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8-Trackin’: The Beatles: ‘Live! At The Star-Club, 1962’ (1977)

Cherry Stereo Posted on January 31, 2019 by Andrew TonkinJanuary 31, 2019

THE BEATLES: ‘LIVE! AT THE STAR-CLUB, 1962’ (1977) We wrap up our Beatles month with a raucous but rewarding live album from early in the band’s career. Is this a bootleg? In 1977, It was a semi-legal release and widely … Continue reading →

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Posted in 8-Trackin' | Tagged 1977, George Harrison, Germany, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, The Beatles | 1 Reply

Playback!: Smokie, ‘It’s Your Life’ (1977)

Cherry Stereo Posted on January 28, 2019 by David MooreJanuary 28, 2019

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 →

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Posted in Playback! | Tagged 1977, Chris Norman, Smokie, TopPop | Leave a reply

Vintage Ads (Look & Listen): Don Harrison Band, ‘Red Hot’ (1977)

Cherry Stereo Posted on January 12, 2019 by David MooreJanuary 12, 2019

The Don Harrison Band features two former members of Creedence Clearwater Revival, Stu Cook (bass) and Doug Clifford (drums). The roots-rockin’ band released two LPs on Atlantic in 1976 – a self-titled platter and Red Hot – as seen above. … Continue reading →

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Posted in Vintage Ads | Tagged 1976, 1977, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Don Harrison, Doug Clifford, Stu Cook | Leave a reply

8-Trackin’: Klaatu (Self-Titled, 1976)

Cherry Stereo Posted on January 10, 2019 by Andrew TonkinJanuary 10, 2019

KLAATU (SELF-TITLED, 1976) We continue our month-long Beatles special with an album once thought to have been made by a secretly reunited Fab Four. (Note: see my earlier 8-Trackin’ post for background on the curious late ’70s resurgence of Beatlemania.) … Continue reading →

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Posted in 8-Trackin' | Tagged 1976, 1977, 8-Track, Carpenters, Klaatu, The Beatles | Leave a reply

Video Playback: Bowie – Rare Behind-The-Scenes Footage (1977)

Cherry Stereo Posted on January 9, 2019 by David MooreJanuary 9, 2019

Here’s a fascinating three minutes of must-watch footage for David Bowie fans. On October 15, 1977 Bowie visited the TopPop studios in the Netherlands for a round of local promotion and to shoot an appearance singing “Heroes.” I found Bowie’s … Continue reading →

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Posted in Video Playback | Tagged 1977, David Bowie, Netherlands, TopPop | Leave a reply

(Holiday Repeat) Playback!: The Kinks, ‘Father Christmas’ (1977)

Cherry Stereo Posted on December 25, 2018 by David MooreMarch 27, 2019

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 →

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(Holiday Repeat) Playback!: Johnny Cash, ‘Christmas Time’s A-Comin’ (1977)

Cherry Stereo Posted on December 24, 2018 by David MooreDecember 24, 2018

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 →

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8-Trackin’: ELP, ‘Pictures At An Exhibition’ (1971); Philip Glass, ‘North Star’ (1977)

Cherry Stereo Posted on December 6, 2018 by Andrew TonkinDecember 6, 2018

EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER, ‘PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION’ (1971); PHILIP GLASS, ‘NORTH STAR’ (1977) Two classically-themed musical suites inspired by the visual arts: a mail-order offer you can’t refuse. Want to be sophisticated but don’t have the time? Can’t get … Continue reading →

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Posted in 8-Trackin' | Tagged 1971, 1977, 8-Track, Emerson Lake and Palmer, Keith Emerson, Philip Glass | 2 Replies

8-Trackin’: Kiss – ‘Alive!’ (1975); ‘Alive II’ (1977)

Cherry Stereo Posted on September 27, 2018 by Andrew TonkinSeptember 28, 2018

KISS – ‘ALIVE!’ (1975); ‘ALIVE II’ (1977) As Kiss announces its final tour for next year, let’s look back at the two live albums that cemented the hard-rock legend’s fame. In early 1975 Kiss, a rock band posing as comic-book … Continue reading →

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8-Trackin’ (Yacht Rockin’ Pt. 4): Sound Horn In Harbor (Chuck Mangione 1977, Herb Alpert, 1979)

Cherry Stereo Posted on August 2, 2018 by Andrew TonkinAugust 2, 2018

YACHT ROCKIN’ PT. 4: SOUND HORN IN HARBOR (CHUCK MANGIONE 1977, HERB ALPERT, 1979) The yacht rock expedition heads back to shore with a couple danceable delights by leading ’70s horn players. Whether it’s a bugler sounding reveille, a warrior … Continue reading →

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