3 Nov 1973
Tag Archives: 70’s
Lynyrd Skynyrd – Workin’ For MCA
Ed King, founding member of Strawberry Alarm Clock and basically one for Lynyrd Skynyrd as well, passed away last week at 68.
5 Dec 1974
Aretha Franklin – I Say a Little Prayer
Aretha Franklin – Don’t Play That Song (You Lied)
The singular and irreplaceable Queen of Soul.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsMGHzOQrps
1970
John Fogerty – Ramble Tamble
Another cut from the Summer Mix. Little bit more of a kick to this version.
Roxy Music – Mother of Pearl / Psalm
Two from Stranded, the first Post-Eno record, 1974
Great lyrics on both tunes, and it should come as no surprise that David Byrne was a huge fan of the band.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwT_SbBtX8U
Love the way they gradually turn this dirge into Dixieland worthy of a second line. Brilliant.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aloaJv3n8cI&feature=share
Roxy Music – In Every Dream Home a Heartache / Editions of You
Really don't know how to preface this first one. A love song, maybe? Full of hot air? 1973
"That crazy music drives you insane--This way!" 1973
Roxy Music – Virginia Plain
Welcome to ROXY MUSIC WEEK where we'll look at one of rock and roll's most underrated, yet influential acts. (Not only are they not in the RnR HoF--they've never even been nominated. lol) We'll start at the top--Top of the Pops 1972. Their debut single.
Rick Danko – Sip the Wine
Bob Dorough – Conjunction Junction
Schoolhouse Rock! musical director Bob Dorough passed away at the age of 94. He was the author of such tunes as “Three Is A Magic Number”, “Conjunction Junction", and many more.
2009