Chicago’s “25 Or 6 To 4” was recorded in 1969 for the band’s January 1970 self-titled LP. The song was written by founding member Robert Lamm and released as a single in the summer of ’70. “25 Or 6 To … Continue reading →
Hank Williams Jr.‘s “All For The Love Of Sunshine” appeared on an LP of the same title and on the soundtrack for the WWII film Kelly’s Heroes in 1970. The song went to #1 on the US Country charts. Watch … Continue reading →
EIGHT TIMES TWO: HENDRIX, ‘BAND OF GYPSYS’ AND BUDDY MILES, ‘THEM CHANGES’ (BOTH 1970) Two amazing musicians, two great albums, one timeless song. Time to change it up! The song: “Them Changes” (aka just “Changes”) is a fast, funky number … Continue reading →
Donovan’s “Riki Tiki Tavi” appeared on the singer’s 1970 LP Open Road. Open Road being both the album’s title and a band moniker. Yes, this was Donovan’s attempt at playing in an actual band and featured plenty of the artist … Continue reading →
SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE, ‘THERE’S A RIOT GOIN’ ON’ (8-TRACK); VARIOUS ARTISTS, ‘I’M JUST LIKE YOU: SLY STONE’S FLOWER 1969-70’ (DOUBLE LP); MILES MARSHALL LEWIS, ‘THERE’S A RIOT GOIN’ ON’ (BOOK) Visionary funk-rock genius strips down his sound for … Continue reading →
48 years ago today The Moments (later known as Ray, Goodman & Brown) were thanking the world for the success of “Love On A Two-Way Street.” “Love On A Two-Way Street” (US #3), written by Sylvia Robinson & Bert Keyes, … Continue reading →
Spirit‘s “1984” was first released as a US single in 1969 and soon after in the UK and a few other territories in 1970. The song, written by Randy California, did not appear on an LP until The Best Of … Continue reading →
Buck Owens And The Buckaroos hit #2 on the Billboard Country Singles chart with “The Kansas City Song.” The tune was written by Owens and Red Simpson and appeared on the album of the same name in the summer of … Continue reading →
EIGHT TIMES TWO: GRATEFUL DEAD LIVE 1970 VS. BLONDIE LIVE 1979 (HOMEMADE TAPES) Two 8-tracks of concerts from psychedelic jam band the Grateful Dead and new-wave ensemble Blondie, recorded by fans over tapes of other albums. Bracketing the ’70s: These … Continue reading →
Kenny Rogers & The First Edition‘s “Something’s Burning” single was originally recorded and released in 1969. The ad above appeared exactly 48 years ago. The song, written by Mac Davis, appeared on the First Edition’s album of the same name, … Continue reading →