YMCA (1979) 10/17/20
Top 10 facts about today's “Great Song of the '70s:” #1: It's the biggest selling disco song of all time, with more than TEN MILLION...
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Michael Cook
Oct 16, 20202 min read
Don't Look Back (1978) 10/16/20
Back on July 21st, our “Great Song of the Day” was 1977's “More Than a Feeling” by Boston.”https://cuuuk8.wixsite.com/mysite/post/more-th...
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Michael Cook
Oct 14, 20202 min read
Brickhouse (1977) 10/15/20
Today's “Great Politically Incorrect Song of the '70s” was, without a doubt, the longest-running guaranteed floor-filler in Eau...
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Michael Cook
Oct 14, 20202 min read
Play That Funky Music (1976) 10/14/20
Today, we highlight the first of TWO somewhat “Politically Incorrect Songs of the '70s”—but they were both HUGE hits! Wild Cherry was a...
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Michael Cook
Oct 13, 20201 min read
(Hey, Won't You Play) Another Done Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song (1975) 10/13/20
It has the longest title of any song ever to top the charts in the US...and it topped 3 different charts at the same time! In 1975, ...
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Michael Cook
Oct 11, 20201 min read
Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Baby (1974) 10/12/20
He wrote it, sang it, produced it, and released it as a single. And then... #1: Radio airplay and record buyers made it #1 on Billboard's...
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Michael Cook
Oct 11, 20202 min read
Money (1973) 10/11/20
Today's “Great Song of the '70s” is a little bit odd in more ways than one—but that “oddness” is what makes the song so memorable. That,...
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Michael Cook
Oct 9, 20202 min read
Goodbye to Love (1972) 10/10/20
Richard Carpenter was watching an old Bing Crosby movie, “Rhythm of the Rain,” when he had an epiphany. The film was about a struggling...
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Michael Cook
Oct 8, 20202 min read
My Sweet Lord (1971) 10/9/20
Here's another song I've avoided highlighting up 'til now because the story was too complicated. Here's my attempt at simplifying the...
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Michael Cook
Oct 7, 20202 min read
Bubblegum! (1968-71)
Boy, do we have some links for you today! Be sure to click 'em all! “Hey, Mike! Will you be highlighting any “Great BUBBLEGUM Songs of...
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Michael Cook
Oct 7, 20201 min read
Johnny Nash Tribute 10/7/20
Another death to report today--sadly making 4 in just over a week. Johnny Nash, who we highlighted back on June 14th, has passed away at...
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Michael Cook
Oct 6, 20201 min read
Two Out of Three Ain't Bad (1979) 10/7/20
True Story! Songwriter Jim Steinman was complaining to his friend, actress Mimi Kennedy** about not being able to sell any of his songs....
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Michael Cook
Oct 6, 20201 min read
Eddie Van Halen Tribute 10/6/20
Eddie Van Halen, one of most talented guitarists to ever strap on a Fender, died today, a victim of throat cancer at age 65. As always in...
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Michael Cook
Oct 6, 20201 min read
Fire (1978) 10/6/20
In May of 1977, Bruce Springsteen saw Elvis Presley in concert and decided to write a song for him. He recorded a demo and sent it to...
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Michael Cook
Oct 5, 20201 min read
Your Smiling Face (1977) 10/5/20
For once in his troubled life, James Taylor was a happy man. Most people in-the-know thought marrying Carly Simon inspired him to write...
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Michael Cook
Oct 4, 20202 min read
Beth (1976) 10/4/20
One of the biggest music surprises of 1976 was that Kiss released a slow song. An even bigger surprise? “Beth” became a Top 10 hit and...
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Michael Cook
Oct 3, 20202 min read
Walk This Way (1975) 10/3/20
Time for “Great Songs of the '70s” Jeopardy. Here is your clue: The title of this hit song about a boy losing his virginity was inspired...
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Michael Cook
Oct 2, 20201 min read
Rikki Don't Lose That Number (1974) 10/2/20
Walter Becker of Steely Dan was amused, but wanted to set the record straight. In a 1986 interview for “Musician” magazine, he made it...
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Michael Cook
Sep 30, 20203 min read
Killing Me Softly With His Song (1973) 10/1/20
I've put off highlighting today's “Great Song of the '70s” since almost day one. Why? Because the story BEHIND the song is long and...
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Michael Cook
Sep 30, 20201 min read
Mac Davis Tribute 9/30/20
It's been a sad 24 hours for music fans—especially those who love “Great Songs of the '70s.” First, Helen Reddy passes away at age 78,...
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