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Michael Cook
Apr 12, 20211 min read
Doctor My Eyes - Jackson Browne (1972) 4/13/21
Sometimes a friend or two can help you score you a “Great Song! In 1968, Jackson Browne recorded his debut album, but his record company...
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Michael Cook
Apr 12, 20212 min read
Want Ads - Honey Cone (1971) 4/12/21
Believe it or not, Motown wasn't the only record company in Detroit cranking out million-selling #1 hits during the '70s. For example,...
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Michael Cook
Apr 10, 20212 min read
I Don't Know How to Love Him - Yvonne Elliman (1970) 4/11/21
When Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice were writing "Jesus Christ Superstar," they needed a song for Mary Magdalene to sing--something...
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Michael Cook
Apr 9, 20211 min read
Cruel to be Kind - Nick Lowe (1979) 4/10/21
There's a whole lot of interesting trivia surrounding today's "Great Song of 1979." 1: "Cruel to Be Kind" was written by Nick Lowe and...
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Michael Cook
Apr 8, 20211 min read
One Way or Another - Blondie (1978) 4/9/21
Today's "Great Song of the '70s" was critically acclaimed by Pitchfork Magazine as "exuberant new wave." Others called it a "punk...
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Michael Cook
Apr 7, 20211 min read
Sentimental Lady - Bob Welch (1977) 4/8/21
In the early 1970s, Bob Welch was a member of Fleetwood Mac. He left the group about 3 years before they scored mainstream success with...
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Michael Cook
Apr 6, 20211 min read
You Should Be Dancing - Bee Gees (1976) 4/7/21
Trivia Question: What was the first Bee Gees single from the "Saturday Night Fever" Soundtrack to hit #1 on Billboard's Hot 100? Was it'...
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Michael Cook
Apr 5, 20211 min read
Sweet Surrender - John Denver (1975) 4/6/21
John Denver had SO many hits during the '70s, it's nothing short of amazing. Today, we're highlighting another one of his ELEVEN #1...
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Michael Cook
Apr 4, 20211 min read
Can't Get Enough - Bad Company (1974) 4/5/21
In the Mid-70s, the English supergroup Bad Company had a handful of hit records, but none was bigger than their very first: today's...
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Michael Cook
Apr 3, 20212 min read
Why Me, Lord - Kris Kristofferson (1973) 4/4/21 (Easter)
Without getting too preachy, I'd like to offer a short homily about today's "Great Song of the '70s." By 1972, Kris Kristofferson had...
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Michael Cook
Apr 2, 20211 min read
Day After Day - Badfinger (1972) 4/3/21
Most of the time, making a hit record is a group effort. Literally. That's certainly true with today's "Great Song of 1972," but it's...
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Michael Cook
Apr 1, 20211 min read
Domino - Van Morrison (1971) 4/2/21
Sir George Ivan Morrison (known to one and all as "Van") is a pretty talented guy. He's the proud owner of 2 Grammys, a member of the...
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Michael Cook
Mar 31, 20212 min read
Rainy Night in Georgia - Brook Benton (1970) 4/1/21
Quite a few links today! Enjoy them all...and the meandering story below: Yesterday, we discussed a 5-year gap between hits for Dionne...
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Michael Cook
Mar 30, 20211 min read
I'll Never Love This Way Again - Dionne Warwick (1979) 3/31/21
It's hard to believe that a legendary singer like Dionne Warwick could go through a few "hitless" spells during her career. It seems that...
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Michael Cook
Mar 29, 20211 min read
Right Down the Line - Gerry Rafferty (1978) 3/30/21
When your first hit after going solo is a "Great Song of the '70s," spending 4 weeks at #1 in Canada and 6 weeks at #2 in the...
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Michael Cook
Mar 29, 20212 min read
I Feel Love - Donna Summer (1977) 3/29/21
In 1977, David Bowie was working on an album with British musician and producer Brian Eno when he first heard today's "Great Song of the...
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Michael Cook
Mar 27, 20211 min read
Devil Woman - Cliff Richard (1976) 3/28/21
The British artist who sang today's "Great Song of the '70s" has sold more than 250 MILLION records worldwide--making him one of the best...
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Michael Cook
Mar 26, 20211 min read
That's the Way of the World - Earth, Wind & Fire (1975) 3/27/21
In 1975, "That's the Way of the World," a film about the music business was released to theatres. The film AND the soundtrack were...
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Michael Cook
Mar 25, 20212 min read
The Show Must Go On - Three Dog Night (1974) 3/26/21
With all the "Great Songs" Three Dog Night had during their career, it's hard to believe their run of 11 Top 10 hits came during a short,...
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Michael Cook
Mar 24, 20211 min read
My Music - Loggins & Messina (1973) 3/25/21
When you hear the names Loggins & Messina, you most likely think of their high-energy hit single and "Great Song of 1972:" Your Mama...
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