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Post by trekkielo on Nov 13, 2015 1:11:18 GMT -5
The fourth and final US single, "It's Over" from Electric Light Orchestra's 1977 Platinum Double LP set Out of the Blue made its Billboard Hot 100 debut on 10/28/1978 at #90, it would then peak at #75 on 11/18/1978 during a 4 week chart run...
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Post by pb on Nov 13, 2015 11:33:19 GMT -5
The fourth and final US single, "It's Over" from Electric Light Orchestra's 1977 Platinum Double LP set Out of the Blue made its Billboard Hot 100 debut on 10/28/1978 at #90, it would then peak at #75 on 11/18/1978 during a 4 week chart run... Weird ending for that song on the album. Did they keep it that way on the single?
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Post by 1finemrg on Nov 16, 2015 22:41:13 GMT -5
From November 20, 1971, this lost 70s classic was spending a sixth and final week in the Hot 100, having peaked at #72. Great little funky number that has Mardi Gras written all over it. Definitely should've been a Top 40 hit, probably even reaching the Top 20. Life Is A Carnival - The Band
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Post by 1finemrg on Nov 25, 2015 9:46:32 GMT -5
The lost 70s classic from November 25, 1972 from this great horn band peaked at #66 during an 8 week Hot 100 stay. They still perform and tour today led by members Emilio Castillo, Stephen 'Doc' Kupka, David Garibaldi and Francis 'Rocco' Prestia who have been with the band since 1970. It's definitely a fan favorite from the band's treasure trove of tuneful tracks. Ahhhhh...the sass of brass! Down To The Nightclub - Tower Of Power
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Post by 1finemrg on Nov 29, 2015 22:21:32 GMT -5
To capitalize on James Taylor's breakthrough Warner Brothers hit "Fire And Rain", his previous label Apple re-released his first single. This week's lost 70s classic from December 5, 1970 would fare much better the second time around. It had bubbled under for a couple of weeks in April, 1969. This time around it would remain in the Hot 100 for seven weeks and peak at #67. This is the Apple release, not the version re-recorded for his Warner Brother Greatest Hits package (though you can't go wrong either way). Carolina In My Mind - James TaylorAt the same time, a cover version of the song was spending its sixth and final week in the Hot 100 at its #73 peak position. It is the second half of our lost 70s classic, courtesy of this Philadelphia based pop group. Carolina In My Mind - Crystal Mansion
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Post by trekkielo on Dec 1, 2015 0:07:05 GMT -5
The fourth and final US single, "It's Over" from Electric Light Orchestra's 1977 Platinum Double LP set Out of the Blue made its Billboard Hot 100 debut on 10/28/1978 at #90, it would then peak at #75 on 11/18/1978 during a 4 week chart run... Weird ending for that song on the album. Did they keep it that way on the single? Yeah I believe so!
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Post by 1finemrg on Dec 8, 2015 6:25:07 GMT -5
This week's lost 70s classic from December 15, 1979 is the third time this song has charted on the Hot 100 following covers by Head East and Cherie and Marie Currie. Although it did not chart as high as Head East's version, it is the one that receives some airplay on classic rock stations today. Featuring Ritchie Blackmore on guitar and the vocals of Graham Bonnet, this single would peak at #57 and spend 8 weeks in the Hot 100. Since You Been Gone - RainbowThe song was written by ex-Argent member Russ Ballard who also wrote "Liar" covered by Three Dog Night and "You Can Do Magic" covered by America. Here's the original version from Russ's solo album "Winning". Yes, the album's title track was a hit for Santana! Since You Been Gone - Russ Ballard
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Post by 1finemrg on Dec 13, 2015 21:15:22 GMT -5
The lost 70s classic from December 15th, 1973 is from Steely Dan's second album "Countdown To Ecstasy". Oddly enough, neither of the singles "Show-Biz Kids" or this one make the Top 40. Kind of understand why "Show Biz Kids" missed since they mixed in a f-bomb in the lyrics. This one is a bitter "kiss-off" to their alma mater over a police raid. Charges were dropped, but Donald F a g e n was so upset that he refused to attend graduation. Trivia tidbit: Donald F a g e n and Walter Becker's band in college was named the Leather Canary, but it was their drummer Chevy Chase who was the band's famous member. This one was on the way down after peaking at #63. My Old School - Steely Dan
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Post by 1finemrg on Dec 21, 2015 6:30:37 GMT -5
She had Top 10 success earlier in 1974 covering the Beatles "You Won't See Me". On December 21, 1974, she debuted at #86 with another Beatles cover. This lost 70s classic 86'd pretty quickly. It reached #59 but only charted for 6 weeks. It was the second of ten singles in a row to miss the Top 40. Her eleventh try in 1978 would result in her only #1 single "You Needed Me". Day Tripper - Anne Murray
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Post by 1finemrg on Dec 30, 2015 6:44:23 GMT -5
