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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...
Michael Cook
Nov 5, 20202 min read
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...
Michael Cook
Nov 4, 20201 min read
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...
Michael Cook
Nov 3, 20201 min read
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...
Michael Cook
Nov 2, 20202 min read
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...
Michael Cook
Nov 1, 20202 min read
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...
Michael Cook
Oct 31, 20201 min read
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...
Michael Cook
Oct 29, 20201 min read
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...
Michael Cook
Oct 29, 20201 min read
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,...
Michael Cook
Oct 27, 20201 min read
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...
Michael Cook
Oct 27, 20202 min read
Life's Been Good (1978) 10/26/20
Remember: Starting Wednesday, I will begin commemorating 1 FULL YEAR of “Great Songs of the '70s” by revisiting the first 4 songs from a...
Michael Cook
Oct 25, 20201 min read
Star Wars/Cantina Theme 1977 (10/25/20)
Way back on December 16th, in honor of the official release of the film, “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” I highlighted the original...
Michael Cook
Oct 24, 20201 min read
Jerry Jeff Walker (10/24/20)
Sadly, we have another death to report: Singer/songwriter Jerry Jeff Walker died today, a victim of throat cancer. He was 78. As always,...
Michael Cook
Oct 24, 20201 min read
Car Wash (1976) 10/24/20
Today's “Great Song of the '70s” was conceived to be the opening number of a musical written for the Broadway stage. It was never...
Michael Cook
Oct 23, 20202 min read
One of These Nights (1975) 10/23/20
In 1974, rock guitarist Don Felder joined the Eagles, and that made Glenn Frey VERY happy. Even though country-rock ballads had been the...
Michael Cook
Oct 23, 20201 min read
Call On Me (1974) 11/22/20
Chicago trumpeter Lee Loughnane was going through a divorce, and although he wasn't a prolific songwriter, he felt compelled to sit down...
Michael Cook
Oct 21, 20201 min read
Danny's Song (1973) 10/21/20
In 1971, Danny Loggins was celebrating the birth of his son, Colin, when his teenaged brother Kenny gifted him with a heartfelt, personal...
Michael Cook
Oct 21, 20201 min read
Papa Was a Rolling Stone (1972) 11/20/20
In 1971, Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong, two of Motown's best songwriters, wrote a “story song” that was recorded and released by...
Michael Cook
Oct 20, 20201 min read
Imagine (1971) 10/19/20
I urge you to check out my links today. I promise a somewhat different “Great Song” experience. (“Oh Boy.”) One of my favorite TV series...
Michael Cook
Oct 19, 20202 min read
Teach Your Children (1970) 10/18/20
In addition to being a singer/songwriter (and member of the Rock & Roll hall of Fame), Graham Nash is a photographer and a photographic...
Michael Cook
Oct 18, 20201 min read
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