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Vintage Ads (Look & Listen): Elton John, ‘Rocket Man’ (1972)

Cherry Stereo Posted on May 4, 2018 by David MooreMay 4, 2018

“What a trip!” We’re now living through the 46th anniversary of Elton John’s “Rocket Man” burning up the charts. This perennial radio staple originally released as the lead-off single for the Honky Château LP in April 1972. “Rocket Man,” written … Continue reading →

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Playback!: Elton John, ‘Step Into Christmas’ (1973)

Cherry Stereo Posted on December 20, 2017 by David MooreDecember 20, 2017

Elton John hopped into London’s Morgan Studios in November of 1973 and quickly recorded a single entitled “Step Into Christmas.” This non-LP holiday song grabbed the #1 spot on Billboard‘s Christmas Singles chart and hit #24 on the UK charts. … Continue reading →

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Cherry Stereo: The Top 10 Songs Of 1976

Cherry Stereo Posted on October 9, 2017 by David MooreOctober 9, 2017

Music mavens and Seventies song-sailors! Today we’ve got our listening chart for The Top 10 Songs Of 1976. You can view the chart for 1975 before you jump in. The list below was unscientifically created by combining the year-end, best-selling … Continue reading →

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Posted in Cherry Stereo | Tagged 1976, Elton John, Frankie Valli, Johnnie Taylor, Kiki Dee, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Starland Vocal Band, The Four Seasons, The Manhattans, The Miracles, Top Ten Songs, Walter Murphy, Wild Cherry, Wings | Leave a reply

Cherry Stereo: The Top 10 Songs Of 1975

Cherry Stereo Posted on July 31, 2017 by David MooreJuly 30, 2017

Music movers and shakers! Today we’ve got our listening chart for The Top 10 Songs Of 1975. You can view the chart for 1974 before you jump in. The list below was unscientifically created by combining the year-end, best-selling singles … Continue reading →

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Posted in Cherry Stereo | Tagged 1975, Average White Band, Captain and Tennille, Carl Douglas, David Bowie, Eagles, Earth Wind and Fire, Elton John, Frankie Valli, Glen Campbell, John Denver, Top Ten Songs | Leave a reply

Cherry Stereo: The Top 10 Songs Of 1974

Cherry Stereo Posted on May 1, 2017 by David MooreApril 30, 2017

Music addicts! Today we’re presenting our listening chart for The Top 10 Songs Of 1974. You can view the chart for 1973 before you dive in. The list below was unscientifically created by combining the year-end, best-selling singles charts from … Continue reading →

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Posted in Cherry Stereo | Tagged 1974, Al Wilson, Barbra Streisand, Elton John, Grand Funk, John Denver, Love Unlimited Orchestra, MFSB, Redbone, Terry Jacks, The Stylistics, Top Ten Songs | Leave a reply

Vintage Ads: Kiki Dee, ‘Amoureuse’ (1974)

Cherry Stereo Posted on April 6, 2017 by David MooreApril 5, 2017

“Sounds like a…HIT!” Kiki Dee recorded and released “Amoureuse” in 1973 for Elton John’s Rocket Record Company. The slow-burning love song climbed to #13 in the UK and #12 in Australia. “Amoureuse” appears on Dee’s Loving And Free L.P. Have … Continue reading →

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Vintage Ads: Elton John, ‘Ego’ (1978)

Cherry Stereo Posted on March 30, 2017 by David MooreMarch 29, 2017

Here’s a Top 40 Elton John song that’s spent much of its post-release life lingering in obscurity. The tune had completely slipped from my mind until I came across the above ad and received a memory jolt. “Ego,” written by … Continue reading →

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Cherry Stereo: The Top 10 Songs Of 1973

Cherry Stereo Posted on March 16, 2017 by David MooreMarch 16, 2017

Music lovers! Today we’re presenting our listening chart for The Top 10 Songs Of 1973. You can catch the chart for 1972 before you jump in. The list below was unscientifically created by combining the year-end, best-selling singles charts from … Continue reading →

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Posted in Cherry Stereo | Tagged 1973, Carly Simon, Clint Holmes, Dawn, Diana Ross, Elton John, Helen Reddy, Jim Croce, Marvin Gaye, Paul McCartney, Roberta Flack, Tony Orlando, Top Ten Songs, Wings | Leave a reply

Vintage Ads: Nigel Olsson, ‘Dancin’ Shoes’ (1979)

Cherry Stereo Posted on January 1, 2017 by David MooreJanuary 1, 2017

“Here’s a ‘Shoe’ in to start off the year!” Happy New Year, everyone! I hope you have a wonderful 2017 filled with music and good times. Here’s an ad for Nigel Olsson (best known as drummer in the Elton John … Continue reading →

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Playback!: Elton John, ‘Crocodile Rock’ (Live ’73)

Cherry Stereo Posted on December 28, 2016 by David MooreDecember 28, 2016

Catch Elton John and his superb band performing “Crocodile Rock” live in 1973 (possibly late ’72). “Crocodile Rock” released in late 1972 as the lead-off single for 1973’s Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player L.P. The ’50s-flavored tune … Continue reading →

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