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1977. Second verse of the song features backing vocals by Linda Ronstadt (for whom Lonely Boy 4:21 Andrew Gold Gold had previously worked as a producer and backing musician). It follows the life of a child who feels neglected by his parents after the birth of a younger sister.
Backslop 2:33 Baby Earl & The Trinidads
Amateur Hour 3:24 Sparks Second single from their 1974 album Kimono My House.
Co-writter Allan Clarke was only member left from original 60s lineup. On this 1972 Long Cool Woman (In A Black 3:16 The Hollies release he imitated John Fogerty's vocal style, and was based on the Creedence Dress) song "Green River". Physical Graffiti - 1975, double album that includes unreleased tracks from earlier Trampled under Foot 5:37 Led Zeppelin recording sessions: one outtake from Led Zeppelin III; three from Led Zeppelin IV; and three from Houses of the Holy including its unused title track It appeared on his album Blood on the Tracks in 1975 and was released as a single. Tangled Up In Blue 5:45 Bob Dylan Rolling Stone ranked it #68 on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. It deals with the changes he was going through, including his marriage falling apart. Includes Harry Pitch on harmonica, who died recently and Zack Laurence on piano. Groovin' With Mr Bloe 2:38 Mr Bloe Harry performed the theme tune for Last of the Summer Wine. A favourite of Morrissey
Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain 4:04 Elvis Presley Recorded in the infamous Jungle Room in 1976. [Alternative Take 2]
1975, Lowrider - the Chicano culture practice of hydraulically hot-rodding classic Low Rider (On The Boulevard) 3:10 War cars
Masterpiece is a 1973 album by The Temptations for the Motown label, produced and Law of the land 4:54 The Temptations written by Norman Whitfield. The title track, at nearly 14 minutes long, includes only 3 minutes of vocals from the group. 1973. Title taken from the poem "Home Thoughts from Abroad" by Robert Browning. Homethoughts From Abroad 3:19 Clifford T. Ward Born in Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, Ward was one of five children. In 1987, Ward was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and died in 2001. Released as a single in 1974. Inspired by Lightfoot's then girlfriend, Cathy Smith, later Sundown 3:38 Gordon Lightfoot more infamously known for her involvement in the 1982 drug-related death of actor John Belushi. He commented she was "the one woman in my life who hurt me most" Band On The Run - Wings 3rd and most successful album, 1973 Mrs. Vanderbilt 4:42 Paul McCartney & Wings Opening lines are taken from the catchphrase of English music hall performer Charlie Chester.
1979, first single, reached 13. Had three UK Top 40 hits in 1979-80 in the wake of the Time For Action 2:43 Secret Affair success of mod rockers The Jam and the film Quadrophenia.
From I'm the Man album, his second, released in October 1979. Look Sharp was first, On Your Radio 4:01 Joe Jackson earlier in same year. 61 this week.
The band's final hit single on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #18 in 1977. R&B/funk Dusic 3:49 Brick band whose bigest hit was Dazz, their own term for disco-jazz, in 1976.
Hamilton Frederick Bohannon, one of the leading figures in 1970s disco music. This, Let's Start To Dance Again 4:43 Bohannon his biggest hit, from 1976
Born Tina Hoskins. 1975. She was 22 when she recorded this, but had already been I Love To Love 3:05 Tina Charles recording for seven years and had sung lead on an international hit: "I'm on Fire" by 5000 Volts (1975). First released as a single with the band Arnold Corns. A re-recorded version, Moonage Daydream 4:39 David Bowie featuring Bowie and his backing band The Spiders from Mars, was released in 1972 on the album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.
1977. Featured vocalist/bassist John Waite - who went on to have a hit with Missing Isn't It Time 4:03 The Babys You in 1984.
Formed in Manchester in 1976, they had biggest success with Façades album in 1979. My Oh My 4:38 Sad Café Frontman Paul Young went on to achieve greater chart success as the co-lead singer of Mike + The Mechanics. 1970. Originally formed in Sydney in 1965, spotted by DJ John Peel whilst on tour in Python Lee Jackson/ In a Broken Dream 3:41 London. Peel brought Rod Stewart in for a session and recorded it. He was paid with Rod Stewart a new set of seat covers for his car.
She's A Lady 2:54 Tom Jones Written by Paul Anka and released at the beginning of 1971.
I Washed My Hands In Muddy 4:57 Elvis Presley From Elvis Country, his 11th studio album, released in January 1971 Water