Ronald Isley. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/21/22 at 6:58 am


Happy Birthday Ronald Isley. :)
O0 81 today!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/21/22 at 8:01 am


I never knew how to say their name, is it See-Mon-Day?  ???


Your guess is as good as mine.  That's how I pronounce their name.


Happy Birthday Ronald Isley. :)



O0 81 today!


O0 Happy Birthday Ronald Isley indeed!  Incidentally, their Hello It's Me version is IMO a pretty sweet cover.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/21/22 at 8:10 am

It's a good day for...

Grateful Dead - Uncle John's Band (1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSIajKGHZRk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 05/21/22 at 2:31 pm

Colour My World-Chicago (1970)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKtwi3cNtEs


I used to play the first part of this on the piano. But, it always reminds me of my sister who used to play the last part on the flute.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/21/22 at 2:49 pm


Colour My World-Chicago (1970)

I used to play the first part of this on the piano. But, it always reminds me of my sister who used to play the last part on the flute.


Cat


There was NO prom in the early 70s that didn't play this song for the slow dance. None.  :D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/21/22 at 3:31 pm


Dan Hartman - Instant Replay (1979)


Ah - memories of when I was college "party girl" going to weekend dances; the DJs often pulled this one out when it was popular...


Colour My World-Chicago (1970)

I used to play the first part of this on the piano. But, it always reminds me of my sister who used to play the last part on the flute.

Cat



There was NO prom in the early 70s that didn't play this song for the slow dance. None.  :D


O0 I like!  It was popular for people playing (or learning) music then.  I didn't have prom in early 70s (mine was '77) but it was also really popular for all kinds of other dances that high schoolers (or junior high kids like me) attended.  It had stick power too - it was still much beloved in those scenarios well into the mid- and even late-70s.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/21/22 at 4:58 pm




O0 I like!  It was popular for people playing (or learning) music then.  I didn't have prom in early 70s (mine was '77) but it was also really popular for all kinds of other dances that high schoolers (or junior high kids like me) attended.  It had stick power too - it was still much beloved in those scenarios well into the mid- and even late-70s.


Truth be told, it was also rather vehemently disliked in some circles. It was considered overplayed and somewhat on the "schlocky" side. I'll never tell, but I may have been a bit guilty of this meself.    ;)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/21/22 at 8:00 pm


Truth be told, it was also rather vehemently disliked in some circles. It was considered overplayed and somewhat on the "schlocky" side. I'll never tell, but I may have been a bit guilty of this meself.    ;)


No doubt about that  ;)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/21/22 at 8:10 pm


No doubt about that  ;)


People are starting to know me too well around here.  ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/22/22 at 3:16 am


Ah - memories of when I was college "party girl" going to weekend dances; the DJs often pulled this one out when it was popular...

O0 I like!  It was popular for people playing (or learning) music then.  I didn't have prom in early 70s (mine was '77) but it was also really popular for all kinds of other dances that high schoolers (or junior high kids like me) attended.  It had stick power too - it was still much beloved in those scenarios well into the mid- and even late-70s.


Wow AG you were a party girl?  :o

How much did you party?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/22/22 at 12:00 pm

Happy Birthday to Bernie Taupin!

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/22/22 at 12:17 pm


Wow AG you were a party girl?  :o

How much did you party?


I had two different "party girl" eras - first, at University (late 70s) and second, once my career had newly commenced (mid to late 80s).  (Between these eras I toned it down some.)  At University I partied most every Friday, Saturday, and some Sundays.  Fun, but not what I was supposed to be there for.  In the 80s I partied mostly on Fridays and occasional Saturdays, but not every weekend.

I quit partying by the 90s (at least the club hopping).  Been there, done that.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/22/22 at 12:18 pm


Happy Birthday to Bernie Taupin!


O0 Happy Birthday to Bernie Taupin indeed!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/22/22 at 2:01 pm

This beloved gem caught my ear during 8th Grade -

Jethro Tull - Living In The Past (late 1972)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn9IyFLDtjk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/22/22 at 2:54 pm


I had two different "party girl" eras - first, at University (late 70s) and second, once my career had newly commenced (mid to late 80s).  (Between these eras I toned it down some.)  At University I partied most every Friday, Saturday, and some Sundays.  Fun, but not what I was supposed to be there for.  In the 80s I partied mostly on Fridays and occasional Saturdays, but not every weekend.

I quit partying by the 90s (at least the club hopping).  Been there, done that.


Wow, If I lived in The 1970's/80's era I would've loved to party with you.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/22/22 at 3:29 pm


Wow, If I lived in The 1970's/80's era I would've loved to party with you.


Might've been fun, Howard  :)  Of course, perhaps you had your own crack at nightlife at the time you came of age (90s-ish?)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/22/22 at 3:35 pm


Might've been fun, Howard  :)  Of course, perhaps you had your own crack at nightlife at the time you came of age (90s-ish?)


I was just a kid during the time you were partying but during The 90's I finished High School, graduated and attended vocational schools cause I didn't know what I wanted to do with my life.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/22/22 at 3:43 pm


I was just a kid during the time you were partying but during The 90's I finished High School, graduated and attended vocational schools cause I didn't know what I wanted to do with my life.


Well, that's a wiser route anyway.  Wanna know a secret?  Too much partying can bring with it a heap o' trouble...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/22/22 at 3:44 pm


Well, that's a wiser route anyway.  Wanna know a secret?  Too much partying can bring with it a heap o' trouble...
... tinnitus?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/22/22 at 3:49 pm


... tinnitus?


That wasn't my first thought, but I suppose it's included.  :-\\

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/22/22 at 3:50 pm


That wasn't my first thought, but I suppose it's included.  :-\\
I will not suggest any more from here on.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/22/22 at 3:51 pm


I will not suggest any more from here on.


O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 05/22/22 at 11:04 pm

Ken Tobias - Run Away With Me (1975)

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/23/22 at 3:26 am


Well, that's a wiser route anyway.  Wanna know a secret?  Too much partying can bring with it a heap o' trouble...

What kinds of trouble?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/23/22 at 4:01 am


What kinds of trouble?
Sometimes it is best not to ask.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/23/22 at 2:14 pm


Sometimes it is best not to ask.

Ok I'm sorry I won't ask.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 05/23/22 at 3:59 pm

Al Stewart - Song On The Radio (1979)
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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/23/22 at 8:21 pm


Al Stewart - Song On The Radio (1979)

Here's a link for it that's valid (at least where I am):

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/23/22 at 8:32 pm


Al Stewart - Song On The Radio (1979)


O0 Cool song!


Here's a link for it that's valid (at least where I am):


Thanks, Jeffrey!  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/23/22 at 8:42 pm

H. S. Junior me liked this then.  Funny thing, I was astonished when I learned the artist (didn't think it sounded like them) -

America - Woman Tonight (late 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_h7o-hfBJo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 05/23/22 at 9:05 pm


Here's a link for it that's valid (at least where I am):



Crap.  I forgot to modify the youtube link so it would appear lol

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 05/23/22 at 10:58 pm

The Moody Blues - The Story In Your Eyes (1971)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoDXzvXxUbc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 05/23/22 at 11:21 pm

Troiano - We All Need Love (1979)

This is the 12" version which features an extended synthesizer solo and it's GOLD JERRY, GOLD!

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/24/22 at 2:59 pm

This smash caught my ears as a H.S. Sophomore -

LaBelle - Lady Marmalade (early 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4LWIP7SAjY
Happy Birthday Patti LaBelle!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/24/22 at 7:49 pm


Crap.  I forgot to modify the youtube link so it would appear lol

Yep, for some reason it doesn’t like “https” before the colon. :-\\

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/24/22 at 7:49 pm


This smash caught my ears as a H.S. Sophomore -

LaBelle - Lady Marmalade (early 1975)  :)

Happy Birthday Patti LaBelle!

Good pick! O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/24/22 at 8:31 pm

Bob Dylan
"Gotta Serve Somebody"
1979

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wC10VWDTzmU



Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/25/22 at 10:08 pm


Bob Dylan
"Gotta Serve Somebody"
1979


O0 I like it!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/25/22 at 10:13 pm

Among my favorites from my H. S. Senior school year -

George Harrison - Crackerbox Palace (early 1977)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmtM52AFUb4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 05/26/22 at 8:09 am

The Outlaws - There Goes Another Love Song (1975)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5ptavYnUBM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/26/22 at 4:01 pm

Here's a fine rocker from my H. S. Freshman year -

Rick Derringer - Rock And Roll, Hoochie Coo (early 1974)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdSQA3SgWqk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 05/26/22 at 4:23 pm


Here's a fine rocker from my H. S. Freshman year -

Rick Derringer - Rock And Roll, Hoochie Coo (early 1974)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdSQA3SgWqk


I saw him in concert about 12 +/- years ago along with the Lovin' Spoonfuls.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/26/22 at 8:31 pm


I saw him in concert about 12 +/- years ago along with the Lovin' Spoonfuls.

Cat


O0 Sounds like a good show!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/27/22 at 3:34 am


Here's a fine rocker from my H. S. Freshman year -

Rick Derringer - Rock And Roll, Hoochie Coo (early 1974)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdSQA3SgWqk

He also sang the theme song to Hulk Hogan's entrance back in 1984 and back then when Hogan would come out, fans would go absolutely bonkers for him, the roof would blow off.  :o

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/27/22 at 10:59 am

I'd hear this colorful gem on my AM radio when I was in 8th Grade -

Cat Stevens - Sitting (late 1972)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ8_qVPyh3c

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/28/22 at 6:39 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0F9lh8TiSM
Happy Birthday Gladys Knight. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/28/22 at 10:23 am


Happy Birthday Gladys Knight. :)


O0 Good tune, Midnight Train To Georgia.  Happy Birthday indeed, Gladys Knight!

(I remember watching her on a variety show in the mid-70's, too.)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/28/22 at 3:06 pm


O0 Good tune, Midnight Train To Georgia.  Happy Birthday indeed, Gladys Knight!

(I remember watching her on a variety show in the mid-70's, too.)


Do you remember which one it was?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/28/22 at 9:32 pm


Do you remember which one it was?


Gladys Knight & the Pips had their own variety show around '75ish.  It was that one.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/28/22 at 10:51 pm

A re-invented career resulted from this beloved smash when I was in 8th Grade -

The Spinners - I'll Be Around (Fall 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRnBBihoPTQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/29/22 at 12:27 am


A re-invented career resulted from this beloved smash when I was in 8th Grade -

The Spinners - I'll Be Around (Fall 1972)  :)


Another great selection; I still hear it on radio from time to time. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/29/22 at 3:20 am


Gladys Knight & the Pips had their own variety show around '75ish.  It was that one.


I think a lot of singers back then had their own variety shows.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/29/22 at 11:50 am


I think a lot of singers back then had their own variety shows.


That is correct - there were quite a few, especially in the mid-70s  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/29/22 at 12:02 pm

I adored this, his last really big smash, when in 6th Grade -

Tom Jones - She's A Lady (early 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1xkI50TWyI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/29/22 at 2:28 pm


That is correct - there were quite a few, especially in the mid-70s  :)


Do you have any favorites? Like Jacksons Variety Show, The Donny And Marie Hour?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/29/22 at 4:06 pm


Do you have any favorites? Like Jacksons Variety Show, The Donny And Marie Hour?


There are some that weren't on long, and some I didn't get to see much.  But I generally enjoyed watching those shows when I could.  Variety was a much loved style of TV show at that time.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/30/22 at 3:15 am


There are some that weren't on long, and some I didn't get to see much.  But I generally enjoyed watching those shows when I could.  Variety was a much loved style of TV show at that time.

It's sad they don't have variety shows any longer, they should bring them back.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 05/30/22 at 1:14 pm


It's sad they don't have variety shows any longer, they should bring them back.


There are still some variety shows like SNL. But, not as many as there were in the '70s.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/30/22 at 2:15 pm


There are still some variety shows like SNL. But, not as many as there were in the '70s.


Cat

I was referring to Donny And Marie and or The Jacksons those sort of groups, if there were any variety shows today, who would you put on it?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 05/30/22 at 3:41 pm


I was referring to Donny And Marie and or The Jacksons those sort of groups, if there were any variety shows today, who would you put on it?



I know there were a lot. Just about everyone had one. But my point is, there are still a few-VERY few.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 05/30/22 at 4:25 pm


A re-invented career resulted from this beloved smash when I was in 8th Grade -

The Spinners - I'll Be Around (Fall 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRnBBihoPTQ

Oh yeah what a great song

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/30/22 at 11:28 pm


Oh yeah what a great song


Glad you like!  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/30/22 at 11:34 pm

Terrific smash from my H. S. Sophomore year -

Paul McCartney & Wings - Junior's Farm (Fall 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Jpc9oZynyw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/31/22 at 6:33 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vz9pZW5OvM4
RIP Vicki Sue Robinson, she died in 1999 of breast cancer.  :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/31/22 at 8:08 pm


RIP Vicki Sue Robinson, she died in 1999 of breast cancer.  :\'(

Actually she died in 2000 :\'(

Still, she would have turned 68 today..

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/31/22 at 8:18 pm

I discovered this rockin' gem while at University (I still have my 45 of it) -

Rolling Stones - Shattered (1979)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_Y5J0ka4_k

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/01/22 at 9:00 pm

This beloved rocker caught my ear during 7th Grade -

Jo Jo Gunne - Run Run Run (Spring 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lS7pOaEEOTs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/02/22 at 10:40 pm

This smash caught my ears as a H.S. Freshman -

Maria Muldaur - Midnight At The Oasis (early 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gKnnb24Eso

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 06/02/22 at 10:49 pm


This smash caught my ears as a H.S. Freshman -

Maria Muldaur - Midnight At The Oasis (early 1974)  :)


Good selection! One that I've taken a liking to in recent yrs. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 06/03/22 at 10:23 am

Carpenters- Only Yesterday

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8JjKMC4yq4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/03/22 at 2:26 pm


Carpenters- Only Yesterday


O0 Good one!  I remember it from when it was brand new - I was a High School Sophomore (Spring '75)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/03/22 at 2:34 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMoyBalIj4Q
Happy Birthday (in heaven) Curtis Mayfield, He would've been 80.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/03/22 at 4:56 pm


Happy Birthday (in heaven) Curtis Mayfield, He would've been 80.


O0 Happy Birthday indeed, Curtis Mayfield!  I remember this smash fondly from when I was in 8th Grade (Fall '72).

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/04/22 at 3:17 am


O0 Happy Birthday indeed, Curtis Mayfield!  I remember this smash fondly from when I was in 8th Grade (Fall '72).

Did you see Superfly?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/04/22 at 10:14 am


Did you see Superfly?


I don't exactly remember.  :-\\  In general, blaxploitation films didn't resonate with me.  Plus I was only 12 then, and farm girl me didn't have many nearby theater options.  If I saw it later, I don't recall.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/04/22 at 10:41 am

Here's a beloved Olivia Newton-John smash I listened to when it was new and I was a H.S. Sophomore -

Have You Never Been Mellow (early 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2S1nmxYmUg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/04/22 at 2:46 pm


I don't exactly remember.  :-\\  In general, blaxploitation films didn't resonate with me.  Plus I was only 12 then, and farm girl me didn't have many nearby theater options.  If I saw it later, I don't recall.


AG, the last blaxpoitation films I've think I've seen were Superfly, Foxy Brown and Disco Dynamite with Rudy Ray Moore just to name a few.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/04/22 at 3:23 pm


AG, the last blaxpoitation films I've think I've seen were Superfly, Foxy Brown and Disco Dynamite with Rudy Ray Moore just to name a few.


It was a popular genre of movie from '71ish to around '76.  Being a farm girl at the time with low access to movie theaters (and being young), I didn't watch many of these movies.  I saw Shaft but can't remember any others.  I recall I didn't get much enjoyment out of Shaft perhaps due to being so young then.  :-\\

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/05/22 at 2:07 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQ4EMSOyZQU
Ronnie Dyson - If The Shoe Fits (Dance In It) (1979)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/05/22 at 2:21 pm


Ronnie Dyson - If The Shoe Fits (Dance In It) (1979)


Happy Birthday to the late Ronnie Dyson!  Here's a gem of his from when I was in 8th Grade -

Ronnie Dyson - One Man Band (early 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlPBaqdeSJU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/06/22 at 3:30 pm

This gem hails from my H.S. Freshman school year.  Lip-synching didn't always sit well with the performers, either...

Stealer's Wheel - Star (early 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJXVW-jmgPc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 06/07/22 at 4:29 pm

T. Rex
"Ride A White Swan"
1970

A smash hit in the UK, though it didn't do much here in the US.  A stone classic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_5IQrQ6x04

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 06/07/22 at 8:52 pm

Marshall Hain - Dancing In The City (1978)

The British duo of Julian Marshall (Keyboards) and singer Kit Hain.  They were a one album wonder and in 1979, this became their only hit single in the US (#43) and Canada (#40)

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/07/22 at 10:46 pm

I adored this gem when it was new and I was in 8th Grade -

Seals & Crofts - Hummingbird (early 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r5Sl6WouLU

Remembering Jim Seals who just passed away.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/08/22 at 3:05 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXTgFjdD1n0
Happy Birthday Boz. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/08/22 at 5:17 pm


Happy Birthday Boz. :)


O0 Happy Birthday Boz indeed!  What Can I Say is an excellent track

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/08/22 at 5:39 pm

A peculiar little ditty, but this smash the summer between 7th and 8th Grades quickly became a fave -

Nilsson - Coconut (Summer 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsSuueEGQSM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 06/08/22 at 7:36 pm


A peculiar little ditty, but this smash the summer between 7th and 8th Grades quickly became a fave -

Nilsson - Coconut (Summer 1972) :)

You put da lime in da coconut… :D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/09/22 at 3:30 am


O0 Happy Birthday Boz indeed!  What Can I Say is an excellent track

You have any others you enjoy?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 06/11/22 at 1:13 pm

Sammy Davis Jr - The Candy Man
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIPGyKGuWeA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 06/11/22 at 7:29 pm

Carole King
"Brother, Brother"
1971

From her 1971 "Music" album, the follow-up to "Tapestry". It got both AM and FM play. This song has an unusual kind of rhythm to it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08MAZ6FXtSM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 06/12/22 at 2:34 pm

Paul & Linda McCartney
"Monkberry Moon Delight"
1971

From the classic "Ram" album.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O83CrS-KElk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/18/22 at 2:58 pm

Doubling up on an artist isn't preferred in ordinary circumstances - but today is extraordinary

Paul McCartney & Wings - Love In Song (from 1975's Venus and Mars)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETGx0uhPTR0

Happy Birthday Paul McCartney!    8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 06/18/22 at 4:07 pm

This one is from 1976, but wasn't a hit in the US/Canada until 1979 (US #76 / CAN #77).  From Australia, it's Hey St. Peter by Flash and the Pan.  This one should have been a bigger hit, it's so catchy!

The lead singer of this band, George Young, was a founding member of the 60s group The Easybeats and was the brother of AC/DC founding members Angus and the late Malcolm young.  He passed away in 2017, 3 weeks before Malcolm

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/18/22 at 6:36 pm


This one is from 1976, but wasn't a hit in the US/Canada until 1979 (US #76 / CAN #77).  From Australia, it's Hey St. Peter by Flash and the Pan.  This one should have been a bigger hit, it's so catchy!

The lead singer of this band, George Young, was a founding member of the 60s group The Easybeats and was the brother of AC/DC founding members Angus and the late Malcolm young.  He passed away in 2017, 3 weeks before Malcolm


O0 I hadn't heard this before - intriguing sound.  To my ears, it sounds much more 1979 than 1976.  Good info about the Young brothers connection (and the Easybeats).  Thanks for posting!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/20/22 at 9:39 pm

This beloved smash from my 8th Grade school year gave me the notion that Elton John would be a force to be reckoned with -

Elton John - Honky Cat (Fall 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql_DNm6SJt4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/21/22 at 10:35 pm

This one-hit-wonder caught my ear as a 6th Grader -

Wadsworth Mansion - Sweet Mary (early 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZHpv9ESisY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/22/22 at 10:02 pm

Perhaps the first Joni Mitchell tune I heard on Top 40 radio, as an 8th Grader - I've come to adore this somewhat forgotten gem:

You Turn Me On, I'm A Radio (late 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YVroYzNz60

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 06/22/22 at 10:18 pm


Perhaps the first Joni Mitchell tune I heard on Top 40 radio, as an 8th Grader - I've come to adore this somewhat forgotten gem:

You Turn Me On, I'm A Radio (late 1972)  :)



With harmonica by Graham Nash!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 06/23/22 at 11:36 am


This one-hit-wonder caught my ear as a 6th Grader -

Wadsworth Mansion - Sweet Mary (early 1971)  :)




This beloved smash from my 8th Grade school year gave me the notion that Elton John would be a force to be reckoned with -

Elton John - Honky Cat (Fall 1972)  :)



Two really good ones!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/23/22 at 5:08 pm


Two really good ones!


