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Post by 1finemrg on Oct 26, 2014 20:48:04 GMT -5
RIP Jack Bruce: To honor the career of this RRHOF bassist, we'll flip over Cream's "White Room". It was about to enter the top 10 on October 26, 1968 on its way to peaking at #6. The "B" side is a classic as well. Not to be confused with Mary Hopkin's or Archie & Edith Bunker's song with the same title. Those Were The Days - Cream
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Post by 1finemrg on Nov 6, 2014 19:50:43 GMT -5
Paul McCartney released "Junior's Farm" which was the highest debut on November 9, 1974. Entering the charts at #59, it would eventually peak at #3. Love the "B" side classic of this 45. It also charted on its own a month later reaching #17, although I do remember the odd chart methodology at that time. The first time this song was available on CD it was as a bonus track on "Wings At The Speed Of Sound". That CD and "Venus And Mars" were remastered and released 2 days ago. This time thankfully the song is included on the "Venus And Mars" bonus disk. Lets hear a big "Yee-Haw!" for cowboy Paul! Sally G - Paul McCartney And Wings
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Post by 1finemrg on Nov 14, 2014 22:46:30 GMT -5
Although Billy Joel's "Just The Way You Are" turned out to be bittersweet to him personally, at the time it vaulted his career to a whole new level. It netted him 2 Grammys for Song And Record of the year. On November 19, 1977 the single was in its second of 27 weeks in the hot 100 where it would eventually peak at #3. The "B" side classic is a bouncy little rocker. With all the great songs on "The Stranger", this one is sometimes overlooked. Get It Right The First Time - Billy Joel
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Post by 1finemrg on Nov 19, 2014 18:54:12 GMT -5
On November 20, 1971, Neil Diamond's "Stones" was one week away from splashing into the top 40 at #23. Unfortunately it would not reach the top 10, peaking at #14 and only remaining on the charts for 9 weeks. The "B" side classic was listed as a two-sided hit for the final week of "Stones". Good song that received a lot of airplay locally. Crunchy Granola Suite - Neil Diamond
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Post by pb on Nov 19, 2014 18:57:01 GMT -5
On November 20, 1971, Neil Diamond's "Stones" was one week away from splashing into the top 40 at #23. Unfortunately it would not reach the top 10, peaking at #14 and only remaining on the charts for 9 weeks. The "B" side classic was listed as a two-sided hit for the final week of "Stones". Good song that received a lot of airplay locally. Crunchy Granola Suite - Neil DiamondMaybe the hardest rocking song Neil ever wrote (especially in the Hot August Night version).
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Post by 1finemrg on Nov 19, 2014 19:11:01 GMT -5
On November 20, 1971, Neil Diamond's "Stones" was one week away from splashing into the top 40 at #23. Unfortunately it would not reach the top 10, peaking at #14 and only remaining on the charts for 9 weeks. The "B" side classic was listed as a two-sided hit for the final week of "Stones". Good song that received a lot of airplay locally. Crunchy Granola Suite - Neil DiamondMaybe the hardest rocking song Neil ever wrote (especially in the Hot August Night version). Agreed. Love the Hot August Night version. It was tough finding the original; unfortunately I had to settle for the annoying lip-syncher. But hey, why not post it here? Prologue/Crunchy Granola Suite (from Hot August Night) - Neil Diamond
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Post by purplerush on Nov 20, 2014 13:18:07 GMT -5
Neil has been my favorite since I was a toddler. Love this song, though unsure why the live version is a different sounding arrangement. As for hard rocking, Take Care Of Me (a non-single) from 1988's The Best Years Of Our Lives is right up there, though co-written with David Foster.
