Here’s a fascinating three minutes of must-watch footage for David Bowie fans. On October 15, 1977 Bowie visited the TopPop studios in the Netherlands for a round of local promotion and to shoot an appearance singing “Heroes.” I found Bowie’s … Continue reading →
Barry Manilow’s recording of “Somewhere In The Night” originally appeared on the artist’s 1978 LP Even Now. The song, written by Richard Kerr and Will Jennings, was first a hit for Helen Reddy who took the tune to US #19 … Continue reading →
Bobby Womack’s “Lookin’ For A Love” originally appeared on his similarly titled LP in January of 1974. As revealed in the ad above, the tune, written by James Alexander and Zelda Samuels, was originally a gospel number. After some pop … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
“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 →
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 →