Here’s one that’s been lost in time. The Drifters, best-known for their ’50s & ’60s work, made something of a comeback in the early Seventies. The group, led by singer Charlie Thomas, released the “Midsummer Night In Harlem” single in … Continue reading →
Lou Reed’s “Sally Can’t Dance“, the single and LP, released in the late summer months of 1974. The album hit #10 on the US Billboard chart and is still Reed’s highest-charting album. Turn on the title tune below. Lou Reed: … Continue reading →
Philly soul group First Choice released their early disco single “The Player” in 1974. This hi-hat-riding tune was the center piece for an album of the same name. While “The Player” only made it to #70 on Billboard‘s US Hot … Continue reading →
Graham Nash’s “Another Sleep Song” appeared on the artist’s Top 40 LP, Wild Tales, in January of 1974. Here’s Nash, best-known for his days with The Hollies and Crosby, Stills & Nash, singing this beautiful tune live on the UK’s … Continue reading →
Earth, Wind & Fire’s gospel-tinged ballad “Open You Eyes” appeared on the band’s album of the same name in 1974. The LP sported three hit singles; “Devotion” (US #33), “Mighty Mighty” (US #29), and “Kalimba Story” (US #55). Have a … Continue reading →
YACHT ROCKIN’ PT. 2: WISDOM OF THE WAVES (LOGGINS & MESSINA 1974 & CROSBY, STILLS & NASH 1977) Our yacht rock excursion continues with a couple tapes that mix sensitive lyrics with seductive grooves. Yacht rock isn’t just about dockside … Continue reading →
BEACH BOYS, ‘WILD HONEY’ (1967) AND ’20/20′ (1969) – REPACKAGED TOGETHER IN 1974 A well-done reissue of two overlooked ’60s Beach Boys albums delights mid-’70s listeners — including me and my pal John. Before Mom put me on the Greyhound … Continue reading →
Here’s a mellow tune to get your weekend rolling. Ace, fronted here by Paul Carrack (later of Roxy Music, Squeeze, and Mike + The Mechanics), released their song “How Long” in 1974. The tune, about the band’s bassist slipping away … Continue reading →
BILL WITHERS ‘+’JUSTMENTS’ (1974) Unique folk-soul artist’s third album is filled with funky grooves and sage wisdom for young and old. “Don’t quit your day job.” For Bill Withers, advice to live by. After a nine-year stint in the army, … Continue reading →
ABBA are back, in the news and in the studio, with two new tunes on the way. With that in mind, let’s watch the group’s Eurovision Song Contest-winning performance of “Waterloo” (US#6) in 1974. This appearance and victory really helped … Continue reading →