Journey’s Evolution LP released in April of 1979 and features the hit singles “Just the Same Way” (US #58), “Too Late” (US #70), and “Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin’” (US #16). Catch a clip of the epic rock icons performing on The … Continue reading →
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (SOUL VERSION) (1971) Obscure R&B artists make good with funky, budget-priced release of musical about Jesus. Since it’s Easter week, I thought I’d share an interesting 8-track with a version of the 1970 rock opera Jesus Christ … Continue reading →
Harry Nilsson’s version of the 1930s pop standard “As Time Goes By” originally appeared on the artist’s A Little Touch of Schmilsson in the Night LP in the summer of 1973. “As Time Goes By” hit #86 on the US … Continue reading →
James Brown’s soundtrack for the film Black Caesar released in conjunction with the movie in February of 1973. “Down And Out In New York City” was released as a single and reached a high of #50 on the US Hot … Continue reading →
Donald Byrd‘s “Change (Makes You Wanna Hustle)” appeared on the artist’s Places And Spaces LP in late 1975. The jazzy dance tune, written by producer Larry Mizell, sashayed to #2 on Billboard‘s Disco Singles chart. Here’s Donald Byrd performing on … Continue reading →
Easy listening icons Seals & Crofts released the “Get Closer” single in the spring of 1976 and it climbed to #6 on the US Hot 100. The song features vocal contributions from ex-Honey Cone member Carolyn Willis and appears on … Continue reading →
Suzi Quatro’s version of the Elvis classic “All Shook Up” appeared on her self-titled debut album in 1973. In ’74 the song was released as a single and clipped into the US Hot 100, peaking at #85. If Wikipedia is … Continue reading →
8-TRACK TAPE CLUBS (1970s) I talk to people a lot about 8-tracks these days (I’m not going door to door but may start). The first thing they mention: “I hate how the songs fade out in the middle.” The second … Continue reading →
Here’s a real rarity for you. Quintessential ’80s band Twisted Sister got their start in the ’70s, inspired by bands like the New York Dolls and Slade. In 1979, as the ad above states, the group sold out the Palladium … Continue reading →
“Put Your Hands Together” is the lead track on The O’Jays‘ 1973 LP Ship Ahoy. The song, written and produced by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff, climbed to #10 on the US Hot 100. Here’s a rousing live version of … Continue reading →