Glad you like!  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/23/22 at 5:15 pm

This glam smash became a sports anthem in the U.S. -

Gary Glitter - Rock and Roll (pt 2)  (Summer 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWakSmT2c3A

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/24/22 at 8:26 pm


Perhaps the first Joni Mitchell tune I heard on Top 40 radio, as an 8th Grader - I've come to adore this somewhat forgotten gem:

You Turn Me On, I'm A Radio (late 1972)  :)



With harmonica by Graham Nash!


O0 Good info!  Speaking of whom, this gem appeared on the scene the summer I moved away from subject city -

Graham Nash - Chicago (Summer 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4BJpC-esA8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 06/24/22 at 8:39 pm


O0 Good info!  Speaking of whom, this gem appeared on the scene the summer I moved away from subject city -

Graham Nash - Chicago (Summer 1971)  :)



Yes, he wrote the song about the trial of the Chicago 8. CSNY were asked to go to Chicago and play a benefit for them. Crosby & Nash were eager to go. The "won't you please come to Chicago" is a plea to Stills and Young who were a bit more reluctant.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/26/22 at 11:12 pm

I enjoyed this rocker during my H.S. Sophomore school year -

Dwight Twilley Band - I'm On Fire (Spring 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QxH__FXPZY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/27/22 at 8:14 pm

I enjoyed this little-remembered Funk cut as a H.S. Sophomore -

Rufus w/ Chaka Khan - You Got The Love (Fall 1974)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-GCqrNfiRY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 06/28/22 at 1:31 am


This glam smash became a sports anthem in the U.S. -

Gary Glitter - Rock and Roll (pt 2)  (Summer 1972)  :)


I like that song.  Shame what became of Gary though, almost to the point where I shouldn't like that song, but I still do

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 06/28/22 at 1:31 am

Here is Lovin' You Ain't Easy, a fun to sing-a-long with hit by Michel Pagliaro, who performed simply as Pagliaro.  This peaked at #15 in Canada (in 1971) and #31 in the UK (in 1972)

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/28/22 at 6:43 am


I like that song.  Shame what became of Gary though, almost to the point where I shouldn't like that song, but I still do


Didn't he go to jail for rape?  ???

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 06/28/22 at 7:14 pm


Didn't he go to jail for rape?  ???


Statutory rape and child pornography

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 06/28/22 at 7:35 pm


I like that song.  Shame what became of Gary though, almost to the point where I shouldn't like that song, but I still do


The age old question. Can the artist be separated from the art?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/28/22 at 8:02 pm


The age old question. Can the artist be separated from the art?


In general I try to separate the artist from the art.  Not everyone agrees with this, though.  He's likely "cancelled" in most people's books.  Not that I'm disinterested.  As I see it, he's been paying (appropriately) for his many crimes.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 06/28/22 at 8:11 pm


In general I try to separate the artist from the art.  Not everyone agrees with this, though.  He's likely "cancelled" in most people's books.  Not that I'm disinterested.  As I see it, he's been paying (appropriately) for his many crimes.


It's happened to Woody Allen too. His movies, once praised to the high heavens, are now suddenly taboo. And, mind you, he was never convicted of anything and was cleared of any wrongdoing twice. 

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 06/28/22 at 8:22 pm


The age old question. Can the artist be separated from the art?


It's sometimes hard to do, but it can be done.  Glitter had a hit in 1984 called Another Rock and Roll Christmas which is one of my favourite Christmas songs ever.  I still enjoy watching The Cosby Show, because it is a show I grew up watching and I still love O.J. Simpson as Nordburg in The Naked Gun movies. 

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/28/22 at 10:29 pm

This colorful smash caught my ear as a H.S. Senior -

Jimmy Buffett - Margaritaville (Spring 1977)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CICf8xoLyG8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 06/28/22 at 10:33 pm


This colorful smash caught my ear as a H.S. Senior -

Jimmy Buffett - Margaritaville (Spring 1977)    :)



Great one! O0

I hear it a lot these days on my local classic hits radio station, KRUZ 103.3 :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 06/29/22 at 1:35 pm


This colorful smash caught my ear as a H.S. Senior -

Jimmy Buffett - Margaritaville (Spring 1977)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CICf8xoLyG8



This song will always remind me of a tenant/friend of ours when we lived at old house. She lived upstairs and one day came down and the three of us (Carlos, too) had a margarita party. She kept asking us to play this song. "Play it again. Play it again." I don't know how many times we played it that night nor do I know how many margaritas we had that night. Man, I felt it the next day. Getting out of bed was SUPER hard. And we were planning to go about an hour & a half away to see a play. We did make it to the play but man, that was rough.



Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 06/29/22 at 5:23 pm

Ian Thomas - Right Before Your Eyes (1977)

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/29/22 at 10:08 pm


Ian Thomas - Right Before Your Eyes (1977)


O0 Nice!  I never knew he did that.  I'm fond of the version performed by the group America in '83 - a minor U.S. hit.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/29/22 at 10:20 pm

This gem always takes me back to my 6th Grade school year -

Joe Cocker - High Time We Went (Spring 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mYgA9PFYz8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 06/30/22 at 2:09 am


O0 Nice!  I never knew he did that.  I'm fond of the version performed by the group America in '83 - a minor U.S. hit.




Other than Painted Ladies in 1973, Ian Thomas' greatest success outside of Canada was other people covering his songs that for him were only hits in Canada.  He gave an interview once and said the 1982 Santana version of his song Hold On paved his driveway lol

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/30/22 at 11:21 pm


Other than Painted Ladies in 1973, Ian Thomas' greatest success ...


I enjoyed Painted Ladies as a H.S. Freshman, so here it is -

Ian Thomas - Painted Ladies (late 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRvY-I9pNpI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/02/22 at 11:13 pm

This beloved smash hails from my H.S. Junior year -

E.L.O. - Strange Magic (Spring 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Wtj59opWKg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 07/03/22 at 12:58 am


This beloved smash hails from my H.S. Junior year -

E.L.O. - Strange Magic (Spring 1976)  :)

Great song, reminds me of my first year of employment.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 07/07/22 at 10:30 am

Chicago - Make Me Smile

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDQon2oiq8M

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/07/22 at 10:40 am


Chicago - Make Me Smile


O0 Great tune!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 07/07/22 at 3:15 pm

CSNY
"On The Way Home"
1971

Neil Young reprises his Buffalo Springfield classic with an acoustic arrangement from the legendary "Four Way Street" live album.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06fhBb57d5k

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/08/22 at 10:44 am


CSNY
"On The Way Home"
1971

Neil Young reprises his Buffalo Springfield classic with an acoustic arrangement from the legendary "Four Way Street" live album.


O0 Love this!  New to me.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/08/22 at 11:09 am

This beloved smash caught my ear when it was new and I was in 6th Grade -

Ringo Starr - It Don't Come Easy (Spring 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anpjEN9KeJ0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 07/08/22 at 11:25 am


This beloved smash caught my ear when it was new and I was in 6th Grade -

Ringo Starr - It Don't Come Easy (Spring 1971)  :)



Did you ever hear the hidden "Hare Krishna" at 1:43? It was George Harrison's doing.  ;)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/08/22 at 1:48 pm


Did you ever hear the hidden "Hare Krishna" at 1:43? It was George Harrison's doing.  ;)


I can barely hear that.  Thanks for pointing it out!  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 07/08/22 at 4:22 pm


Did you ever hear the hidden "Hare Krishna" at 1:43? It was George Harrison's doing.  ;)



I think I have noticed that before.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 07/08/22 at 4:28 pm



I think I have noticed that before.


Cat


Here's the unreleased version with George on lead vocal to be used as a guide for Ringo. The "Hare Krishna" is much more prominent.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vI0RTUp7Wwc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 07/08/22 at 7:52 pm


Did you ever hear the hidden "Hare Krishna" at 1:43? It was George Harrison's doing.  ;)


I think I have noticed that before.


Cat

I’ll have to listen for that. I already knew that George did it in the background of his own song, “My Sweet Lord” (along with other background lyrics).

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/08/22 at 9:05 pm


Here's the unreleased version with George on lead vocal to be used as a guide for Ringo. The "Hare Krishna" is much more prominent.


O0 Thanks for posting this!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 07/08/22 at 9:31 pm


I’ll have to listen for that. I already knew that George did it in the background of his own song, “My Sweet Lord” (along with other background lyrics).


Aside from the "Hallelujahs", the background lyrics of "My Sweet Lord" are all names for Godhead or manifestations thereof. It's really neat the way the vocals transition from "hallelujah" to "Hare Krishna" so smoothly that it's barely noticeable. Truly a way of showing that "it's all One".

My sweet Lord (Hare Krishna)
My sweet Lord (Hare Krishna)
My sweet Lord (Krishna Krishna)
My lord (Hare Hare)
Mm, mm (Gurur Brahma)
Mm, mm (Gurur Vishnu)
Mm, mm (Gurur Devo)
Mm, mm (Maheshwarah)
My sweet Lord (Guru Sakshata)
My sweet Lord (Parabrahma)
My, my, my Lord (Tasmayi Shree)
My, my, my, my Lord (Guruve namah)
My sweet Lord (Hare Rama)
(Hare Krishna)
My sweet Lord (Hare Krishna)
My sweet Lord (Krishna Krishna)
My lord (Hare Hare)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/09/22 at 11:39 pm

This smash caught my ear when it was newly released and I was in 7th Grade -

Godspell Cast - Day By Day (Spring 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWAqW5D5kZo
(from the Broadway Hit)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 07/09/22 at 11:48 pm


Aside from the "Hallelujahs", the background lyrics of "My Sweet Lord" are all names for Godhead or manifestations thereof. It's really neat the way the vocals transition from "hallelujah" to "Hare Krishna" so smoothly that it's barely noticeable. Truly a way of showing that "it's all One".

My sweet Lord (Hare Krishna)
My sweet Lord (Hare Krishna)
My sweet Lord (Krishna Krishna)
My lord (Hare Hare)
Mm, mm (Gurur Brahma)
Mm, mm (Gurur Vishnu)
Mm, mm (Gurur Devo)
Mm, mm (Maheshwarah)
My sweet Lord (Guru Sakshata)
My sweet Lord (Parabrahma)
My, my, my Lord (Tasmayi Shree)
My, my, my, my Lord (Guruve namah)
My sweet Lord (Hare Rama)
(Hare Krishna)
My sweet Lord (Hare Krishna)
My sweet Lord (Krishna Krishna)
My lord (Hare Hare)


Yup!

Of course a number of those lines have been misheard... http://www.amiright.com/misheard/song/mysweetlord.shtml

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 07/10/22 at 2:46 pm


This smash caught my ear when it was newly released and I was in 7th Grade -

Godspell Cast - Day By Day (Spring 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWAqW5D5kZo
(from the Broadway Hit)


My first semester of college (right after high school) I was in a musical comedy revue where we preformed songs from different shows and this was one of the songs we preformed. I did the backup part. To this day, I can't hear this song without singing the backup part. It just comes naturally to me now.



Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 07/12/22 at 9:45 pm

Happy 74th birthday to Walter Egan!
Here is his best-known hit, "Magnet & Steel" from 1978:

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 07/12/22 at 9:55 pm


Happy 74th birthday to Walter Egan!
Here is his best-known hit, "Magnet & Steel" from 1978:


More like his ONLY hit.  ;D  ;D  ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 07/12/22 at 9:57 pm


More like his ONLY hit.  ;D  ;D  ;D

I wasn't exactly sure whether he would be considered a one hit wonder or not.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/12/22 at 10:13 pm


Happy 74th birthday to Walter Egan!
Here is his best-known hit, "Magnet & Steel" from 1978:


O0 Good pick!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/12/22 at 10:20 pm

I loved this smash when it was new and I was in 8th Grade -

Stealers Wheel - Stuck In The Middle With You (Spring 1973)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofs_GyQXJ9k

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 07/12/22 at 10:21 pm


I loved this smash when it was new and I was in 8th Grade -

Stealers Wheel - Stuck In The Middle With You (Spring 1973)

Another great selection! O0

I heard it on the radio in the car as I was driving to work this morning.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/13/22 at 2:55 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKh7gSvsowQ
The Trammps - The Night The Lights Went Out (1977)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/14/22 at 11:01 pm

This beloved rocker caught my ear as a H.S. Freshman -

Z.Z. Top - La Grange (Spring 1974)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG6b8gjMEkw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/15/22 at 8:07 pm

I enjoyed this smash when new and I was a H.S. Sophomore -

War - Why Can't We Be Friends (Spring 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sH0Qda32IKM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 07/15/22 at 8:31 pm

^ Good choices, both of those. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/16/22 at 9:14 pm


^ Good choices, both of those. O0


Listening to Top 40 in the 70's was quite the aural smorgasbord!  Here's an example: the songs listed in the attachment hit their peak popularity during the early summer of 1974 (my database query ranged June 1 through July 15).  This timeframe was just after wrapping up my H.S. Freshman year.  I spent lots of time listening to radio then!  A couple clunkers and one or two I don't remember, but by and large a musical feast.

Here's one of those fine summer '74 gems:

The Eagles - Already Gone  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoduRTF9J-o

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/17/22 at 3:30 am


Listening to Top 40 in the 70's was quite the aural smorgasbord!  Here's an example: the songs listed in the attachment hit their peak popularity during the early summer of 1974 (my database query ranged June 1 through July 15).  This timeframe was just after wrapping up my H.S. Freshman year.  I spent lots of time listening to radio then!  A couple clunkers and one or two I don't remember, but by and large a musical feast.

Here's one of those fine summer '74 gems:

The Eagles - Already Gone  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoduRTF9J-o

That's quite a nice list from Summer 74, Can you find one from the month I was born? March Of 74?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 07/17/22 at 10:49 am


Listening to Top 40 in the 70's was quite the aural smorgasbord!  Here's an example: the songs listed in the attachment hit their peak popularity during the early summer of 1974 (my database query ranged June 1 through July 15).  This timeframe was just after wrapping up my H.S. Freshman year.  I spent lots of time listening to radio then!  A couple clunkers and one or two I don't remember, but by and large a musical feast.

Here's one of those fine summer '74 gems:

Eagles - Already Gone  :)



I know this one quite well. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 07/17/22 at 11:17 am

From 1978, "Lotta Love" by Nicolette Larson (written by Neil Young):

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Today would have been her 70th birthday, but she passed away almost a quarter-century ago from cerebral edema and liver failure. :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/17/22 at 11:24 pm


That's quite a nice list from Summer 74, Can you find one from the month I was born? March Of 74?


Sure, I'm attaching the actual Top 40 chart (Cashbox) on March 2, 1974 - the one active on March 5.  Just for you!

Here's one of those tasty almost Spring 1974 songs (when I was a H.S. Freshman) -

James Taylor/Carly Simon - Mockingbird  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJ20GnX1Kc0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/18/22 at 3:32 am


Sure, I'm attaching the actual Top 40 chart (Cashbox) on March 2, 1974 - the one active on March 5.  Just for you!

Here's one of those tasty almost Spring 1974 songs (when I was a H.S. Freshman) -

James Taylor/Carly Simon - Mockingbird  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJ20GnX1Kc0


Thanks AG. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/18/22 at 9:30 pm

This gem was popular when I first started at University -

Supertramp - Give A Little Bit (early fall 1977)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqVYPrRFuuc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 07/19/22 at 3:45 pm

From 1971. A Cowboy's Work is Never Done-Sonny & Cher


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTu9xL2nrcw


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/21/22 at 10:49 pm


From 1971. A Cowboy's Work is Never Done-Sonny & Cher

Cat


O0 I remember this from 7th Grade.  I believe they had their variety show by then, not 100%...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/21/22 at 11:00 pm

A fun smash from my H.S. Freshman year; used as "bumper" in Tuesday's MLB All Star Game -

Kool & the Gang - Hollywood Swinging (Spring 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uxc9KSPLMxY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/22/22 at 10:45 pm

Largely forgotten, this instrumental by KC and the Sunshine Band, from my H.S. Junior year -

The Sunshine Band - Shotgun Shuffle (Fall 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ne6J3MmTlBs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/23/22 at 7:08 am


Largely forgotten, this instrumental by KC and the Sunshine Band, from my H.S. Junior year -

The Sunshine Band - Shotgun Shuffle (Fall 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ne6J3MmTlBs

KC And The Sunshine band had a few other instrumentals, have you heard their others?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 07/23/22 at 9:42 am


KC And The Sunshine band had a few other instrumentals, have you hear their others?

I hadn’t realized that they did. The only hits of theirs that I know contain lyrics (vocals). However, I’m sure that their instrumental tracks are good.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/23/22 at 2:01 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX8DcvFXzsY
Kc & The Sunshine Band - Black Water Gold (instrumental)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/23/22 at 4:56 pm


Largely forgotten, this instrumental by KC and the Sunshine Band, from my H.S. Junior year -

The Sunshine Band - Shotgun Shuffle (Fall 1975)  :)



KC And The Sunshine band had a few other instrumentals, have you heard their others?


No, I haven't heard them


I hadn’t realized that they did. The only hits of theirs that I know contain lyrics (vocals). However, I’m sure that their instrumental tracks are good.


They had exactly one instrumental that charted, namely Shotgun Shuffle.  Its timing was interesting as it released soon after "Get Down Tonight" was established.  It didn't go far - it peaked at #88 and was only in the Top 100 for 2 weeks.  The reason I remember it is that I heard it on hits radio in Fall '75, but as I decided to go buy the single, I found that none of the record salesmen had heard of it (occasionally happened, but not with big hits).  I struck out.

I eventually found the single and bought it - about 7 years later (it was in the "cheapy" bin).

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/23/22 at 9:52 pm

This beloved smash hails from my H.S. Senior year -

Steve Miller Band - Fly Like An Eagle (late 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuXwSyahgW4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 07/23/22 at 10:19 pm


No, I haven't heard them

They had exactly one instrumental that charted, namely Shotgun Shuffle.  Its timing was interesting as it released soon after "Get Down Tonight" was established.  It didn't go far - it peaked at #88 and was only in the Top 100 for 2 weeks.  The reason I remember it is that I heard it on hits radio in Fall '75, but as I decided to go buy the single, I found that none of the record salesmen had heard of it (occasionally happened, but not with big hits).  I struck out.

I eventually found the single and bought it - about 7 years later (it was in the "cheapy" bin).



Great. I'll have to take a listen sometime. :) Always great to learn something new.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/24/22 at 3:32 am


No, I haven't heard them

They had exactly one instrumental that charted, namely Shotgun Shuffle.  Its timing was interesting as it released soon after "Get Down Tonight" was established.  It didn't go far - it peaked at #88 and was only in the Top 100 for 2 weeks.  The reason I remember it is that I heard it on hits radio in Fall '75, but as I decided to go buy the single, I found that none of the record salesmen had heard of it (occasionally happened, but not with big hits).  I struck out.

I eventually found the single and bought it - about 7 years later (it was in the "cheapy" bin).


I thought that Black Water Gold was KC's hit? No? ???

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 07/24/22 at 11:06 am


I thought that Black Water Gold was KC's hit? No? ???

According to their discography history on Wikopedia, it wasn’t a very big hit. It didn’t reach the Billboard Hot 100 (first column), but it did make an appearance on the R&B chart (2nd column).

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/24/22 at 1:45 pm


I thought that Black Water Gold was KC's hit? No? ???



According to their discography history on Wikopedia, it wasn’t a very big hit. It didn’t reach the Billboard Hot 100 (first column), but it did make an appearance on the R&B chart (2nd column).


I stand corrected.  :-[  I used the word "charted" but that is too vague, as there are a lot of charts.  Many professionals only count "Billboard Hot 100" as hits (especially then), which is what I usually refer to.  But other chart appearances should count as "charted".

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/24/22 at 2:42 pm

I adored this Joan Baez smash when I was in 7th Grade -

The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down (Fall 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wanJQC5KAfo
The original version of this fine cover was by The Band...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 07/24/22 at 2:49 pm


I adored this Joan Baez smash when I was in 7th Grade -

The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down (Fall 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wanJQC5KAfo
The original version of this fine cover was by The Band...


That song brings me back to another place, another time.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 07/24/22 at 3:24 pm


I adored this Joan Baez smash when I was in 7th Grade -

The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down (Fall 1971)  :)

The original version of this fine cover was by The Band...


