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 →
“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 →
“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 →
“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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
“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 →
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 →
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 →