Music for Monday: Leo Sayer, ‘Long Tall Glasses (I Can Dance)’ (1974)

Happy Monday, Bionic people. Are we ready for a toe-tappin’ top tune? Here’s Leo Sayer performing “Long Tall Glasses” on TV in 1974. “Long Tall Glasses” (which you may remember better by its chorus of ‘I can dance’) hit #9 … Continue reading

Mood Music: Suzi Quatro, ‘Devil Gate Drive’ (1974)

Suzi Quatro’s #1 UK single, “Devil Gate Drive,” was released in February of 1974. The track later appeared on the musician’s second L.P., Quatro, in October of ’74. You may also remember the tune from its appearance on Happy Days … Continue reading

Music for Monday: Bill Wyman, ‘White Lightnin” (1974)

About a million years ago I posted a video of ex-Rolling Stone, Bill Wyman performing “I Wanna Get Me a Gun” from his solo L.P., Monkey Grip. The time has come, once again, for another taste of that overlooked album. … Continue reading

Music for Monday: Black Sabbath, ‘War Pigs’ (live, 1970, ’74)

Good day, fine people. I hope those of you in the US are enjoying the extended Memorial Day weekend. In remembrance of soldiers who fought for us in recent and long-past battles – here’s Black Sabbath with a stomping anti-war … Continue reading

Music for Monday: Triumph, ‘Lay It on the Line’ (1979)

Last week on Music for Monday we had a slice of Barry Manilow. This time around we tilt to the opposite side of the 70s musical spectrum for a taste of Triumph. Triumph, a hard-rocking trio from Ontario, Canada, released … Continue reading

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