Respect Yourself - Staple Singers (1971)
Gospel-style crossover hits were not uncommon in the early '70s, but today's "Great Song of 1971" was somewhat unique. Stax Records was...
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Michael Cook
Jul 15, 20221 min read
Dizzy/Jam Up - Tommy Roe (1969-70) 7/16/22
It's been awhile since we unwrapped a piece of bubblegum, and that's the only warning you're going to get. LOL. Those of a certain age...
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Michael Cook
Jul 14, 20221 min read
Gold - John Stewart (1979) 7/15/22
Here's one you may have forgotten... John Stewart was once a member of folk music's Kingston Trio, but after he left the group, he ran...
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Michael Cook
Jul 14, 20221 min read
Double Vision - Foreigner (1978) 7/14/22
Contrary to popular belief, today's "Great Song of 1978" is NOT about drugs. It was actually inspired by a hockey injury! Foreigner...
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Michael Cook
Jul 12, 20221 min read
Takin' It to the Streets - Doobie Brothers (1976) 7/12/22
In 1976, when the Doobie Brothers released "Takin' It to the Streets" (from the album of the same name), it started a whole new run of...
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Michael Cook
Jul 12, 20221 min read
I Just Want to Be Your Everything - Andy Gibb (1977) 7/13/22
Some of the Bee Gees' best music during the '70s was created for their kid brother, Andy. Don't get me wrong, Andy Gibb could sing and...
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Michael Cook
Jul 10, 20222 min read
Tangled Up In Blue - Bob Dylan 1975 (7/11/22)
Today's highlighted song may be "Great," but it sure had an unhappy beginning...and ending. 1975's "Tangled Up in Blue" by Bob Dylan was...
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Michael Cook
Jul 9, 20221 min read
Keep On Smilin' - Wet Willie (1974) 7/10/22
In 1974, today's "Great Song of the '70s offered an excellent piece of optimistic advice. In 2022, as we continue to fight our way...
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Michael Cook
Jul 8, 20221 min read
Summer (The First Time) - Bobby Goldsboro (1973) 7/9/22
In 1971, the R-Rated film "Summer of '42" was a hit at the box office. It was the semi-true story of three teen boys vacationing on...
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Michael Cook
Jul 7, 20221 min read
I'm Still in Love with You - Al Green (1972) 7/8/22
By the time The Rev. Al Green released his 1972 album "I'm Still In Love With You," he had really come into his own as a artist. It...
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Michael Cook
Jul 6, 20221 min read
She's a Lady - Tom Jones (1971) 7/7/22
There's an amusing little story behind today's "Great Song of 1971:" "She's a Lady" by Tom Jones. Perhaps you already know that the song...
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Michael Cook
Jul 5, 20222 min read
Ball of Confusion - The Temptations (1970) 7/6/22
As the 1970s began, The Temptations were hot! They were revitalized by their new reputation as an issue-oriented group, and their songs...
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Michael Cook
Jul 4, 20222 min read
Escape (The Pina Colada Song) - Rupert Holmes (1979) 7/5/22
Rupert Holmes has written Broadway Musicals, including "Drood: The Mystery of Edwin Drood" (which many of my acting friends and I have...
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Michael Cook
Jul 3, 20221 min read
An American Trilogy - Elvis Presley/Mickey Newbury (1971-72) 7/4/22
On this 4th of July, I bring you a Trilogy of "Great Songs of the '60s." The1860s." In 1971, Mickey Newbury pieced together 3 songs from...
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Michael Cook
Jul 2, 20221 min read
Ooo Baby Baby - Linda Ronstadt (1978) 7/3/22
In 1965, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles released one of their biggest hits--and a "Great Song of the '60s:" "Ooo Baby Baby." Not only did...
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Michael Cook
Jul 1, 20221 min read
Sheena is a Punk Rocker - The Ramones (1977) 7/2/22
The very first punk band to go mainstream (sort of) was The Ramones. If nothing else, Joey Ramone and the gang were incredibly creative,...
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Michael Cook
Jun 30, 20221 min read
Boogie Fever - The Sylvers (1976) 7/1/22
Today's "Great Song of 1976" was a lot of things. In fact, "Boogie Fever" by The Sylvers had something for just about everybody. *If you...
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Michael Cook
Jun 29, 20221 min read
My Eyes Adored You - Frankie Valli (And The Four Seasons) (1974-75) 6/30/22
It seems rather odd that in the early '70s, the legendary Four Seasons were signed to...Motown Records! What's also true is that, by all...
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Michael Cook
Jun 28, 20221 min read
Mind Games - John Lennon (1973) 6/29/22
John Lennon was known to tinker with a song--sometimes for years--before releasing his final take to the public. In the case of "Mind...
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Michael Cook
Jun 26, 20222 min read
Baba O'Riley - The Who (`1971) 6/27/22
What today's "Great Song of 1971" song was originally: 1: A song from a rock opera that was never finished. 2: A song that was released...
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