City of New Orleans (1972) 11/15/20
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Interesting story today, with lots of links. Check 'em out! In 1970, singer/songwriter Steve Goodman took a train trip from Chicago to...
Michael Cook
- Nov 14, 2020
- 2 min
Draggin' The Line (1971) 11/14/20
After spending the second half of the '60s cranking out hit after hit (“I Think We're Alone Now,” Hanky Panky,” “Mony Mony,” Crystal Blue...
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Michael Cook
- Nov 13, 2020
- 2 min
Ain't No Mountain High Enough (1970) 11/13/20
How do you take a “Great Song of the '60s,” written by and turn it into a “Great Song of the '70s? Well first, if you're Motown Records,...
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Michael Cook
- Nov 11, 2020
- 1 min
My Life (1979) 11/12/20
Today's “Great Song of the '70s” has some cool trivia attached to it! In 1978, Billy Joel released his album, “52nd Street,” and the...
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Michael Cook
- Nov 10, 2020
- 1 min
Ragged Old Flag (1974) Veteran's Day 2020
Today is Veteran's Day, and I am always mindful of the men and women who have served our country honorably. In my family, that includes...
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Michael Cook
- Nov 10, 2020
- 2 min
Fool (If You Think It's Over) (1978) 11/10/20
Here's an example of a “Great Song of the '70s” that was hated by the songwriter and the artist who recorded it—both of whom happened be...
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Michael Cook
- Nov 9, 2020
- 1 min
Southern Nights (1977) 11/9/20
During the last half of the 20th century, singer/songwriter/producer/mentor Allen Toussaint was one of the great innovators of Jazz,...
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Michael Cook
- Nov 8, 2020
- 2 min
American Girl (1976) 11/8/20
In 1977, I returned home to Toledo for a brief stint as the evening announcer on Adult Contemporary Radio, WCWA. (Seeway!) One night I...
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Michael Cook
- Nov 7, 2020
- 2 min
Some Kind of Wonderful (1975) 11/7/20
The members of Grand Funk Railroad grew up in Flint, Michigan, listening to rhythm & blues, gospel and soul music on radio station WAMM....
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Michael Cook
- Nov 5, 2020
- 1 min
Mandy (1974) 11/6/20
In 1971, American singer/songwriter Scott English wrote and recorded a song that became a hit in England. (English/England? Apparently,...
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Michael Cook
- Nov 5, 2020
- 2 min
Loves Me Like a Rock (1973) 11/5/20
Ahh, to be a radio DJ in 1973. Those were the days when all of us “Good Guys” at WOHO in Toledo were playing the hits and having lots of...
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Michael Cook
- Nov 4, 2020
- 1 min
Everybody Plays the Fool (1972) 11/4/20
We all remember Cuba Gooding, Jr. as the actor who played Rod Tidwell in the 1996 film “Jerry McGuire.” Not only did he shout the...
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Michael Cook
- Nov 3, 2020
- 1 min
Elected (Election Day, 2020)
Today is Election Day—but you knew that, right? If you haven't already voted, please do so. It's important. 'Nuff ced. Today's song was...
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Michael Cook
- Nov 2, 2020
- 2 min
You've Got a Friend (1971) 11/2/20
In 1971, when Carole King was recording her groundbreaking “Tapestry” album, James Taylor was using the same studio to record his classic...
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Michael Cook
- Nov 1, 2020
- 2 min
The Long & Winding Road (1970) 11/1/20
Paul McCartney was FURIOUS. But first, a little back story: In 1968, Paul wrote what would become today's “Great Song of the '70s” on one...
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Michael Cook
- Oct 31, 2020
- 1 min
I'm Stone In Love With You (1972) 10/31/20
Today, we conclude our first anniversary celebration of “Great Songs of the '70s,” by revisiting the 4th song we highlighted when we...
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Michael Cook
- Oct 29, 2020
- 1 min
Sweet City Woman (1971) 10/30/20
Today, we continue our first anniversary celebration of “Great Songs of the '70s,” with the third of the first 4 songs we highlighted...
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Michael Cook
- Oct 29, 2020
- 1 min
Absolutely Right (1971) 10/29/20
Continuing our first anniversary celebration of “Great Songs of the '70s,” we revisit the second of the first 4 songs we highlighted last...
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Michael Cook
- Oct 27, 2020
- 1 min
The Rapper (1970) 10/28/20
Today we begin our second year of highlighting “Great Songs of the '70s,” by returning to the first few songs we highlighted last year,...
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Michael Cook
- Oct 27, 2020
- 2 min
Rock With You (1979) 10/27/20
Reminder: Starting tomorrow, I will begin commemorating 1 FULL YEAR of “Great Songs of the '70s” by revisiting the first 4 songs from a...
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