Here’s a group of guys brave enough to drop their cool facade and sing “I’ll Always Love My Mama.” The bravery paid off for The Intruders and they grabbed a #36 hit on the US Hot 100 (#6 R&B). “I’ll … Continue reading
Category Archives: 70s Music
Earth, Wind & Fire, ‘Evil’ ad via Cash Box June 30, 1973 Earth, Wind & Fire’s “Evil” appeared on the 1973 LP Head To The Sky. The tune was written by the band’s Maurice White and Philip Bailey and hit … Continue reading
Here’s a wonderful B.B. King performance of “I Like To Live The Love” from a 1974 concert in Africa. “I Like To Live The Love” appeared on King’s 1973 LP To Know You Is To Love You and reached a … Continue reading
Spirit, ‘Nature’s Way’ ad via Cash Box February 20, 1971 Spirit’s “Nature’s Way” originally appeared on the Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus LP in late 1970. The song, written by band leader Randy California, was issued as a single in … Continue reading
The Flaming Ember called Detroit, Michigan home and had four Top 100 hits between late 1969 and late 1970. “Westbound #9” was the group’s highest-charter, peaking at #24 on the Hot 100 in August of 1970. “Westbound #9” is a … Continue reading
Here’s something you don’t see or hear every day – the Four Tops covering the Moody Blues. In the fall of 1971, the Tops released their version of “A Simple Game” in various European territories and it climbed to #3 … Continue reading