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Playback!: Climax Blues Band, ‘Couldn’t Get It Right’ (1976)

Cherry Stereo Posted on January 31, 2017 by David MooreJanuary 31, 2017

Climax Blues Band needed a hit tune for their L.P., Gold Plated, and out of desperation and inspiration created “Couldn’t Get It Right.” The song vaulted to #3 on the US Hot 100 and #10 in the UK. Looks like … Continue reading →

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Playback!: Jean Knight, ‘Mr. Big Stuff’ (1971)

Cherry Stereo Posted on January 30, 2017 by David MooreJanuary 29, 2017

Jean Knight’s “Mr. Big Stuff” appeared on the singer’s debut L.P. of the same name in 1971. “Mr. Big Stuff,” the single and album, were big hits for Knight and her record label Stax, and the song rode in style … Continue reading →

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Vintage Ads: The Allman Brothers Band, ‘Revival’ (1970)

Cherry Stereo Posted on January 29, 2017 by David MooreJanuary 29, 2017

Sorry to hear that one of the founding members of The Allman Brothers Band, drummer Butch Trucks, took his own life last week. In a small remembrance of the man, we have an ad for the band’s “Revival” single. “Revival” … Continue reading →

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Vintage Ads: Wilson Pickett, ‘Soft Soul Boogie Woogie’ (1973)

Cherry Stereo Posted on January 28, 2017 by David MooreJanuary 29, 2017

“Quickly turning into the hottest dance record of the year.” Wilson Pickett’s “Soft Soul Boogie Woogie” originally appeared on the singer’s 1973 L.P., Miz Lena’s Boy. The song climbed to #103 on the US Hot 100 and #20 on Billboard‘s … Continue reading →

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Playback!: Jerry Reed, ‘Alabama Jubilee’ (Live ’75)

Cherry Stereo Posted on January 27, 2017 by David MooreFebruary 4, 2018

Here’s guitar-great, Jerry Reed performing the American classic “Alabama Jubilee” during a TV appearance in 1975. Reed’s studio version of the tune appeared on his 1970 L.P., Cookin’. Catch the video below. The band really starts cookin’ as the song … Continue reading →

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Vintage Ads: Carpenters, ‘Please Mr. Postman’ (1975)

Cherry Stereo Posted on January 26, 2017 by David MooreJanuary 29, 2017

The Carpenters released their version of “Please Mr. Postman” in 1974 and it went all the way to #1 on the US Hot 100. The original version of the tune by The Marvelettes (featuring Marvin Gaye on drums) also hit … Continue reading →

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In The News: Stevie Wonder Surprises Little-Known Musician, Joins ‘Superstition’ Performance

Cherry Stereo Posted on January 25, 2017 by David MooreJanuary 24, 2017

This past weekend, Stevie Wonder was at the Anaheim Marriott hotel when he heard musician Grayson Erhard playing “Superstition” in the lobby. Erhard was unaware Wonder was nearby and seemed genuinely shocked and pleased when Wonder joined him onstage for … Continue reading →

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Vintage Ads: The Sylvers, ‘Cotton Candy’ (1976)

Cherry Stereo Posted on January 24, 2017 by David MooreJanuary 23, 2017

“The sensational new single…” The Sylvers’ “Cotton Candy” was the follow-up single to their #1 smash, “Boogie Fever.” “Cotton Candy,” an upbeat pop number reminiscent of the Jackson 5, appeared on the group’s Showcase L.P. in 1975. Though the tune … Continue reading →

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Playback!: XTC, ‘Making Plans For Nigel’ (1979)

Cherry Stereo Posted on January 23, 2017 by David MooreJanuary 22, 2017

One of the finest pop singles of the ’70s is gracing Playback! today. Tune in for XTC performing “Making Plans For Nigel” on Dutch TV’s TopPop in October of 1979. “Making Plans For Nigel” appeared on XTC’s Drums and Wires … Continue reading →

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Vintage Ads: Brian Eno, ‘Taking Tiger Mountain’ (1975)

Cherry Stereo Posted on January 22, 2017 by David MooreJanuary 22, 2017

Brian Eno’s Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy) L.P. released in November of 1974. This odd and wonderful collection of songs produced no singles and failed to chart in the US and UK. Guest musicians included Phil Manzanera and Andy Mackay … Continue reading →

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