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Vintage Ads (Look & Listen): Roberta Flack, Atlantic Promo (1972)

Cherry Stereo Posted on July 29, 2018 by David MooreJuly 29, 2018

1972 was a very good year for Roberta Flack. Her 1969 remixed & re-released version of “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” ended up winning a Grammy for Record of the Year and held the #1 place on … Continue reading →

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Posted in Vintage Ads | Tagged 1972, Atlantic, Donny Hathaway, Roberta Flack | Leave a reply

8-Trackin’ (Yacht Rockin’ Pt. 3): Ship’s Mates (Boz Scaggs 1972, Hall & Oates 1973)

Cherry Stereo Posted on July 26, 2018 by Andrew TonkinAugust 2, 2018

YACHT ROCKIN’ PT. 3: SHIP’S MATES: BOZ SCAGGS (1969/1972), HALL & OATES (1973) Years before “Lowdown” and “Rich Girl,” two soulful acts explore blues, swing, and country while charting a course for yacht rock. Though I don’t consider Boz Scaggs … Continue reading →

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Posted in 8-Trackin' | Tagged 1972, 1973, 8-Track, Boz Scaggs, Daryl Hall, Hall and Oates, John Oates | 4 Replies

Playback!: Nick Lowe, ‘Cruel To Be Kind’ (1979)

Cherry Stereo Posted on July 25, 2018 by David MooreJuly 25, 2018

Nick Lowe’s “Cruel To Be Kind” hit record shops in the summer of 1979. The song was written by Lowe and Ian Gomm and appeared on the Labour of Lust LP. “Cruel To Be Kind” is still Lowe’s best-known and … Continue reading →

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Vintage Ads (Look & Listen): The Beatles, Solo Apple Records Promos (1972)

Cherry Stereo Posted on July 22, 2018 by David MooreJuly 22, 2018

In a multi-paged ad in the July 22nd, 1972 issue of Record World magazine, Apple Records promoted their recent roster of artists which, of course, featured the solo careers of the former-Beatles. Here now is the famed quartet (with a … Continue reading →

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Posted in Vintage Ads | Tagged 1972, Apple Records, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, The Beatles, Yoko Ono | Leave a reply

8-Trackin’ (Yacht Rockin’ Pt. 2): Wisdom Of The Waves (Loggins & Messina ’74/Crosby, Stills & Nash ’77)

Cherry Stereo Posted on July 19, 2018 by Andrew TonkinJuly 19, 2018

YACHT ROCKIN’ PT. 2: WISDOM OF THE WAVES (LOGGINS & MESSINA 1974 & CROSBY, STILLS & NASH 1977) Our yacht rock excursion continues with a couple tapes that mix sensitive lyrics with seductive grooves. Yacht rock isn’t just about dockside … Continue reading →

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Posted in 8-Trackin' | Tagged 1974, 1977, 8-Track, CSN, David Crosby, Graham Nash, Loggins And Messina, Stephen Stills | Leave a reply

Playback!: The Cure, ‘A Forest’ (Live, 1979)

Cherry Stereo Posted on July 17, 2018 by David MooreJuly 17, 2018

In December of 1979, The Cure, fronted by a 20 year old Robert Smith, performed three songs live for the French TV show Chorus. Here we find the nascent goth rock heroes playing “A Forest” a few months before it … Continue reading →

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Vintage Ads (Look & Listen): Foster Sylvers, ‘Misdemeanor’ (1973)

Cherry Stereo Posted on July 16, 2018 by David MooreJuly 16, 2018

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 →

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8-Trackin’ (Yacht Rockin’ Pt. 1): Boating Party (Pablo Cruise & Sea Level, 1977)

Cherry Stereo Posted on July 12, 2018 by Andrew TonkinJuly 12, 2018

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 →

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Posted in 8-Trackin' | Tagged 1977, 8-Track, Pablo Cruise, Sea Level, Yacht Rock | 1 Reply

Vintage Ads (Look & Listen): Tom Jones, ‘Letter To Lucille’ (1973)

Cherry Stereo Posted on July 11, 2018 by David MooreJuly 11, 2018

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 →

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Playback!: Dr. Feelgood, ‘She Does It Right’ (1975)

Cherry Stereo Posted on July 9, 2018 by David MooreJuly 9, 2018

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 →

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