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8-Trackin’: Cat Stevens, Sonny & Cher, Bee Gees Reissues (1971-78)

Cherry Stereo Posted on February 28, 2019 by Andrew TonkinFebruary 28, 2019

CAT STEVENS, SONNY & CHER, BEE GEES REISSUES (1971-78) In which enterprising labels exploit ’70s superstars by repackaging their ’60s recordings — some good, some bad. Cat Stevens, Very Young and Early Songs (1971). At the end of 1971, Cat … Continue reading →

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Posted in 8-Trackin' | Tagged 1971, 1972, 1978, 8-Track, Bee Gees, Cat Stevens, Cher, Sonny Bono | 2 Replies

Vintage Ads (Look & Listen): John Lennon, ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll’ (1975)

Cherry Stereo Posted on February 27, 2019 by David MooreFebruary 27, 2019

John Lennon recorded a batch of rockin’ teenage favorites in 1974 and released them on the Rock ‘N’ Roll LP in February of 1975. The record included the single “Stand By Me” (US #20) which you can soak up below. … Continue reading →

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Vintage Ads (Look & Listen): L.T.D., ‘Don’t Lose Your Cool’ (1975)

Cherry Stereo Posted on February 25, 2019 by David MooreFebruary 25, 2019

L.T.D.’s Gittin’ Down LP rolled into shops in November of 1974. Two singles were released; “Tryin’ To Find A Way” and “Don’t Lose Your Cool” (which you can listen to below.) I couldn’t scrounge up a chart placing for “Don’t … Continue reading →

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8-Trackin’: Big Star Custom Tape, ‘#1 Record’ (1972), ‘Radio City,’ (1974)

Cherry Stereo Posted on February 21, 2019 by Andrew TonkinFebruary 21, 2019

Big Star Custom Tape, ‘#1 Record’ (1972), ‘Radio City,’ (1974) 45 years later, the cult Memphis band’s first two albums finally make it to 8-track (sort of). A wrong set right: Here it is, the one tape (or two) that … Continue reading →

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Posted in 8-Trackin' | Tagged 1972, 1974, 8-Track, Alex Chilton, Big Star, Chris Bell | Leave a reply

Vintage Ads (Look & Listen): Iron Butterfly, ‘Scorching Beauty’ (1975)

Cherry Stereo Posted on February 20, 2019 by David MooreFebruary 20, 2019

Hey, all. I’ve been battling the flu this past week but I’m starting to normalize. Let’s jump straight back into the music! Sixties prog-rock behemoths Iron Butterfly reformed themselves around original guitarist Erik Brann and released the Scorching Beauty album … Continue reading →

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8-Trackin’: Four Tapes On Groove Merchant (1974-76)

Cherry Stereo Posted on February 14, 2019 by Andrew TonkinFebruary 14, 2019

FOUR TAPES ON GROOVE MERCHANT (1974-76) Striking obscure ’70s jazz-funk gold on a cult label approved by the Beastie Boys. In Beastie Boys Book, Adam Horovitz describes visiting obscure Midwestern book-and-record shops because they “almost always have at least one … Continue reading →

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Posted in 8-Trackin' | Tagged 1974, 1975, 1976, Chick Corea, Groove Merchant, Jimmy McGriff, Lonnie Smith | 2 Replies

Playback!: Mandrill, ‘Mandrill’ (Live, 1971)

Cherry Stereo Posted on February 12, 2019 by David MooreFebruary 12, 2019

Latin-tinged funk act Mandrill formed in Brooklyn, New York in the late sixties and released their first LP in 1970. The band features a trio of Panama-born brothers; Carlos, Ric, and Lou Wilson. Below, you’ll find a rare clip of … Continue reading →

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Vintage Ads (Look & Listen): Boomtown Rats, ‘A Tonic For The Troops’ (1979)

Cherry Stereo Posted on February 10, 2019 by David MooreFebruary 10, 2019

The Boomtown Rats released their second LP, A Tonic For The Troops, in the summer of 1978. The record featured three Top 20 singles; “She’s So Modern” (UK #12), “Like Clockwork” (UK #6), and “Rat Trap” (UK #1). Below you’ll … Continue reading →

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8-Trackin’: Cart Shopping In Los Angeles!

Cherry Stereo Posted on February 7, 2019 by Andrew TonkinFebruary 7, 2019

CART SHOPPING IN LOS ANGELES! During a family trip to LA last weekend, I sneaked out to a few stores in search of 8-tracks. Here’s what I found! Amoeba Music: First stop after hitting town on Thursday. I was pretty … Continue reading →

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Posted in 8-Trackin' | Tagged 8-Track, Jimmy McGriff, John McLaughlin, Los Angeles, Ramones | Leave a reply

Vintage Ads (Look & Listen): Nazareth, ‘No Mean City’ (1979)

Cherry Stereo Posted on February 6, 2019 by David MooreFebruary 6, 2019

Forty years ago, Nazareth’s tenth studio LP No Mean City rolled into shops at the top of 1979. The record was produced by the group’s Manny Charlton and featured the singles; “Star,” “Whatever You Want Babe,” and “May The Sunshine” … Continue reading →

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