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Michael Cook
Jan 16, 20221 min read
Where is the Love? - Roberta Flack/Donny Hathaway (1972) 1/17/22
Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway were classmates at Howard University in Washington, DC, and not only became good friends...but duet...
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Michael Cook
Jan 15, 20222 min read
Watching Scotty Grow - Bobby Goldsboro (1971) 1/16/21
Sometimes, it's who you know. Case in point: Today's "Great Song of 1971" came from a meeting, which led to another meeting. Here's how...
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Michael Cook
Jan 15, 20221 min read
Ma Belle Amie - Tee Set (1970) 1/15/22
A few days ago, while highlighting "Help is On Its Way" by the Little River Band, I mentioned that during the rock era, many Australian...
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Michael Cook
Jan 14, 20221 min read
Better Love Next Time - Dr. Hook (1979) 1/14/22
As the '70s came to a close, Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show was able to squeeze in one last "Great Song" before the new decade began....
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Michael Cook
Jan 13, 20221 min read
Kiss You All Over - Exile (1978) 1/13/22
It took an awfully long time for the group Exile to score a hit. They started in 1963, but didn't chart until 1978. That's 15 long...
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Michael Cook
Jan 11, 20221 min read
If I Can't Have You - Yvonne Elliman (1977-78) 1/12/22
The "Saturday Night Fever" soundtrack is one of the top-selling albums of all time--with more than 40 MILLION copies sold to date. Those...
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Michael Cook
Jan 10, 20221 min read
Help is on its Way - Little River Band (1977) 1/11/22
If you've been following my blog for any length of time, you've probably noticed that every so often I'll mention how well a "Great Song"...
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Michael Cook
Jan 9, 20221 min read
Like a Sad Song - John Denver (1976) 1/10/22
If I asked you to name one of John Denver's #1 hits, you probably wouldn't come up with--or even remember--today's "Great Song of 1976."...
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Michael Cook
Jan 8, 20221 min read
Rainy Day People - Gordon Lightfoot (1975) 1/9/21
In 1975, Gordon Lightfoot released a "Great Song" that turned out to be his last #1 hit. "Rainy Day People" topped the Adult Contemporary...
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Michael Cook
Jan 7, 20221 min read
Rock & Roll Hoochie Koo - Rick Derringer (1974) 1/8/22
In 1970, Johnny Winter released his "Johnny Winter And" album...and with it, a hard-rockin' bluesy little number that later became a...
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Michael Cook
Jan 6, 20221 min read
Oh Babe, What Would You Say? - Hurricane Smith (1973) 1/7/22
Norman Smith. Unless you're a Beatles and/or Pink Floyd trivia fanatic, the name probably means nothing to you. But...without him,...
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Michael Cook
Jan 6, 20221 min read
Sweet Surrender - Bread (1972) 1/6/22
From 1970 to 1977, the group Bread was busy making (baking?) "Great Songs," charting with 13 singles...4 of which went to #1 on...
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Michael Cook
Jan 5, 20221 min read
Moonshadow - Cat Stevens (1971) 1/5/21
Cat Stevens was always a spiritual singer/songwriter--constantly searching for a deeper meaning of life through religion and music. In...
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Michael Cook
Jan 3, 20222 min read
Me & Julio - Paul Simon (John MaddenTribute) (1972) 1/3/22
Today, a tip of the football helmet to the late John Madden, who made a cameo appearance in the video of the song we highlighted back on...
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Michael Cook
Jan 3, 20221 min read
Long Long Time - Linda Ronstadt (1970) 1/4/22
In 1970, Linda Ronstadt was just beginning to make waves as a solo artist. She had just released her second album, "Silk Purse," but...
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Michael Cook
Jan 1, 20221 min read
Thank You for Being a Friend (Betty White Tribute) (1978) 1/2/22
In honor of the late, great, INCOMPARABLE Betty White, I am re-posting my "Great Songs" blog entry from 7/29/21. Thank you, Betty, for...
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Michael Cook
Jan 1, 20221 min read
Time Warp - Rocky Horror Chorus (1973-75) 1/1/22
Time marches on...and as we begin a new year of "Great Songs," we're kicking things off with "Time Warp," the cult classic dance tune...
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Michael Cook
Dec 30, 20211 min read
Just Another New Year's Eve - Barry Manilow (1977) 12/31/21
To be honest, our final highlighted song of the year wasn't exactly a big hit, but on the other hand, it was written specifically for New...
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Michael Cook
Dec 29, 20211 min read
Promises - Eric Clapton (1979) 12/30/21
One critic described today's "Great Song of 1979" as as an understated pop shuffle, but most people think of "Promises" by Eric Clapton...
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Michael Cook
Dec 28, 20211 min read
Slip Slidin' Away - Paul Simon (1978) 12/29/21
Billboard Magazine described the lyrics of today's "Great Song of the '70's" as "sensitive. thoughtful, melancholic and evocative," all...
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