Music For Monday: WAR, ‘Galaxy’ (‘Soul Train’ Line, 1977)

Did you know that WAR‘s “Galaxy” was inspired by Star Wars? Here’s an amazing line of Soul Train dancers doing their thing to the tune in 1977. Let’s take this one to outer space! ‘Soul Train’: WAR, ‘Galaxy’ (Dance Line, … Continue reading

Music For Monday: Shocking Blue, ‘Venus’ (1970)

“She’s got it!” Cats and Kittens! Straight outta Holland! It’s Shocking Blue with “Venus.” “Venus” hit the top of the Billboard US “Hot 100” in February of 1970. The song, written by guitarist Robbie van Leeuwen, was originally recorded and … Continue reading

Music For Monday: Paul & Linda McCartney, ‘Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey’ (1971)

Paul and Linda McCartney’s “Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey” hit #1 on the US “Hot 100” singles chart in September of 1971. The song (a blending of two songs, really) appears on McCartney’s second solo L.P., RAM. The official video below is … Continue reading

Music For Monday: Defranco Family, ‘Heartbeat – It’s A Lovebeat’ (1974)

A very fine Monday, everyone! If you’re looking for something sugary to keep your motor running throughout the afternoon, you’ll want to watch this clip. Here we have the DeFranco Family performing their biggest hit, “Heartbeat – It’s A Lovebeat.” … Continue reading