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If You Really Loved Me - Stevie Wonder (1971) 5/3/21
Stevie Wonder was married to Syreeta Wright for only 18 months, but even though their marriage was short, they were able to collaborate...
Michael Cook
May 2, 20211 min read
The Letter - Joe Cocker (1970) 5/2/21
Today's "Great Song of the '70s" was already a "Great Song of the '60s!" The Box Tops sent "The Letter" to #1 in 1967, but in the...
Michael Cook
May 2, 20211 min read
Because the Night - Patti Smith (1979) 5/1/21
Patti Smith was--and still is--known as the "Punk Poet Laureate" for her work in combining poetry and rock music. She's in the Rock &...
Michael Cook
Apr 30, 20212 min read
You Make Lovin' Fun - Fleetwood Mac (1977) 4/30/20
Fleetwood Mac's 1977 "Rumours" album was one for the ages. It was universally acclaimed by critics and fans, and as of 2012, it had sold...
Michael Cook
Apr 29, 20211 min read
With Your Love - Jefferson Starship (1976) 4/29/21
Over the years, it has become increasingly difficult to keep track of the ever-changing members of Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson...
Michael Cook
Apr 29, 20211 min read
Sister Golden Hair - America (1975) 4/28/21
Gerry Beckley of America has always been quick to point out that when he wrote today's "Great Song of 1975," there really wasn't a...
Michael Cook
Apr 28, 20211 min read
Fire - Ohio Players (1974) 4/27/21
It doesn't get any funkier than today's "Great Song of the '70s! When Stevie Wonder heard "Fire" by The Ohio Players before its release...
Michael Cook
Apr 26, 20211 min read
Let Me Be There - Olivia Newton-John (1973) 4/26/21
If you're like me, you've probably wondered who sang the bass part on today's "Great Song of 1973:" "Let Me Be There" by Olivia...
Michael Cook
Apr 25, 20211 min read
Guitar Man - Elvis Presley (1972-81) 4/25/21
I've mentioned a few times that Elvis Presley didn't write many songs, but he had an excellent ear for material, and how to make it sound...
Michael Cook
Apr 24, 20212 min read
Never Ending Song of Love - Delaney, Bonnie & Friends (1971) 4/24/21
Today's "Great Song of the '70s" might come under the category of: "Omigosh, I haven't heard that in years!" (Or maybe you don't...
Michael Cook
Apr 23, 20211 min read
Leaving on a Jet Plane - Peter, Paul & Mary (1969-70) 4/23/21
It's the third and final day of our look back at the #1 songs of December of 1969 that were still on the charts when 1970 began....
Michael Cook
Apr 23, 20212 min read
Someday We'll Be Together - Diana Ross (1969-70) 4/22/21
It's "Day 2" of our 3-day look at the "Great Songs" that topped Billboard's Hot 100 in December of 1969, and were STILL in the Top 10 as...
Michael Cook
Apr 21, 20212 min read
Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye) - Steam (1969-70) 4/21/21
Recently, it occurred to me that several times since I started my "Great Songs of the '70s" blog in 2019, I've highlighted songs that...
Michael Cook
Apr 20, 20213 min read
Hold the Line - Toto (1978-79) 4/20/21
Sometimes It's hard to believe that rock stars are real people, with real emotions, just like the rest of us. Just imagine: You're in a...
Michael Cook
Apr 20, 20211 min read
Born to Hand Jive - Sha Na Na - (1978) 4/19/21
Several links today, and they're ALL good! Periodically over the past year and a half, we've highlighted some "Great Songs" from the film...
Michael Cook
Apr 18, 20212 min read
I'm Your Boogie Man - KC & The Sunshine Band (1977) 4/18/21
In the early days of disco, there was no bigger group than KC and the Sunshine Band. In 1976 and '77, Harry Wayne Casey (KC) and the gang...
Michael Cook
Apr 18, 20211 min read
If You Leave Me Now - Chicago (1976) 4/17/21
While researching today's "Great Song of 1976," I was pleasantly surprised to discover that "If You Leave Me Now" was Chicago's most...
Michael Cook
Apr 16, 20211 min read
Third Rate Romance - Amazing Rhythm Aces (1975) 4/16/21
Today's "Great Country Song of the '70s" is a story that begins in a bar and ends up in a motel as an awkward one-night stand. No, it's...
Michael Cook
Apr 15, 20212 min read
Overnight Sensation (Hit Record) - Raspberries (1974) 4/15/21
Some wonderful harmonies in the links today! Click and enjoy! For the most part, the Beach Boys spent the 1970s lost in a vast wasteland...
Michael Cook
Apr 14, 20211 min read
Live & Let Die - Paul McCartney & Wings (1973) 4/14/21
Interesting backstory about today's "Great Song of 1973:" The 8th film in the James Bond series was the first to star Roger Moore. The...
Michael Cook
Apr 14, 20212 min read
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