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Post by 1finemrg on Nov 3, 2014 21:25:28 GMT -5
Although it reached #11 on the Billboard 200 album chart, his "Down Two The Left" album is often overlooked. Like his previous album, it featured session musicians who would go on to form Toto. Ray Parker Jr.'s guitar work was also prevalent. Released between his 2 top ten albums, "Silk Degrees" and "Middle Man", one of the problems is that none of the singles released from the album reached the top 40. This lost 70s classic from 11/5/77 was the first single released. It's a good slice of R & B that peaked at #58 during its 6 week chart run. Hard Times - Boz Scaggs
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Post by 1finemrg on Nov 10, 2014 20:59:40 GMT -5
Three younger family members were added to this R & B group for their latest album from November 18, 1972. The lost 70s classic from it would peak at #51 during an 8 week chart run. Just missed the Top 10 on the R & B charts, peaking at #11. A great cover appeared on the Average White Band's self-titled second album. Vanessa Williams took the song into the top 5 on the R & B charts in 1992. That's all she wrote! Gotta go because I've got... Work To Do - Isley Brothers
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Post by 1finemrg on Nov 16, 2014 16:54:14 GMT -5
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Post by 1finemrg on Nov 18, 2014 23:43:56 GMT -5
He was a one hit wonder in the US, but achieved greater success internationally. In the UK, he had one top 10 and an additional 5 top 20 singles overall. He topped the UK album charts twice with "The Road To Hell" and "Auberge". The lost classic from November 24, 1978 was the follow up to his only US top 40 hit and the title track to his current album at the time. It was at its peak #71 position in the third of four weeks on the chart. The song/album's title came from a stage name his record company suggested he should adopt. Unfortunately, the song's story somewhat mirrored his career in the US, although tracks like "The Road To Hell", "Diamonds", and "Working On It" received some FM airplay. Whatever Happened To Benny Santini - Chris Rea
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Post by 1finemrg on Nov 24, 2014 6:32:49 GMT -5
This 60s band name change originated from a Paul Kantner side project. It was officially launched with their late 1974 album "Dragon Fly". The initial single is this week's lost 70s classic from November 30, 1974. A great FM classic, it only peaked at #84 as a single during its 5 week stay. Their next album "Red Octopus" took the band from the friendly skies to the final frontier. Ride The Tiger - Jefferson Starship
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Post by 1finemrg on Dec 1, 2014 5:49:36 GMT -5
Lighthouse was much more than just "One Fine Morning". They reached the top 40 in the US a second time with a great laid-back classic "Sunny Days". In their native land of Canada, they had 4 Top 10 hits. The last of these is the lost 70s classic from December 8, 1973. Reaching #9 in Canada, this one only made it to #53 on the hot 100 during its 8 week chart run. MusicMike's "Flashback Favorites" has all the details. Pretty Lady - Lighthouse
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Post by 1finemrg on Dec 9, 2014 20:55:50 GMT -5
The lost 70s classic from December 11, 1971 is a change of pace for this band. It's a haunting, bluesy song that is a introspective commentary by its writer. Reminds me of "Turn The Page", a song Bob Seger would release a couple of years later. The lyric "46201" has been the subject of much speculation through the years. According to the writer from the liner notes to a 1995 CD: "46201 is the zip code for part of Indianapolis...got a letter from a girl I knew there...return address on front of envelope, zip on bottom...started singing the numbers to complete latter half of song...left it just that way...the mood here is not exactly Fred and Ginger..." Charted for 9 weeks in the hot 100, peaking halfway up the charts (#50). Sour Suite - Guess Who
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Post by at40petebattistini on Dec 11, 2014 6:00:33 GMT -5
One of the most underrated bands from the late 60s/early 70s was the New Colony Six. On the Hot 100 from December 11, 1971, their "Long Time To Be Alone" was listed at #99. It's a beautiful ballad that climbed no higher than #93 and, unfortunately, this was their last Hot 100 record. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yieyAHryV8
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Post by 1finemrg on Dec 15, 2014 22:39:57 GMT -5
On December 18, 1970 this lost 70s classic was in its ninth and final week on the charts, having peaked at #52. It was the third and last hot 100 single for this Minneapolis band released on the Amaret label. Drummer Denny Craswell reached #12 in 1965 as a member of the Castaways with "Liar, Liar". Less than a year later, Long John Baldry covered this tune written and originally recorded by Jeff Thomas. His version made it to #73 during a 7 week stay in the hot 100. By the way Long John Baldry is the "John" in former Bluesology mate Elton John's moniker (Elton Dean is the "Elton"). (Don't Try To Lay No Boogie Woogie On The) King Of Rock & Roll - Crow
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Post by 1finemrg on Dec 22, 2014 6:41:37 GMT -5
The lost 70s classic from December 25, 1976 would reach #61 during an 11 week chart run. The original version of this song was written by band member Jack Tempchin. Six months later, it became Johnny Rivers last top 40 hit. He retitled it "Swaying To The Music (Slow Dancin')" to avoid confusion with the Addrisi Brothers "Slow Dancing Don't Turn Me On". The song has been covered many times, most notably by Olivia Newton-John. Slow Dancing - Funky Kings
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Post by 1finemrg on Dec 31, 2014 0:13:42 GMT -5
At #73, this was the highest debuting song for the January 3, 1976 survey. Unfortunately, it had a very short life (5 weeks) and peaked at #53. Backing band was the legendary Booker T and the MGs. Back To The Island - Leon Russell
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Post by 1finemrg on Jan 4, 2015 23:03:14 GMT -5
The lost 70s classic from January 6, 1973 was one week removed from its #44 peak. The only hot 100 song for this band, it hung around the charts for 15 weeks. A very Three Dog Night sounding song, the band is notable for two of the members. Gene Cornish (guitar) and Dino Danelli (drums) had reached the top of the Hot 100 in the sixties three times as members of the Rascals. Unlike the title, here's hoping you'll have a positive response to this one. No - Bulldog
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Post by 1finemrg on Jan 13, 2015 6:38:56 GMT -5
Although this lost 70s classic dropped from 94-100 on January 15, 1977, it was only halfway through its 8 week chart run. It would rebound to a #93 peak position before spending an eighth and final week back at #100. Unlike their #3 smash "Fooled Around And Fell In Love", the lead singer shared featured billing on this gem. Shortly after, he would begin a successful career as the male lead vocalist for Jefferson Starship (Starship) replacing Marty Balin. Charlie Daniels once sang about this bluesy guitarist that shared billing on this song, "He ain't good lookin' but he sure can play." Spend Some Time - Elvin Bishop Featuring Mickey Thomas
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Post by at40petebattistini on Jan 13, 2015 19:02:31 GMT -5
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Post by blackbowl68 on Jan 19, 2015 9:42:33 GMT -5
Here's a lost hit that was sitting at its peak of #51 on 1/25/1975. It was another one of those this-man-is-mine songs that were common round this time like "Woman To Woman." It was this soul singer's first record on the Warner Bros. label after a five year stint on Fame. As Long As He Takes Care Of Home - Candi StatonListen to hear the song's strong similarity to the 80's top 40 hit, Smoking Gun.
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