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Disco Lab: The Salsoul Orchestra, ‘New Year’s Medley’ (1976)

Cherry Stereo Posted on December 31, 2016 by Mr. GrooveDecember 31, 2016

Disco Lab #43: The Salsoul Orchestra, ‘New Year’s Medley’ (1976) As George Harrison memorably sang, “Ring out the old, ring in the new.” So let’s ring out the end of ten months of obsessive dance record reviews from the still-sparkling … Continue reading →

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Vintage Commercials: KJOI FM Radio Station (Los Angeles, 1979)

Cherry Stereo Posted on December 30, 2016 by David MooreDecember 30, 2016

“Blooming with beautiful music.” Here’s a bit of radio history in this animated spot for station KJOI 99 FM in Los Angeles. KJOI, was sold off for a record-setting price in 1988. It now lives on as a “low power” … Continue reading →

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Vintage Commercials: ‘Sinatra & Friends’ TV Special (1978)

Cherry Stereo Posted on December 29, 2016 by David MooreDecember 29, 2016

“Smile – with Sinatra and Friends!” More from the new Cherry Stereo YouTube channel: Here’s a cool time capsule full of singing stars featured in the Sinatra and Friends TV special on ABC. In addition to “Ol’ Blue Eyes,” the … Continue reading →

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Posted in Vintage Commercials | Tagged 1978, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, John Denver, Leslie Uggams, Loretta Lynn, Natalie Cole, Robert Merrill, Tony Bennett | Leave a reply

Vintage Commercials: ‘The Rutles’ L.P. Promo (1978)

Cherry Stereo Posted on December 29, 2016 by David MooreDecember 29, 2016

“The semi-legendary Rutles who made the ’60s what they are today!” The brand spankin’ new Cherry Stereo YouTube channel is live today. (Why not hop on over and subscribe?) To get us started, here’s a rare TV promo for the … Continue reading →

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Posted in Vintage Commercials | Tagged 1978, Eric Idle, George Harrison, John Halsey, Neil Innes, Ollie Halsall, Ricky Fataar, The Beatles, The Rutles | Leave a reply

Playback!: Elton John, ‘Crocodile Rock’ (Live ’73)

Cherry Stereo Posted on December 28, 2016 by David MooreDecember 28, 2016

Catch Elton John and his superb band performing “Crocodile Rock” live in 1973 (possibly late ’72). “Crocodile Rock” released in late 1972 as the lead-off single for 1973’s Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player L.P. The ’50s-flavored tune … Continue reading →

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Vintage Ads: The Staple Singers, ‘Love Is Plentiful’ (1970)

Cherry Stereo Posted on December 26, 2016 by David MooreDecember 26, 2016

The Staple Singers are swingin’ high in the sky for their latest release, “Love Is Plentiful.” “Love Is Plentiful” was released as a single (November, 1970, #31 Soul charts) and appeared on the early 1971 L.P., The Staple Swingers. The … Continue reading →

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Playback!: Johnny Cash, ‘Christmas Time’s A-Comin’ (1977)

Cherry Stereo Posted on December 25, 2016 by David MooreDecember 24, 2017

Happy holidays, everyone! Let’s liven up the place with our buddy, Johnny Cash. Here’s Johnny singing “Christmas Time’s A-Comin’” from his 1977 Christmas Special. It’s short and sweet and goes down a treat. Tap yer feet! Johnny Cash: ‘Christmas Time’s … Continue reading →

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Vintage Ads: ‘Phil Spector’s Christmas Album’ (1972)

Cherry Stereo Posted on December 25, 2016 by David MooreDecember 24, 2016

“From Phil Spector and Apple for the Merriest of Christmases.” Phil Spector’s Christmas Album came down the chimney and into record shops, courtesy of Apple Records, in December of 1972. The record contained cuts by Darlene Love, The Ronettes, The … Continue reading →

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Disco Lab: Charo, ‘(Mamacita) ¿Donde Está Santa Claus?’ (1978)

Cherry Stereo Posted on December 24, 2016 by Mr. GrooveDecember 31, 2016

Disco Lab #42: Charo, ‘(Mamacita) ¿Donde Está Santa Claus?'(1978) It’s Christmas Eve in the Disco Lab! We’ve got tinsel on the turntables, spangles on the speakers, and poinsettias on the playback gear. There’s only one thing missing, the fat man … Continue reading →

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Vintage Ads: John Denver, ‘Rocky Mountain Christmas’ (1976)

Cherry Stereo Posted on December 24, 2016 by David MooreDecember 24, 2016

40 years ago, this is how we rolled for Christmas entertainment. It’s the John Denver Rocky Mountain Christmas TV Special! Denver’s holiday special originally aired in December of 1975 and co-starred Olivia Newton-John, Valerie Harper, and Steve Martin. It appears … Continue reading →

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