Minnie Riperton’s “Lovin’ You,” from the L.P., Perfect Angel, was released as a single in January of 1975. By April it was #1 on Billboard’s “Hot 100” chart. This soulful tune with the incredible, high-pitched vocals was written by Riperton … Continue reading
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This song goes hand-in-hand with today’s Daily 70s Ad, so I couldn’t resist. It’s Gino Vannelli performing “Powerful People” on Soul Train in 1975. “Powerful People,’ from the L.P. of the same name, wasn’t a big hit, so you’re probably … Continue reading
(Click ad to enlarge) “Gino’s powerful follow-up to ‘People Gotta Move.’” Quick! Give that pilot a flying cap. Daily 70s Ad #100: Gino Vannelli ‘Powerful People’ originally appeared in the February 22, 1975 issue of Billboard magazine. (Source: Billboard) Previously … Continue reading
Here’s a joyous two-and-a-half minutes to get you up and running this Monday: Roger Daltrey and The Who singing “I’m Free.” “I’m Free” (written by Pete Townshend) was originally released as a single in 1969 and appeared on the Tommy … Continue reading
It’s time to start off a new week and time for a 70s tune to get us rolling along. Here’s a song that was at the top of the charts 40-years-ago on the Billboard “Hot 100” (April 06, 1974). It’s … Continue reading
A very fine Monday morning to everyone. I’m back from a week’s vacation in London and ready to get down. Here’s Joe Tex with his best-selling hit, “I Gotcha.” “I Gotcha” appeared on the L.P. of the same name in … Continue reading