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Post by pb on Nov 12, 2018 8:45:58 GMT -5
Good one, haven't heard it in years, but a question: You state 'ex-Raiders lead singer'. I thought that Lindsay's solo career was concurrent with his group recordings, and that he did sing on "Indian Reservation", "Birds Of a Feather", and the other sub-top 40 records that they charted with between 1971 and 1973. Yes, although he did leave the Raiders after that.
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Post by 1finemrg on Nov 14, 2018 18:04:53 GMT -5
While Uni and Bang were fighting it out on the charts trying to one-up the other regarding Neil Diamond releases, a third "Diamond in the rough" was holding at its peak #44 position for a second week. Neil's version of "He Ain't Heavy...He's My Brother" debuted at #38 and would eventually peak at #20. Bang released "Do It" and the tune was steadily moving up the Hot 100. The song would climb to #36. The lost 70s classic from November 20, 1970 would also be covered by Elvis. This time around, the Diamond penned tune just missed being the third Top 40 hit for the ex-Raiders lead singer. It would chart for 12 weeks. And The Grass Won't Pay No Mind - Mark LindsayGood one, haven't heard it in years, but a question: You state 'ex-Raiders lead singer'. I thought that Lindsay's solo career was concurrent with his group recordings, and that he did sing on "Indian Reservation", "Birds Of a Feather", and the other sub-top 40 records that they charted with between 1971 and 1973. mga707 - You are correct. Mark stuck with the Raiders until 1975. My error. Thanks for the correction.
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Post by trekkielo on Nov 17, 2018 18:38:47 GMT -5
Who's we sucker, it was The Electric Light Orchestra that hit #39 with "Last Train to London" 39 years ago, not just Jeff Lynne's ELO, stop revising history!
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Post by mga707 on Nov 17, 2018 21:45:48 GMT -5
Who's we sucker, it was The Electric Light Orchestra that hit #39 with "Last Train to London" 39 years ago, not just Jeff Lynne's ELO, stop revising history! One of my favorite ELO songs, amazed it didn't go higher than #39! Have had the 45 since late '79. Always think of this song and Foghat's "Third Time Lucky" as a 'pair', since I bought both 45s on the same day. Both wound up peaking at the end of January 1980.
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Post by 1finemrg on Dec 20, 2018 7:10:49 GMT -5
The lost 70s classic from December 20, 1975 is the single release from John Denver's holiday offering "Rocky Mountain Christmas". As with most seasonal songs it had a short shelf life; charting for 4 weeks and peaking at #58. A safe, blessed, and happy holiday season to all! Christmas For Cowboys - John Denver
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Post by 1finemrg on Feb 27, 2019 6:24:04 GMT -5
The lost 70s classic for March 2, 1974 was five weeks into an 11 week climb up the Hot 100. It would eventually peak at #54. Joe Walsh was long gone by this time. This version featured Tommy Bolin on guitars (Walsh's recommendation) and Roy Kenner handling the vocals. They joined original member Jim Fox and Dale Peters who had been with the band since 1970. Great little rocker from my college years. Must Be Love - James Gang
Bonus: Fans of the Drew Carey show will remember the musical number done to this lost classic from March 2, 1974. It moved 98 - 91 in its second week on the Hot 100. Unfortunately, that was it for this great tune that posed the question... What Is Hip? - Tower Of PowerDrew Carey Show
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Post by at40petebattistini on Mar 29, 2019 8:56:35 GMT -5
At #45 on the Hot 100 dated March 27, 1976, comes this lost classic by Charlie Ross. "Without Your Love (Mr. Jordan)" spent just 7 weeks on the chart, peaking at #42. If this song had appeared in this week's show from Premiere, not only would it have been a treat to hear any comment from Casey during its introduction, it likely would've triggered a few "worst song of all time" comments. Enjoy! www.youtube.com/watch?v=r14D0YgwwDA
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Post by mga707 on Mar 29, 2019 11:43:51 GMT -5
At #45 on the Hot 100 dated March 27, 1976, comes this lost classic by Charlie Ross. "Without Your Love (Mr. Jordan)" spent just 7 weeks on the chart, peaking at #42. If this song had appeared in this week's show from Premiere, not only would it have been a treat to hear any comment from Casey during its introduction, it likely would've triggered a few "worst song of all time" comments. Enjoy! www.youtube.com/watch?v=r14D0YgwwDAWow! Just...wow. That song is SO bad..."I've Never Been To Me"/"Butterfly Kisses"-level bad!