The woke brigade have come for "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down". Despite the fact that the song was covered by Joan Baez, one of the most tireless and staunchest advocates for civil rights this country  has ever produced.


Some commentators in the 21st century have questioned whether the song's original lyrics made it an endorsement of slavery and the ideology of the Lost Cause of the Confederacy. In 2009, writing in The Atlantic, Ta-Nehisi Coates characterized the song as "another story about the blues of Pharaoh." In an August 2020 interview in Rolling Stone, contemporary singer-songwriter Early James described how he had started changing the lyrics of the song, while covering it, to oppose the Confederate cause — for example, in the first verse, "where Helm sang that the fall of the Confederacy was 'a time I remember oh so well,' James declared it 'a time to bid farewell," and he reworked the final verse to state "Unlike my father before me, who I will never understand... I think it's time we laid hate in its grave." Others argue that these views are based on a misunderstanding of the song, which does not glorify slavery, the Confederacy, or Robert E. Lee, but, rather, tells the story of a poor, non-slave-holding Southerner who tries to make sense of the loss of his brother and his livelihood.
-Wikipedia

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/24/22 at 5:31 pm


The woke brigade have come for "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down". Despite the fact that the song was covered by Joan Baez, one of the most tireless and staunchest advocates for civil rights this country  has ever produced.

Some commentators in the 21st century have questioned whether the song's original lyrics made it an endorsement of slavery and the ideology of the Lost Cause of the Confederacy. In 2009, writing in The Atlantic, Ta-Nehisi Coates characterized the song as "another story about the blues of Pharaoh." In an August 2020 interview in Rolling Stone, contemporary singer-songwriter Early James described how he had started changing the lyrics of the song, while covering it, to oppose the Confederate cause — for example, in the first verse, "where Helm sang that the fall of the Confederacy was 'a time I remember oh so well,' James declared it 'a time to bid farewell," and he reworked the final verse to state "Unlike my father before me, who I will never understand... I think it's time we laid hate in its grave." Others argue that these views are based on a misunderstanding of the song, which does not glorify slavery, the Confederacy, or Robert E. Lee, but, rather, tells the story of a poor, non-slave-holding Southerner who tries to make sense of the loss of his brother and his livelihood.
-Wikipedia


Such a doggone shame  :-\\  We who grew up watching shows like All In The Family find it sad that many younger folks just don't "get it".  Many would rather cancel it and be done with it.  Whereas I consider such thought-provoking art as part of my education.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/25/22 at 8:51 pm

This gem seemed under-appreciated then, but I loved it as an 8th Grader -

Dobie Gray - Drift Away (early 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnDu1HHOo78

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 07/26/22 at 12:09 am


This gem seemed under-appreciated then, but I loved it as an 8th Grader -

Dobie Gray - Drift Away (early 1973)  :)

O0

A classic!!

30 years later it was revived by Uncle Kracker, featuring Dobie on guest vocals (in fact, Dobie even sang some corresponding lines from his original recording).

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/26/22 at 8:02 pm

This rockin' gem, though not a huge hit, caught my ear instantly on Top 40 radio that summer following my 8th Grade schoolyear -

Led Zeppelin - Over The Hills And Far Away (Summer 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5jJIZ8vYqQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 07/27/22 at 5:53 pm

Circus of Heaven-Yes (1978)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ll4ptrujf7w


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/27/22 at 10:25 pm


Circus of Heaven-Yes (1978)

Cat


O0 Interesting song - I don't remember this

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/27/22 at 10:32 pm

This beloved smash hails from my 8th Grade school year -

Leon Russell - Tight Rope (Fall 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2Z9qN8R9Bg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/27/22 at 11:07 pm


I loved this smash when it was new and I was in 8th Grade -

Stealers Wheel - Stuck In The Middle With You (Spring 1973)



This gem seemed under-appreciated then, but I loved it as an 8th Grader -

Dobie Gray - Drift Away (early 1973)  :)



This rockin' gem, though not a huge hit, caught my ear instantly on Top 40 radio that summer following my 8th Grade schoolyear -

Led Zeppelin - Over The Hills And Far Away (Summer 1973)  :)



This beloved smash hails from my 8th Grade school year -

Leon Russell - Tight Rope (Fall 1972)  :)


Hmmm, lots of "8th Grade" selections here - a developing theme, perhaps?  ???

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 07/28/22 at 6:45 pm

Photographs & Memories-Jim Croce (1972)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48o5rCFFxh8


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/28/22 at 8:02 pm


Photographs & Memories-Jim Croce (1972)

Cat


O0 Love this!  I didn't hear it on the radio much, but remember hearing it as background music during a delightful San Diego visit to Croce's restaurant (sometime in the early 00s).

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/28/22 at 8:15 pm

I seem to be stuck in 8th Grade lately, LOL.  Here's another of my 8th Grade faves -

Alice Cooper - No More Mr. Nice Guy (Spring 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkRxh-8mpcQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/29/22 at 6:55 am


O0 Love this!  I didn't hear it on the radio much, but remember hearing it as background music during a delightful San Diego visit to Croce's restaurant (sometime in the early 00s).

Wow, I never knew Jim Croce had owned a restaurant.  :o

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 07/29/22 at 7:47 am


Wow, I never knew Jim Croce had owned a restaurant.  :o


It was actually his wife's restaurant.  It was quite a delightful place, with excellent food and tributes to Jim all over.  Sadly, I believe it's closed.  :-\\

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/29/22 at 1:43 pm


It was actually his wife's restaurant.  It was quite a delightful place, with excellent food and tributes to Jim all over.  Sadly, I believe it's closed.  :-\\


Where was it located? And do you remember what the restaurant served? ???

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 07/29/22 at 1:54 pm


O0 Love this!  I didn't hear it on the radio much, but remember hearing it as background music during a delightful San Diego visit to Croce's restaurant (sometime in the early 00s).


Thinking of Jim Croce always makes me sad. He did so much in 30 years and I always wondered what else he would have done had he lived longer.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 07/30/22 at 6:45 am


Thinking of Jim Croce always makes me sad. He did so much in 30 years and I always wondered what else he would have done had he lived longer.


Cat

And he died in 1973? ???

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 07/30/22 at 2:19 pm


Where was it located?

It was mentioned just 2 posts above, just scroll up a little.

This rockin' gem, though not a huge hit, caught my ear instantly on Top 40 radio that summer following my 8th Grade schoolyear -

Led Zeppelin - Over The Hills And Far Away (Summer 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5jJIZ8vYqQ

It sure is a rockin gem.  8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 07/30/22 at 2:22 pm

In keeping with AmericanGirl's grade 8 theme  ;D, here's another one from the spring of 1973

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3u5UvfB7G5k

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/02/22 at 11:19 pm

This smash caught my ear not during 8th Grade (wasn't out yet), but rather as a H.S. Sophomore -

Ozark Mountain Daredevils - Jackie Blue (early 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xuW-aI-haw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 08/02/22 at 11:24 pm


This smash caught my ear not during 8th Grade (wasn't out yet), but rather as a H.S. Sophomore -

Ozark Mountain Daredevils - Jackie Blue (early 1975)  :)

I like that one! I kinda got hooked on it during the 2000s or thereabouts, when I started getting more acquainted with music from the 1970s.

And you posted the longer version - excellent!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/03/22 at 10:36 pm

This fun smash by Reunion tickled my ears as a H.S. Sophomore -

Life Is A Rock (But The Radio Rolled Me) (Fall 1974)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kySY1rR8_Nk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 08/03/22 at 10:40 pm


This fun smash by Reunion tickled my ears as a H.S. Sophomore -

Life Is A Rock (But The Radio Rolled Me) (Fall 1974)    :)



And REM ripped this song off hook, line and sinker, right down to the parenthetical title,  for "It's The End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)".

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 08/03/22 at 10:41 pm


This fun smash by Reunion tickled my ears as a H.S. Sophomore -

Life Is A Rock (But The Radio Rolled Me) (Fall 1974)    :)

Songs with speedy vocals, such as this one, often "tickled my ears" too; I'd often try to make out what they're saying. :D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/03/22 at 11:27 pm


Songs with speedy vocals, such as this one, often "tickled my ears" too; I'd often try to make out what they're saying. :D


I think I tried it once with pen and paper (what we did in those days) and gave up quickly!  ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 08/03/22 at 11:34 pm


I think I tried it once with pen and paper (what we did in those days) and gave up quickly!  ;D

I sometimes used to try to transcribe song lyrics as well, especially if I didn't have the album, with liner notes (which sometimes contain the lyrics). :D

And you're right, it's especially hard to do when they're so quickly (almost like John Moschita singing it, lol)!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/04/22 at 3:13 am


I think I tried it once with pen and paper (what we did in those days) and gave up quickly!  ;D

You got to listen to the lyrics hard in order for you to understand what they're singing about.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 08/04/22 at 9:21 am


You got to listen to the lyrics hard in order for you to understand what they're singing about.

‘Course, nowadays you can search google for them. Plus there are Youtube vids that have the lyrics so you can follow along.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/04/22 at 10:28 pm

This beloved smash caught my ear during 7th Grade -

Todd Rundgren - I Saw The Light (Spring 1972)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5zPHZ3i_FU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 08/04/22 at 10:34 pm


This beloved smash caught my ear during 7th Grade -

Todd Rundgren - I Saw The Light (Spring 1972)    :)


Good one; in recent years I have taken a liking to it. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 08/05/22 at 12:49 am


This beloved smash caught my ear during 7th Grade -

Todd Rundgren - I Saw The Light (Spring 1972)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5zPHZ3i_FU
I know the song very well, but this video is not available for me, copyright reasons again?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/05/22 at 3:06 pm


I know the song very well, but this video is not available for me, copyright reasons again?


Sorry about that  :-\\

I declare, it's impossible for me to tell whether a video can be viewed in other countries or not (unless there's a trick I don't know about)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 08/05/22 at 3:10 pm


Sorry about that  :-\\

I declare, it's impossible for me to tell whether a video can be viewed in other countries or not (unless there's a trick I don't know about)


It's okay, remember I do not have speakers on my computer, I have to rely on the tablet, and that is slow at times.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/05/22 at 11:39 pm

Heard this gem during our recent road trip -

Moody Blues - Question (1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxOAhsngMyc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/07/22 at 12:03 am

This beloved smash was another "8th Grade" fave -

Billy Preston - Will It Go Round In Circles (Spring 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6F_DRNCGjQM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/07/22 at 9:37 pm

Loved this smash when it was new and I was a H.S. Junior -

Neil Sedaka (w/ Elton John) - Bad Blood (Fall 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XRBEhqSTTk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 08/08/22 at 3:20 pm

Olivia Newton-John - Have You Never Been Mellow

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2S1nmxYmUg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/08/22 at 3:47 pm


Olivia Newton-John - Have You Never Been Mellow


O0 I'm a fan!  Also from 1975 (but from early in the year, February-ish)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 08/08/22 at 5:14 pm

I remember when this one came out in 1975. This was one of those songs that crossed country & pop.


Please, Mr. Please

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqMnyhxZVd8


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/08/22 at 11:03 pm


I remember when this one came out in 1975. This was one of those songs that crossed country & pop.

Please, Mr. Please

Cat


O0 Another good one.  R.I.P. Olivia Newton-John

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/08/22 at 11:26 pm

Another fine Olivia Newton-John gem, from my University days -

Olivia Newton-John - A Little More Love (late 1978)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27MY0eVEois

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 08/09/22 at 2:26 am


Another fine Olivia Newton-John gem, from my University days -

Olivia Newton-John - A Little More Love (late 1978)  :)

:\'( :\'( :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 08/09/22 at 4:01 pm

Another early Olivia

The River's Too Wide (1974)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yzYCx0OH2s


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/09/22 at 5:15 pm


Another early Olivia

The River's Too Wide (1974)

Cat


O0 Nice!  New to me.  TBH, back then I was a bigger fan once she transitioned to a pop sound.  But I always liked this Dylan cover, her first Top 40 hit -

Olivia Newton-John - If Not For You (1971)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVRu6Dlwzg0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/09/22 at 11:25 pm

This beloved smash hails from my 7th Grade schoolyear -

Badfinger - Day After Day (late 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-btv-7GkVk0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 08/10/22 at 9:24 am


This beloved smash hails from my 7th Grade schoolyear -

Badfinger - Day After Day (late 1971)  :)

Another excellent pick. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 08/10/22 at 9:30 am


This beloved smash hails from my 7th Grade schoolyear -

Badfinger - Day After Day (late 1971)  :)



With George Harrison on very distinctive slide guitar!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/10/22 at 9:37 am


With George Harrison on very distinctive slide guitar!


O0 Yes, it gives the tune that extra something...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/10/22 at 9:38 am

This soulful gem hails from the summer after my H.S. Freshman school year -

Lamont Dozier - Fish Ain't Bitin' (Summer 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mWPL4mTkGg

R.I.P. Lamont Dozier

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 08/11/22 at 6:00 pm

Carpenters - Superstar


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhkTyJstQWE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 08/11/22 at 9:43 pm

Peter Yarrow
"Weave Me The Sunshine"
1972

From Peter Yarrow's first solo album after Peter, Paul & Mary broke up in 1970 (they would reunite in 1978 and continue on until the death of Mary Travers in 2009). In 1972 all three released solo albums. Peter Yarrow's  was called "Peter". Noel Paul Stookey's was called "Paul and", and Mary Travers' was called "Mary". Get it?

By the way, PP&M would recut "Weave Me The Sunshine" in the 80s and it would become a concert standard. But this original from Peter's album is well worth hearing. Folkie hippie optimism at it's best.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFFbVRcsMuE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/11/22 at 10:58 pm


Carpenters - Superstar


O0 Sweet, under-appreciated Carpenters tune.


Peter Yarrow
"Weave Me The Sunshine"
1972


O0 I like this!  I remember when it was first posted maybe 2 years ago.  It strangely hearkens me back to nights at youth summer camp ('72-'74), singing around the campfire.  Good times!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/11/22 at 11:22 pm

This beloved smash hails from that summer between my H.S. Junior and Senior years -

Cliff Richard - Devil Woman (Summer 1976)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG9Gddy8r_8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 08/12/22 at 9:15 pm

Neil Young
"Only Love Can Break Your Heart"
1970

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=364qY0Oz-xs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/12/22 at 9:58 pm

The Top 40 DJs termed it a comeback, this beloved hit from when I was a H.S. Freshman -

Guess Who - Star Baby (early 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8sRNMjDCaU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 08/13/22 at 10:29 am

Spirit
"Nature's Way"
1970

This ecologically-themed song got a lot of FM airplay back in the day.

Some background:

https://acousticguitar.com/natures-way-became-a-1970s-rock-anthem-and-classic-rock-radio-staple/#:~:text=The%20following%20year%2C%20%E2%80%9CNature's%20Way,telling%20you%2C%20something's%20wrong.%E2%80%9D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsTK2LHZKPQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/13/22 at 5:56 pm


Spirit
"Nature's Way"
1970

This ecologically-themed song got a lot of FM airplay back in the day.

Some background:

https://acousticguitar.com/natures-way-became-a-1970s-rock-anthem-and-classic-rock-radio-staple/#:~:text=The%20following%20year%2C%20%E2%80%9CNature's%20Way,telling%20you%2C%20something's%20wrong.%E2%80%9D


O0 Great tune - thanks for the link, very informative!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 08/13/22 at 6:12 pm

This song always reminds me of my brother.

Autobahn-Kraftwerk (1974)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iukUMRlaBBE

This is the single. There is a longer version. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-G28iyPtz0


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 08/14/22 at 1:37 am


This song always reminds me of my brother.

Autobahn-Kraftwerk (1974)


This is the single. There is a longer version. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-G28iyPtz0


Cat
O0

I still have the album, which features the longer version.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/14/22 at 11:17 pm

A sweet smash from my H.S. Junior year that put this duo on the map -

Hall & Oates - Sara Smile (early 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOFCTFXn6xE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/15/22 at 10:33 pm

This clever smash caught my ear as a H. S. Junior -

Paul Simon - 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover (early 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABXtWqmArUU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/16/22 at 11:02 pm

Awesome smash from early in the decade -

John Lennon - Instant Karma (early 1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3z0t11MrlHo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/17/22 at 11:09 pm

Never released as a single, but for me, a much beloved gem -

The Who - Slip Kid (1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4xjr9v5ehk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/18/22 at 11:38 pm

This smash hails from my 6th Grade school year -

The Kinks - Lola (Fall 1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LemG0cvc4oU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 08/18/22 at 11:58 pm


This smash hails from my 6th Grade school year -

The Kinks - Lola (Fall 1970)  :)


O0

Parodied 15 years later by Weird Al as "Yoda" :D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/19/22 at 10:13 pm

Though originally released as a "flip side", I always enjoyed this gem -

Sly & the Family Stone - Everybody Is A Star (early 1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-1s2gqDs_U

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/20/22 at 7:56 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mA_lyzqSpw
K.C. and The Sunshine Band - Come To My Island (1979)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/20/22 at 12:52 pm

This much-loved gem was new when I was in 8th Grade -

America - Don't Cross The River (early 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ov8T9bSU7Es

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/21/22 at 8:37 pm

This terrific smash popped into my head while watching baseball - wonder why?  :D  From my University days -

Gerry Rafferty - Right Down The Line (Fall 1978)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzSXSo3dTHU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 08/22/22 at 3:06 am


This terrific smash popped into my head while watching baseball - wonder why?  :D  From my University days -

Gerry Rafferty - Right Down The Line (Fall 1978)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzSXSo3dTHU

Who was playing?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/26/22 at 9:22 pm


Who was playing?


Don't recall whether it was the Cubs or White Sox, I watch both...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 08/27/22 at 5:30 pm

The O'Jays with Love Train

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vTKmVvyNRc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/29/22 at 7:59 pm


The O'Jays with Love Train


O0 I'm a fan!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/29/22 at 8:04 pm

This beloved smash hit the scene during my 6th Grade schoolyear -

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - Mr. Bojangles (early 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKm_EgDI_-E

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/30/22 at 11:19 pm

This gem hails from my H.S. Junior year -

Starbuck - Moonlight Feels Right (Spring 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYnQsvtfEsQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 08/31/22 at 11:35 pm

Fun and funky, this near-instrumental wasn't a huge hit, but it captures the vibe of mid-1970s Funk -

Graham Central Station - The Jam (late 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Is665CtmBUc
Larry Graham had previously been bassist for Sly & the Family Stone...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 09/01/22 at 6:22 pm

This was one of those crossover country/pop songs.

The Devil Went Down To Georgia-Charlie Daniels Band (1979)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_XGnxTi-fE

It reminds me of high school (and yes, I STILL know all the lyrics. lol) I hated when the radio stations would change the last line: "I told you once you son of a gun..." WHAT??!!! It just didn't have the same OOMPH as "Son of a B!tch." (That would be like Rhett Butler  saying "I don't give a darn" rather than "I don't give a damn" which is why they left it in and the censors allowed them to.)


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/01/22 at 9:01 pm


The Devil Went Down To Georgia-Charlie Daniels Band (1979)

Cat


O0 Always a good one!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/01/22 at 9:12 pm

This beloved dandy, in all its color, hails from my 8th Grade schoolyear -

Lou Reed - Walk On The Wild Side (early 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxixFZZUBwE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/03/22 at 9:58 pm

This sweet laid-back gem graced my ears the summer after my 7th Grade year -

Bread - Guitar Man (Summer 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JbDqOwX0qc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/04/22 at 2:16 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dk5WCc1iEwk
Barry White- It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/04/22 at 11:25 pm

Yet another beloved smash from my 8th Grade school year -

Dr. John - Right Place, Wrong Time (Spring 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT4RainY-lY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/05/22 at 10:08 pm

Yet another from 8th Grade, this beloved smash has to be my favorite of his -

Rod Stewart - You Wear It Well (Fall 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PigMNwgufmk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/06/22 at 11:28 pm

This glam rockin' gem hails from my 7th Grade schoolyear -

T. Rex - Bang A Gong (Get It On) (early 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVEhDrJzM8E

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 09/07/22 at 5:07 am


This glam rockin' gem hails from my 7th Grade schoolyear -

T. Rex - Bang A Gong (Get It On) (early 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVEhDrJzM8E
O0

This video from Top of the Pops first broadcasted in 1971 of the same above song, features Elton John on piano.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/07/22 at 9:11 pm


This video from Top of the Pops first broadcasted in 1971 of the same above song, features Elton John on piano.

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Love that footage!  O0  I didn't know that Elton John did such guest appearances at that time.

