Music For Monday: The Sylvers, ‘Boogie Fever’ (1976)

Family band, The Sylvers teamed up with Jackson 5 producer, Freddie Perren and recorded “Boogie Fever” for their Showcase L.P of August, 1975. The funky floor-filler was released as a single in February of 1976. By May, it was the … Continue reading

Music For Monday: Dobie Gray, ‘Drift Away’ (1973)

“…I wanna get lost in your rock ‘n’ roll and drift away!” Dobie Gray released “Drift Away” in February of 1973 and it rose to #5 on the Billboard “Hot 100” chart by May. The song, written by Mentor Williams, … Continue reading

Music For Monday: The Who, ‘Long Live Rock’ (1973)

A very good August Monday to you. Here’s just what you need to kick-start the week. The Who performing “Long Live Rock.” Below we have a clip of the band performing “Long Live Rock” for the BBC in 1973. The … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: ‘Sesame Street’: Ernie Sings ‘Rubber Duckie’ (1970)

‘Rubber Duckie I am awfully fond of you…’ (‘Sesame Street,’ 1970) To assist you in the creation of a most wonderful weekend, Bionic Disco joyfully presents Sesame Street‘s Ernie singing his signature tune, “Rubber Duckie.” This particular clip is the … Continue reading

Music For Monday: Billy Joel, ‘Big Shot’ (1978)

Billy Joel’s “Big Shot” first appeared on the musician’s Grammy Award-winning L.P., 52nd Street, of October, 1978. “Big Shot” was released as a single in early 1979 and by late March had peaked at #14 on the Billboard “Hot 100.” … Continue reading

Mood Music: Stevie Wonder, ‘You Haven’t Done Nothin” (Live, 1975)

A very fine last day of the month to you. To say goodbye to July, here’s Stevie Wonder with his 1974, #1 hit, “You Haven’t Done Nothin’.” I’m fairly certain this live performance, presented by Andy Williams, comes from the … Continue reading