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Michael Cook
Nov 17, 20211 min read
I Need a Lover - John Mellencamp (1979) 11/18/21
Books could be written about today's featured artist. Believe me, even his Wikipedia page reads like a comprehensive biography! My job...
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Michael Cook
Nov 16, 20211 min read
Love Will Find a Way - Pablo Cruise (1978) 11/17/21
In the beginning, fans thought San Francisco's Pablo Cruise was the name of one of the guys in the band. When people would ask "Which one...
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Michael Cook
Nov 16, 20211 min read
Angel in Your Arms - Hot (1977) 11/16/21
When the Pop/R&B group Hot was recording its self-titled album, lead singer Gwen Owens thought it might be a good idea to include a "soul...
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Michael Cook
Nov 14, 20211 min read
I'm Easy - Keith Carradine (1976) 11/15/21
Today, we're highlighting the Oscar-winning song of 1975. It's also the Gold Globe winner, and it currently sits at #81 on the American...
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Michael Cook
Nov 14, 20211 min read
Walking in Rhythm - Blackbyrds (1975) 11/14/21
Donald Byrd was a trumpeter and vocalist who was known for his work in Jazz, funk and Rhythm & Blues. He was also an instructor at Howard...
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Michael Cook
Nov 13, 20212 min read
Annie's Song - John Denver (1974) 11/13/21
Most of you probably know that John Denver wrote "Annie's Song" for his wife...and although their marriage ended in divorce a few years...
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Michael Cook
Nov 11, 20211 min read
Feelin' Stronger Every Day - Chicago (1973) 11/12/21
In 1972, Peter Cetera of Chicago was going through a nasty divorce. As you might expect, he was having a tough time coping with it...but...
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Michael Cook
Nov 10, 20211 min read
Scorpio - Dennis Coffey (1972) 11/11/21
You NEVER hear today's "Great Song of 1972" on the radio anymore, and yet it was a HUGE national hit in the US (as well as Canada)....
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Michael Cook
Nov 9, 20212 min read
Coat of Many Colors - Dolly Parton (1971) 11/10/21
When Dolly Parton was a little girl, her family was extremely poor. Dolly's mama worked overtime sewing clothes for Dolly and her...
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Michael Cook
Nov 8, 20212 min read
He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother -The Hollies/Neil Diamond (1970) 11/9/21
In his 1884 book "The Parables of Jesus," James Wells told the story of a little girl who was walking along, carrying a big baby boy....
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Michael Cook
Nov 7, 20212 min read
Dim All the Lights - Donna Summer (1979) 11/8/21
Donna Summer was at the top of her game in 1979--and also at the top of the charts--repeatedly, with SIX "Great Songs" reaching the Top 5...
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Michael Cook
Nov 6, 20212 min read
Surrender - Cheap Trick (1978) 11/8/21
There is so much interesting stuff packed into today's "Great Song of 1978," I'll be hard-pressed to cover it all--but I'll try! Rick...
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Michael Cook
Nov 5, 20212 min read
Alison - Elvis Costello (1977) 11/6/21
Today, we go back to 1977 for a "Great Song" that's a...well, let's say "conundrum." It's a song that never charted...but is ranked at...
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Michael Cook
Nov 5, 20212 min read
Trying to Get the Feeling Again - Barry Manilow (1976) 11/5/21
Several times over the past two years, (including just a few days ago), I've mentioned that Richard Carpenter was always on the lookout...
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Michael Cook
Nov 3, 20211 min read
Nights on Broadway - Bee Gees (1975) 11/4/21
Back on August 6th, we highlighted the song "Jive Talking" by the Bee Gees, and how it was originally called "Drive Talking" until...
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Michael Cook
Nov 2, 20211 min read
Free Man in Paris - Joni Mitchell (1974) 11/3/21
Singer/Songwriter Joni Mitchell's album "Court and Spark" was one of the most successful albums of 1974. It reached #2 on Billboard's...
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Michael Cook
Nov 1, 20211 min read
Daisy a Day - Jud Strunk (1973) 11/2/21
Schmaltz alert! Does anyone other than me remember Jud Strunk? He was a part-time actor, who spent some time in the cast of "Rowan &...
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Michael Cook
Oct 31, 20211 min read
Honky Cat - Elton John (1972) 11/1/21
Elton John and his lyricist Bernie Taupin were incredibly prolific during the '70s. Between 1969 and 1972 alone, they released 5 albums,...
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Michael Cook
Oct 30, 20212 min read
For All We Know - Carpenters (1971) 10/31/21
Richard Carpenter was always looking for "Great Songs" to record--even when he wasn't. In fact, some of the Carpenters' biggest hits were...
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Michael Cook
Oct 29, 20212 min read
Walkin' in the Rain - Jay & The Americans (1970 10/30/21
Today, we celebrate the second anniversary of my “Great Songs of the '70s” blog! It was initially inspired by my friends Kobi Shaw and...
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