Ladies and gentlemen, I bring you my new favorite tune, “Go Back,” by Crabby Appleton. I discovered this 44-year-old gem a day or two back after stumbling across an ad (see above) in an an ancient Billboard magazine. A brief … Continue reading
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How goes the Monday? If you’re in need of a pick-me-up right about now, you’ll want to roll the video below. Here’s Grand Funk (aka Grand Funk Railroad) playing their #1 hit, “The Loco-Motion.” “The Loco-Motion” appears on the Shinin’ … Continue reading
Here’s a rare one for you. Quintessential 80s band, Def Leppard performing “Rock Brigade” in 1979. “Rock Brigade” was recorded in December of 1979 and appeared on the band’s debut L.P., On Through the Night. The tune was released as … Continue reading
Talking Heads originally wrote “Psycho Killer” around 1974 and eventually recorded a version for their debut L.P., Talking Heads: 77. David Byrne and the band are well known for the tune, but the song barely scratched the top 100 upon … Continue reading
Minnie Riperton’s “Lovin’ You,” from the L.P., Perfect Angel, was released as a single in January of 1975. By April it was #1 on Billboard’s “Hot 100” chart. This soulful tune with the incredible, high-pitched vocals was written by Riperton … Continue reading
This song goes hand-in-hand with today’s Daily 70s Ad, so I couldn’t resist. It’s Gino Vannelli performing “Powerful People” on Soul Train in 1975. “Powerful People,’ from the L.P. of the same name, wasn’t a big hit, so you’re probably … Continue reading