Subject: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Dude111 on 09/07/22 at 9:26 pm

Im 18 by Alice Cooper :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/07/22 at 9:31 pm


Im 18 by Alice Cooper :)


O0 Good one from my 6th Grade school year!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/07/22 at 9:32 pm

This beloved rocker was a later discovery for me -

The Doors - Peace Frog (1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lnoM25D-js

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 09/07/22 at 9:52 pm


Love that footage!  O0  I didn't know that Elton John did such guest appearances at that time.


Oh, he certainly did:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evEbAbQ2sQk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/08/22 at 3:05 am


Im 18 by Alice Cooper :)

So where's the video?  ???

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/09/22 at 11:57 pm

This rockin' gem hails from my H.S. Senior year -

Steve Miller Band - Jet Airliner (Spring 1977)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlFXhigvTvM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/10/22 at 10:46 pm

Love this delightful, uptempo gem -

Crosby, Stills & Nash - Carry On (1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqiqUfZJovg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 09/10/22 at 10:49 pm


Love this delightful, uptempo gem -

Crosby, Stills & Nash - Carry On (1970)  :)

Another great selection! O0 It still gets widely played on classic rock stations.

I love how it changes "mood" midway through.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 09/11/22 at 9:51 am


Another great selection! O0 It still gets widely played on classic rock stations.

I love how it changes "mood" midway through.


Yes, the mood it changes to is the Stephen Stills  song "Questions" which he had already written and recorded a few years earlier with Buffalo Springfield. He reworked it and inserted it into "Carry On". Although it is not listed as such on the "Deja Vu" album, on all later compilations on which "Carry On" appears it is listed as "Carry On/Questions".

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 09/11/22 at 10:57 am


Yes, the mood it changes to is the Stephen Stills song "Questions" which he had already written and recorded a few years earlier with Buffalo Springfield. He reworked it and inserted it into "Carry On". Although it is not listed as such on the "Deja Vu" album, on all later compilations on which "Carry On" appears it is listed as "Carry On/Questions".

Aha - so that’s why it changes. The second half was originally supposed to be a different song. Interesting. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 09/11/22 at 11:13 am


Aha - so that’s why it changes. The second half was originally supposed to be a different song. Interesting. O0


It wasn't supposed to be a different song, it is a different song that already existed. Re-recorded of course for the new arrangement. It just fit well into the new song. But it isn't technically a "suite" like Stills's previous "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" which is three or four separate movements forming one complete whole. With "Carry On/Questions" the songs retain their distinctness, although they blend together well.

This may be breaking the rules, because this is a 60s song in the 70s category, but I think it belongs here to show people what "Questions" used to sound like before it became incorporated into "Carry On":

Buffalo Springfield
"Questions"
1968

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDjmmCvTH7o

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 09/11/22 at 12:52 pm

^ okay then, thank you for your explanation. :) Sorry if I misunderstood. You learn something new every day!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/11/22 at 2:09 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rhzdgb-eHBA
Michael Jackson - Farewell My Summer Love

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 09/12/22 at 11:29 am

Hagood Hardy - Maybe Tomorrow (1976)

He was an American born-Canadian composer and pianist and this is still one of the most relaxing songs ever!

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 09/12/22 at 1:17 pm

Blue Bayou (written by Roy Orbison)- Linda Ronstadt (1977)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q98s8GyPw64


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/12/22 at 11:31 pm


Blue Bayou (written by Roy Orbison)- Linda Ronstadt (1977)

Cat


O0 Good one!  From my first semester at University.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/12/22 at 11:40 pm

This mellow jazz/funk gem caught my ear once it got airplay during my H.S. Sophomore year -

Ramsey Lewis (w/ EWF) - Sun Goddess (Spring 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPmlJd6WZMo

R.I.P. Ramsey Lewis

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/13/22 at 11:20 pm

This beloved laid-back gem is among my Bee Gees favorites.  From my H.S. Junior year:

Fanny (Be Tender With My Love) (early 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7ytmLp9VOc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/14/22 at 10:42 pm

A much-loved gem from my H.S. Sophomore school year -

America - Sister Golden Hair (Spring 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIycEe59Auc

Happy 70th Birthday to Gerry Beckley of America!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 09/15/22 at 8:11 am

Jerry Jeff Walker (feat. Gary P. Nunn) - London Homesick Blues (1973)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhN2E4hRDKk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/15/22 at 11:27 pm

This under-appreciated Doobie Brothers gem hails from my H.S. Freshman year (its single was quickly "flipped over" such that Black Water subsequently became the bigger hit)

Another Park, Another Sunday (Spring 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blwG5PT71rE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/16/22 at 10:50 pm

This beloved rocker was their first Top 40 hit, also from my H.S. Freshman year -

Bachman-Turner Overdrive - Let It Ride (early 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKSUQ9ANoOE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/17/22 at 7:08 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLiMy4NaSKc
Saturday in the Park - Chicago

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/17/22 at 10:04 am


Saturday in the Park - Chicago


O0 Great tune!  From the summer between my 7th and 8th Grade schoolyears (summer 1972).  Takes me back...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/17/22 at 1:38 pm


O0 Great tune!  From the summer between my 7th and 8th Grade schoolyears (summer 1972).  Takes me back...


Today is Saturday so I thought that would be a good tune for today. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 09/17/22 at 3:33 pm


Today is Saturday so I thought that would be a good tune for today. :)

And it's always a great one to listen to. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/17/22 at 10:49 pm

This beloved gem hails from my H.S. Junior schoolyear -

Queen - You're My Best Friend (Spring 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSjBvSBYTCo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 09/18/22 at 11:52 am

Jethro Tull
"Too Old To Rock 'n' Roll, Too Young To Die"
1976

A hit back in 76.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8uUh1xsL14

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 09/18/22 at 2:19 pm


Jethro Tull
"Too Old To Rock 'n' Roll, Too Young To Die"
1976

A hit back in 76.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8uUh1xsL14


Man, that song takes me back to another time, another place. Listening to it just floods my brain with so many memories.

That was my first Tull album.

My sisters went to see them in concert in '79 and RAVED that it was an excellent show. I was SOOOO jealous. Then I FINALLY got to see them about 20 years ago. I was VERY disappointed. They were playing at Mohegan Sun in Conn. in what was basically a basketball arena which made the acoustics AWFUL! The people next to us walked out after the first song. But, it wasn't just the acoustics. They just didn't seem to be on their game.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/19/22 at 11:43 pm

This smash was an instant favorite when it was new and I was in 6th Grade -

Paul McCartney - Another Day (early 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2NwZa0YYr4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 09/20/22 at 8:19 am

The Charlie Daniels Band - Trudy (1974)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdvGpoAa-lI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/20/22 at 11:18 pm

This laid-back gem caught my ears as a H.S. Freshman -

El Chicano - Tell Her She's Lovely (Fall 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNAvc4OJdYA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/21/22 at 9:37 pm

This gem hit the scene during my first year at University -

Billy Joel - Movin' Out (Spring 1978)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nd5RMOZhhxE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 09/21/22 at 11:53 pm


This gem hit the scene during my first year at University -

Billy Joel - Movin' Out (Anthony’s Song) (Spring 1978)  :)


Great selection from him. O0 Or should I say, it’s a great track-ack-ack-ack-ack from his album The Stranger.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/22/22 at 4:14 am


This gem hit the scene during my first year at University -

Billy Joel - Movin' Out (Spring 1978)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nd5RMOZhhxE

You chose the song because you moved out of your Parent's house?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 09/22/22 at 1:40 pm


This gem hit the scene during my first year at University -

Billy Joel - Movin' Out (Spring 1978)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nd5RMOZhhxE


This was the song that introduced me to Billy Joel. At the time, I thought it was his "first hit" but I later found out that he actually had a quite a few before this one (like The Piano Man & Capt Jack).


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Mitch Kramer on 09/22/22 at 7:41 pm

The Autumnal Equinox happens in less than half an hour (01:03 GMT).

Edgar Winter Group - "Autumn"

From the 1972 album They Only Come Out At Night

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 09/22/22 at 8:24 pm


The Autumnal Equinox happens in less than half an hour (01:03 GMT).

Edgar Winter Group - "Autumn"

From the 1972 album They Only Come Out At Night


Hmmm, I don't actually know this song, but it's a perfect choice for today! O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 09/22/22 at 8:43 pm


Hmmm, I don't actually know this song, but it's a perfect choice for today! O0


The "They Only Come Out At Night" album from 1972 had a cover that would be quite current today.

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/rjIAAOSw-YFhqV-w/s-l400.jpg

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/22/22 at 9:40 pm


The Autumnal Equinox happens in less than half an hour (01:03 GMT).

Edgar Winter Group - "Autumn"

From the 1972 album They Only Come Out At Night


O0 Nice tune!  New to me.
(Incidentally, early Autumn is probably my favorite part of the year, weather-wise.)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/22/22 at 10:14 pm

A fun, forgotten dandy from the summer I took driver's ed:

Hudson Brothers - Rendezvous (Summer 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dmoV5zT9EA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/23/22 at 7:21 am


O0 Nice tune!  New to me.
(Incidentally, early Autumn is probably my favorite part of the year, weather-wise.)


Same here, I love Autumn too.  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/23/22 at 9:26 pm

For a group better known for romantic ballads, their first Top 40 hit, from my 6th Grade schoolyear, could be characterized a "protest song":

Chi-Lites - (For God's Sake) Give More Power To The People (Spring 1971)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEwMaeN2x-c
                                      8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/24/22 at 6:43 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyyQ46HvRjk
RIP To the original drummer of The Doobie Brothers  :\'(
The Doobie Brothers - Here To Love You

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/24/22 at 10:33 am


The Doobie Brothers - Here To Love You


O0 ^Nice album cut from the 1978 Minute By Minute album - haven't heard this for a long time


RIP To the original drummer of The Doobie Brothers  :\'(


Indeed, R.I.P. to John Hartman

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/25/22 at 11:22 am

Today being National One-Hit-Wonder day, I thought to post this gem from my 6th Grade school year -

Richie Havens - Here Comes The Sun (early 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlhaAGemPJg
Piece of trivia - Richie Havens performed at Woodstock...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 09/25/22 at 11:24 am


Today being National One-Hit-Wonder day, I thought to post this gem from my 6th Grade school year -

Richie Havens - Here Comes The Sun (early 1971)  :)

Piece of trivia - Richie Havens performed at Woodstock...

A cover of a Beatles classic! :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 09/25/22 at 11:36 am


Today being National One-Hit-Wonder day, I thought to post this gem from my 6th Grade school year -

Richie Havens - Here Comes The Sun (early 1971)  :)


Great version, but I'd be hesitant to refer to the great Richie Havens as a "one hit wonder". His career and his life encompassed so much more than that.


Piece of trivia - Richie Havens performed at Woodstock...


He was the first performer to go on at Woodstock. It wasn't scheduled that way, but the band scheduled to go on first (Sweetwater) was stuck in the traffic jam, so...the rest is history.



Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 09/25/22 at 1:17 pm


Great version, but I'd be hesitant to refer to the great Richie Havens as a "one hit wonder". His career and his life encompassed so much more than that.

He was the first performer to go on at Woodstock. It wasn't scheduled that way, but the band scheduled to go on first (Sweetwater) was stuck in the traffic jam, so...the rest is history.

He also sung "Going Back To My Roots".

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/25/22 at 2:23 pm


... I'd be hesitant to refer to the great Richie Havens as a "one hit wonder"...


No disrespect intended whatsoever.  Many artists having just one chart hit single are high impact and/or highly influential, such as Richie Havens.


...He was the first performer to go on at Woodstock...


I'd heard that before.  My statement was more for the benefit of youngsters who might not know.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 09/25/22 at 11:13 pm

On this date (September 25th) ten years ago, we lost Andy Williams at age 84. :( Here is a hit that he had in early 1971, “Where Do I Begin (Love Story)”:

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/26/22 at 10:25 pm

Loved this rocker when it was new and I was in 7th Grade -

Faces - Stay With Me (early 1972)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EJHS6ojP4Q
Yes, the vocalist is Rod Stewart...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/27/22 at 11:01 pm

This fine gem hails from my H.S. Junior school year -

James Taylor - Mexico (Fall 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63tDALdA5tU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 09/28/22 at 7:50 am


This fine gem hails from my H.S. Junior school year -

James Taylor - Mexico (Fall 1975)  :)



With David Crosby & Graham Nash on harmonies!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 09/28/22 at 2:53 pm


With David Crosby & Graham Nash on harmonies!



When I first read that, I thought it said hormones.  ;D ;D ;D 


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/28/22 at 10:51 pm


When I first read that, I thought it said hormones.  ;D ;D ;D 

Cat


      ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/28/22 at 10:59 pm

This smash tickled my ear the summer between my 7th and 8th Grade years -

Raspberries - Go All The Way (Summer 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5u25XGGo-E

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/29/22 at 10:36 pm

A fave back when it was new and I was a H.S. Sophomore -

Jethro Tull - Bungle In The Jungle (late 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ha7HY1DtZtw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Wink-182 on 09/30/22 at 12:56 pm

I still listen to the radio whenever I'm at driving to work and I leave the Spotify stuff for off days, because you can find a lot of good music that you've never heard before or that you didn't know the name of until hearing it on the radio and seeing the name on your display screen. Like this song for example.

Supertramp - Goodbye Stranger (1979)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BaxriHdFaI

I've always enjoyed the power pop and pop rock stuff that came out from the mid to late 70s, so this song caught my ear a few months ago.


Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 09/30/22 at 2:49 pm


A fave back when it was new and I was a H.S. Sophomore -

Jethro Tull - Bungle In The Jungle (late 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ha7HY1DtZtw


This was a song that I always wanted to choreograph a dance to but never did.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/30/22 at 7:12 pm


I still listen to the radio whenever I'm at driving to work and I leave the Spotify stuff for off days, because you can find a lot of good music that you've never heard before or that you didn't know the name of until hearing it on the radio and seeing the name on your display screen. Like this song for example.

Supertramp - Goodbye Stranger (1979)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BaxriHdFaI

I've always enjoyed the power pop and pop rock stuff that came out from the mid to late 70s, so this song caught my ear a few months ago.


O0 Good pick!  That whole Breakfast In America album is good.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 09/30/22 at 8:11 pm


O0 Good pick!  That whole Breakfast In America album is good.

It sure is! Several of its tracks became hits, including that one. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 09/30/22 at 11:41 pm

This sweet laid-back gem caught my ears as a H.S. Sophomore -

Chicago - Wishing You Were Here (Fall 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv0OwvsP0ek

Incidentally, the Beach Boys provide the ethereal backing vocals...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 10/01/22 at 1:53 pm


O0 Good pick!  That whole Breakfast In America album is good.


Totally agree!

http://www.inthe00s.com/index.php?topic=63102.90


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/01/22 at 2:20 pm

^ Cat, for some reason the above link didn't get me there.  This one worked for me:

http://www.inthe00s.com/index.php?topic=63102.msg4053782#msg4053782

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 10/01/22 at 2:54 pm


^ Cat, for some reason the above link didn't get me there.  This one worked for me:

http://www.inthe00s.com/index.php?topic=63102.msg4053782#msg4053782


Thanks.

As long as I have been here on the boards (about 20 years) and even being lead mod, I have NEVER learned how to link to a certain post.  :-[  I always just link to the page.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/01/22 at 3:15 pm


Thanks.

As long as I have been here on the boards (about 20 years) and even being lead mod, I have NEVER learned how to link to a certain post.  :-[  I always just link to the page.

Cat


For me, whatever specific post I want to link, I right click its title entry (it's a hyperlink) and choose "copy link", then paste that copied link into the post where I want the link to appear.  I use Firefox; I suspect it would be similar in other browsers.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 10/01/22 at 5:30 pm


For me, whatever specific post I want to link, I right click its title entry (it's a hyperlink) and choose "copy link", then paste that copied link into the post where I want the link to appear.  I use Firefox; I suspect it would be similar in other browsers.


I use Firefox, too. I'll try that.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/01/22 at 11:20 pm

This gem caught my ears during my 6th Grade schoolyear -

Sugarloaf - Green Eyed Lady (Fall 1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_i7PKdQJU4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/02/22 at 8:19 pm

Another delightful gem (live version) from my 6th Grade schoolyear -

Joe Cocker - Cry Me A River (Fall 1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tjs3zvvnDEY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/03/22 at 11:50 pm

An oft-forgotten but sweet Philly Soul gem from my post-6th Grade summer -

Stylistics - Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart) (Summer 1971)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1kPd8-0x7I

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 10/04/22 at 1:48 pm

Not a country fan but had to have this one as my song of the day:

Coal Miner's Daughter-Loretta Lynn (1970)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoKThsOCjuU


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/04/22 at 10:37 pm

Yet another beloved smash from my 6th Grade schoolyear -

Grass Roots - Temptation Eyes (late 1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTuBjV7rcPw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/05/22 at 7:49 pm

My 6th Grade schoolyear was a standout time period for this fine artist -

Van Morrison - Domino (late 1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiDcPUOD-vY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/06/22 at 11:56 pm

This smash caught my ears as a H.S. Senior -

Manfred Mann's Earth Band - Blinded By The Light (Late 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rzk3x3HZbJI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/07/22 at 9:00 am


This smash caught my ears as a H.S. Senior -

Manfred Mann's Earth Band - Blinded By The Light (Late 1976)  :)



Written by Bruce Springsteen!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/07/22 at 2:12 pm


Written by Bruce Springsteen!


O0 Yes - I've heard his version once or twice but not very often

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 10/07/22 at 9:16 pm


This smash caught my ears as a H.S. Senior -

Manfred Mann's Earth Band - Blinded By The Light (Late 1976)  :)

Of course, the full version (as on the album) is 7 minutes long; I have heard that on some radio stations. O0



Written by Bruce Springsteen!

O0 Yes - I've heard his version once or twice but not very often



I don’t think I’ve heard it often either.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/07/22 at 11:14 pm

This beloved smash caught my ears as a H.S. Sophomore -

Stevie Wonder - You Haven't Done Nothing (Fall 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SEGHvLElxc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/08/22 at 3:45 am


This beloved smash caught my ears as a H.S. Sophomore -

Stevie Wonder - You Haven't Done Nothing (Fall 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SEGHvLElxc

This song had The Jacksons doing background.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/08/22 at 9:56 am


Stevie Wonder - You Haven't Done Nothing (Fall 1974)  :)



This song had The Jacksons doing background.


Indeed - even the record label on the 45 says that!  (I still have that original 45  :))

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/08/22 at 2:57 pm


Indeed - even the record label on the 45 says that!  (I still have that original 45  :))

It doesn't sound like The Jacksons, I don't hear Michael.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/08/22 at 4:11 pm


It doesn't sound like The Jacksons, I don't hear Michael.


I think it sounds like them.  It's possible that Michael didn't participate, but only his brothers; hard to tell.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 10/08/22 at 5:37 pm


I think it sounds like them.  It's possible that Michael didn't participate, but only his brothers; hard to tell.

Not only that, but Michael was absent from the band off and on. Mostly to concentrate on his solo career.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/08/22 at 11:33 pm

This beloved smash hails from my H.S. Sophomore year -

Billy Swann - I Can Help (Fall 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdZZeU8Vf3E

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/09/22 at 2:52 am


I think it sounds like them.  It's possible that Michael didn't participate, but only his brothers; hard to tell.


I think they're singing "doo-doo wop"?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/09/22 at 11:11 am


Not only that, but Michael was absent from the band off and on. Mostly to concentrate on his solo career.
When MJ start his solo career?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 10/09/22 at 1:26 pm


When MJ start his solo career?

Sometime in the 1970s, when he was still a kid. He was performing with his brothers AND as a soloist.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/09/22 at 1:42 pm


When MJ start his solo career?



Sometime in the 1970s, when he was still a kid. He was performing with his brothers AND as a soloist.


Yes, his first solo album was the successful Got To Be There from late 1971, sporting singles I Wanna Be Where You Are, the title track, and this smash cover:

Michael Jackson - Rockin' Robin (Early 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LG4WzMJJbdI

Incidentally I have the album, surprise surprise.  It's among the few I have from way back...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/09/22 at 2:58 pm


When MJ start his solo career?


In The early 1970's, then in The mid 70's, about 1976 Jacksons made their album and also in 1978 and 1980 and returned to do an album in 1984.


Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/09/22 at 3:01 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IsjqR1IlvE
Jacksons- Enjoy Yourself (1976)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/09/22 at 4:00 pm


In The early 1970's, then in The mid 70's, about 1976 Jacksons made their album and also in 1978 and 1980 and returned to do an album in 1984.


