Cheap Trick release their 17th studio L.P., Bang, Zoom, Crazy…Hello, tomorrow, April 1st. The album features the rocking, anthemic single, “No Direction Home.” If you hop over to Amazon, you can listen to clips from the record. Cheap Trick’s drum … Continue reading →
First of all, I need to apologize. “I Was Made for Dancin’” by teen actor, Leif Garret will be rattling around in your brain for hours after viewing the clip below. “I Was Made for Dancin’” appeared on Garrett’s Feel … Continue reading →
Three Dog Night’s “Joy to the World” originally appeared on the band’s Naturally L.P. in late 1970. The sing-along song and went all the way to #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100. (Image source: Billboard) Previously on Vintage Ads: … Continue reading →
Wakey wakey – it’s Monday! Iggy Pop is here to get your blood flowing with a live performance of “I’m Bored.” The clip captures Pop’s 1979 appearance on the UK music show, The Old Grey Whistle Test. “I’m Bored” originally … Continue reading →
“Born great.” Shaun Cassidy’s version of The Lovin’ Spoonful’s “Do You Believe In Magic” appeared on his Born Late L.P. of 1977. The song made it to #31 on the US Billboard Hot 100. (Image source: Billboard) Shaun Cassidy: ‘Do … Continue reading →
Here’s the under-appreciated Betty Wright performing “Tonight Is the Night” on Soul Train in late ’74’ or early ’75. “Tonight Is the Night” originally appeared on Wright’s Danger – High Voltage L.P. in 1974. Betty Wright: ‘Tonight Is The Night’ … Continue reading →
“Available now on Motown Records…” Jermaine Jackson’s My Name Is Jermaine was released in August of 1976. It’s a bit strange that the ad calls it Jackson’s “debut solo album,” as it was actually his third. I suppose that was … Continue reading →
Disco Lab #3: G.Q. – ‘Disco Nights (Rock Freak)’ (1979) Here’s one of my all time favorite extended versions. Like so many disco songs, this is a joyous celebration of the wonder of the dancefloor and the nightlife surrounding it. … Continue reading →
It’s time for Ian Dury and the Blockheads to smack us with a utensil that induces dancing. Yes, it’s “Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick” as performed on TopPop in December of 1978. “Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick” was … Continue reading →
Loretta Lynn’s new album, Full Circle, has just been released and The Guardian offers up a review. The Guardian reports: Loretta Lynn moves past well-trodden origins to a spot in country’s pantheon Quote: “These are rerecordings of former hits (Everybody … Continue reading →