Music for Monday: Barry Manilow, ‘I Write the Songs’ (1975)

Our Music for Monday selection features Barry Manilow singing one of his biggest hits, “I Write the Songs.” “I Write the Songs” was, in fact, written by Bruce Johnston of The Beach Boys and first recorded by David Cassidy, as … Continue reading

Partridge Pop: ‘Money Money’ (1974)

It’s been far too long since I laid some sweet Partridge Pop on you. Here to remedy that is David Cassidy and family singing “Money Money” from 1974. “Money Money” appeared on The Partridge Family‘s Bulletin Board L.P. of October, … Continue reading

Partridge Pop: ‘This Is Your Life’ Surprises Shirley Jones (1971)

This time around on Partridge Pop- something a bit different. In 1971, the TV show This Is Your Life tip-toed into CBS Studios in L.A. and surprised Shirley Jones on her 37th birthday (March 31st). The four-minute highlights clip below … Continue reading

Brady Bunch Moments/Partridge Pop: Christmas Extravaganza

Merry Christmas everyone! To celebrate the day we’re blending together two segments – Brady Bunch Moments and Partridge Pop – into one glorious explosion of holiday cheer. A messy and fun December treat! BRADY BUNCH MOMENTS In this edition of … Continue reading

Celebrating 12-12-12: December 12th in the 1970s

Today is December 12, 2012 or 12-12-12. We won’t see triple dates all the same like this in our lifetimes (unless you live to see 01.01.2101). I thought it might be fun to celebrate the event by looking back at … Continue reading

70s Stories In The News: Little Richard, Susan Dey, Grease, Saturday Night Fever

Lazy Sunday alert! Time to catch up on some 1970s-related stories in the news. Today, we take a look at rare early-70s Little Richard photos, a Susan Dey ‘Style Evolution’ gallery, modern day Travolta and Newton-John in Grease mode and … Continue reading