From January 3, 1970 this was the second of three Hot 100 hits for this Houston-based band. Their only Top 40 hit was written by Tommy James, and they're probably best known for the "B" side to their #22 single "Sugar On Sunday". "Superman" was famously covered in the 80s by R.E.M. They were hoping to record another song written by Mitchell Bottler and Gary Zekley who wrote "Superman", but "I'd Wait A Million Years" was recorded by the Grass Roots. Instead their follow up was spending it's seventh and final week on the Hot 100, having peaked at #45. Another version of the song was recorded by Smith and included on the band's debut album around the same time. I'll Hold Out My Hand - Clique
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Post by 1finemrg on Jan 3, 2016 20:34:14 GMT -5
From January 11, 1975 this Pittsburgh based band debuted at #86 with this lost 70s classic, a rock cover of a Motown tune that was a hit for Marvin Gaye. From its debut position it steadily chugged up the Hot 100 (86-75-65-55-44). After its fifth week the song was poised for a Top 40 debut, but it stalled at #44 the following week. Then it was gone! A very odd chart run indeed. In fact one might say... Ain't That Peculiar - Diamond Reo
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Post by 1finemrg on Jan 10, 2016 22:01:52 GMT -5
From January 15, 1972, this lost 70s classic was the highest debut on the Hot 100 at #74. It's lofty position was short lived as the song would only peak at #61, charting a mere 5 weeks. Unlike this band's only Top 40 hit, this one is straight ahead in your face rock and roll! Baby Won't You Let Me Rock 'N Roll You - Ten Years After
The lost 70s classic from January 13, 1979 is their third single off the great album "Worlds Away". Debuting at #88 this one should have been ticketed for the Top 20. Written by Peter Allen and Adrienne Anderson, this one fell a little short peaking at #46 and staying on the charts for 8 weeks. Must have been something in the water... I Go To Rio - Pablo Cruise
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Post by 1finemrg on Jan 17, 2016 19:01:23 GMT -5
This week's lost 70s classic from January 23, 1971 is by a band led by Jim Holvay and Gary Beisbier. Jim and Gary had a hand in writing several of the Buckinghams' hits including "Kind Of A Drag", "Don't You Care", "Hey Baby (They're Playing Our Song)", and "Susan". Their band debuted and peaked at #83 on 1/23/71 with their first single. It stayed on the charts for 3 weeks, all at #83. Although their follow up "Give It To Me" fared better with a #71 peak, this is the one that Chicagoans remember as the band's signature song. I Dig Everything About You - Mob
From January 21, 1978 the lost 70s classic is the third single release from his "I'm In You" album. It just missed the Top 40 during its 8 weeks in the Hot 100, peaking at #41. Tried To Love - Peter Frampton
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Post by mitchm on Jan 17, 2016 20:27:27 GMT -5
This week's lost 70s classic from January 23, 1971 is by a band led by Jim Holvay and Gary Beisbier. Jim and Gary had a hand in writing several of the Buckinghams' hits including "Kind Of A Drag", "Don't You Care", "Hey Baby (They're Playing Our Song)", and "Susan". Their band debuted and peaked at #83 on 1/23/71 with their first single. It stayed on the charts for 3 weeks, all at #83. Although their follow up "Give It To Me" fared better with a #71 peak, this is the one that Chicagoans remember as the band's signature song. I Dig Everything About You - Mob
A band called the Mob used to come to Sioux Falls, SD, in the 1968-1969 time frame. I think they were from Chicago. The only song I remember from them was called "Disappear". Are you familiar with this song? Edit: I just played the song you provided and it shows posters of the Mob being advertised in Sioux Falls in 1971, so it must be the same group. "Disappear" hit #1 in Sioux Falls, I think in January of 1968.
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Post by 1finemrg on Jan 17, 2016 20:45:33 GMT -5
This week's lost 70s classic from January 23, 1971 is by a band led by Jim Holvay and Gary Beisbier. Jim and Gary had a hand in writing several of the Buckinghams' hits including "Kind Of A Drag", "Don't You Care", "Hey Baby (They're Playing Our Song)", and "Susan". Their band debuted and peaked at #83 on 1/23/71 with their first single. It stayed on the charts for 3 weeks, all at #83. Although their follow up "Give It To Me" fared better with a #71 peak, this is the one that Chicagoans remember as the band's signature song. I Dig Everything About You - Mob
A band called the Mob used to come to Sioux Falls, SD, in the 1968-1969 time frame. I think they were from Chicago. The only song I remember from them was called "Disappear". Are you familiar with this song? Edit: I just played the song you provided and it shows posters of the Mob being advertised in Sioux Falls in 1971, so it must be the same group. "Disappear" hit #1 in Sioux Falls, I think in January of 1968. Yes mitchm it's the same band. That single was on the Mercury label. I can't confirm it being a Sioux Falls hit (though I wouldn't be surprised), but I can tell you it reached #3 on KGRC in Hannibal MO. Thanks for mentioning the 45. I looked in my collection and found that I had purchased a copy of the 45 within the last year! Disappear - The Mob
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