CAT STEVENS, SONNY & CHER, BEE GEES REISSUES (1971-78) In which enterprising labels exploit ’70s superstars by repackaging their ’60s recordings — some good, some bad. Cat Stevens, Very Young and Early Songs (1971). At the end of 1971, Cat … Continue reading →
“How can you refuse?” Cher’s “Take Me Home” appeared on the LP of the same name in January of 1979. The song, written by Michele Aller and record producer Bob Esty, ably rode the disco wave of the times grabbing … Continue reading →
In honor of Fats Domino, who passed away Tuesday at the age of 89, we have a classic K-tel Records commercial featuring a Greatest Hits collection. After that, another K-tel spot, this one featuring a Sonny & Cher platter. Both … Continue reading →
Cher’s April 1973 Bittersweet White Light L.P. consisted of torch songs and standards from the ’20s, ’30s, and ’40s. The album was the singer’s last to be produced by Sonny Bono and was surprisingly, considering her recent successes, a commercial … Continue reading →
“Produced by Sonny Bono and Snuff Garrett. Arranged by Michael Rubini.” What were Sonny and Cher up to 45 years ago? They were releasing their latest hit tune, “A Cowboy’s Work Is Never Done,” of course. “A Cowboy’s Work Is … Continue reading →