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

70s stories in the news: ABBA museum, ‘Rocky’ musical, recent passings

Numerous 1970s-related stories have been piling up in the ‘Disco files. Here now is a collection of news items you may find interesting reading including bits on the new Abba museum and recent passings of known persons. Investigate. Abba fans … 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

Daily 70s Spot: American Sound Stereo (1975)

Daily 70s Spot time. This one is a must-see for the groovy, straight out of Central Casting, hip, 1970s spokesman. The fellow looks like he’s dressed up for a night at the disco. Who better to sell you the latest … Continue reading