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8-Trackin’: Beach Boys, ‘Wild Honey’ & ’20/20′ (1974 Reissue)

Cherry Stereo Posted on June 28, 2018 by Andrew TonkinJune 30, 2018

BEACH BOYS, ‘WILD HONEY’ (1967) AND ’20/20′ (1969) – REPACKAGED TOGETHER IN 1974 A well-done reissue of two overlooked ’60s Beach Boys albums delights mid-’70s listeners — including me and my pal John. Before Mom put me on the Greyhound … Continue reading →

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Vintage Ads (Look & Listen): Yes, ‘Yessongs’ (1973)

Cherry Stereo Posted on June 27, 2018 by David MooreJune 27, 2018

Yes released the 3-disc LP Yessongs in the spring of 1973. The album captures live performances recorded in the US, Canada, and UK in 1972. Yessongs was a substantial hit for the British prog rockers grabbing #12 in the US … Continue reading →

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Vintage Ads (Look & Listen): Kiss, ‘Rock And Roll Over’ (1977)

Cherry Stereo Posted on June 25, 2018 by David MooreJune 25, 2018

Here we have an ad touting the Platinum status for Kiss’ Rock And Roll Over LP. Rock And Roll Over was released in November of 1976 and climbed to #11 on Billboard‘s album chart. Singles from the record included “Hard … Continue reading →

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Vintage Ads (Look & Listen): Ohio Players, ‘Contradiction’ (1976)

Cherry Stereo Posted on June 22, 2018 by David MooreJune 22, 2018

Ohio Players’ Contradiction LP released in the spring of 1976 and began its climb to #12 on Billboard‘s album chart. Tracks “Who’d She Coo?” and “Far East Mississippi” were released as singles. Let’s relive a little bit of the summer … Continue reading →

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8-Trackin’: Sly & The Family Stone, ‘There’s A Riot Goin’ On’ And More! (1971)

Cherry Stereo Posted on June 21, 2018 by Andrew TonkinJune 21, 2018

SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE, ‘THERE’S A RIOT GOIN’ ON’ (8-TRACK); VARIOUS ARTISTS, ‘I’M JUST LIKE YOU: SLY STONE’S FLOWER 1969-70’ (DOUBLE LP); MILES MARSHALL LEWIS, ‘THERE’S A RIOT GOIN’ ON’ (BOOK) Visionary funk-rock genius strips down his sound for … Continue reading →

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Playback!: 10cc, ‘I’m Not In Love’ (1975)

Cherry Stereo Posted on June 19, 2018 by David MooreJune 19, 2018

10cc’s “I’m Not In Love” was written by the band’s Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman and originally appeared on The Original Soundtrack album in 1975. “I’m Not In Love,” with its wall-of-vocals production, hit #2 on the US Hot 100 … Continue reading →

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Posted in Playback! | Tagged 10cc, 1975, Eric Stewart, Graham Gouldman, Kevin Godley, Lol Creme | 3 Replies

Vintage Ads (Look & Listen): Four Tops, ‘Are You Man Enough’ (1973)

Cherry Stereo Posted on June 16, 2018 by David MooreJune 16, 2018

The Four Tops’ hit, “Are You Man Enough,” originally appeared on the soundtrack for the film Shaft in Africa in the summer of 1973. The taught, but still funky tune was written by Dennis Lambert & Brian Potter and climbed … Continue reading →

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8-Trackin’ (20 Questions): Babe Ruth, ‘Babe Ruth’ (1975)

Cherry Stereo Posted on June 14, 2018 by Andrew TonkinJune 14, 2018

BABE RUTH, ‘BABE RUTH’ (1975) Female-fronted UK hard-rock quintet known only to rock enthusiasts releases a solid third album with great soul covers. Who’s the artist? UK hard-rock band Babe Ruth, described as being blues-rock and prog-rock but I’m hearing … Continue reading →

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Vintage Commercials: Sony Stereo Systems (1979)

Cherry Stereo Posted on June 13, 2018 by David MooreJune 13, 2018

“Sony – The One And Only.” Here’s a slightly silly Sony stereo commercial from October of 1979 with a tagline you’ll likely remember. Who says nuns can’t rock?! Sony Stereo System Commercial (1979) Previously on Vintage Commercials: Sanyo Stereo Systems … Continue reading →

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Vintage Ads (Look & Listen): Wizzard, ‘See My Baby Jive’ (1973)

Cherry Stereo Posted on June 10, 2018 by David MooreJune 10, 2018

Eccentric glam rockers Wizzard were formed in 1972 by Roy Wood, front man of The Move and co-founder of Electric Light Orchestra. The group’s second single, “See My Baby Jive,” was extremely successful, rocketing to #1 on the UK and … Continue reading →

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