Yes - the difference is, after 1975 the "Jackson 5" ceased to be.  Jermaine Jackson quit the group, Randy was added and the entire group broke off with Motown to go to Epic Records, rebranded "The Jacksons".

Something you need to understand - by 1973, many of the group's original fans had moved on.  Many were fans only of the "child Michael" voice and didn't got back on board quickly.  (Of course I was a die-hard; when I saw them in concert in Spring 1974, they were still the original lineup - their big hit was Dancing Machine, incidentally their only top 10 hit of that period.)  So, although the first couple of the Jacksons' Epic albums sold a little, they were probably considered disappointing to the group and their interests on the whole.  I own their 1978 (Destiny) and 1980 (Triumph) albums - they are really good albums, but weren't huge success-wise.  (I don't own their The Jacksons (1976) or Victory (1984) albums; the latter sold well, the former not so much.)  On the other hand, Michael's solo efforts with Epic were smash successes.  Of course I speak of the outstanding Off The Wall (1979) (which many termed a "comeback" album for Michael) and the "I can't believe he topped the last one" masterpiece Thriller (1983).  The Epic successes starting with Off The Wall brought in legions of new fans (and some old ones came back, too).  A return to glory, if you will.  But the period between 1973 and 1979 was a dry spell on the whole by the group's standards.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/09/22 at 10:08 pm

This gem takes me back to my H. S. Junior year (when it was new) -

Nazareth - Love Hurts (late 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI8wJr5qJkw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/10/22 at 3:35 am


Yes - the difference is, after 1975 the "Jackson 5" ceased to be.  Jermaine Jackson quit the group, Randy was added and the entire group broke off with Motown to go to Epic Records, rebranded "The Jacksons".

Something you need to understand - by 1973, many of the group's original fans had moved on.  Many were fans only of the "child Michael" voice and didn't got back on board quickly.  (Of course I was a die-hard; when I saw them in concert in Spring 1974, they were still the original lineup - their big hit was Dancing Machine, incidentally their only top 10 hit of that period.)  So, although the first couple of the Jacksons' Epic albums sold a little, they were probably considered disappointing to the group and their interests on the whole.  I own their 1978 (Destiny) and 1980 (Triumph) albums - they are really good albums, but weren't huge success-wise.  (I don't own their The Jacksons (1976) or Victory (1984) albums; the latter sold well, the former not so much.)  On the other hand, Michael's solo efforts with Epic were smash successes.  Of course I speak of the outstanding Off The Wall (1979) (which many termed a "comeback" album for Michael) and the "I can't believe he topped the last one" masterpiece Thriller (1983).  The Epic successes starting with Off The Wall brought in legions of new fans (and some old ones came back, too).  A return to glory, if you will.  But the period between 1973 and 1979 was a dry spell on the whole by the group's standards.


Thank You. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/10/22 at 11:23 pm

A sweet gem from my days at University -

Bob Welch - Sentimental Lady (Fall 1977)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa25MqOzGwk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/11/22 at 3:27 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CezRRt78EYQ
Leo Sayer - When I Need You

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/11/22 at 3:30 pm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CezRRt78EYQ
Leo Sayer - When I Need You
I prefer this version...

From "The Muppet Show"

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/11/22 at 9:50 pm

The first of many major hits for this iconic band -

Santana - Evil Ways (early 1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVPUAntzOl4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/12/22 at 9:47 pm

A terrific smash from early in the decade -

Barbra Streisand - Stoney End (Fall 1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIgCRuHcBlQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/13/22 at 11:43 pm

This gem was a later discovery for me, but it's a goodie:

Jackson Browne - The Pretender (Summer 1977)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqRvJLH_-vU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 10/13/22 at 11:44 pm


This gem was a later discovery for me, but it's a goodie:

Jackson Browne - The Pretender (Summer 1977)  :)


O0

And happy belated birthday to Jackson Browne; this past Sunday (the 9th) was his 74th birthday! http://www.inthe00s.com/Smileys/newyears/smiley.gif

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/15/22 at 9:57 pm

This beloved smash caught my ears during 7th Grade -

Paul Simon - Mother And Child Reunion (early 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IS59-z3aE2c

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/17/22 at 6:40 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZ_QUh0lmj4
Andrea True Connection - More, More, More (1976)

I never knew at first she was a porn actress.  :o

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Cherie70 on 10/17/22 at 5:20 pm

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This song always makes me feel at peace.  Today as one door closes, another will open.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/17/22 at 10:50 pm




This song always makes me feel at peace.  Today as one door closes, another will open.


O0 Good pick!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 10/17/22 at 11:38 pm

I heard this one on the radio earlier and it's since been stuck in my head

Bruce Cockburn - Wondering Where The Lions Are (1979)

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/18/22 at 10:31 am


I heard this one on the radio earlier and it's since been stuck in my head

Bruce Cockburn - Wondering Where The Lions Are (1979)


O0 I don't think I've heard this before, but I like it!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 10/18/22 at 7:42 pm


O0 I don't think I've heard this before, but I like it!




It peaked at #21 in the US, but not until June of 1980.  Other than being written and recorded in 1979, it's an 80s song for the world outside of Canada

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 10/18/22 at 7:49 pm

Went to a local record sale, and it was the last day for it, so they said fill a box with records for $5, so I did, and one of the records I found was the 12" version of the hit Love Takes Time by Orleans.  This song is one of the (if not THE) best song(s) of 1979, I love it so much!

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/18/22 at 7:58 pm


Went to a local record sale, and it was the last day for it, so they said fill a box with records for $5, so I did, and one of the records I found was the 12" version of the hit Love Takes Time by Orleans.  This song is one of the (if not THE) best song(s) of 1979, I love it so much!


O0 This one I do remember.  I forgot it was performed by Orleans, though.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/18/22 at 8:13 pm

This dandy caught my ear during my 6th Grade schoolyear -

Wilson Pickett - Don't Knock My Love (Spring 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R42COfaasoM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/19/22 at 7:14 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2N_Ob99xFk
Van McCoy - Swahili Boogie (1979)

Van McCoy had a couple of other songs with the word "boogie" in the title.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 10/19/22 at 9:36 pm



Van McCoy - Swahili Boogie (1979)

Van McCoy had a couple of other songs with the word "boogie" in the title.

Really? I didn’t know that!

The only hit of his that I really know is “The Hustle.”

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 10/19/22 at 9:50 pm

Pink Floyd
"Wish You Were Here"
1975

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjpF8ukSrvk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/19/22 at 10:07 pm


Pink Floyd
"Wish You Were Here"
1975


O0 Great classic!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/20/22 at 3:11 am


Really? I didn’t know that!

The only hit of his that I really know is “The Hustle.”


I think he also had "Spanish Boogie" and also "Boogie Fever" too.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 10/20/22 at 1:39 pm


Pink Floyd
"Wish You Were Here"
1975

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjpF8ukSrvk



Great album.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 10/20/22 at 10:49 pm


I think he also had "Spanish Boogie" and also "Boogie Fever" too.

Are those deep cuts? If so, I'd like to give them a listen. I'm sure they're available on Youtube.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/21/22 at 2:53 am


Are those deep cuts? If so, I'd like to give them a listen. I'm sure they're available on Youtube.


Yes,They are.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/23/22 at 2:25 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF5fRYZrEbY
Tyrone Davis- Get On Up Disco (1979)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 10/23/22 at 2:56 pm

Here is a one hit wonder from 1976 called Dolannes Melodie by a trumpeter from France named Jean-Claude Borelly.  This peaked at #13 in Canada and while it never made the US Hot 100, it peaked at #15 on the US Adult Contemporary chart

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/24/22 at 5:42 pm

A sweet tune from my first year at University -

Robert Palmer - Every Kinda People (Spring 1978)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R686uRAzwIk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 10/25/22 at 2:06 am

Max Webster - Let Go The Line (1979)

This song is 42 years old, yet I still hear it on the radio like it's new and it never gets old!

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 10/25/22 at 7:24 pm


Max Webster - Let Go The Line (1979)

This song is 42 years old, yet I still hear it on the radio like it's new and it never gets old!

43 this year!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/25/22 at 11:01 pm

Another gem that was popular when I was in University -

Suzi Quatro & Chris Norman - Stumblin' In (early 1978)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3F85wcSQ7Es

                                      8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 10/26/22 at 2:50 pm

From 1979.  :D ;D ;D ;D


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqbW-L_xt18


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/26/22 at 8:26 pm


From 1979.  :D ;D ;D ;D

Cat


^ That SNL skit is a riot!  O0  I don't remember it, although I probably saw it some time ago.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/26/22 at 8:44 pm

This delightful gem caught my ears during 7th Grade.  Albeit a bit mature for a 12-year-old, but it was love at first hearing:

Stevie Wonder - Superwoman (pt. 1) (Spring 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HI1hL-utxMs

This is the "single" cut...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 10/27/22 at 12:56 pm


^ That SNL skit is a riot!  O0  I don't remember it, although I probably saw it some time ago.


I don't recall it either. I came across it yesterday so I figured I would share it.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 10/28/22 at 3:35 pm

C.B. Victoria - I Don't Believe in Miracles (1976)

Written by Russ Ballard and originally a UK #31 hit for ex-Zombies singer Colin Blunstone in 1972 and also covered by America in 1980.  C.B. Victoria is the stage name of Edwin Coppard and his version was a minor hit in Canada where it peaked at #65

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/28/22 at 5:14 pm


C.B. Victoria - I Don't Believe in Miracles (1976)

Written by Russ Ballard and originally a UK #31 hit for ex-Zombies singer Colin Blunstone in 1972 and also covered by America in 1980.  C.B. Victoria is the stage name of Edwin Coppard and his version was a minor hit in Canada where it peaked at #65


O0 Nice!  I know the 1980 America cover, but unfamiliar with any other versions (until now).

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/29/22 at 9:35 pm

Another terrific "cusp" tune (released late in '69, charting well into '70):

Shocking Blue - Venus (early 1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPj2zCSrkoU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 10/30/22 at 3:07 am


Another terrific "cusp" tune (released late in '69, charting well into '70):

Shocking Blue - Venus (early 1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPj2zCSrkoU

I like Bananarama's version in 1984. 

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/30/22 at 10:00 pm

This romantic gem was Frankie Valli's comeback smash, when I was a H.S. Sophomore -

Frankie Valli - My Eyes Adored You (early 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ataKVec-SiY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Mitch Kramer on 10/31/22 at 4:37 am


This romantic gem was Frankie Valli's comeback smash, when I was a H.S. Sophomore -

Frankie Valli - My Eyes Adored You (early 1975)  :)



Back in those pre-Internet days, I thought the lyrics were:

"A million miles away from me you couldn't see Hawaii from Georgia."

When I learned the real lyrics, I realized just how close my guess was.  So close and yet so far.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Mitch Kramer on 10/31/22 at 4:46 am

A song with a spooky intro to start Halloween!

Electric Light Orchestra - "Fire On High" (1975)

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 10/31/22 at 5:14 pm

Here's a fine Halloween track -

Redbone - Witch Queen of New Orleans (1972)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvDCYblqZzE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 10/31/22 at 8:18 pm


Back in those pre-Internet days, I thought the lyrics were:

"A million miles away from me you couldn't see Hawaii from Georgia."

When I learned the real lyrics, I realized just how close my guess was.  So close and yet so far.

I always thought the most common mishearing was “My Eyes Of Georgia”! :D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/01/22 at 10:52 pm

A much-loved gem from my University days -

Jefferson Starship - Runaway (Spring 1978)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDSsHdVwWA0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/02/22 at 10:53 pm

Remembering Dan Peek of America on 72nd anniversary of his birth -

America - Today's The Day (Spring 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vww1H1zrA6k

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/03/22 at 10:44 pm

Yet another sweet gem from my University days -

Al Stewart - Time Passages (Fall 1978)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2g0hrrKLNw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/04/22 at 9:24 pm

This dandy hails from my 6th Grade schoolyear -

Neil Diamond - Cracklin' Rosie (Fall 1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXrcuv3G_7A

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/05/22 at 11:08 pm

This gem hails from my H.S. Senior year

Steve Miller Band - Jet Airliner (Spring 1977)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlFXhigvTvM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/06/22 at 10:11 pm

This fine gem hails from the summer after my 8th Grade schoolyear -

Cat Stevens - The Hurt (Summer 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T5hQZ_nfWE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Contigo on 11/07/22 at 12:52 pm

R. Dean Taylor  - Taos New Mexico

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kr02rde3zrw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/07/22 at 2:06 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_XFBnMn9Z0
Happy Birthday Robin Beck, she turns 68 today. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Mitch Kramer on 11/08/22 at 7:49 am

Since today is Election Day in the US:


"Elected" - Alice Cooper (1972)


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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 11/08/22 at 1:56 pm


Since today is Election Day in the US:


"Elected" - Alice Cooper (1972)


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I don't recall that one but it sounds like the Ramones I Wanna Be Sedated.



Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/08/22 at 11:03 pm

This beloved smash hails from my 6th Grade schoolyear -

CCR - Lookin' Out My Back Door (Fall 1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMSWrsk8Wlo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/09/22 at 11:35 pm

A fave Bee Gees smash from my days at University -

Bee Gees - Love You Inside Out (Spring 1979)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67EN2PCDpOM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/10/22 at 11:13 pm

Listening to this now, seems a fine choice to post -

Guess Who - Dancin' Fool (1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tty6VI1lzAQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/11/22 at 11:08 pm

This delightful gem hails from my H.S. Junior year -

Jefferson Starship - Play On Love (late 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KR6w-LrCLZk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/13/22 at 3:13 pm

From the movie Shaft soundtrack (note: this is the single version) -

Isaac Hayes - Do Your Thing (early 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcq9ZtJ9tfU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 11/13/22 at 6:45 pm

In most parts of the world, this song was a Double A side with the UK #1 song Rivers of Babylon (also their lone US Top 40 hit), but in North America, it was simply just the B-side and in Canada, it charted separately peaking at #79

Boney M - Brown Girl in the Ring (1978)
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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/14/22 at 3:00 am


In most parts of the world, this song was a Double A side with the UK #1 song Rivers of Babylon (also their lone US Top 40 hit), but in North America, it was simply just the B-side and in Canada, it charted separately peaking at #79

Boney M - Brown Girl in the Ring (1978)
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I always wondered, who was this brown girl they were singing about?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 11/14/22 at 5:03 am


I always wondered, who was this brown girl they were singing about?


I don't think it's anyone in particular, just a generic brown girl who enters a ring of children holding hands to perform a dance.  It's based on a really old traditional Jamaican song

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 11/14/22 at 8:03 am


I always wondered, who was this brown girl they were singing about?
A pugilist?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 11/14/22 at 8:46 am


I always wondered, who was this brown girl they were singing about?

I don't think it's anyone in particular, just a generic brown girl who enters a ring of children holding hands to perform a dance.  It's based on a really old traditional Jamaican song
Wikipedia confirms this:

""Brown Girl in the Ring" is a traditional children's song to the islands of the West Indies. Originally part of the children's game of the same name, thought to have originated in Jamaica, its lyrics instruct the game's performance: a girl enters the ring, formed by children holding hands, and performs a dance."

But there was a problem with royalties:

"The song had previously been recorded in 1975 by the group Malcolm's Locks, leading to a dispute over royalties. Bahamian musician Exuma also recorded a version of the song in 1972."

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/14/22 at 3:22 pm


I don't think it's anyone in particular, just a generic brown girl who enters a ring of children holding hands to perform a dance.  It's based on a really old traditional Jamaican song

OK Thank You. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/14/22 at 3:26 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04cL_P36Sno
Tata Vega- Get It Up For Love (1978)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/14/22 at 9:58 pm

Love this rocker from my H.S. Senior year -

Heart - Magic Man (Fall 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vlAdMeZSfw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 11/15/22 at 1:36 pm


Love this rocker from my H.S. Senior year -

Heart - Magic Man (Fall 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vlAdMeZSfw



Excellent song. One of my favorite Heart songs.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/15/22 at 9:52 pm

Loved this smash when I heard it as a 6th Grader -

Edison Lighthouse - Love Grows Where My Rosemary Goes (1970)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSVPtwv264o

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 11/15/22 at 11:03 pm

I saw someone post in a vinyl collectors group on Facebook about a singer named Michel Pagliaro, and ever since I've had his song Lovin' You Ain't Easy stuck in my head.  This peaked at #16 in Canada during December of 1971 and at #31 in the UK during February of 1972

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/15/22 at 11:33 pm


I saw someone post in a vinyl collectors group on Facebook about a singer named Michel Pagliaro, and ever since I've had his song Lovin' You Ain't Easy stuck in my head.  This peaked at #16 in Canada during December of 1971 and at #31 in the UK during February of 1972


O0 Never heard of this.  Nice sound!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: c_keenan2001@hotmail.com on 11/16/22 at 12:46 am

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Kirsty MacColl: They Don't Know.  (1979)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 11/16/22 at 1:19 pm


Loved this smash when I heard it as a 6th Grader -

Edison Lighthouse - Love Grows Where My Rosemary Goes (1970)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSVPtwv264o



That song brings me back to another place, another time-namely my sister's old room. I used to go in there to listen to her music and this was one of the 45s she had in her collection.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/16/22 at 11:12 pm

^ O0  Actually, I caught it on its "descent" as I believe it peaked while I was in 5th grade (I didn't listen then).  But it being a huge hit, it got aired every now and then after it exited the Top 40, at least over the next year or so.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/16/22 at 11:27 pm

From the Bicentennial Summer of '76 -

Boz Scaggs - Lowdown (Summer 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-hKBmTAADo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/17/22 at 11:55 pm

This soulful gem hails from my 6th Grade school year -

8th Day - She's Not Just Another Woman (Spring 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z9e9hgNtfI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 11/17/22 at 11:55 pm

Happy 84th birthday to Gordon Lightfoot!

Here is a track from his 1979 album Dream Street Rose, "Ghosts Of Cape Horn":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eacnVUCoSyg

(Said album was released in late 1979, at the tail end of the decade. So it just barely qualifies.)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/18/22 at 10:31 am


Happy 84th birthday to Gordon Lightfoot!

Here is a track from his 1979 album Dream Street Rose, "Ghosts Of Cape Horn":
(Said album was released in late 1979, at the tail end of the decade. So it just barely qualifies.)


O0 Happy birthday to Gordon Lightfoot indeed!  I like the song - new to me.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 11/18/22 at 10:08 pm


O0 Happy birthday to Gordon Lightfoot indeed!  I like the song - new to me.

Thanks! :) My parents have been fans of his music, and they have plenty of his albums (mostly on cassette), including this one. And I often get to hear it on my SiriusXM app.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/19/22 at 10:51 am


Thanks! :) My parents have been fans of his music, and they have plenty of his albums (mostly on cassette), including this one. And I often get to hear it on my SiriusXM app.


The first time I ever went to Chicagoland's Ravinia festival (I have another story about Ravinia here) it was to enjoy Gordon Lightfoot in concert from the lawn.  Amazing concert!  I went with a guy I worked with at the time at his suggestion (it was the mid-80's).  I was having a great time enjoying the music and the munchies we brought to share, and the company of course.  The evening seemed magical until - I come to learn that whereas I thought this outing was "a Date", he didn't  :-[  :-[  :-[.  Nonetheless, Gordon Lightfoot was great.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/20/22 at 12:01 am

A much-loved dandy from my H.S. Senior school year -

George Harrison - This Song (late 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ute7nuLufM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 11/20/22 at 10:16 am


The first time I ever went to Chicagoland's Ravinia festival (I have another story about Ravinia here) it was to enjoy Gordon Lightfoot in concert from the lawn.  Amazing concert!  I went with a guy I worked with at the time at his suggestion (it was the mid-80's).  I was having a great time enjoying the music and the munchies we brought to share, and the company of course.  The evening seemed magical until - I come to learn that whereas I thought this outing was "a Date", he didn't  :-[  :-[  :-[.  Nonetheless, Gordon Lightfoot was great.

I think my parents have seen him in concert several times.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 11/20/22 at 11:27 am


I think my parents have seen him in concert several times.


So have I. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 11/21/22 at 11:23 pm

Abraham's Children were a short-lived group from Toronto whose 1973 debut album Time sent 3 singles into the Canadian Top 40.  Goddess of Nature peaked at #36 and was the 1st single from a proposed 2nd album that never came to be as the band soon after called it quits due to lack of success outside of Canada.  This song is so relaxing!

