Baby What a Big Surprise - Chicago (1976) 12/28/21
In 1977, Chicago released its 11th album, appropriately titled "Chicago XI." The very first single from the album, "Baby What a Big...
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Michael Cook
Dec 26, 20211 min read
Let Your Love Flow - Bellamy Brothers (1976) 12/27/21
Once upon a time, in 1975 or so, Larry Williams, a roadie for Neil Diamond, wrote what he thought was a hit song." Neil decided to buy...
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Michael Cook
Dec 26, 20211 min read
Theme from S.W.A.T. - Rhythm Heritage (1975-76) 12/26/21
The original version of the TV series, "S.W.A.T." ran for just 37 episodes in 1975-76, but it's theme song became a "Great Instrumental...
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Michael Cook
Dec 26, 20212 min read
Same Old Lang Syne - Dan Fogelberg (1980) 12/25/21
Merry Christmas, everyone! Today, we revisit a song we originally highlighted on 12/31/20. It's a bittersweet--and true-- story! On...
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Michael Cook
Dec 23, 20211 min read
Merry Christmas Darling - The Carpenters (1970) 12/24/21
Today and Tomorrow, I will be repeating my salutes to two of my favorite "Great Christmas Songs of the '70s." Both of them have...
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Michael Cook
Dec 23, 20211 min read
Step Into Christmas - Elton John (1973) 12/23/21
In 1973, when Elton John and his trusty collaborator Bernie Taupin sat down to write a Christmas song, they immediately agreed on one...
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Michael Cook
Dec 22, 20211 min read
Goodtime Charlie's Got the Blues - Danny O'Keefe (1972) 12/22/21
Sometimes, the FOURTH time is the charm...and that certainly was the case for today's "Great Song of 1972:" "Goodtime Charlie's Got the...
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Michael Cook
Dec 21, 20211 min read
Chick-a-Boom - Daddy Dewdrop (1971) 12/21/21
Remember the Saturday morning cartoon show "Groovy Ghoulies? Neither do I...but according to Wikipedia, the show ran on CBS from 1970-71....
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Michael Cook
Dec 19, 20212 min read
For the Good Times - Ray Price (1970) 12/20/21
Over his long and storied career, Kris Kristofferson has written a LOT of "Great Songs," many of which became hits for other people....
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Michael Cook
Dec 19, 20211 min read
Take Me Home - Cher (1979) 12/19/21
It was 1979, and Cher had been going through a serious dry spell. Her last FOUR albums (1975's "Stars," 1976's "I'd Rather Believe in...
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Michael Cook
Dec 17, 20211 min read
What's Your Name - Lynyrd Skynyrd (1978) 12/18/21
Today's "Great Song of the '70s" is fast, fun, and--unfortunately-- marked by tragedy. 1978's "What's Your Name" by Lynyrd Skynyrd was...
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Michael Cook
Dec 16, 20211 min read
You Make Me Feel Like Dancing - Leo Sayer (1977) 12/17/21
Today, we present a "Great Song of the '70s" that was created during an impromptu jam session...and was luckily caught on tape by an...
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Michael Cook
Dec 15, 20211 min read
Sweet Love -- Commodores (1976) 12/16/21
When you look back to 1976, it's hard to remember that, at that point in time, The Commodores were one of America's premier funk...
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Michael Cook
Dec 14, 20211 min read
Jackie Blue - Ozark Mountain Daredevils (1975) 12/15/21
Sometimes a "Great Song" begins life as one thing, but ends up another. When the Ozark Mountain Daredevils were working on the their...
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Michael Cook
Dec 13, 20211 min read
Mockingbird - Carly Simon & James Taylor (1974) 12/14/21
In 1963, Inez Foxx and her brother Charlie took the the lullaby "Hush Little Baby," and adapted it into a novelty song called...
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Michael Cook
Dec 12, 20211 min read
Stuck in the Middle With You - Stealers Wheel (1973) 12/13/21
It started out as a joke, but it became a "Great Song of 1973," even though some people didn't get it. (Some did, of course.) Gerry...
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Michael Cook
Dec 11, 20212 min read
Outa-Space - Billy Preston (1972) 12/12/21
"Get Back," the Beatles documentary now streaming on Disney Plus, has not only brought new insight into the final days of the Fab...
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Michael Cook
Dec 10, 20211 min read
Michael Nesmith Tribute 12/11/21
By now you've probably heard that Michael Nesmith has passed away at the age of 78. Here is the official obituary from Variety Magazine:...
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Michael Cook
Dec 9, 20211 min read
Black Magic Woman - Santana (1971) 12/10/21
Casual music fans may be unfamiliar with the name Peter Green. Peter was one of the founding members of Fleetwood Mac, and wrote what was...
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Michael Cook
Dec 8, 20212 min read
Which Way You Goin', Billy? - Susan Jacks & The Poppy Family (1970) 12/9/21
I'm sure you've noticed that since I started my "Great Songs" blog more than two years ago, I've paid a lot of attention to how songs...
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