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Great Songs of the '70s!
With Mike Cook
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One bad Apple - Osmonds (1971) 4/27/22
Every now and then, I like to highlight a "bubblegum" song. After all, they were catchy and fun...and thanks to young teens (who are now...
Michael Cook
Apr 26, 20221 min read
Gypsy Woman - Brian Hyland (1970) 4/26/22
Today's "Great Song" was a hit 3 times...in 1961, 1970, and 1990. And yet, the name "Gypsy Woman" may not ring a bell. At least not...
Michael Cook
Apr 25, 20221 min read
Shake Your Groove Thing - Peaches & Herb (1979) 4/25/22
Today, we're looking at a disco classic: a "Great Song" that spent 22 weeks on the charts in 1979: "Shake Your Groove Thing" by Linda...
Michael Cook
Apr 24, 20221 min read
Two Tickets to Paradise - Eddie Money (1978) 4/24/22
Several times over the past 900+ "Great Songs of the '70s" blog entries, I've mentioned that chart position does not necessarily reflect...
Michael Cook
Apr 23, 20221 min read
Weekend in New England - Barry Manilow (1977) 4/23/22
Singer/songwriter Randy Edelman wrote and recorded what he thought was a "Great Song of 1976," and although it was beautiful in its own...
Michael Cook
Apr 22, 20221 min read
Fanny (Be Tender With My Love) - Bee Gees (1976) 4/23/22
Legendary record producer Quincy Jones called today's "Great Song of 1976" one of his all-time favorite Rhythm & Blues songs. Maurice...
Michael Cook
Apr 22, 20221 min read
Heatwave/Love is a Rose - Linda Ronstadt (1975) 4/21/22
n 1963, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas released a "Great Song" that not only epitomized the "Motown" sound, but became the first Motown...
Michael Cook
Apr 20, 20222 min read
Rock Your Baby - George McRae (1974) 4/20/22
Throughout the mid-to-late '70s, Harry Wayne Casey and Rick Finch wrote a bunch of "Great Songs" for their group, KC and the Sunshine...
Michael Cook
Apr 19, 20221 min read
Crocodile Rock - Elton John (1973) 4/19/22
Considering Elton John first cracked the charts in 1970 with "Your Song," (which we highlighted back on 3/22/20) , it's a little hard to...
Michael Cook
Apr 18, 20221 min read
Cisco Kid - War (1972) 4/18/22
For 156 syndicated half-hour TV episodes (and assorted movies) between 1950 and 1956, The Cisco Kid, (played by Duncan Renaldo) and his...
Michael Cook
Apr 18, 20221 min read
Put Your Hand in the Hand - Ocean (1971) 4/17/22
Happy Easter, everyone! Today, we're highlighting a Rock/Gospel song from 1971 with a message that fits the day perfectly: "Put Your Hand...
Michael Cook
Apr 18, 20221 min read
Funk #49 - James Gang (1970) 4/16/22
Joe Walsh has been cranking out rock & roll for more than 50 years! He's not only one of the most prolific session musicians of all time,...
Michael Cook
Apr 18, 20221 min read
Cars - Gary Numan (1979) 4/15/22
By 1979, electronic new wave music was synthesizing it's way into the mainstream all over the world...but until the August release of...
Michael Cook
Apr 14, 20221 min read
The Name of the Game - ABBA (1976-77) 4/14/22
Let's play "Great Songs of the '70s" Jeopardy! The Answer? Fia-spel, the Scandinavian version of the German board game "Mensch ärgere...
Michael Cook
Apr 14, 20221 min read
The Load Out/Stay - Jackson Browne (1977) 4/13/22
In 1977, Jackson Browne came up with a "Great Medley" to end his "Running On Empty" album...and just about every one of his live concerts...
Michael Cook
Apr 12, 20221 min read
This Masquerade - George Benson/Leon Russell (1976) 4/12/22
One of the most talented and prolific session musicians of all time was Leon Russell. I say that with great confidence because over the...
Michael Cook
Apr 11, 20222 min read
Convoy - C.W. McCall (1975-76) 4/11/22
On April 1st, 2022, Bill Fries passed away. Of course, the obvious question is: "Who was Bill Fries? In the early '70s, Bill was creative...
Michael Cook
Apr 11, 20222 min read
If You Love Me, Let Me Know - Olivia Newton-John (1974) 4/10/22
Almost a year ago (4/26/21), we highlighted Olivia Newton-John's "Great Song of 1973:" "Let Me Be There," and revealed the name of the...
Michael Cook
Apr 9, 20221 min read
Desperado - The Eagles/Linda Ronstadt & More (1973) 4/9/22
Not every "Great Song of the '70s" was a hit single. In fact, Some were album cuts that were never released as singles, and therefore...
Michael Cook
Apr 8, 20222 min read
Treat Her Like a Lady - Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose (1971) 4/8/22
The Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose were two-hit wonders, and both were "Great Songs of the '70s." We highlighted their second hit,...
Michael Cook
Apr 7, 20221 min read
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