CHEECH & CHONG, SIX ALBUMS (1971-79) Over the ’70s, the iconic stoner-comedy duo ventures bravely (if not always successfully) out of its weed-soaked comfort zone. As a casual AM radio listener in the ’70s, you might have been baffled by … Continue reading →
The Dramatics’ “Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get” was released as a single in the summer of 1971 and appeared on the LP of the same name. This taught, smokin’ tune climbed to #9 on the US Hot 100. The album … Continue reading →
A TRACKIN’ TRIBUTE: ARETHA FRANKLIN, ‘YOUNG, GIFTED AND BLACK’ (1972) Aretha’s gone, but she left a vast recorded legacy to comfort us. Since this superb, eclectic album exhibits so many of her strengths, it’s a great way to remember this … Continue reading →
British folk band Strawbs briefly flirted with the glam rock genre in the early Seventies and came up with their biggest hit. “Part Of The Union” appeared on the Bursting at the Seams LP early in 1973 and made it … Continue reading →
Philly soul group First Choice released their early disco single “The Player” in 1974. This hi-hat-riding tune was the center piece for an album of the same name. While “The Player” only made it to #70 on Billboard‘s US Hot … Continue reading →
M, ‘NEW YORK • LONDON • PARIS • MUNICH’ (1979) The album that brought us the giddy global smash “Pop Muzik” accurately predicts the silly synth-pop sound of the ’80s. Who’s the artist? M is a pseudonym for British musician … Continue reading →
Hank Williams Jr.‘s “All For The Love Of Sunshine” appeared on an LP of the same title and on the soundtrack for the WWII film Kelly’s Heroes in 1970. The song went to #1 on the US Country charts. Watch … Continue reading →
Elvis Costello and the Attractions’ “(I Don’t Want To Go To) Chelsea” appeared on the LP This Year’s Model in the spring of 1978. The “(I Don’t Want To Go To) Chelsea” single was released after “Watching the Detectives” and … Continue reading →
EIGHT TIMES TWO: HENDRIX, ‘BAND OF GYPSYS’ AND BUDDY MILES, ‘THEM CHANGES’ (BOTH 1970) Two amazing musicians, two great albums, one timeless song. Time to change it up! The song: “Them Changes” (aka just “Changes”) is a fast, funky number … Continue reading →
Donovan’s “Riki Tiki Tavi” appeared on the singer’s 1970 LP Open Road. Open Road being both the album’s title and a band moniker. Yes, this was Donovan’s attempt at playing in an actual band and featured plenty of the artist … Continue reading →