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Disco Lab: Prince – ‘Soft And Wet’ (1978)

Cherry Stereo Posted on April 30, 2016 by Mr. GrooveApril 30, 2016

Disco Lab #8: Prince – ‘Soft And Wet’ (1978) As a tribute to the madly prolific Prince, who released nearly a hundred singles in his lifetime, let’s rewind to the very first one, back in 1978. Throughout his entire career … Continue reading →

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In The News: HBO’s ‘Vinyl’ Season One Review

Cherry Stereo Posted on April 29, 2016 by David MooreApril 28, 2016

Did you catch season one of HBO’s Vinyl? I watched each episode of this fanciful tale of rock and roll circa 1973 and enjoyed it – for the most part. There was certainly nothing else like it on TV and … Continue reading →

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Vintage Ads: The Staple Singers, ‘Oh La De Da’ (1973)

Cherry Stereo Posted on April 28, 2016 by David MooreApril 27, 2016

The Staple Singers‘ “Oh La De Da” first appeared on the Wattstax soundtrack album in 1973 and later on the group’s City in the Sky L.P. of 1974. The song hit #33 on the US Billboard Hot 100. (Image source: … Continue reading →

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Playback!: Devo, ‘Come Back Jonee’ (1978)

Cherry Stereo Posted on April 27, 2016 by David MooreApril 26, 2016

Here’s Devo performing “Come Back Jonee” in 1978 (possibly ’79). The clip is taken from the band’s The Men Who Make The Music video. “Come Back Jonee” originally appeared on Devo’s debut L.P., Q: Are We Not Men? A: We … Continue reading →

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Vintage Ads: Village People, ‘Macho Man’ (1978)

Cherry Stereo Posted on April 27, 2016 by David MooreApril 26, 2016

“The Village People know where it’s at…” The Village People’s “Macho Man” originally appeared on the album of the same name in February of 1978. It was the group’s first big hit and made it to #25 on the Billboard … Continue reading →

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In The News: Unseen Ramones Photos & Stories

Cherry Stereo Posted on April 26, 2016 by David MooreApril 25, 2016

Some amazing, mostly-unseen photos of the Ramones have surfaced thanks to the band’s 70s-era manager, Danny Fields, and his new book, My Ramones. The Guardian reports: The Ramones’ manager: ‘They were outcasts, outsiders. The smartest people I ever knew’ Quote: … Continue reading →

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Raise A Glass: Billy Paul

Cherry Stereo Posted on April 25, 2016 by David MooreApril 24, 2016

The official site for Billy Paul has reported the death of the singer at the age of 81. Paul is best-known for the 1972 number one hit, “Me and Mrs. Jones.” BillyPaul.com quote: “We regret to annouce with a heavy … Continue reading →

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Vintage Ads: Badfinger, ‘Baby Blue’ (1972)

Cherry Stereo Posted on April 24, 2016 by David MooreApril 24, 2016

Here’s a rather unusual Apple Records ad for Badfinger’s “Baby Blue” single. “Baby Blue” originally appeared on the Straight Up L.P. of December 1971. The tune was written by Badfinger’s Pete Ham, produced by Todd Rundgren, and hit #14 on … Continue reading →

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Disco Lab: Van McCoy And The Soul City Symphony – ‘The Hustle’ (1979)

Cherry Stereo Posted on April 23, 2016 by Mr. GrooveApril 23, 2016

Disco Lab #7: Van McCoy And The Soul City Symphony – ‘The Hustle’ (1979) Here’s something of an oddity in the world of disco “twelves”: a remix that’s almost a remake, released four years after the original record. Hardworking, unappreciated … Continue reading →

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Vintage Ads: Isaac Hayes, ‘Shaft’ (1972)

Cherry Stereo Posted on April 22, 2016 by David MooreApril 21, 2016

“On April 10th, Oscar night, America shared the Isaac Hayes experience.” Isaac Hayes’ Shaft soundtrack released in August of 1971 and went on to become Hayes’ best-known L.P. and the Stax record label’s best-selling disc. “Theme from Shaft” won the … Continue reading →

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