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 →
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 →
“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 →
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 →
Here’s a mellow tune to get your weekend rolling. Ace, fronted here by Paul Carrack (later of Roxy Music, Squeeze, and Mike + The Mechanics), released their song “How Long” in 1974. The tune, about the band’s bassist slipping away … Continue reading →
JETHRO TULL, ‘STORMWATCH’ (1979) Folk-prog legend marks the end of an era with a spooky hard-rock album — and a buddy and I are there! In a way, my first Jethro Tull show was the band’s last. I was dragged … Continue reading →
Sparks sounded like no one else in the Seventies while still remaining compelling, humorous, and catchy. The kind of band your parents would say “What the hell is that?!” while you caught their performance of “Something For The Girl With … Continue reading →
A few years before becoming a massive superstar in America Peter Frampton got together with a trio of musician friends and recorded the Framption’s Camel LP in 1973. Bassist Rick Wills later played with Roxy Music, Small Faces, Foreigner, and … Continue reading →
Here’s an unexpected slice of Friday Fun for you. Actor-model Barbi Benton singing “Brass Buckles” on TV (likely Hee Haw) in 1975. “Brass Buckles” appeared on the Playboy Records LP Barbi Benton in ’75 and the single hit #5 on … Continue reading →