Rick Nelson (former star of TV’s Ozzy & Harriet) and The Stone Canyon Band released “One Night Stand” in the spring of 1974. The country rock tune, written by guitarist Dennis Larden, appeared on the Windfall album of the same … Continue reading →
“It proves once again that Willie is on the right track.” Willie Hutch’s soundtrack for the movie Foxy Brown released in April of 1974 to coincide with the theatrical release. Have a listen to the “Theme Of Foxy Brown.” It’s … Continue reading →
The Hues Corporation’s “Rock The Boat” appeared on the band’s 1973 debut L.P., Freedom For The Stallion. “Rock The Boat,” a can’t-help-but-sing-a-long, disco-flavored tune, was written by Wally Holmes, and went all the way to #1 on the US Hot … Continue reading →
The Bryan Ferry-penned “All I Want Is You” appeared on Roxy Music’s Country Life L.P. in 1974. The single reached #12 on the UK charts. Soak up Roxy Music in their prime performing on the Dutch music show TopPop on … Continue reading →
“Appearing at the MGM Grand Hotel.” The Jackson 5’s “Dancing Machine” originally appeared on the group’s fall 1973 L.P., Get It Together. After the single became a #2 hit in the US in 1974, the band’s following album was entitled … Continue reading →
Happy 4th of July, ‘Stereo pals! Redbone’s “One More Time” originally appeared on the band’s October 1974 L.P., Beaded Dreams Through Turquoise Eyes. You’re probably most familiar with Redbone’s biggest hit “Come and Get Your Love,” but try this catchy, … Continue reading →
Hot Chocolate’s “Emma” (sometimes called “Emmaline”) appeared on the band’s debut L.P., Cicero Park, in the summer of 1974. The song, penned by group leaders Errol Brown and Tony Wilson, hit the Top 10 in the UK (#3) and the … Continue reading →
Here’s Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty performing “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man” on Hee Haw in 1974. “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man” appeared on the album of the same name in August of 1973 and hit #1 on the US Country Singles … Continue reading →
Music addicts! Today we’re presenting our listening chart for The Top 10 Songs Of 1974. You can view the chart for 1973 before you dive in. The list below was unscientifically created by combining the year-end, best-selling singles charts from … Continue reading →
“Sounds like a…HIT!” Kiki Dee recorded and released “Amoureuse” in 1973 for Elton John’s Rocket Record Company. The slow-burning love song climbed to #13 in the UK and #12 in Australia. “Amoureuse” appears on Dee’s Loving And Free L.P. Have … Continue reading →