THE KINKS, ‘THE KINK KRONIKLES’ (1972), ‘GOLDEN HOUR’ (1971), ‘GREAT LOST KINKS ALBUM’ (1973) Three tapes rich with stories, characters, and music-hall sounds from the late-’60s Kinks. The Kinks went through many phases in their long career; after just eight … Continue reading →
PAUL MCCARTNEY, ‘COLD CUTS’ (CUSTOM 8-TRACK, 1971-79) Paul’s own collection of ’70s gems slipped through the cracks to become a bootleg and a homemade 8-track. Who’s the artist? Sir Paul McCartney, CH, MBE, ex-Beatle, pop half of the Lennon-McCartney songwriting … Continue reading →
Alice Cooper’s “Be My Lover” originally appeared on the Killer album in November 1971. The tune, written by guitarist Michael Bruce, was released as a single early in 1972 and climbed to #49 on the US Hot 100. Alice Cooper: … Continue reading →
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 →
Latin-tinged funk act Mandrill formed in Brooklyn, New York in the late sixties and released their first LP in 1970. The band features a trio of Panama-born brothers; Carlos, Ric, and Lou Wilson. Below, you’ll find a rare clip of … Continue reading →
SOLO BEATLES BOOTLEG COMPILATIONS (1971) For Part Four of our Beatles series, some 8-tracks that reunited the Fab Four…on tape, anyway! So these are Beatles tapes? Not exactly. These are collections of songs recorded by ex-Beatles during their early solo … Continue reading →
The Staple Singers’ “When Will We Be Paid?” originally appeared on the group’s 1969 LP We’ll Get Over and was released as a single late in that same year. The tune, written by Randall Stewart and produced by Steve Cropper … Continue reading →
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 →
THE CHI-LITES, ‘(FOR GOD’S SAKE) GIVE MORE POWER TO THE PEOPLE’ (1971) Whether you’re strictly red or solid blue, you’ll want your voice heard in 2018’s midterm elections. Let the Chi-Lites cheer you on. By early 1971 the phrase “power … Continue reading →
CHEECH & CHONG, SIX ALBUMS (1971-79) Over the ’70s, the iconic stoner-comedy duo ventures bravely (if not always successfully) out of its weed-soaked comfort zone. As a casual AM radio listener in the ’70s, you might have been baffled by … Continue reading →