Minnie Riperton, 1975 To start off a fresh, new week here at Bionic Disco we’re taking a look at the top five songs in the US (Billboard Hot 100) for the week of April 5, 1975. 46-years-ago, Minnie Riperton and … Continue reading
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Happy Funshine Friday, friends! To help get our weekend off to a grand start, let’s watch Elton John perform “Crocodile Rock” surrounded by furry reptiles. The entertaining segment below appeared on The Muppet Show and Muppet Wiki lists the production … Continue reading
(Click to enlarge) “A single from his forthcoming album.” Elton John and Bernie Taupin’s tune reached #2 on the US charts and #16 in the UK. Daily 70s Ad #195: Elton John ‘Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me’ … Continue reading
A very good Monday to you. Let us start off the week by hopping all the way back to 1970. Here’s Elton John singing “Your Song” live in a performance for the BBC. “Your Song” appeared on the L.P. Elton … Continue reading
Mood Music time. Here’s Elton John performing “Tiny Dancer” live on the UK’s Old Grey Whistle Test in 1971. This performance likely dates from around September, 1971 and one of the first episodes of Whistle Test. “Tiny Dancer,” written by … Continue reading
I spent the last hour searching around looking for a good 1970s song relevant to Veteran’s Day (technically yesterday, but many have today off as a holiday) and came up empty. I had a few options in mind but no … Continue reading