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Great Songs of the '70s!
With Mike Cook
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Loretta Lynn Tribute 10/5/22
Superstar. Legend. Country Music Icon. Loretta Lynn was all of those things and more. We lost her yesterday at the age of 90. There is so...
Michael Cook
Oct 5, 20221 min read
Our Love - Natalie Cole (1978) 10/5/22
Natalie Cole was, like her father, Nat "King Cole," an enormously talented singer. Her voice was incredible, and she had a number of...
Michael Cook
Oct 4, 20221 min read
Got to Give It Up - Marvin Gaye (1977 10/3/22
After trying to avoid disco music for the first half of the '70s, Motown Records finally gave in and urged their artists to experiment...
Michael Cook
Oct 2, 20221 min read
If You Know What I Mean - Neil Diamond (1976) 10/2/22
Imagine, if you will, running into an old flame and discovering the fire is still there. Memories are rekindled, and a sense of regret...
Michael Cook
Oct 1, 20221 min read
Why Can't We Be Friends - War (1975) 10/1/22
Today's "Great Song of 1975" is unique in several ways. The structure of "Why Can't We be Friends" by War is quite a bit different than...
Michael Cook
Sep 30, 20221 min read
Come Monday - Jimmy Buffett (1974) 9/30/22
Most touring musicians will tell you that the worst part of being on the road is being away from your loved ones. There are several songs...
Michael Cook
Sep 29, 20222 min read
Tequila Sunrise - Eagles (1973) 9/29/22
A Tequila Sunrise is a drink made with tequila and orange juice with some grenadine poured on top to create the red and orange colors of...
Michael Cook
Sep 28, 20221 min read
Rain Dance - Guess Who (197) 9/28/22
"Rain Dance" by the Guess Who was a far bigger hit in Canada (#3) then it was in the US (#19). This was partially because of the Canadian...
Michael Cook
Sep 28, 20221 min read
Without Love - Tom Jones (1970) 9/27/22
There is a reason why Thomas Jones Woodward--aka Tom Jones--had so many "Great Songs" back in the '60s and '70s: The man could sing!...
Michael Cook
Sep 27, 20221 min read
Imaginary Lover - Atlanta Rhythm Section (1978) 9/25/22
Sometimes a "Great Song" isn't what you think it is. Perhaps there's a hidden meaning to the lyrics. The song may work on multiple...
Michael Cook
Sep 26, 20221 min read
Please Don't Go - KC & The Sunshine Band (1979) 9/26/22
The #2 song on the very last Billboard Hot 100 Chart of the '70s (dated 12/29/79), was the very last "Great Song" by KC & The Sunshine...
Michael Cook
Sep 26, 20221 min read
Peace of Mind - Boston (1977) 9/24/22
It's been called a "rock Radio staple," but it's also been called one of the most overplayed songs in rock history. Boston's "Peace of...
Michael Cook
Sep 23, 20222 min read
Shop Around - Captain & Tennille (1976) 9/23/22
Way back in 1960, 20-year-old Smokey Robinson teamed up with his friend, Motown founder Berry Gordy, Jr., to write what turned out to be...
Michael Cook
Sep 23, 20221 min read
Bandstand Boogie - Barry Manilow (1975) 9/22/22
Some quick, abridged history: For 37 years, 1952-1989, American Bandstand was a television institution, first locally in Philadelphia,...
Michael Cook
Sep 21, 20222 min read
Whatever Gets You Through the Night - John Lennon (1974) 9/21/22
Trivia Question: Who was the last Beatle to score a #1 single as a solo artist? Answer: John Lennon in 1974. Here's how it happened:...
Michael Cook
Sep 20, 20221 min read
Back Stabbers - The O'Jays (1972) 9/19/22
When the O'Jays released today's "Great Song of 1972, people couldn't help but wonder if one of the guys was having some sort of personal...
Michael Cook
Sep 20, 20221 min read
How Can I Tell Her - Lobo (1973) 9/20/22
There are "cheatin' songs," and there are "breakup songs, but today's "Great Song of 1973" is, in effect, BOTH! "How Can I Tell Her" by...
Michael Cook
Sep 20, 20221 min read
Aqualung - Jethro Tull (1971) 9/18/22
In 1971, Jethro Tull released the ionic album, "Aqualung," and the title cut quickly became a "Great Song of the '70s, but it was never...
Michael Cook
Sep 17, 20222 min read
Our House - CSN&Y (1970) 9/17/22
From 1968-70, Graham Nash and Joni Mitchell were happily living together in domestic bliss. They also served as each other's muse. Joni...
Michael Cook
Sep 16, 20222 min read
Pop Muzik - M (1979) 9/16/22
By the end of the '70s, popular music had become a melting "pop" of styles: New wave, American Disco, European synthesizer Dance music ,...
Michael Cook
Sep 15, 20222 min read
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