70s Spots: The Carpenters – Rare Japanese Commercials

I hope you are enjoying a lazy September Sunday. To help keep you relaxed – here’s a pair of rarely-seen spots The Carpenters made for Japanese television in the early to mid-1970s. First up, Karen and Richard sing a tune … Continue reading

Music for Monday: Ian Hunter (with Mick Ronson), ‘Once Bitten, Twice Shy’

Ian Hunter released the “Once Bitten, Twice Shy” single in April of 1975. It was taken from Hunter’s eponymous, debut solo album following his time with Mott the Hoople. Mick Ronson (best-known for his guitar work for David Bowie during … Continue reading

Mood Music: Devo, ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’

Devo first recorded and released their Rolling Stone’s cover song, “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” in the summer of 1977. The band’s version of the angst-ridden song really gained traction when they re-recorded it for their debut L.P., Q: Are … Continue reading

Music for Monday: Wild Cherry, ‘Play That Funky Music’

Happy Monday! Ready to get tha funk out? Wild Cherry released the “Play That Funky Music” single in late spring/early summer of 1976 and it rose all the way to #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on September 18th, … Continue reading

Remembering Elvis Presley on the 35th anniversary of his death

35 years ago today, on August 16th, 1977, Elvis Presley died. A Web Site called The Boot has published an article entitled “Elvis Presley Remembered by Country Musicians on 35th Anniversary of His Death” that you may wish to explore. … Continue reading

Music for Monday: The Osmonds, ‘Crazy Horses’

The Osmonds released the “Crazy Horses” single from the L.P. of the same name in October of 1972. The tune was written about air pollution (crazy horses = cars) and it rose to #14 on the Billboard US Hot 100 … Continue reading