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(New Year Repeat) Playback!: George Harrison, ‘Ding Dong, Ding Dong’ (1974)

Cherry Stereo Posted on December 31, 2018 by David MooreDecember 30, 2018

Happy New Year’s Eve everyone! I hope you have a wonderful 2019! To celebrate the closing of one year and the opening of the next – here’s the now traditional George Harrison with “Ding Dong, Ding Dong.” “Ding Dong, Ding … Continue reading →

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Vintage Ads (Look & Listen): John Lennon, ‘Mind Games’ (1973)

Cherry Stereo Posted on December 30, 2018 by David MooreDecember 30, 2018

John Lennon’s “Mind Games” single appeared on the album of the same name in the fall of 1973. This dreamy, piano and slide guitar led tune floated to #18 in the US and #26 in the UK. John Lennon: ‘Mind … Continue reading →

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8-Trackin’: The Realistics – ‘The Year In Music’s Greatest Hits’ (1978)

Cherry Stereo Posted on December 27, 2018 by Andrew TonkinDecember 27, 2018

THE REALISTICS – ‘THE YEAR IN MUSIC’S GREATEST HITS’ (1978) Happy New Year! To close out the hard-to-believe 2018, here’s a set of “fake grooves” from precisely 40 years earlier. This time of the year, I’m always a sucker for … Continue reading →

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Posted in 8-Trackin' | Tagged 1978, 8-Track, A Taste Of Honey, Bee Gees, Commodores, Frankie Valli, Gerry Rafferty, Realistics, Wings | Leave a reply

Vintage Ads (Look & Listen): Carl Douglas, ‘Kung Fu Fighting’ & Barry White ’You’re The First…’ (1974)

Cherry Stereo Posted on December 26, 2018 by David MooreDecember 26, 2018

Here’s a splendid ad from 20th Century and Pye Records touting the number one successes in the US and UK for Carl Douglas’ “Fung Fu Fighting” and Barry White’s “You’re The First, The Last, My Everything.” Douglas’ paean to Kung … Continue reading →

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(Holiday Repeat) Playback!: The Kinks, ‘Father Christmas’ (1977)

Cherry Stereo Posted on December 25, 2018 by David MooreMarch 27, 2019

A very merry Christmas to everyone celebrating today! We’re taking things nice and easy on this fine Tuesday – so let’s roll into some holiday music. Here’s the The Kinks with their 1977 single “Father Christmas.” Cheers! The Kinks: ‘Father … Continue reading →

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(Holiday Repeat) Playback!: Johnny Cash, ‘Christmas Time’s A-Comin’ (1977)

Cherry Stereo Posted on December 24, 2018 by David MooreDecember 24, 2018

Happy holidays, everyone! Let’s liven up the place with our buddy, Johnny Cash. Here’s Johnny singing “Christmas Time’s A-Comin’” from his 1977 Christmas Special. It’s short and sweet and goes down a treat. Tap yer feet! Johnny Cash: ‘Christmas Time’s … Continue reading →

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8-Trackin’ (Crazy Eights): ‘Star Wars Holiday Special’ (TV, 1978); Jefferson Starship, ‘Gold’ (1979)

Cherry Stereo Posted on December 20, 2018 by Andrew TonkinDecember 20, 2018

‘STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL’ (TV, 1978); JEFFERSON STARSHIP, ‘GOLD’ (1979) 15 fun facts about the notorious sci-fi Christmas special and its only soundtrack release on 8-track. 1. George Lucas hates the Star Wars Holiday Special. With its dated comedy, odd … Continue reading →

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Vintage Commercials: Pioneer Stereo Speakers & Sonny Rollins (1978-79)

Cherry Stereo Posted on December 19, 2018 by David MooreDecember 19, 2018

“We bring it back alive!” Two late Seventies commercials from Pioneer on the slate today. First up, a spot for Stereo “loudspeakers.” Second, a spot featuring jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins. You’ll likely recognize the narrator in both – it’s actor … Continue reading →

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Vintage Ads (Look & Listen): Supertramp, ‘Crime Of The Century’ (1974)

Cherry Stereo Posted on December 16, 2018 by David MooreDecember 16, 2018

Supertramp’s Crime Of The Century LP was the band’s breakthrough in the US and UK, reaching #38 on Billboard’s album chart and #4 in Britain. The record features two hit tunes; “Dreamer” (#13 UK) and “Bloody Well Right” (US #35). … Continue reading →

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8-Trackin’: Willie Nelson, ‘Pretty Paper’ (1979)

Cherry Stereo Posted on December 13, 2018 by Andrew TonkinDecember 13, 2018

WILLIE NELSON, ‘PRETTY PAPER’ (1979) Willie shakes off his outlaw-cowboy image for a blissful, understated set of holiday pop standards perfect for any occasion. Pretty paper? You mean like rolling paper? Sorry, folks; in spite of wild Willie’s stoner reputation, … Continue reading →

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