Mood Music: The Sweet, ‘Love Is Like Oxygen’

The Sweet’s “Love Is Like Oxygen” was recorded in 1977 and released as a single in January of 1978. The song hit the top ten in the US, UK, Canada and Germany and appears on The Sweet’s Level Headed L.P. … Continue reading

Music for Monday: David Dundas, ‘Jeans On’ (1976)

David Dundas (now, Lord David Dundas) released his song “Jeans On” in 1976. The tune, originally written for Brutus Jeans TV commercials, rose to #1 in Germany, #3 in the UK and #17 in the US (Feb. 1977). My guess … Continue reading

Mood Music: H.R. Pufnstuf – Jack Wild sings ‘Mechanical Boy’

I double-dog dare you to watch the H.R. Pufnstuf clip below and refrain from singing along. You’ll find it very difficult not to join in as Jimmy (Jack Wild) belts out this brief and wonderful tune. H.R. Pufnstuf‘s fourth episode, … Continue reading

Music for Monday: George Harrison, ‘My Sweet Lord’ (live,’71)

Here’s George Harrison (along with Ringo Starr) performing “My Sweet Lord” at The Concert For Bangladesh. The benefit concert was held at Madison Square Garden on August 1st, 1971. In addition to Harrison and Starr, performers included Bob Dylan, Eric … Continue reading

Mood Music: Chet Atkins plays Joplin’s ‘The Entertainer’ (1975)

A very pleasant Wednesday to you. Here’s a short & sweet, two-minute slice of near-perfect music to mellow your hectic minds. Guitar legend, Chet Atkins performing a Scott Joplin classic, “The Entertainer,” in 1975. Joplin’s turn-of-the-century ragtime music, and “The … Continue reading

Music for Monday: ELO, ‘Mr. Blue Sky’ (1977)

‘Mr. Blue Sky – please tell us why…’ (ELO, 1978) Electric Light Orchestra’s “Mr. Blue Sky” was written and produced by Jeff Lynne and appeared on the band’s 1977 L.P. Out of the Blue. The song was released as a … Continue reading