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Playback!: Graham Nash, ‘Another Sleep Song’ (Live ’74)

Cherry Stereo Posted on August 7, 2018 by David MooreAugust 7, 2018

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 →

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Playback!: The Jam, ”A’ Bomb In Wardour Street’ (Live ’78)

Cherry Stereo Posted on May 25, 2018 by David MooreMay 25, 2018

Paul Weller, aka “The Modfather,” turns 60 years old today. In honor of the man’s birthday we have The Jam performing on the UK’s Old Grey Whistle Test in the summer of 1978. “‘A’ Bomb In Wardour Street” originally appeared … Continue reading →

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Playback!: Can, ‘Vernal Equinox’ (Live, 1975)

Cherry Stereo Posted on March 6, 2018 by David MooreMarch 6, 2018

Germany’s Can released the LP Landed in the fall of 1975. The last song on side one is the eight minute and 48 second epic instrumental “Vernal Equinox.” Here’s the band performing the twisting, hard-driving, utterly amazing “Vernal Equinox” on … Continue reading →

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Playback!: McGuinn, Clark & Hillman, ‘Don’t You Write Her Off’ (1979)

Cherry Stereo Posted on January 6, 2018 by David MooreJanuary 6, 2018

In 1978 three former members of The Byrds – Roger McGuinn, Gene Clark, and Chris Hillman – got back together for a pair of albums. The 1979 single, “Don’t You Write Her Off,” made a splash on the charts, grabbing … Continue reading →

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Playback!: The Who, ‘Relay’ (1973)

Cherry Stereo Posted on June 15, 2017 by David MooreJune 15, 2017

Here’s a track by The Who that you may not know inside and out. The Pete Townshend penned, “Relay,” released in the fall of 1972 and did not appear on a Who L.P. until the Hooligans compilation nine years later. … Continue reading →

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Playback!: Curtis Mayfield, ‘We Got To Have Peace’ (Live ’72)

Cherry Stereo Posted on April 17, 2017 by David MooreApril 16, 2017

Curtis Mayfield’s “We Got To Have Peace” originally appeared on the artist’s Roots L.P. in the fall of 1971. Here’s Mayfield and his band performing for the UK’s Old Grey Whistle Test show in 1972. The message is still (unfortunately) … Continue reading →

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Playback!: Joe Jackson, ‘Sunday Papers’ (Live, 1979)

Cherry Stereo Posted on January 5, 2017 by David MooreJanuary 5, 2017

Let’s catch Joe Jackson performing “Sunday Papers” live on the UK’s Old Grey Whistle Test in 1979. “Sunday Papers” was released as a single in the UK and Germany in February of 1979 and appeared on Jackson’s 1978 debut L.P., … Continue reading →

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Playback!: Rory Gallagher, ‘Walk On Hot Coals’ (Live ’73)

Cherry Stereo Posted on July 12, 2016 by David MooreJuly 11, 2016

A real treat for guitar fans today. It’s Irish bluesman, Rory Gallagher tearing up the UK’s Old Grey Whistle Test with a smokin’ hot version of “Walk On Hot Coals” in 1973. “Walk On Hot Coals” originally appeared on Gallagher’s … Continue reading →

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Unsung Classics: Budgie, ‘Who Do You Want For Your Love’ (1975)

Cherry Stereo Posted on April 3, 2016 by David MooreApril 3, 2016

Let’s have a look at underappreciated Welsh rockers, Budgie, performing “Who Do You Want For Your Love,” live on The Old Grey Whistle Test in 1975. “Who Do You Want For Your Love” appeared on Budgie’s Bandolier L.P. in September … Continue reading →

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Playback!: Iggy Pop, ‘I’m Bored’ (Live ’79)

Cherry Stereo Posted on March 28, 2016 by David MooreMarch 27, 2016

Wakey wakey – it’s Monday! Iggy Pop is here to get your blood flowing with a live performance of “I’m Bored.” The clip captures Pop’s 1979 appearance on the UK music show, The Old Grey Whistle Test. “I’m Bored” originally … Continue reading →

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