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Post by 1finemrg on Apr 1, 2019 12:59:19 GMT -5
The lost 70s classic for April 10, 1971 is pretty much self-explanatory. The song was in the middle of a 3 week stay at its #58 peak position. It would chart for 6 weeks. A Man In Black - Johnny Cash
One would think a song that debuts at #90 on April 12, 1975, peaks at #85 the following week, then exits would hardly qualify as a lost 70s classic. History would prove that wrong. In about 5 months, the songwriter would be called the next Bob Dylan and be center stage with regards to music culture. Bruce Springsteen makes his debut in the Hot 100, with the Hollies covering a great tune off his second album. Sandy - Hollies
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Post by djjoe1960 on Apr 1, 2019 16:15:17 GMT -5
At #45 on the Hot 100 dated March 27, 1976, comes this lost classic by Charlie Ross. "Without Your Love (Mr. Jordan)" spent just 7 weeks on the chart, peaking at #42. If this song had appeared in this week's show from Premiere, not only would it have been a treat to hear any comment from Casey during its introduction, it likely would've triggered a few "worst song of all time" comments. Enjoy! www.youtube.com/watch?v=r14D0YgwwDAAre you sure this didn't start out as a country song? They should have used a 'fake' band name to put out 'stuff' like this; makes the Bell's 'Stay Awhile' sound good by comparison (which is another cringe worthy song IMO).
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Post by jlthorpe on Apr 1, 2019 19:00:17 GMT -5
My first post in this thread, to post a lost classic that, based on what I can find online, was released on today's date in 1970. It's a song that was recorded as stock music and originally went by the name "Prestige Production", appearing on the album "Impact and Action - Volume II" by music publishing company KPM. It's probably best known as the theme music for the afternoon movie program "The 4 O'Clock Movie", which aired on New York-area TV station WOR in the late 1970s/early 1980s and whose opening was imitated at the beginning of the film "Ocean's 13" in 2007. Here's "The Riviera Affair" by Neil Richardson. Included are videos of the full track, "The 4 O'Clock Movie" opening, and the "Ocean's 13" homage.
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Post by mga707 on Apr 1, 2019 22:03:22 GMT -5
The lost 70s classic for April 10, 1971 is pretty much self-explanatory. The song was in the middle of a 3 week stay at its #58 peak position. It would chart for 6 weeks. A Man In Black - Johnny Cash
One would think a song that debuts at #90 on April 12, 1975, peaks at #85 the following week, then exits would hardly qualify as a lost 70s classic. History would prove that wrong. In about 5 months, the songwriter would be called the next Bob Dylan and be center stage with regards to music culture. Bruce Springsteen makes his debut in the Hot 100, with the Hollies covering a great tune off his second album. Sandy - HolliesAgree. One of the best Springsteen 'covers', up there with "Fire".
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Post by 1finemrg on Apr 14, 2019 20:44:50 GMT -5
Her #1 single "The Way We Were" just exited the Top 40. For the follow-up , Barbra Streisand cherry-picked a gem from my favorite Stevie Wonder album "Innervisions". You would think a song that should be considered a pop standard, covered by Barbra should have had pop hit written all over it. It did well on the Adult Contemporary Charts, peaking at #10. The Hot 100 was not so fair. After 4 weeks this lost 70s classic from 4/20/74 was at its #63 peak. It would fall the following week to 75, then both "The Way We Were" and the follow-up would disappear from the Hot 100. All In Love Is Fair - Barbra Streisand
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Post by pb on Apr 21, 2019 13:18:30 GMT -5
Bonus 4/20/74 "Lost Classic" - Casey made a rare mention of a record that didn't reach top 40 - in fact, it did not come close (peaked at #95 in 1971) - while answering a trivia question about bands whose members all had solo hits after the band split up. Here is that record, where David Crosby collaborated with his on again, off again bandmates Graham Nash and Neil Young. Music Is Love - David Crosby
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Post by at40petebattistini on May 3, 2019 13:00:50 GMT -5
Bonus 4/20/74 "Lost Classic" - Casey made a rare mention of a record that didn't reach top 40 - in fact, it did not come close (peaked at #95 in 1971) - while answering a trivia question about bands whose members all had solo hits after the band split up. Here is that record, where David Crosby collaborated with his on again, off again bandmates Graham Nash and Neil Young. Music Is Love - David CrosbyMissed this one ... great song.
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