Recorded in late 1972 and finally released as a single in January 1975, Loretta Lynn’s “The Pill” caused some controversy. The song’s subject matter made some radio programmers skittish and the record was banned on some stations. Once the tune … Continue reading →
On Sunday, February 11, 1973 CBS TV aired a star-studded special entitled Duke Ellington…We Love You Madly. Among those paying tribute to The Duke were the band Chicago. Here’s a rare clip of the group performing Ellington’s “Jump For Joy” … Continue reading →
“One Last Kiss” by The J. Geils Band first appeared on the Sanctuary LP in the fall of 1978. The tune was written by group members Peter Wolf and Seth Justman and climbed to #35 on the US Hot 100 … 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 →
The Who released the By Numbers LP in October of 1975. The album features the singles “Squeeze Box” and “Slip Kid” and made the Top Ten in both the US and UK. One of the stand-out tracks on the LP … Continue reading →
Happy Valentine’s Day and Happy Birthday to us! We’re firing off celebratory fireworks from the office rooftop today* as we celebrate our Two Year Anniversary. Thanks very much to everyone who has visited Cherry Stereo, shared posts, and commented over … Continue reading →
The debut single by Madness, “The Prince,” was written by band co-founder and saxophonist Lee Thompson and paid tribute to Jamaican ska hero Prince Buster. The single hit shops in August of 1979 and quickly shuffled to #16 on the … Continue reading →
“Oliver’s Army” appeared on Elvis Costello & The Attractions’ Armed Forces album in January of 1979. The single, an anti-war tune about Northern Ireland and other violence-troubled areas of the world, was a big UK hit for Costello, spending three … Continue reading →
Fictional TV rock band, The Partridge Family, has been added to Cherry Stereo’s Music Makers of the Seventies section today. While the family may have consisted of actors thrown together for a successful sitcom, the music was well-sung by David … Continue reading →
Socially conscious, soulful trio, The O’Jays have been added to our Music Makers of the Seventies section. Get aboard the Love Train and travel at the Speed of Thought for a ’70s career overview with helpful links & tidbits.
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