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Post by 1finemrg on Nov 25, 2014 6:51:57 GMT -5
On November 29, 1969, Led Zeppelin's largest selling single "Whole Lotta Love" was poised to leap in to the top 40 moving from 91 to 45. It would debut the following week at #28, and eventually peak at #4 during its 15 weeks on the chart. After "Whole Lotta Love's" chart run the "B" side charted for 6 weeks, reaching #65. Usually paired with "Heartbreaker" when heard on classic rock stations, the song was a favorite of Robert Plant but not Jimmy Page. Another groupie record in the vein of George Harrison's "Apple Scruffs" and Delaney and Bonnie's "Superstar (Groupie)" co-written with Leon Russell, later popularized by the Carpenters. Living Loving Maid (She's Just A Woman) - Led Zeppelin
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Post by 1finemrg on Dec 5, 2014 13:36:25 GMT -5
On December 2, 1972 Loggins and Messina took a 55-34 leap into the top 40 for the first time. "Your Mama Don't Dance" would eventually become their only top 10 hit, peaking at #4. This week's "B" side classic is one that never gets played. It's a somber commentary on the casualties of war, and the loss that is felt by those who were close to the men and women who gave their lives. A sad song beautifully sung. Golden Ribbons - Loggins & Messina
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Post by 1finemrg on Dec 7, 2014 22:58:48 GMT -5
In memory of John Lennon's death 34 years ago on December 8: Instead of a great "B" side classic, we're going to post a fantastic Beatles song that initially was not issued on a Beatles album or 45. Recorded in 1968, the Beatles donated the track to a compilation album "No One's Gonna Change Our World" benefitting the World Wildlife Fund. The album was released December 12, 1969. A version of the recording did appear on the "Let It Be" album in 1970. I believe the link below is the earlier version. Across The Universe - The Beatles
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Post by 1finemrg on Dec 16, 2014 6:27:56 GMT -5
By the late sixties, we were getting a very good idea that there was more to the Beatles songwriting talents than the Lennon/McCartney partnership. George Harrison would write three of their all time classics, "Something", "Here Comes The Sun", and "While My Guitar Gently Weeps". In late 1970, George released the triple album "All Things Must Pass" and added to his legacy with classics such as "What Is Life", "Beware Of Darkness", and "Awaiting On You All". On December 18, 1970, the first single "My Sweet Lord" was skyrocketing up the charts. In its fourth week, the chart action was 72 - 13 - 6 - 2. The following week, it would ascend to the top and remain there for four weeks. The "B" side classic actually was the co-"A" side in many countries, and in Canada it was the "A" side. Originally written in 1966, this achingly beautiful ballad has been interpreted as a commentary about the turmoil within the Beatles during the latter half of their career that culminated in their breakup. Some of the usual suspects (Ringo, Billy Preston, Gary Wright, and Badfinger) provided the vocal and instrumental support to this track. Really miss "Our Sweet George". Isn't It A Pity - George Harrison
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Post by 1finemrg on Dec 22, 2014 23:13:14 GMT -5
On 12/23/78, the Eagles were flying up the chart perched at #20 in only their third week. The momentum came to a screeching halt, as the song only lasted another five weeks in the Hot 100 and peaked at #18. Why? As Dan Fogelberg once sang, it was "Part Of The Plan". The "A" side was a remake of a Christmas classic first popularized and co-written by Charles Brown in the early sixties. The "B" side classic is an original from Don Henley and Glenn Frey. Funky New Year - Eagles
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Post by 1finemrg on Dec 31, 2014 19:43:55 GMT -5
Elvis was 2 weeks away from reaching the top 10 on January 3, 1970. "Don't Cry Daddy" written by Mac Davis would eventually peak at #6. The "B" side was from his last feature movie "Change Of Habit", with Mary Tyler Moore as Sister Michelle, and Ed Asner as a police detective. The Blossoms (Darlene Love, Gloria Jones, Nanette Williams) provided backup vocals. A remix of the song would briefly chart in 2003. Rubberneckin' - Elvis Presley
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Post by 1finemrg on Jan 7, 2015 21:35:41 GMT -5
The Eagles were on a roll. The third single "Peaceful Easy Feeling" from their self-titled debut album was already at #58 on January 13, 1973 after 3 weeks in the hot 100. It would eventually peak at #22 and chart for 12 weeks. Randy Meisner steps up to the mike on this "B" side classic. Nice little rocker I haven't heard since I played the album in college. Tryin' - Eagles
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Post by 1finemrg on Jan 13, 2015 22:56:00 GMT -5
On January 15, 1977, Kiss's highest charting single "Beth" was one week from ending its 21 week run on the hot 100. It was another case of originally a "B" side, DJs preferring it, and it becomes the "A" side. Unlike many others, this "B" side classic is one of the best rockers from this band. Detroit Rock City - Kiss
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