Abraham's Children - Goddess of Nature (1974)

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/21/22 at 11:45 pm

This gem hails from my first year at University -

Linda Ronstadt - Poor Poor Pitiful Me (early 1978)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srpwqf2MWAw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 11/22/22 at 4:13 pm

Wednesday - Here Today, Gone Tomorrow (1974)

This was written and originally recorded by a British 60s duo named Stella & Bambos.  I have no idea what that version sounds like, and it's seemingly impossible to find just to hear, so I cannot say this is one of the best cover songs ever, even though I wish I could.  It's Tuesday and I'm listening to Wednesday.  I wonder if this is Christina Ricci's favourite band? LOL

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/23/22 at 3:03 am


Wednesday - Here Today, Gone Tomorrow (1974)

This was written and originally recorded by a British 60s duo named Stella & Bambos.  I have no idea what that version sounds like, and it's seemingly impossible to find just to hear, so I cannot say this is one of the best cover songs ever, even though I wish I could.  It's Tuesday and I'm listening to Wednesday.  I wonder if this is Christina Ricci's favourite band? LOL

There is this group called Madagascar who made a song with this title, it was recorded in 1982.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 11/24/22 at 1:10 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkXqEQkdCWk
Originals - Down To Love Town (1976)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 11/30/22 at 11:02 pm

In tribute to Christine McVie -

Fleetwood Mac - Over My Head (early 1976)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCBVvq_srTw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/01/22 at 11:23 pm

^ and this delightful smash from Rumours -

Fleetwood Mac - You Make Lovin' Fun (Fall 1977)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJo3Rq5Fubc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/02/22 at 10:13 pm

This, their last Top 40 hit, caught my ears as a H.S. Sophomore -

Guess Who - Dancin' Fool (Fall 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8TrzZ0RqoY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/03/22 at 10:05 pm

This little-remembered, much loved dandy hails from my 8th Grade schoolyear -

Don McLean - Dreidel (early 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdKW0ZDTmxE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/05/22 at 10:25 pm

When (ex-)Beatle meets Bond -

Paul McCartney/Wings - Live & Let Die (Summer 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NR0UmZcf89E

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/06/22 at 10:42 pm

This smash caught my ear during my 6th Grade -

Tom Jones - She's A Lady (early 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1xkI50TWyI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/07/22 at 8:14 pm

I enjoyed this Philly-Soul dance hit when I was a H.S. Sophomore -

Harold Melvin & Blue Notes - Bad Luck (early 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEOHMvzdaec

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/08/22 at 10:55 pm

This beloved "live" gem hails from the summer between my 7th and 8th Grades -

Procol Harum - Conquistador (Summer 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vd_uKWWgOxw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/09/22 at 10:37 pm

Their last Top 20 hit was IMO a goodie -

Seals & Crofts - You're The Love (Spring 1978)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBsmodQraIE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 12/10/22 at 2:04 pm

Dr. Jimmy -The Who from Quadrophenia (1973).


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYjgWTctQR0

I was introduced to this in my senior year in high school (not quite 10 years after it came out) so it always reminds me of that year.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/10/22 at 9:27 pm

This smash was for many of us our first introduction to Jim Croce.  From the summer between my 7th and 8th Grades -

You Don't Mess Around With Jim (Summer 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hickVDiW8k0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/11/22 at 11:08 pm

This beloved gem hails from my H.S. Freshman year -

Lighthouse - Pretty Lady (early 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnGShfwByMM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/12/22 at 10:24 pm

This beloved gem hails from the summer between my H.S. Freshman and Sophomore years -

Joni Mitchell - Free Man In Paris (Summer 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQj6h8KpkiQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 12/13/22 at 1:41 pm

The Needle & The Damage Done-Neil Young (1972)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49M10VIXPk4


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/13/22 at 1:56 pm


The Needle & The Damage Done-Neil Young (1972)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49M10VIXPk4


Cat


Bought that album in February, 1972. Loved it. I just bought the 50th Anniversary box set.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 12/13/22 at 1:58 pm


Bought that album in February, 1972. Loved it. I just bought the 50th Anniversary box set.


I have the album on CD along with Rust Live.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/13/22 at 1:58 pm


This beloved gem hails from the summer between my H.S. Freshman and Sophomore years -

Joni Mitchell - Free Man In Paris (Summer 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQj6h8KpkiQ


Bought that album in early 74. It seemed everybody in the whole store was buying it at then same time. David Geffen was apprehensive about that song because he felt it outed him. Once it was a hit and money started rolling in he was fine with it.  ;)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/13/22 at 7:31 pm


The Needle & The Damage Done-Neil Young (1972)

Cat


O0 Love this!  Indeed, Harvest is an excellent album...


Joni Mitchell - Free Man In Paris (Summer 1974)  :)



Bought that album in early 74. It seemed everybody in the whole store was buying it at then same time. David Geffen was apprehensive about that song because he felt it outed him. Once it was a hit and money started rolling in he was fine with it.  ;)


O0 Good info!  (I could never remember exactly who the song referred to...)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/13/22 at 10:57 pm

This smash caught my ears as a H.S. Freshman -

Rolling Stones - Angie (Fall 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVLBF-UKevY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 12/14/22 at 1:59 pm


This smash caught my ears as a H.S. Freshman -

Rolling Stones - Angie (Fall 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVLBF-UKevY


I'm not a big Stones fan but this is my all-time favorite Stones song. It takes me back to another place, and other time.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 12/14/22 at 9:46 pm


This smash caught my ears as a H.S. Freshman -

Rolling Stones - Angie (Fall 1973)  :)

I have misheard the title of this one as “I ain’t Jed” particularly near the beginning. :D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/14/22 at 11:55 pm


This smash caught my ears as a H.S. Freshman -

Rolling Stones - Angie (Fall 1973)  :)



I'm not a big Stones fan but this is my all-time favorite Stones song. It takes me back to another place, and other time.

Cat


O0 Always a good thing!


I have misheard the title of this one as “I ain’t Jed” particularly near the beginning. :D


    ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/15/22 at 12:02 am

This gem by The Spinners, although not Top 40, caught my ear during 8th Grade as it was the terrific "flip side" to I'll Be Around:

How Could I Let You Get Away (Fall 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpVJm0AIQm8

Incidentally, as I understand it, this was originally slated to be "the hit".  DJs turned it over and never looked back...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/15/22 at 6:44 am


This gem by The Spinners, although not Top 40, caught my ear during 8th Grade as it was the terrific "flip side" to I'll Be Around:

How Could I Let You Get Away (Fall 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpVJm0AIQm8

Incidentally, as I understand it, this was originally slated to be "the hit".  DJs turned it over and never looked back...

Wasn't "Working My Way Back To You" supposed to be their hit? ???

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/15/22 at 9:16 am


Wasn't "Working My Way Back To You" supposed to be their hit? ???


Well, it was a hit for them - about 7 years later.

If you recall about 1972's I'll Be Around, it was their first hit on their new label, Atlantic, and it was a biggie; the best they could do before that was 1970's middling It's A Shame (on a Motown label), and that success seemed short lived.  The group had been going since the early 1960s, with personnel changes; had their Atlantic label run not panned out (which it did), it may have killed the group.  :-\\
 

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/15/22 at 1:32 pm


Well, it was a hit for them - about 7 years later.

If you recall about 1972's I'll Be Around, it was their first hit on their new label, Atlantic, and it was a biggie; the best they could do before that was 1970's middling It's A Shame (on a Motown label), and that success seemed short lived.  The group had been going since the early 1960s, with personnel changes; had their Atlantic label run not panned out (which it did), it may have killed the group.  :-\\



I think they also had early 1980's hits too, I'm going to have to look that one up.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/15/22 at 2:14 pm


I think they also had early 1980's hits too, I'm going to have to look that one up.


Cupid was their last big hit, from 1980.  They had a few minor hits after that.  Do look it up - I always do that myself, it's good.

For me, I go in part by memory when it comes to the Spinners.  I have several of their 45s I bought during Jr. High and High School (plus a couple albums and "greatest hits" album and CD).  Although they didn't start out as Disco, they didn't survive Disco's demise very well.  Plus it was very hard to make up for the departure of Philippe Wynne.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/15/22 at 9:45 pm

This fine gem hails from my 7th Grade schoolyear -

Graham Nash - Immigration Man (Spring 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uKlRPaQmbM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/16/22 at 3:05 am


Cupid was their last big hit, from 1980.  They had a few minor hits after that.  Do look it up - I always do that myself, it's good.

For me, I go in part by memory when it comes to the Spinners.  I have several of their 45s I bought during Jr. High and High School (plus a couple albums and "greatest hits" album and CD).  Although they didn't start out as Disco, they didn't survive Disco's demise very well.  Plus it was very hard to make up for the departure of Philippe Wynne.


I do remember hearing a few of their other songs on my Spotify, must've been from the years from 1981-1983.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/16/22 at 3:36 pm

She introduced herself to us by putting her own spin on this Beach Boys classic -

Bette Midler - Do You Want To Dance (late 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtZX56T6Bcc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/16/22 at 4:52 pm


She introduced herself to us by putting her own spin on this Beach Boys classic -

Bette Midler - Do You Want To Dance (late 1972)  :)



Actually the Beach Boys put their spin on the Bobby Freeman classic, which was a hit in 1958.  ;)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/16/22 at 4:54 pm


Actually the Beach Boys put their spin on the Bobby Freeman classic, which was a hit in 1958.  ;)


O0 Thanks for clearing that up - I forgot about Bobby Freeman's version

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/17/22 at 8:53 pm

I always liked this rocker -

The Who - The Seeker (1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAbzlj3nf4E

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/18/22 at 11:36 pm

Not a big hit, but a beloved gem -

Grateful Dead - Sugar Magnolia (early 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKx3W-1XVM4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 12/20/22 at 4:18 pm

Father Christmas-the Kinks (1977)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPPCPqDINEk

Song reminds me of high school.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/20/22 at 10:51 pm

I always enjoy hearing this - for Christmas or whenever

John Lennon/Yoko Ono - Happy Xmas (War Is Over)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flA5ndOyZbI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 12/20/22 at 11:03 pm


I always enjoy hearing this - for Christmas or whenever

John Lennon/Yoko Ono - Happy Xmas (War Is Over)  :)


O0

Heard this one yesterday as I drove home from work.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 12/21/22 at 2:44 pm

One of the few Kiss songs that I like.

I Was Made For Lovin' You. (1979)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooZ-Sqx5gh0


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/21/22 at 10:57 pm

Among the more adventurous Beatles' covers, this gem hails from my 6th Grade school year -

Stevie Wonder - We Can Work It Out (Spring 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHnIvw7CCKk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 12/21/22 at 11:00 pm


Among the more adventurous Beatles' covers, this gem hails from my 6th Grade school year -

Stevie Wonder - We Can Work It Out (Spring 1971)  :)

Ah.. I never realized that he covered a Beatles tune!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/22/22 at 7:05 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8NcQzMQN_U
José Feliciano - Feliz Navidad (1970)  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/22/22 at 11:56 am


José Feliciano - Feliz Navidad (1970)  :)


O0 Always loved this Christmas classic!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 12/22/22 at 1:06 pm


O0 Always loved this Christmas classic!

That song is also played on Sesame Street's Christmas Eve on Sesame Street too.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 12/22/22 at 7:52 pm


O0 Always loved this Christmas classic!

Me too! I especially love the fact that it’s bilingual.



That song is also played on Sesame Street's Christmas Eve on Sesame Street too.

Now that I wasn’t aware of.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/23/22 at 10:18 pm

In keeping with the Christmas theme -

Eagles - Please Come Home For Christmas  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LUfDEATQHM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/26/22 at 10:28 pm

This beloved gem caught my ear during 8th Grade -

King Harvest - Dancing In The Moonlight (Fall 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQqMprFQ-zo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/30/22 at 8:11 pm

Though more prolific in the 60's, these guys had some sweet sounds in the 70's -

Beach Boys - Sail On Sailor (Spring 1975 early 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQOaLP-qPmk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 12/30/22 at 9:12 pm


Though more prolific in the 60's, these guys had some sweet sounds in the 70's -

Beach Boys - Sail On Sailor (Spring 1975)  :)



Actually 1973.  ;)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/30/22 at 9:28 pm


Actually 1973.  ;)


Yes.  Spring '75 was the re-release.  It did slightly better the second time, but the original release was indeed early 1973.  I'll edit.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 12/31/22 at 11:26 am

From 1979: "Hot Stuff" by Donna Summer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SbcSVqz9fM

Today would have been her 74th birthday (she passed away 10 years ago in May). And this incoming year marks 10 years since her induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 12/31/22 at 2:41 pm


From 1979: "Hot Stuff" by Donna Summer

Today would have been her 74th birthday (she passed away 10 years ago in May). And this incoming year marks 10 years since her induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.



Every time I hear this song I think of Steve Allen. I can't find of video of him READING the lyrics but I found this one so you can get the gist of what I am talking about.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHXlale4YkM


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/01/23 at 3:08 am



Every time I hear this song I think of Steve Allen. I can't find of video of him READING the lyrics but I found this one so you can get the gist of what I am talking about.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHXlale4YkM


Cat

I kind of sworn someone else did the same thing, reading the lyrics from a song.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/01/23 at 3:37 pm

I would be remiss if I didn't post this today:

George Harrison - Ding Dong, Ding Dong (1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Rzn2pfj428

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 01/01/23 at 4:04 pm

Man in the Wilderness-Styx (off the Grand Illusion album) 1977


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBRoQ91W1rk



Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/02/23 at 7:03 pm

Check out 1974-era Fleetwood Mac doing this amazing live performance of Bob Welch's haunting "Bermuda Triangle". Very 1974 subject matter, and, take a look, a very 1974 looking audience. The recently departed Christine McVie is also featured, back when rock bands still played grand pianos onstage (with their electronic keyboards on top).

Fleetwood Mac
"Bermuda Triangle"
live on "Don Kirshner's Rock Concert"
1974

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0lA7VF423U

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/03/23 at 9:57 pm


Check out 1974-era Fleetwood Mac doing this amazing live performance of Bob Welch's haunting "Bermuda Triangle". Very 1974 subject matter, and, take a look, a very 1974 looking audience. The recently departed Christine McVie is also featured, back when rock bands still played grand pianos onstage (with their electronic keyboards on top).

Fleetwood Mac
"Bermuda Triangle"
live on "Don Kirshner's Rock Concert"
1974


O0 I like this!  I don't remember the song, likely new to me.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/03/23 at 10:12 pm

Here's a funky EW&F cut from their 1974 Open Our Eyes album.  I confess I didn't like it immediately, but after a few listens it became a favorite -

Earth, Wind & Fire - Fair But So Uncool (1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeltF4dwsYw

R.I.P. to EW&F's Fred White

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/04/23 at 11:43 pm

This gem hails from my H.S. Junior year -

David Bowie - Golden Years (early 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApHM1ct4tdM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/05/23 at 10:14 pm

This beloved smash caught my ear during 6th Grade -

The Doors - Love Her Madly (Spring 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLdvnQD_eio

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/06/23 at 7:55 pm

I got to enjoy this beloved smash when it was new and I was in 7th Grade -

Todd Rundgren - I Saw The Light (Spring 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvJbrx1rJUE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/07/23 at 8:45 pm

Terrific rockin' album cut from their masterful Houses Of The Holy album...

Led Zeppelin - Dancing Days (Summer 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qztKD75J2BM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/09/23 at 10:50 pm

Great midtempo smash, from my days at University -

Eric Clapton - Promises (late 1978)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5SyDNiufo0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/10/23 at 10:47 pm

I always liked this gem; though it never became a big hit, it got a little airplay -

Al Green - Take Me To The River (1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FBUgdhxe9M

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 01/10/23 at 11:18 pm


I always liked this gem; though it never became a big hit, it got a little airplay -

Al Green - Take Me To The River (1974)  :)

O0

Covered by the Talking Heads a few years later. I have heard this rendition, however.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 01/10/23 at 11:40 pm

Anyway...happy 75th birthday to Donald Fagen, the lead singer and co-founder of the band Steely Dan! (He has been the only constant member in the band's half-century history.) Here is his band's 1978 hit "Josie", from their Aja album which was released a year earlier.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/11/23 at 3:25 am


I always liked this gem; though it never became a big hit, it got a little airplay -

Al Green - Take Me To The River (1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FBUgdhxe9M


Shalamar also sang "Take Me To The River" too.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 01/11/23 at 2:07 pm


I always liked this gem; though it never became a big hit, it got a little airplay -

Al Green - Take Me To The River (1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FBUgdhxe9M


That song always reminds me of a guy I used to live with.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/11/23 at 6:27 pm

Jeff Beck Group
"I Can't Give Back the Love I Feel for You"
1972

Witten by Ashford & Simpson

A stunner!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d68hN2RhWQw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/11/23 at 8:58 pm

Jeff Beck
"Cause We've Ended As Lovers"
1975

Jeff's version of this song written by Stevie Wonder was everywhere in the mid-70s.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiOPvOBd8IA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/11/23 at 10:33 pm


Jeff Beck Group
"I Can't Give Back the Love I Feel for You"
1972

Witten by Ashford & Simpson



Jeff Beck
"Cause We've Ended As Lovers"
1975

Jeff's version of this song written by Stevie Wonder was everywhere in the mid-70s.


O0 I like these - both (I think) new to me

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/12/23 at 10:55 pm

A "comeback" smash for this duo, new when I was a H.S. Freshman -

Righteous Brothers - Rock & Roll Heaven (Spring 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLbLBGCmBBs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 01/13/23 at 12:51 am

I was listening to some old K-Tel albums, and I put on one from 1976 called Power House and it features a fantastic cover of the Rolling Stones hit Tell Me by a group called Airlift.  In the world of cover songs, I rank this one quite high!  So much fun to sing along with this version!

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 01/13/23 at 7:19 pm


Happy Friday the 13th! Here is "Superstition" by Stevie Wonder (1972):

(I know I used this song the last two occurrences of a Friday the 13th, but I'll use it again!) Also, today is his 72nd birthday!

Using this song again today in honor of Friday the 13th!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/14/23 at 9:18 pm

Remembering Robbie Bachman of Bachman-Turner Overdrivee (drummer), who we just lost -

B.T.O. - Looking Out For Number 1 (Spring 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4_0Pt3HAR8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/15/23 at 9:56 pm

Just heard this gem and thought to post it -

Tony Orlando & Dawn - Candida (Summer 1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJrBdSwjsUQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/16/23 at 9:39 am

The Strawbs
"Martin Luther King's Dream"
1970

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BcVfqLR0Rk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 01/17/23 at 11:55 am

Here is From A Sidewalk Cafe by Frank Mills.  It was the lead track on his 1974 album The Poet And I (it also appears on his 1979 compilation Music Box Dancer) and I truly believe his record label missed out by not releasing this one as a single.  I love it so!

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/17/23 at 10:54 pm

This instrumental gem hails from when I was a H.S. Freshman -

Allman Brothers - Jessica (early 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRDivUb5EeA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/18/23 at 10:47 pm

Not their most popular hit, but I'm a fan -

Guess Who - Albert Flasher (Spring 1971)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKQHp14U3YA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/19/23 at 4:55 pm

A beloved gem from my H.S. Sophomore year -

America - Tin Man (Fall 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGl4PP9xaaQ

Happy Birthday to Dewey Bunnell!


Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 01/19/23 at 5:48 pm

Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young-Our House (1970)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aunVlekXjkE


This song reminds me of 5th grade. It was during my "Home Ec" class. Half the year, we made aprons and the other half we had cooking-which the only thing I recall us learning to make were grill cheese sandwiches. Anyway, I remember one class where the teacher told us that we could bring in records and we will play them as we were eating. Some of the songs that I recall were Coconut by Nilsson (I THINK I brought that one in) and someone brought this record in. To this day, I can't hear the song without thinking of that.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 01/19/23 at 8:00 pm


A beloved gem from my H.S. Sophomore year -

America - Tin Man (Fall 1974)  :)

Happy Birthday to Dewey Bunnell!

Great selection! O0 Also one of my favorites from these guys.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/21/23 at 10:53 pm

Feeling this sweet harmonious gem today -

Crosby, Stills & Nash - Shadow Captain (1977)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPwJRdCjPzs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/22/23 at 9:25 pm

Richie Havens
"End of the Seasons"
1971

A beautiful piece from the album that brought you "Here Comes The Sun". Hey Cat---could you choreograph a dance to this? I don't usually think in those terms but I was looking at the comments under this song on YouTube and somebody said they used to see the Philadelphia Ballet dance to this in the 70s.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtXH1TuJ_Sc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/24/23 at 11:00 pm

This beloved smash caught my ear as a H.S. Junior -

Roxy Music - Love Is The Drug (early 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NE49NdNnBxA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 01/24/23 at 11:01 pm

Taj Mahal
"Ain't Nobody's Business"
1976

This classic Taj Mahal song was an FM staple in the 70s.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QWxjZ8Tm5A

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/25/23 at 10:54 am


Taj Mahal
"Ain't Nobody's Business"
1976

This classic Taj Mahal song was an FM staple in the 70s.


