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 →
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 →
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 →
Gordon Lightfoot’s greatest hits collection, Gord’s Gold, released in November of 1975 grabbing #34 on the US charts and #8 in his native Canada. The LP contains a number of re-recorded tracks that first released in the 1960s. Apparently Lightfoot … Continue reading →
EIGHT TIMES TWO: VELVET UNDERGROUND, ‘1969 LIVE’; LOU REED, ‘ROCK ‘N’ ROLL ANIMAL’ (1974) Two very different versions of a classic song, performed live by two very different Lou Reed bands. The song: Written circa 1969, Lou Reed’s “Sweet Jane” … Continue reading →
Barry White’s single, “You’re The First, The Last, My Everything” originally appeared on the artist’s Can’t Get Enough LP in the summer of 1974. “You’re The First, The Last, My Everything” smoothly rolled its way to #2 on the US … Continue reading →
Here’s a Top 40 hit from The Righteous Brothers that you may not have heard before. I hadn’t. After a six-year break up, Bobby Hatfield and Bill Medley reunited in the ’70s, signed to Haven Records, and released a succession … 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 →
‘SON OF DRACULA’ (FILM AND HARRY NILSSON SOUNDTRACK, BOTH 1974) Nilsson and Ringo’s long-lost attempt at a vampire movie yielded a spooky, hit-filled soundtrack perfect for Halloween parties. Even before Harry Nilsson played a bloodsucker onscreen, he was already a … Continue reading →