Music for Earth Day: ‘The Lorax,’ ‘Under the Trees’ (1972)

Happy Earth Day! To celebrate the planet and stand vigilant against pollution and greed – here’s 38-seconds filled with sweet memories of Dr. Seuss’ Truffula trees and Bar-Ba-Loots. The song “Under the Trees” first aired along with the entire CBS … Continue reading

Music for Monday: The Rutles, ‘Cheese and Onions’ (1978)

“I have always thought – in the back of my mind – cheese and onions.” Monday. “Tax Day.” I think we can all use a good laugh…and a Yellow Submarine Sandwich. Here’s The Rutles with “Cheese and Onions” from their … Continue reading

Mood Music: Paul McCartney & Wings, ‘Mull of Kintyre’

Paul McCartney & Wings (or technically, just ‘Wings’) released “Mull of Kintyre” in November of 1977, where it went to #1 in the UK – becoming the first single there to sell over two million copies. Here in the US, … Continue reading

Music for Monday: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, ‘American Girl’ (live ’78)

Happy Monday, musical maniacs. Here’s a good one. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers performing “American Girl” live on the UK’s Old Grey Whistle Test in 1978. “American Girl” was recorded on July 4th, 1976, the American Bicentennial, and appeared on … Continue reading

Music for Monday: The Rolling Stones, ‘It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll’ (live ’75)

It would be foolish of me to play an April joke on you – so here’s a most excellent performance for your Monday. The Rolling Stones (along with Billy Preston) performing “It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll” at the L.A. Forum … Continue reading

Partridge Pop: ‘Money Money’ (1974)

It’s been far too long since I laid some sweet Partridge Pop on you. Here to remedy that is David Cassidy and family singing “Money Money” from 1974. “Money Money” appeared on The Partridge Family‘s Bulletin Board L.P. of October, … Continue reading