O0 Cool tune!  I don't specifically recall hearing it before.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/25/23 at 10:05 pm

This beloved smash caught my ear when I was in 6th Grade -

Santana - Black Magic Woman (late 1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wT1s96JIb0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/26/23 at 11:03 pm

This beloved gem hails from my H.S. Freshman year -

Cat Stevens - Oh Very Young (Spring 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP6B9HttRI8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 01/27/23 at 1:55 pm

Minstrel in the Gallery-Jethro Tull (1975)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMQNqBB7Am4


This was my introduction to Tull. My sister's then boyfriend who was sort of living with us would play this all the time. My bedroom was on the 3rd floor along with another sister. (Yes, we had 3 floors and a basement). I remember sitting on the stairs of the 3rd floor listening to this song as he played it LOUD and thinking that it was a good song but I hated to admit that because I couldn't stand the boyfriend and how could such a jerk have great music?



Cat 

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/27/23 at 8:42 pm


Minstrel in the Gallery-Jethro Tull (1975)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMQNqBB7Am4

This was my introduction to Tull. My sister's then boyfriend who was sort of living with us would play this all the time. My bedroom was on the 3rd floor along with another sister. (Yes, we had 3 floors and a basement). I remember sitting on the stairs of the 3rd floor listening to this song as he played it LOUD and thinking that it was a good song but I hated to admit that because I couldn't stand the boyfriend and how could such a jerk have great music?

Cat


One of those boyfriends, eh?  ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/27/23 at 8:50 pm

Terrific smash from my days at University -

Billy Joel - My Life (late 1978)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVX80UpMPDI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 01/28/23 at 1:45 pm


One of those boyfriends, eh?  ;D


Yup. We were all happy when she finally dumped him-which she did for her now husband.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/28/23 at 10:12 pm


One of those boyfriends, eh?  ;D



Yup. We were all happy when she finally dumped him-which she did for her now husband.

Cat


True confessions time: I've had a couple of those boyfriends in my life, too!  ;)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/28/23 at 10:16 pm

This funky smash caught my ears during 7th Grade -

Sly & Family Stone - Family Affair (Fall 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xag5RKD0VHk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 01/29/23 at 2:47 am


True confessions time: I've had a couple of those boyfriends in my life, too!  ;)


And now you're married with children.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 01/29/23 at 2:10 pm


True confessions time: I've had a couple of those boyfriends in my life, too!  ;)


Unfortunately, I had a husband that was one of THOSE.  ::)  HAD is the opportune word.


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/29/23 at 7:51 pm


And now you're married with children.


Well, married

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/29/23 at 8:01 pm

A much forgotten tune, this was new and fresh when I was in 6th Grade -

Chase - Get It On (Spring 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4SW2Z3_d8I

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 01/30/23 at 12:30 pm

Here is Pretty Girls by Lisa Dal Bello.  This peaked at #84 in Canada in February of 1979.  A cover version by Melissa Manchester was released in September of 1979 and peaked at US #39 and #80 in Canada in early 1980

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 01/31/23 at 7:25 pm

Another beloved smash from my 6th Grade schoolyear -

Grass Roots - Sooner Or Later (Spring 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_W8jAwU44gY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/01/23 at 8:19 pm

Beloved smash from my H.S. Freshman year -

Edgar Winter Group - Free Ride (Fall 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAFyvePcR_o

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/02/23 at 9:13 am

In 1976 the legendary Melanie made a fantastic album called "Photograph". Her new label, Atlantic, put a big push behind it, but, alas, it went nowhere. Too bad. It was really good.

Melanie
"Groundhog Day"
1976

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugBcnBzMhK4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/04/23 at 10:27 pm

Not Elton John's best remembered hit, but this one drew my affection as a H.S. Senior -

Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word (Fall 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3nScN89Klo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/06/23 at 3:45 pm

This one brings me back to another place, another time.

Long, Long Way From Home-Foreigner (1977)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMbP5woz7S8



Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/07/23 at 2:48 am


This one brings me back to another place, another time.

Long, Long Way From Home-Foreigner (1977)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMbP5woz7S8



Cat

Didn't Whitesnake sing that song?

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 02/07/23 at 8:24 pm


Didn't Whitesnake sing that song?

Not that I know of.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/07/23 at 11:19 pm

Fun one from my 7th Grade school year -

Giorgio - Son Of My Father (Spring 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KSLfhx_10M
That's Giorgio Moroder ...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/08/23 at 2:40 am


Not that I know of.

I'm pretty sure they did, I will have to look that up.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 02/08/23 at 7:42 pm


I'm pretty sure they did, I will have to look that up.

If they did, we need to verify it.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/08/23 at 10:39 pm

This beloved gem hails from my 8th Grade schoolyear -

Rod Stewart - You Wear It Well (Fall 1972)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQqNUwNNkTo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/09/23 at 2:56 am


If they did, we need to verify it.


Whitesnake sang "Long Way From Home" Foreigner sang "Long Long Way From Home".

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/09/23 at 10:31 pm

The Carpenters - (They Long To Be) Close To You
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFx-5PGLgb4

R.I.P. composer Burt Bacharach

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/10/23 at 10:29 pm

Beloved Stealers Wheel smash from my 8th Grade schoolyear -

Stuck In The Middle With You (Spring 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln7Vn_WKkWU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/11/23 at 11:16 pm

This beloved rocker caught my ears as a H. S. Junior -

Aerosmith - Dream On (early 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89dGC8de0CA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 02/12/23 at 12:05 am

One of the most famous songs of the disco era.  This is Rasputin by German group Boney M and was a hit almost everywhere except the U.S. which always puzzled me as I know it was released as a single in America.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/12/23 at 2:41 am


One of the most famous songs of the disco era.  This is Rasputin by German group Boney M and was a hit almost everywhere except the U.S. which always puzzled me as I know it was released as a single in America.

Boney M also had a song called "Ma Baker" who I think in fact was a real life criminal and that the song was based on.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 02/12/23 at 2:44 am


He had also had a song called "Ma Baker" who I think in fact was a real life criminal and that the song was based on.


They did yes.  It was an ode to Ma Barker.  They changed the lyric to Baker because it sounded better within the beat of the song

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 02/12/23 at 10:12 pm

Here is Scotch on the Rocks, a drum and bagpipe song by The Band of the Black Watch, released in 1975.  It peaked at #8 in the UK, #34 in Canada and #75 in the US.  My grandfather fought in WWII and died last year at the age of 101 and this song reminds me of the military marches that they would play at ceremonies I would see him at. 

This song has always been a guilty pleasure of mine, and I'd almost forgotten about it until I found the 45 of it the other day at a thrift store

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/13/23 at 11:28 pm

This beloved smash hails from my H. S. Freshman year -

Ringo Starr - Oh My My (Spring 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xuBYCWEN_8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 02/14/23 at 10:15 pm

I found the 45 of this one the other day at a thrift store.  From 1973, this is a cover of Flip, Flop and Fly by a group called Downchild Blues Band
I am not a super big fan of blues music, but this one is just fantastic!

Dan Aykroyd was once quoted as saying The Blues Brothers wouldn't have existed without Downchild.  He was a fan and there are two covers of Downchild songs on the first Blues Brothers album Briefcase Full of Blues

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/14/23 at 10:23 pm

Beloved gem from my first year at University -

Jefferson Starship - Runaway (Spring 1978)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw8cSu9-KYk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/16/23 at 9:54 pm

This mostly-forgotten hit was the Chi-Lites' first Top 40 hit, when I was in 6th Grade.  The group became best known for its slow ballads; this one is anything but -

(For God's Sake) Give More Power To The People (Spring 1971)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25apx_nF_pw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/17/23 at 10:35 pm

This beloved smash made a big splash when I was a H.S. Sophomore -

Harry Chapin - Cat's In The Cradle (Fall 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puJt66y0TBw

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/18/23 at 5:48 pm

Yoko Ono is 90 today!  Happy Birthday, Yoko -

John Lennon - Oh, Yoko (1971)    :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itk-ndTnNWc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/18/23 at 6:52 pm

Here's a bluesy, jazzy, slow-groove thing Yoko did on her classic 1973 double album "Approximately Infinite Universe" on Apple Records, now considered a great cult album. I've posted "Death of Samantha" from that album here a few times before. "Death of Samantha" was covered by Boy George in recent years.

Yoko Ono & Elephant's Memory
"I Have A Woman Inside My Soul"
1973

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxHIgqrKK1k


Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/18/23 at 10:06 pm


Here's a bluesy, jazzy, slow-groove thing Yoko did on her classic 1973 double album "Approximately Infinite Universe" on Apple Records, now considered a great cult album. I've posted "Death of Samantha" from that album here a few times before. "Death of Samantha" was covered by Boy George in recent years.

Yoko Ono & Elephant's Memory
"I Have A Woman Inside My Soul"
1973


O0 Nice!  Thanks for posting it.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/19/23 at 9:21 pm

This comeback smash caught my ears during my 8th Grade school year -

Rick Nelson - Garden Party (Fall 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OukwGBpnuXE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/19/23 at 10:19 pm


This comeback smash caught my ears during my 8th Grade school year -

Rick Nelson - Garden Party (Fall 1972)  :)



As is well know, Nelson wrote this song about being booed at a 1971 "rock and roll revival" held at Madison Square Garden, because he had long hair and a mustache and didn't look like little Ricky Nelson of "Ozzie & Harriet' fame. And because he concentrated on his new material, including a cover of the Stones' "Honky Tonk Woman" ("sang a song about a honky tonk and it was time to leave"). Too bad the audience didn't listen. The country rock sound  that Nelson was pioneering at the time pre-dates the Eagles.

The cryptic line "Mr. Hughes hid in Dylan's shoes" is actually a reference to George Harrison! Apparently "Mr. Hughes" is an alias Harrison would use while traveling to check into hotels and such. Obviously in a nod to the reclusive Howard Hughes. "Hid in Dylan's shoes" is apparently a reference to the album of Dylan covers that Harrison was recording at the time, though it never came to fruition. (A few songs scheduled for inclusion have circulated as bootlegs). Everyone else mentioned in the song is pretty self explanatory.  Aside from Harrison being at the show, also attending were Yoko Ono and John Lennon ("The Walrus").  One of the performers was Chuck Berry ("someone opened up the closet door and out stepped Johnny B. Goode").

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/19/23 at 11:09 pm


As is well know, Nelson wrote this song about being booed at a 1971 "rock and roll revival" held at Madison Square Garden, because he had long hair and a mustache and didn't look like little Ricky Nelson of "Ozzie & Harriet' fame. And because he concentrated on his new material, including a cover of the Stones' "Honky Tonk Woman" ("sang a song about a honky tonk and it was time to leave"). Too bad the audience didn't listen. The country rock sound  that Nelson was pioneering at the time pre-dates the Eagles.

The cryptic line "Mr. Hughes hid in Dylan's shoes" is actually a reference to George Harrison! Apparently "Mr. Hughes" is an alias Harrison would use while traveling to check into hotels and such. Obviously in a nod to the reclusive Howard Hughes. "Hid in Dylan's shoes" is apparently a reference to the album of Dylan covers that Harrison was recording at the time, though it never came to fruition. (A few songs scheduled for inclusion have circulated as bootlegs). Everyone else mentioned in the song is pretty self explanatory.  Aside from Harrison being at the show, also attending were Yoko Ono and John Lennon ("The Walrus").  One of the performers was Chuck Berry ("someone opened up the closet door and out stepped Johnny B. Goode").


O0 Great info!  I only knew portions of this...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/20/23 at 7:35 pm

This fun rocker also tickled my ears during my 8th Grade school year -

The Sweet - Little Willy (early 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCFow-fKiso

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/21/23 at 6:52 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEqkBHSU-Vo
Leo Sayer - Thunder In My Heart (1977)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/21/23 at 4:01 pm


This fun rocker also tickled my ears during my 8th Grade school year -

The Sweet - Little Willy (early 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCFow-fKiso



This song reminds me of either 4th or 5th grade. During recess, a group of us would link arms and march all over the playground singing this. Of course at the time none of us had any idea what "Little Willy" was.  :D ;D ;D



Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 02/21/23 at 4:06 pm



This song reminds me of either 4th or 5th grade. During recess, a group of us would link arms and march all over the playground singing this. Of course at the time none of us had any idea what "Little Willy" was.  :D ;D ;D



Cat


O0

It was just the same attitude towards the song at my school.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 02/22/23 at 2:11 am



This song reminds me of either 4th or 5th grade. During recess, a group of us would link arms and march all over the playground singing this. Of course at the time none of us had any idea what "Little Willy" was.  :D ;D ;D



Cat

Did anyone think it was a reference to a men's genitalia? ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 02/22/23 at 7:29 am


Did anyone think it was a reference to a men's genitalia? ;D



We were in 4th or 5th grade. What do you think?



Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 02/22/23 at 8:26 am



This song reminds me of either 4th or 5th grade. During recess, a group of us would link arms and march all over the playground singing this. Of course at the time none of us had any idea what "Little Willy" was.  :D ;D ;D



Cat


BTW, this song is now an earworm for me!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 02/25/23 at 12:59 am

Remembering George Harrison on what would have been his 80th birthday.

What Is Life
1971
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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/25/23 at 8:33 am

Happy birthday to George! Here are a couple that show how spiritual and cosmic the times were.

I love this title track from his 1973 album "Living In the Material World". How sad that in 10 short years we went from this aspiration to transcend the material and ascend to the spiritual (a common theme of the 60s and 70s) to something like "Material Girl",  Madonna's celebration of gross materialism, in the decidedly UN spiritual 80s.

George Harrison
"Living in the Material World"
1973

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31nvQDSzxrU


And from the legendary "All Things Must Pass" album...


George Harrison
"Awaiting On You All"
1970

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ivqxFB31I8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/25/23 at 9:09 am

This is for the snow in California. Van Morrison's "Snow In San Anselmo" from the classic "Hard Nose The Highway" album. Morrison portrays the rare snowfall in this California town as quite the cosmic event.

Van Morrison
"Snow In San Anselmo"
1973

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjmiN_4g6ZU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 02/25/23 at 9:10 am


Remembering George Harrison on what would have been his 80th birthday.

What Is Life
1971



Happy birthday to George! Here are a couple that show how spiritual and cosmic the times were.

I love this title track from his 1973 album "Living In the Material World". How sad that in 10 short years we went from this aspiration to transcend the material and ascend to the spiritual (a common theme of the 60s and 70s) to something like "Material Girl",  Madonna's celebration of gross materialism, in the decidedly UN spiritual 80s.

George Harrison
"Living in the Material World"
1973

And from the legendary "All Things Must Pass" album...

George Harrison
"Awaiting On You All"
1970


O0 Happy Birthday to the late great George Harrison!  Excellent selections, all.  I also love the version of "Awaiting On You All" in the Concert for Bangladesh.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/25/23 at 9:24 am


O0 Happy Birthday to the late great George Harrison!  Excellent selections, all.  I also love the version of "Awaiting On You All" in the Concert for Bangladesh.


Did you ever notice that on the Concert for Bagladesh version of "Awaiting On You All", on the last verse instead of singing "you don't need no church house and you don't need no temple" George sings "you don't need no...and you don't need no..."? I could never figure out if this was simply because he forgot the words or if he was doing a "fill in the blanks" kind of thing. Like "you put in your own of what you don't need". John Lennon said that on his song "God" with it's litany of all the things he didn't believe in anymore as the 60s drew to a close, such as "I don't believe in Beatles"  he almost left a blank space "I don't believe in..." for people to include their own. So apparently this was a thing with them.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/25/23 at 4:46 pm

Everybody knows "Here Comes The Sun", but once in a while the moon peeps out too.  :)  According to Stevie Nicks, she had a hand in writing a few lines of this song too.

George Harrison's
"Here Comes The Moon"
1979

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cu1dvIwk6pc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 02/25/23 at 7:35 pm

George Harrison and Paul Simon swappin' tunes on Saturday Night Live, November 20, 1976. I saw this when it originally aired.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEgBMTMUanU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Emman on 02/27/23 at 6:19 pm


Happy birthday to George! Here are a couple that show how spiritual and cosmic the times were.
George Harrison
"Awaiting On You All"
1970

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ivqxFB31I8


Awaiting On You All is my favorite post-Beatles song, it's got that huge wall of sound Phil Spector production and those descending slide guitars.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 03/02/23 at 5:45 am

Steel River - Ten Pound Note (1970)
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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 03/02/23 at 6:55 am

Another gem that I found on XM:

New Riders Of The Purple Sage - I Don't Need No Doctor (1972)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DCSHkh1rHo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Mitch Kramer on 03/04/23 at 6:27 pm

Live 1978 Jackson Browne performance of "The Load-Out / Stay" with David Lindley on the lap steel guitar.  Unfortunately, it seems that Mr. Lindley is not able to stay with us just a little bit longer.  :\'(


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Incidentally, I have a funny story about this song.  I saw Jackson Browne in concert at an amphitheatre in a densely populated area where there was a strict 9:30pm noise curfew.  He did this as an encore but they unceremoniously cut off his mic at precisely 21:30:00.  It seems that the nearby residents DID mind.  ;D

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 03/04/23 at 11:02 pm


Live 1978 Jackson Browne performance of "The Load-Out / Stay" with David Lindley on the lap steel guitar.  Unfortunately, it seems that Mr. Lindley is not able to stay with us just a little bit longer.  :\'(


Yep, he just passed on earlier this week. And his 79th birthday would have been later this month. Too bad he couldn’t have stayed just a little bit longer for that.




Incidentally, I have a funny story about this song.  I saw Jackson Browne in concert at an amphitheatre in a densely populated area where there was a strict 9:30pm noise curfew.  He did this as an encore but they unceremoniously cut off his mic at precisely 21:30:00.  It seems that the nearby residents DID mind.  ;D

:D ;)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 03/07/23 at 9:26 am

Honouring the birthday of Danyel Gerard with his "Butterfly" from 1971


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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/07/23 at 2:12 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnW7jgQIPAg
Miel Masai- Roberta Kelly (1976)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 03/11/23 at 11:39 pm

AC/DC - Ride On (1976)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaW9TNFVceI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 03/12/23 at 8:22 am

Trooper - 3 Dressed Up As A 9 (1979)

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 03/12/23 at 9:40 pm

Happy 75th birthday to James Taylor! He had so many great songs, especially in the 1970s; it’s hard to narrow down to just one. But I have chosen this one:

“How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” from 1975:
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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/13/23 at 2:16 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5x2PvC_PybY
Happy Birthday Candi Staton. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 03/14/23 at 12:00 am

Neil Sedaka also had a birthday today; he turned 84. Here is a hit that he had in 1974, "Laughter In The Rain":

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 03/14/23 at 5:52 pm

Surrender - Find Your Way (1979)

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/15/23 at 1:17 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04cL_P36Sno
Tata Vega- Get It Up For Love (1979)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/17/23 at 3:05 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gru4IfbKlfU

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 03/20/23 at 10:01 am

Leon Russell
"Back to the Island"
1975

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_CwW61jX5c

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/24/23 at 3:10 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s93tkffh4Dw
Don Covay - I Was Checkin' Out, She Was Checkin In (1973)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 03/25/23 at 6:43 pm

The Doobie Brothers - What A Fool Believes (1979)

This song was written by Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald and first recorded by Loggins for his 1978 album Nightwatch.  The Doobie version was recorded for their 1978 album Minute By Minute and when released as a single in 1979, it peaked at #1 in the US and Canada and won the 1980 Grammy Award for both Record of the Year and Song of the Year

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 03/31/23 at 3:05 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7O3eYJptTc
Happy Birthday Herb Alpert. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/01/23 at 2:45 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdhoX1Xu6ZI
Happy Birthday to the late Gil Scott Heron.  :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 04/03/23 at 6:14 pm

For that last song of the party on Saturday, I was going to request Once Upon A December but Carlos wasn't up to dancing to that (he is still having issues and has another doc appointment tomorrow). I talked to the dj trying to find a slow song. This song was suggested. It was the PERFECT last song. Even a few couples who didn't dance all night got up to dance to this.

