Music For Monday: Uriah Heep, ‘Stealin” (Live ’73)

A very happy Monday to you. As per usual, it’s time to pop a video in the Betamax. Here’s Uriah Heep performing “Stealin’” live in 1973. “Stealin’” appeared on Heep’s ’73 L.P., Sweet Freedom, and reached the Top 20 in … Continue reading

Music For Monday: Curtis Mayfield, ‘Freddie’s Dead’ (1973)

One of my favorite artists (of all-time, not just the 70s), Curtis Mayfield, can be found in the clip below performing “Freddie’s Dead” circa 1973. “Freddie’s Dead” appears on the Superfly soundtrack and was released as a single (July 1972) … Continue reading

Music For Monday: The Damned, ‘Love Song’ (1979)

Here’s The Damned performing a chaotic, “we don’t give a damn” lip-sync version of “Love Song.” The clip comes from the band’s appearance on the UK’s Top of the Pops in 1979. I saw The Damned play two days ago … Continue reading

Music For Monday: James Gang (Joe Walsh), ‘Walk Away’ (Live ’71)

Top o’ the Monday mornin’ to ya. Here’s James Gang, featuring Joe Walsh on vocals and blistering guitar, playing “Walk Away” live on European TV in 1971. “Walk Away” was James Gang’s biggest hit (Billboard “Hot 100” #51) and appeared … Continue reading