11 year old Foster Sylvers released the “Misdemeanor” single in the summer of 1973. The tune was written by another member of The Sylvers, Leon, and made it to #7 on Billboard‘s R&B chart. Foster Sylvers: ‘Misdemeanor’ (1973) Previously on … Continue reading →
Tom Jones’ “Letter To Lucille” appeared on The Body and Soul of Tom Jones LP in 1973. This upbeat, prison-based love song wasn’t a huge hit for the singer, making it to #60 on the US Hot 100 and #31 … Continue reading →
Britain’s Dr. Feelgood were the kings of the Pub Rock genre. And from time to time I just need to blast some of their music. The band’s brand of hard-driving boogie does indeed make me feel good. Hopefully you’ll share … Continue reading →
Ike & Tina Turner’s “Feel Good” single appeared on the album of the same name in 1972. Although the tune (written by Tina Turner) is rather good, with a piano-led, partytime gospel feel, the record failed to chart. Have a … Continue reading →
Waylon Jennings outlaw country classic Honk Tonk Heroes released in July of 1973. Singles from the album included “You Ask Me To” and “We Had It All” which you can listen to below. Waylon Jennings: ‘We Had It All’ (1973) … Continue reading →
Here’s something you don’t see everyday. The original line-up of the Pretenders performing “Brass In Pocket” in a rehearsal studio in 1979. “Brass In Pocket,” written by Chrissie Hynde and James Honeyman-Scott, was released as a single in the fall … Continue reading →
Yes released the 3-disc LP Yessongs in the spring of 1973. The album captures live performances recorded in the US, Canada, and UK in 1972. Yessongs was a substantial hit for the British prog rockers grabbing #12 in the US … Continue reading →
Here we have an ad touting the Platinum status for Kiss’ Rock And Roll Over LP. Rock And Roll Over was released in November of 1976 and climbed to #11 on Billboard‘s album chart. Singles from the record included “Hard … Continue reading →
Ohio Players’ Contradiction LP released in the spring of 1976 and began its climb to #12 on Billboard‘s album chart. Tracks “Who’d She Coo?” and “Far East Mississippi” were released as singles. Let’s relive a little bit of the summer … Continue reading →
10cc’s “I’m Not In Love” was written by the band’s Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman and originally appeared on The Original Soundtrack album in 1975. “I’m Not In Love,” with its wall-of-vocals production, hit #2 on the US Hot 100 … Continue reading →