In tribute to Scott Walker, here’s a clip of The Walker Brothers performing “No Regrets” on Euro rock show TopPop in early 1976. “No Regrets” appeared on the reunion album of the same name in 1975. The single hit the … Continue reading →
Latin-tinged funk act Mandrill formed in Brooklyn, New York in the late sixties and released their first LP in 1970. The band features a trio of Panama-born brothers; Carlos, Ric, and Lou Wilson. Below, you’ll find a rare clip of … Continue reading →
Smokie’s “It’s Your Life” released as a single in the early summer of 1977 and a few months later appeared on the band’s Bright Lights & Back Alleys LP. This reggae-flavored tune was written by the hit machine duo Mike … 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 →
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 →
Here’s a Rolling Stones clip you don’t see every day. “Silver Train” appeared in the summer of 1973 as both the side two lead-off track for Goat’s Head Soup and the B-side to “Angie.” Soak in a mighty clip of … Continue reading →
Rufus’ “You Got The Love” released in late 1974 and appeared on the Rags To Rufus LP. This taut, sexy tune was written by Chaka Khan and Ray Parker Jr. and climbed to #11 on the US Hot 100. You … Continue reading →
Black Sabbath’s “Snowblind,’ an ode to white powder, appeared on the band’s Vol 4 LP in 1972. In fact, the album was originally intended to be called Snowblind but the record company demurred, preferring to avoid controversy. Here’s Sabbath performing … Continue reading →
The Freddy Mercury-penned “Somebody To Love” appeared on the A Day At The Races LP and was released as a single in November of 1976. The gospel-influenced rock ballad climbed to #13 on the US Hot 100 and #2 in … Continue reading →