Wonderful Tonight-Eric Clapton
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4_QuMkOdCI


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 04/05/23 at 8:09 pm

So this isn't actually a real 1970's song, but it was written for Daisy Jones & The Six, a new series on Amazon Prime (based on a recent best selling novel) about the rise and fall of a fictitious 1970's band. It has a bit of a Fleetwood Mac (whom the novel/series is loosely based on) vibe to it and I thought you all might enjoy it.


Daisy Jones & The Six - Regret Me (actual release 2023, fictitious release approximately 1975-76.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0ywkDC9rEo

(And as an added bonus the lead singer/actress is Riley Keough, who is Elvis Presley's granddaughter.  8))

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/05/23 at 8:14 pm

T. Rex
"Ballrooms of Mars"
1972

A glam rock classic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCUIuCuzdII

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/05/23 at 10:14 pm


So this isn't actually a real 1970's song, but it was written for Daisy Jones & The Six, a new series on Amazon Prime (based on a recent best selling novel) about the rise and fall of a fictitious 1970's band. It has a bit of a Fleetwood Mac (whom the novel/series is loosely based on) vibe to it and I thought you all might enjoy it.

Daisy Jones & The Six - Regret Me (actual release 2023, fictitious release approximately 1975-76.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0ywkDC9rEo

(And as an added bonus the lead singer/actress is Riley Keough, who is Elvis Presley's granddaughter.  8))


I can't tell you how many times someone tells me, hey, here's a new song but it sounds just like the 70's - then I listen and it doesn't sound 70's at all to me.  But this one, Regret Me, does a pretty decent job at capturing a late 70's vibe.  I'm sold  O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/05/23 at 10:19 pm


T. Rex
"Ballrooms of Mars"
1972

A glam rock classic.


O0 I like this.  New to me!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 04/06/23 at 11:10 am


I can't tell you how many times someone tells me, hey, here's a new song but it sounds just like the 70's - then I listen and it doesn't sound 70's at all to me.  But this one, Regret Me, does a pretty decent job at capturing a late 70's vibe.  I'm sold  O0


Do you have Amazon Prime Video? If you do, you may want to check the series out. I think you'd really like it.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 04/11/23 at 5:35 pm

I was playing Grand Theft Auto V on Xbox Series X and 'Peace of Mind' by Boston came on the in game car radio.  It's weird hearing this song as you are randomly driving over pedestrians while being chased by cop cars lol

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 04/11/23 at 7:39 pm


I was playing Grand Theft Auto V on Xbox Series X and 'Peace of Mind' by Boston came on the in game car radio.  It's weird hearing this song as you are randomly driving over pedestrians while being chased by cop cars lol

Great selection. I’ve always loved this one. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 04/13/23 at 2:14 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5BOsNkHIAg
Happy Birthday Peabo Bryson. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 04/15/23 at 9:57 am

Fleetwood Mac - Hypnotized (1973)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDzXbdxeeHI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/15/23 at 10:04 am


Fleetwood Mac - Hypnotized (1973)



Love this! That early 70s Bob Welch era of Fleetwood Mac is my favorite of theirs.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: ralfyman on 04/18/23 at 7:16 am

And that, kids, is how I met your mother.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/21/23 at 8:19 am

This soulful smash takes me back to my oh-so fun H.S. Junior year (more specifically, that fun summer before) -

Tavares - It Only Takes A Minute (Summer 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7i6n2ePXlao

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/22/23 at 11:17 am

I'm feeling this rockin' gem today -

David Bowie - Rebel Rebel (1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00ZWY_NqozI

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 04/22/23 at 2:21 pm


I'm feeling this rockin' gem today -

David Bowie - Rebel Rebel (1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00ZWY_NqozI


This song reminds me of a bunch of my sisters' friends from back them. There was a guy who went by the name of "Rebel" and girl by the name of Carol. Carol had the hots for Rebel.  Instead of "Hot tramp, I love you so," we would sing it, "Hot Carol loves you so."


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/22/23 at 3:04 pm

There's a rarer version, commonly referred to as the "U.S. single version", which was indeed released as a single in the U.S. but hastily withdrawn and replaced by the more familiar album version (though in an edited form). But U.S. radio actually played this version for a while and some people heard it and bought the album and wondered where all the "li li li li's" went. It is rumored that Bowie himself played all the instruments on this version, except for the congas.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAoofSjaJgE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/22/23 at 3:41 pm


There's a rarer version, commonly referred to as the "U.S. single version", which was indeed released as a single in the U.S. but hastily withdrawn and replaced by the more familiar album version (though in an edited form). But U.S. radio actually played this version for a while and some people heard it and bought the album and wondered where all the "li li li li's" went. It is rumored that Bowie himself played all the instruments on this version, except for the congas.


O0 Not familiar with this single version - cool!  Thanks for posting it.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: CatwomanofV on 04/22/23 at 5:09 pm

This song is in my head.  :D ;D ;D ;D


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OznUQnkrC-w&t=41s


Cat

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/23/23 at 8:11 pm

This beloved Disco smash transports me right back to my High School Senior year -

KC & Sunshine Band - I'm Your Boogie Man (early 1977)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ee3C2m3OXE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/23/23 at 8:20 pm

Here's a timeless classic from 1973.

Mott The Hoople
"All the Way from Memphis"
1973

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuMOWrRZ0HA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 04/24/23 at 10:17 am


Here's a timeless classic from 1973.

Mott The Hoople
"All the Way from Memphis"
1973


O0 Love this!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Mitch Kramer on 04/25/23 at 11:33 am

"Turn The World Around" - Harry Belafonte (1977)

I remember seeing his performance on The Muppet Show in January 1979:

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Belafonte just passed away today.    :\'(  :\'(

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Elor on 04/26/23 at 8:57 am


Fleetwood Mac - Hypnotized (1973)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDzXbdxeeHI


Off topic but your PM inbox is full. ;)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 04/27/23 at 5:52 am

The Stylistics - Can't Give You Anything (But My Love) (1975)

This one only peaked at #51 in the US and #74 in Canada, yet it topped the chart in the UK.  I honestly don't know why this one did not do well over here.  It's such a good song, though I guess it's better to have charted, than not charted at all

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/29/23 at 8:02 pm

The Rolling Stones
"I Just Wanna See His Face"
1972

This mysterious song sort of fades in and out of two other songs on the classic "Exile On Main Street" album. One gets the impression it may have been a section of a much longer jam. The album credits say the extraordinary electric piano was played by Keith Richards, but legendary keyboardist Bobby Whitlock (of Derek & The Dominos, Delaney & Bonnie, etc) claims he played it. So there's another mystery for you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EymLq0htbL8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/01/23 at 4:10 pm


The Rolling Stones
"I Just Wanna See His Face"
1972

This mysterious song sort of fades in and out of two other songs on the classic "Exile On Main Street" album. One gets the impression it may have been a section of a much longer jam. The album credits say the extraordinary electric piano was played by Keith Richards, but legendary keyboardist Bobby Whitlock (of Derek & The Dominos, Delaney & Bonnie, etc) claims he played it. So there's another mystery for you.


O0 New to me - that's pretty cool!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/01/23 at 4:16 pm

This fascinating gem hails from my 7th Grade school year -

Ten Years After - I'd Love To Change The World (Fall 1971)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTUsFm0BAu8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/02/23 at 8:51 pm

This song was a minor hit for Gordon Lightfoot in 1978. I really like it. It makes perfect sense when you think of it, "the city where we live might be quite large, but the circle is small, why not tell us all, and then all of us will know".

Gordon Lightfoot
"The Circle Is Small"
1978

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsIOzYSJRi4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/02/23 at 9:36 pm


This song was a minor hit for Gordon Lightfoot in 1978. I really like it. It makes perfect sense when you think of it, "the city where we live might be quite large, but the circle is small, why not tell us all, and then all of us will know".

Gordon Lightfoot
"The Circle Is Small"
1978


O0 Love this!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/03/23 at 6:46 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LL8Ld1CeKLo
Happy Birthday Frankie Valli, He turns 89 today. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/03/23 at 8:46 pm


Happy Birthday Frankie Valli, He turns 89 today. :)


O0 Happy Birthday to Frankie Valli indeed!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 05/03/23 at 8:50 pm

She was the Donna Summer of Canada, and this one peaked at #56 on the US Hot 100 in 1979.  Still love this one alot...

Claudia Barry - Boogie Woogie (Dancin' Shoes)

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/03/23 at 8:55 pm

This beloved gem feels just like its name -

Gordon Lightfoot - Beautiful (1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaSnqDIrDRA
R.I.P. Gordon Lightfoot

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/03/23 at 10:33 pm


This beloved gem feels just like its name -

Gordon Lightfoot - Beautiful (1972)  :)

R.I.P. Gordon Lightfoot

It sure does! O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/04/23 at 2:34 am


O0 Happy Birthday to Frankie Valli indeed!

My Father knows all about him, music-wise.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/04/23 at 8:33 pm


My Father knows all about him, music-wise.

I know some of Mr. Valli’s songs, both as a soloist and those of his band The Four Seasons.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/04/23 at 10:48 pm

This rockin' smash caught my ears as a H.S. Sophomore -

Grand Funk - Bad Time (Spring 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwEUXNS-k2s

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/05/23 at 11:13 pm

This soulful gem caught my ears the summer after my 8th Grade school year -

Johnnie Taylor -
I Believe In You (You Believe In Me) (Summer 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDeBOoE7dCk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/06/23 at 2:36 am


This soulful gem caught my ears the summer after my 8th Grade school year -

Johnnie Taylor -
I Believe In You (You Believe In Me) (Summer 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDeBOoE7dCk

It was his birthday just the other day.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/06/23 at 9:53 am


It was his birthday just the other day.


O0 It was actually yesterday.  A happy accident, as I didn't realize it was his birthday.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/06/23 at 3:08 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CW_r60UivrA
Leon Haywood- Party (1978)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/06/23 at 7:42 pm

Though a bit sophisticated for a 14-year-old, I adored this smash as a H.S. Sophomore -

Phoebe Snow - Poetry Man (early 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTd1iktPJZ8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/08/23 at 11:35 pm

This terrific tune hails from my H.S. Freshman year -

Loggins & Messina - My Music (Fall 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxAX3YoOlKc

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/09/23 at 9:44 pm

Judy Collins
"Song For Judith (Open the Door)"
1971

This song got a lot of FM airplay in the early 70s. It's full of hippie good vibes. Ry Cooder plays the great slide guitar.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gq_6BNhn_Gs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/09/23 at 10:21 pm

Billy Joel turns 74 years old today. 50 years ago, in 1973, he released his Piano Man album, the title track of which became his first big hit in the States:
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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/10/23 at 9:44 pm


Billy Joel turns 74 years old today. 50 years ago, in 1973, he released his Piano Man album, the title track of which became his first big hit in the States:


O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/10/23 at 9:49 pm

This beloved smash hails from my 6th Grade school year -

Badfinger - No Matter What (Fall 1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htNVh54teaE

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/10/23 at 10:05 pm


This beloved smash hails from my 6th Grade school year -

Badfinger - No Matter What (Fall 1970)  :)


I've always enjoyed listening to this one. O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/11/23 at 9:24 am


Judy Collins
"Song For Judith (Open the Door)"
1971

This song got a lot of FM airplay in the early 70s. It's full of hippie good vibes. Ry Cooder plays the great slide guitar.


Almost missed this one - new to me, it's pretty sweet!  O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/11/23 at 8:58 pm

This mostly-forgotten dandy hails from my 8th Grade schoolyear -

Faces - Cindy Incidentally (early 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wGA9GzHvaE
You're not dreaming - the lead vocalist is indeed Rod Stewart...

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 05/12/23 at 9:23 am

Chartwise, here is a one hit wonder from 1978 called Sweet Misery by a Canadian group called Teaze.  From 1977-1980, they released 4 albums, followed by a Greatest Hits album in 1990, but this was the only single to chart.  With that though, it is still my favourite song of the 1970s.  So much fun to sing along to!

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/12/23 at 9:14 pm

A later discovery for me, but I like it -

Elvis Costello - Pump It Up (1978)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y71iDvCYXA

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/12/23 at 9:28 pm


A later discovery for me, but I like it -

Elvis Costello - Pump It Up (1978)  :)



That one owes quite a bit to Dylan's "Subterranean Homesick Blues".

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/12/23 at 11:00 pm


That one owes quite a bit to Dylan's "Subterranean Homesick Blues".


Indeed - so then I'll post "Subterranean Homesick Blues" in the 60's thread  O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: nally on 05/13/23 at 12:33 am


A later discovery for me, but I like it -

Elvis Costello - Pump It Up (1978)  :)


I’ve known this one for quite a while, and I might have shared it in this thread as well. Great selection! O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 05/13/23 at 8:42 pm

Gary and Dave - It Might As Well Rain Until September (1974)

Nice Carole King cover

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/13/23 at 11:28 pm

Soulful, smooth, and ultra-cool, this beloved smash hails from my H.S. Freshman year -

William DeVaughn - Be Thankful For What You Got (Spring 1974)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXQxdj0N-es

                                      8)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/14/23 at 3:07 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGaEceD74RU
Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers.  :) ❤️

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/14/23 at 11:52 pm


Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers.  :) ❤️


^ Great choice for Mother's Day!  O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/15/23 at 2:38 am


^ Great choice for Mother's Day!  O0

I agree it was a good choice. :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/15/23 at 11:18 am

Happy birthday to Mike Oldfield, here with his world famous "Tubular Bells" (1973)

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I use to do my schoolwork while listening to this.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/15/23 at 11:25 pm


Happy birthday to Mike Oldfield, here with his world famous "Tubular Bells" (1973)

I use to do my schoolwork while listening to this.


O0 I like it!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/15/23 at 11:34 pm

Among his early solo hits (as opposed to with the group).  I loved this during my 7th Grade year.  I believe I still have the original 45 -

Michael Jackson - I Wanna Be Where You Are (Spring 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GLaODfMqn4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/16/23 at 11:05 am

Paul McCartney & Wings
"Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five"
1973
From the classic "Band on the Run" album.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utMD5GDkLk8

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/16/23 at 11:23 am


Paul McCartney & Wings
"Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five"
1973
From the classic "Band on the Run" album.


O0 I'm a fan!  (In fact, the whole album is great!)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/16/23 at 10:01 pm

This beloved smash hails from my H.S. Junior year -

Queen - You're My Best Friend (Spring 1976)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSjBvSBYTCo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 05/17/23 at 2:31 am

Here is 'Shake It' by Ian Matthews.  Released as a single in December of 1978, it peaked at #13 in the US and #6 in Canada in 1979

The single, and album It appears on was released in the US and Canada by the Vancouver label Mushroom Records.  At the time, that label was in a legal battle with the rock band Heart and as a result, they were not able to properly promote their artists including Matthews.  Despite the success Matthews had, Mushroom Records went bankrupt in 1980

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/17/23 at 12:18 pm


Here is 'Shake It' by Ian Matthews.  Released as a single in December of 1978, it peaked at #13 in the US and #6 in Canada in 1979

The single, and album It appears on was released in the US and Canada by the Vancouver label Mushroom Records.  At the time, that label was in a legal battle with the rock band Heart and as a result, they were not able to properly promote their artists including Matthews.  Despite the success Matthews had, Mushroom Records went bankrupt in 1980


O0 Good call on "Shake It" - I always liked it.  Too bad about the record label.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/17/23 at 12:34 pm


O0 Good call on "Shake It" - I always liked it.  Too bad about the record label.


Yes, but even with that bogus label, the "Stealin Home" album with "Shake It" was probably the biggest solo success Ian Matthews had, even though he had a long string of excellent albums before it on major labels like Elektra and Columbia.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/17/23 at 7:33 pm

Rolling Stones
"Shine A Light"
1972

From the classic "Exile On Main Street" album. Billy Preston on piano.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vln9V7dDrIY

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/17/23 at 8:45 pm


Rolling Stones
"Shine A Light"
1972

From the classic "Exile On Main Street" album. Billy Preston on piano.


O0 New to me.  Uplifting song - I like it!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/18/23 at 8:35 pm

A later discovery for me -

Pacific Gas & Electric - Are You Ready? (1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MR1LBEJ-ok

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/19/23 at 10:00 am

I posted this song many ages ago, now it's time for a refresher.

The Stills-Young Band
"Long May You Run"
1976

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVM8_jAL86w

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/20/23 at 8:59 pm


I posted this song many ages ago, now it's time for a refresher.

The Stills-Young Band
"Long May You Run"
1976


O0 I'm a fan!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/20/23 at 9:22 pm

This beloved rocker hails from the summer after my 8th Grade school year -

Led Zeppelin - Over The Hills And Far Away (Summer 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5jJIZ8vYqQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Cherie70 on 05/21/23 at 7:19 pm

d404PeooWl8This song was originally written and sung by Todd Rundgren with his group Utopia. 

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/23/23 at 9:42 pm

^ Love Love Is The Answer by England Dan & John Ford Coley!  Good call on this one  O0

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/24/23 at 6:49 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeIhYvbLtoY
An underrated gem but Happy Birthday Patti Labelle.  :)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/24/23 at 6:58 am

Best wishes to a birthday Nobel Laureate, aged 82 today.

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 05/24/23 at 9:21 am


Best wishes to a birthday Nobel Laureate, aged 82 today.



Indeed happy birthday to this still working legend.

I always liked this one from 1971. Leon Russell plays piano.

Bob Dylan
"George Jackson"
1971

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEg8ml9ei0s

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/24/23 at 11:02 pm


Indeed happy birthday to this still working legend.

I always liked this one from 1971. Leon Russell plays piano.

Bob Dylan
"George Jackson"
1971


O0 Cool song - don't think I've heard it.  Happy Birthday to Bob Dylan indeed!

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: whistledog on 05/26/23 at 11:05 am

T.H.P. Orchestra - Theme From S.W.A.T. (1976)

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Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/26/23 at 3:14 pm


T.H.P. Orchestra - Theme From S.W.A.T. (1976)

I like Rhythm Heritage's version too.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/26/23 at 9:24 pm

Not their best known, but this soulful gem got a smidgen of airplay when I was a H.S. Sophomore -

Main Ingredient - Rolling Down A Mountainside (Spring 1975)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9V_W7WhlLVM

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/28/23 at 11:48 pm

This beloved smash hails from my H.S. Senior year -

10cc - Things We Do For Love (early 1977)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0rf3_viTxk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/29/23 at 8:49 pm

This beloved gem hails from my H.S. Freshman schoolyear -

Sutherland Brothers and Quiver - (I Don't Want To Love You
But) You Got Me Anyway (Fall 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTiOJ1wBz1c

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/30/23 at 10:20 pm

This beloved gem hails from my 6th Grade schoolyear -

Three Dog Night - Out In The Country (Fall 1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5EZy3ZnLDs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 05/30/23 at 10:31 pm

J.D. Souther - You're Only Lonely (1979)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quglprlSQ8k

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: karen on 05/31/23 at 5:22 am


This beloved smash hails from my H.S. Senior year -

10cc - Things We Do For Love (early 1977)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0rf3_viTxk


I once started a parody of this “The Things We Do For Cubs” (as in Cub Scouts). I was a leader at the time and my mum and I were walking home carrying a large cardboard tube between us to make the mast of a ship. And it was raining.

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 05/31/23 at 6:38 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95eWL8s_wRc

Vicki Sue Robinson - Turn The Beat Around (1976)

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 05/31/23 at 10:22 pm

Sweet, romantic smash from that all-important summer between my H.S. Sophomore and Junior years -

Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds - Fallin' In Love (Summer 1975)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m37NCua1uUk

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/01/23 at 10:06 pm

I loved this smash when it was new and I was in 6th Grade (still do) -

C.C.R. - Lookin' Out My Back Door (Fall 1970)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMSWrsk8Wlo

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/02/23 at 9:15 pm

In those days, Elton John was hitting on all cylinders, and we were the benefactors!  From my 8th Grade schoolyear -

Elton John - Daniel (Spring 1973)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UA78e27R_J4

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/03/23 at 11:23 pm

Not his best known, but in ways this gem represents a turning point in his career.  I loved this as soon as 7th Grader me heard it -

Stevie Wonder - Superwoman (pt 1)  (Spring 1972)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HI1hL-utxMs

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: AmericanGirl on 06/04/23 at 11:27 pm

Beloved rocker from my H.S. Freshman schoolyear -

Rick Derringer - Rock And Roll Hoochie Koo (early 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YdBsF8sagQ

Subject: Re: Your 70's Song Of The Day

Written By: Howard on 06/05/23 at 2:42 am


Beloved rocker from my H.S. Freshman schoolyear -

Rick Derringer - Rock And Roll Hoochie Koo (early 1974)  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YdBsF8sagQ

Did you also know he sang Hulk Hogan And Demolition's theme back in The WWF days?

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