“I have always thought – in the back of my mind – cheese and onions.” Monday. “Tax Day.” I think we can all use a good laugh…and a Yellow Submarine Sandwich. Here’s The Rutles with “Cheese and Onions” from their … Continue reading
Category Archives: 70s Music
Paul McCartney & Wings (or technically, just ‘Wings’) released “Mull of Kintyre” in November of 1977, where it went to #1 in the UK – becoming the first single there to sell over two million copies. Here in the US, … Continue reading
Happy Monday, musical maniacs. Here’s a good one. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers performing “American Girl” live on the UK’s Old Grey Whistle Test in 1978. “American Girl” was recorded on July 4th, 1976, the American Bicentennial, and appeared on … Continue reading
It would be foolish of me to play an April joke on you – so here’s a most excellent performance for your Monday. The Rolling Stones (along with Billy Preston) performing “It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll” at the L.A. Forum … Continue reading
Here’s a tune that’s been a radio staple since its release in the 1970s. Dire Straits debut single, “Sultans of Swing” first hit radio in May of 1978 but really sparked when it was re-released in January of 1979. Here’s … Continue reading
Music three days in a row here at the ‘Disco? Sure, why the heck not! Today we turn our eyes and ears to the major label debut of “Weird Al” Yankovic. “Weird Al”‘s “My Bologna,” a take-off on The Knack’s … Continue reading