Donny and Marie Osmond’s Winning Combination L.P. hit record shops in 1977. The album reached #99 on the US charts and the single “(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration” (a Righteous Brothers cover) hit #38 on the Hot 100. Watch a … Continue reading →
“It proves once again that Willie is on the right track.” Willie Hutch’s soundtrack for the movie Foxy Brown released in April of 1974 to coincide with the theatrical release. Have a listen to the “Theme Of Foxy Brown.” It’s … Continue reading →
Here’s a classic clip featuring Gregory Isaacs singing “Slave Master” live in 1978. The scene appears in the Jamaican movie Rockers. “Slave Master” was first released in 1977 and appears on the Mr. Isaacs album. Gregory Isaacs: ‘Slave Master’ (From … Continue reading →
Dave Edmunds‘ spare, fuzz box version of “Blue Monday” was released as a single in August of 1971. The record scratched at the US Hot 100, claiming the #104 spot. Grab a listen and enjoy some Monday on this Friday! … Continue reading →
Three Dog Night released their version of Randy Newman’s “Mama Told Me Not To Come” in 1970 and it appeared on the band’s It Ain’t Easy album in the spring of that year. “Mama Told Me Not To Come” was … Continue reading →
Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Sweet Hitch-Hiker” appeared on the band’s Mardi Gras album in 1972. “Sweet Hitch-Hiker” released in 1971 and rode to #6 on the US Hot 100 and #36 in the UK. Thumb a ride below. Creedence Clearwater Revival: … Continue reading →
Burton Cummings, former singer and keyboardist for The Guess Who, released his debut solo album in 1976. The record’s “Stand Tall” single climbed to #10 on the US Hot 100 and #4 in Cummings’ Canadian homeland. Sit down, enjoy Cumming’s … Continue reading →
Melanine Safka’s “Steppin’” originally appeared on the singer’s Gather Me album in late 1971. “Steppin’” was released as a single sided with “Some Day I’ll Be A Farmer” in 1972. The single rose to #106 on the US Hot 100. … Continue reading →
“Isaac Hayes is touching people as they have never been touched before.” While Isaac Hayes did not release a new studio L.P. in 1972, he did crack the Top 40 with two singles; “Do Your Thing” and “Theme From The … Continue reading →
We lost a great one today. Singer, guitar virtuoso, famed session player, and all-around entertainer, Glen Campbell has died at the age of 81. Campbell’s hit records ranged across numerous decades, but the artist’s biggest Seventies hits included; “Rhinestone Cowboy” … Continue reading →