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8-Trackin’: Tomita, ‘Snowflakes Are Dancing’ (1974); Yellow Magic Orchestra (Self-Titled, 1979)

Cherry Stereo Posted on March 21, 2019 by Andrew TonkinMarch 21, 2019

TOMITA, ‘SNOWFLAKES ARE DANCING’ (1974); YELLOW MAGIC ORCHESTRA (SELF-TITLED, 1979) Two pioneering works of Japanese synthpop bring together Debussy, Martin Denny, and Afrika Bambaataa. With Japan’s keen grasp on technology, you’d think the country would have been on the cutting … Continue reading →

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Posted in 8-Trackin' | Tagged 1974, 1979, 8-Track, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Tomita, Yellow Magic Orchestra | 3 Replies

8-Trackin’: Big Star Custom Tape, ‘#1 Record’ (1972), ‘Radio City,’ (1974)

Cherry Stereo Posted on February 21, 2019 by Andrew TonkinFebruary 21, 2019

Big Star Custom Tape, ‘#1 Record’ (1972), ‘Radio City,’ (1974) 45 years later, the cult Memphis band’s first two albums finally make it to 8-track (sort of). A wrong set right: Here it is, the one tape (or two) that … Continue reading →

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Posted in 8-Trackin' | Tagged 1972, 1974, 8-Track, Alex Chilton, Big Star, Chris Bell | Leave a reply

8-Trackin’: Four Tapes On Groove Merchant (1974-76)

Cherry Stereo Posted on February 14, 2019 by Andrew TonkinFebruary 14, 2019

FOUR TAPES ON GROOVE MERCHANT (1974-76) Striking obscure ’70s jazz-funk gold on a cult label approved by the Beastie Boys. In Beastie Boys Book, Adam Horovitz describes visiting obscure Midwestern book-and-record shops because they “almost always have at least one … Continue reading →

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Posted in 8-Trackin' | Tagged 1974, 1975, 1976, Chick Corea, Groove Merchant, Jimmy McGriff, Lonnie Smith | 2 Replies

Vintage Ads (Look & Listen): Bobby Womack, ‘Lookin’ For A Love’ (1974)

Cherry Stereo Posted on January 2, 2019 by David MooreJanuary 2, 2019

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 →

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Posted in Vintage Ads | Tagged 1974, Bobby Womack, Soul Train | Leave a reply

(New Year Repeat) Playback!: George Harrison, ‘Ding Dong, Ding Dong’ (1974)

Cherry Stereo Posted on December 31, 2018 by David MooreDecember 30, 2018

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 →

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Vintage Ads (Look & Listen): Carl Douglas, ‘Kung Fu Fighting’ & Barry White ’You’re The First…’ (1974)

Cherry Stereo Posted on December 26, 2018 by David MooreDecember 26, 2018

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 →

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Posted in Vintage Ads | Tagged 1974, 1975, Barry White, Carl Douglas | Leave a reply

Vintage Ads (Look & Listen): Supertramp, ‘Crime Of The Century’ (1974)

Cherry Stereo Posted on December 16, 2018 by David MooreDecember 16, 2018

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 →

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Vintage Ads (Look & Listen): Gordon Lightfoot, ‘Gord’s Gold’ (1975)

Cherry Stereo Posted on December 9, 2018 by David MooreDecember 9, 2018

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 →

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8-Trackin’: (Eight Times Two) Velvet Underground, ‘1969 Live’; Lou Reed, ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll Animal’ (1974)

Cherry Stereo Posted on November 29, 2018 by Andrew TonkinNovember 29, 2018

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 →

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Vintage Ads (Look & Listen): Barry White, ‘You’re The First, The Last, My Everything’ (1974)

Cherry Stereo Posted on November 24, 2018 by David MooreNovember 24, 2018

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 →

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