11 year old Foster Sylvers released the “Misdemeanor” single in the summer of 1973. The tune was written by another member of The Sylvers, Leon, and made it to #7 on Billboard‘s R&B chart. Foster Sylvers: ‘Misdemeanor’ (1973) Previously on … Continue reading →
YACHT ROCK, PART 1: BOATING PARTY (PABLO CRUISE & SEA LEVEL; BOTH 1977) Our four-week yacht rock survey sets sail with a couple party-friendly tapes. What is yacht rock? Basically, it’s ’70s music made by musicians that might own yachts, … Continue reading →
Tom Jones’ “Letter To Lucille” appeared on The Body and Soul of Tom Jones LP in 1973. This upbeat, prison-based love song wasn’t a huge hit for the singer, making it to #60 on the US Hot 100 and #31 … Continue reading →
Britain’s Dr. Feelgood were the kings of the Pub Rock genre. And from time to time I just need to blast some of their music. The band’s brand of hard-driving boogie does indeed make me feel good. Hopefully you’ll share … Continue reading →
Ike & Tina Turner’s “Feel Good” single appeared on the album of the same name in 1972. Although the tune (written by Tina Turner) is rather good, with a piano-led, partytime gospel feel, the record failed to chart. Have a … Continue reading →
TIMMY THOMAS, ‘WHY CAN’T WE LIVE TOGETHER’ (1972) A hit 1972 soul record was sampled in an even bigger 2014 hit—and the strange, minimalist album it yielded made history in its own right. Who’s the artist? Soul-jazz organist and vocalist … Continue reading →
Waylon Jennings outlaw country classic Honk Tonk Heroes released in July of 1973. Singles from the album included “You Ask Me To” and “We Had It All” which you can listen to below. Waylon Jennings: ‘We Had It All’ (1973) … Continue reading →
Here’s something you don’t see everyday. The original line-up of the Pretenders performing “Brass In Pocket” in a rehearsal studio in 1979. “Brass In Pocket,” written by Chrissie Hynde and James Honeyman-Scott, was released as a single in the fall … Continue reading →