Very displeased this morning to hear the news about Prince’s death. The man was only 57. We’ve lost an amazing artist. Prince released his first album, For You, in April of 1978 and his debut single from the record was … Continue reading →
Watch Gladys Knight & The Pips perform “Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye)” on Soul Train in 1973. You’ll be glad you did. “Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say … Continue reading →
Here’s Stephen Stills and Manassas performing “It Doesn’t Matter” on European TV (likely Germany’s Beat-Club) in 1972. “It Doesn’t Matter” made it to #61 on Billboard’s US Hot 100 in ’72. In the ideal world the song would have hit … Continue reading →
“On Tour: 4/9/72 – HIC Arena Honolulu, Hawaii…” Stephen Stills’ Manassas was both a band and a double album of the same name. The record featured the single “It Doesn’t Matter” and appearances by Bill Wyman and Jerry Garcia. (Image … Continue reading →
Let’s get the week started with The Rolling Stones performing “Star Star” at the LA Forum in 1975. “Star Star” appeared on 1973’s Goat’s Head Soup L.P.. Come for the music, stay for Mick Jagger wrestling with a giant inflatable … Continue reading →
“The spectacular new album…including their hit ‘Shining Star.’” Earth, Wind & Fire’s That’s The Way of the World album released in March of 1975 and ended up the best-selling R&B L.P. of the year. Perhaps less-remembered is the fact that … Continue reading →
A veddy good lazy Sunday to everyone. Here’s a laid back revolt from T. Rex to make two and a half minutes of your day a bit more exciting. “Children of the Revolution” was written by Marc Bolan and did … Continue reading →
Steely Dan’s Greatest Hits made it to record shop shelves in November of 1978. The double album hit the Top 40 and contains songs like; “Do It Again,” “Reelin’ in the Years,” and “Peg.” (Image source: New York) Previously on … Continue reading →
Disco Lab #6: Anita Ward – ‘Ring My Bell’ (1979) This 1979 record’s appeal comes down to one tiny little sound, the first one you hear. It’s a synth percussion hit (likely from a Syndrum) with a descending tone, kind … Continue reading →
Here’s George Jones and Tammy Wynette, a married couple at the time, performing “I’ll Share My World With You.” This live version of “I’ll Share My World With You” (a song originally found on Jones’ 1969 L.P. of the same … Continue reading →