Paul Weller, aka “The Modfather,” turns 60 years old today. In honor of the man’s birthday we have The Jam performing on the UK’s Old Grey Whistle Test in the summer of 1978. “‘A’ Bomb In Wardour Street” originally appeared … Continue reading →
Third World’s version of The O’Jays’ “Now That We Found Love” appeared on the Jamaican band’s Journey to Addis LP in 1978. “Now That We Found Love” is Third World’s only song to hit the US Top 50, charting at … Continue reading →
Johnny Winter’s dirty blues version of the Rolling Stone’s “Silver Train” appeared on the singer-guitarist’s Still Alive And Well LP in the spring of 1973. If Wikipedia is correct, Winter heard a demo of “Silver Train” and released his version … Continue reading →
Harry Nilsson’s “Me And My Arrow” appeared on the artist’s LP, The Point!, in January of 1971. Shortly thereafter, The Point!, an animated special, aired on TV screens across America. “Me And My Arrow” shot to #34 on the US … Continue reading →
Today, we’ve got one of the most successful bands of the Seventies playing for us. Three Dog Night’s version of Paul Williams’ “An Old Fashioned Love Song” appeared on the trio’s Harmony LP in 1971. “An Old Fashioned Love Song” … Continue reading →
“It’s warm, introspective, essential…” The Carpenter’s “Rainy Days & Mondays” appeared on the duo’s self-titled LP in May of 1971. The song, written by Roger Nichols and Paul Williams, landed just shy of #1 on the US Hot 100. Where … Continue reading →
Spirit‘s “1984” was first released as a US single in 1969 and soon after in the UK and a few other territories in 1970. The song, written by Randy California, did not appear on an LP until The Best Of … Continue reading →
As most readers will know, Lou Reed first gained notice fronting the Velvet Underground in the 1960s. His debut solo album released in April of 1972. Lou Reed, the album, was recorded in London with producer Richard Robinson and features … Continue reading →
Buck Owens And The Buckaroos hit #2 on the Billboard Country Singles chart with “The Kansas City Song.” The tune was written by Owens and Red Simpson and appeared on the album of the same name in the summer of … Continue reading →
Longtime Ramones manager Danny Fields has spoken with Mother Jones about his recent book My Ramones (now re-printed). Best of all, that means more rarely-seen photos of the band are on display. Hop on over for a look-see. 1-2-3-4! Mother … Continue reading →