Buzzcocks’ “Everybody’s Happy Nowadays” was released as a single in the UK in 1979 and later that year appeared on the band’s collection of 45s, Singles Going Steady, for the US market. Here we find the Buzzcocks performing on UK … Continue reading →
“My Love,” one of Paul McCartney’s best-known songs, originally appeared on the Red Rose Speedway album in the spring of 1973. “My Love” topped the US Hot 100 and hit #9 in the UK. Have a listen below – and … Continue reading →
“Sounds like a…HIT!” Kiki Dee recorded and released “Amoureuse” in 1973 for Elton John’s Rocket Record Company. The slow-burning love song climbed to #13 in the UK and #12 in Australia. “Amoureuse” appears on Dee’s Loving And Free L.P. Have … Continue reading →
“One of the most important albums of 1978…” Bob Marley’s Kaya L.P. released in March of 1978. The album contains songs recorded in ’77 during the sessions for Marley’s previous album Exodus. Well-known tunes on Kaya include the title song, … Continue reading →
Smokey Robinson’s “Cruisin’” was a major hit for the Motown singer and executive, peaking at #4 on the US Hot 100 (#1 on Cash Box). The slow and silky groover was co-written with fellow ex-member of The Miracles, Marv Tarplin, … Continue reading →
Al Green’s “Call Me (Come Back Home)” released in January of 1973 and appeared on the singer’s Call Me L.P. in April of the same year. “Call Me (Come Back Home)”, written by Green, Al Jackson Jr., and Willie Mitchell, … Continue reading →