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Vintage Ads (Look & Listen): Hotlegs (10cc), ‘Neanderthal Man’ (1970)

Cherry Stereo Posted on October 30, 2018 by David MooreOctober 30, 2018

Greetings, Stereophiles! Apologies for the lack of updates this week. I was out of town visiting family. Let’s jump right back into the music! Here’s a slightly bizarre, but timely ad you can clip out and use as a Halloween … Continue reading →

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Posted in Vintage Ads | Tagged 10cc, 1970, Eric Stewart, Hotlegs, Kevin Godley, Lol Creme | Leave a reply

8-Trackin’: ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ (Original Soundtrack, 1975/1978)

Cherry Stereo Posted on October 25, 2018 by Andrew TonkinOctober 25, 2018

‘THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW’ (ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK, 1975/1978) For Halloween, thirteen fun facts about the iconic, eclectic, decadent musical’s underappreciated soundtrack It’s the same old story: boy meets girl, boy gets stranded with girl, boy and girl are seduced by … Continue reading →

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Posted in 8-Trackin' | Tagged 1975, 1978, 8-Track, Rocky Horror | 1 Reply

Vintage Ads (Look & Listen): Donna Summer, ‘Love To Love You Baby’ (1975)

Cherry Stereo Posted on October 24, 2018 by David MooreOctober 24, 2018

Donna Summer’s “Love To Love You Baby” hit US airwaves in the fall of 1975. The 16 minute song (released as a five minute single) appeared on Summer’s LP of the same name and thumped and moaned its way to … Continue reading →

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Vintage Commercials: Crazy Eddie Stereo Blowout (1978)

Cherry Stereo Posted on October 22, 2018 by David MooreOctober 22, 2018

“With prices so low – he’s practically giving it all away!” Here’s another New York area commercial for you. Famously “insane” Crazy Eddie with an unbeatable deal on stereo equipment. The spot aired in October of 1978. Crazy Eddie Stereo … Continue reading →

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Vintage Ads (Look & Listen): Pointer Sisters, ‘Fire’ (1978)

Cherry Stereo Posted on October 21, 2018 by David MooreOctober 21, 2018

The Pointer Sisters “Fire” released in the fall of 1978 and originally appeared on the Energy LP. This slow-burning tune, sung by Anita Pointer and written by Bruce Springsteen, made it to #2 on the US Hot 100 in early … Continue reading →

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8-Trackin’: ‘Son Of Dracula’ (Film & Harry Nilsson Soundtrack, 1974)

Cherry Stereo Posted on October 18, 2018 by Andrew TonkinOctober 18, 2018

‘SON OF DRACULA’ (FILM AND HARRY NILSSON SOUNDTRACK, BOTH 1974) Nilsson and Ringo’s long-lost attempt at a vampire movie yielded a spooky, hit-filled soundtrack perfect for Halloween parties. Even before Harry Nilsson played a bloodsucker onscreen, he was already a … Continue reading →

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Posted in 8-Trackin' | Tagged 1974, 8-Track, Halloween, Harry Nilsson, Ringo Starr | Leave a reply

Vintage Commercials: Stylistics At The Apollo & WPLJ Rock Radio (1978)

Cherry Stereo Posted on October 17, 2018 by David MooreOctober 17, 2018

“The group that shaped your taste in music.” Vintage commercial time! We’ve uncovered two lost spots from October 1978 for the New York City area. First up, a promo for The Stylistics performing a three-night stand at The Apollo Theatre. … Continue reading →

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Posted in Vintage Commercials | Tagged 1978, Apollo, Commercial, New York, New York City, Radio Station, The Stylistics | 2 Replies

Playback!: Black Sabbath, ‘Snowblind’ (Live, 1978)

Cherry Stereo Posted on October 16, 2018 by David MooreOctober 16, 2018

Black Sabbath’s “Snowblind,’ an ode to white powder, appeared on the band’s Vol 4 LP in 1972. In fact, the album was originally intended to be called Snowblind but the record company demurred, preferring to avoid controversy. Here’s Sabbath performing … Continue reading →

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Vintage Ads (Look & Listen): Tom T. Hall, ‘Fox On The Run’ (1976)

Cherry Stereo Posted on October 13, 2018 by David MooreOctober 13, 2018

No, not that “Fox On The Run.” This is Tom T. Hall’s cover of the 1968 Manfred Mann tune written by Tony Hazzard. Hall’s “Fox On The Run” appeared on the the singer-songwriter’s 1976 LP The Magnificent Music Machine and … Continue reading →

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8-Trackin’: The Doors, ‘Morrison Hotel’ (1970)

Cherry Stereo Posted on October 11, 2018 by Andrew TonkinOctober 11, 2018

THE DOORS, ‘MORRISON HOTEL’ (1970) Late in its brief career, LA’s mystical acid-blues band drops a memorable album free of hits but full of treats. Before Jim ascended to that great snakepit in the sky, the Doors put out six … Continue reading →

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Posted in 8-Trackin' | Tagged 1970, 8-Track, Jim Morrison, John Densmore, Ray Manzerek, Robbie Krieger, The Doors | Leave a reply

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