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Post by dth1971 on Sept 18, 2024 8:15:03 GMT -5
In memory of Tito Jackson, here's a lost 1970's classic track by the Jackson 5 from their second album "ABC" which could have been a follow up to the title track that went to #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 in the pre AT40 1970 months instead of "The Love You Save". This is "2-4-6-8": www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYRtXLR-RvU |
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Post by at40petebattistini on Sept 23, 2024 7:33:45 GMT -5
This week’s lost 70s classic was riding the Hot 100 on September 25, 1976. A jazzy, R&B entry, Natalie Cole’s “Mr. Melody” spent 12 weeks on the survey, peaking at #49. More impressively, this night club number climbed to #10 on Billboard’s Soul Singles chart and lasted there for 15 weeks. Undoubtedly, Casey would’ve enjoyed introducing this one… www.youtube.com/watch?v=5W-yXLZS918 |
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Post by at40petebattistini on Sept 30, 2024 7:33:18 GMT -5
This week’s lost 70s classic was listed at #7 and climbing after 6 weeks on Billboard’s Soul Singles chart dated October 7, 1978. “Blame It On The Boogie” by The Jacksons eventually peaked there at #3. And this disco-flavored 45 finally debuted on the Hot 100 dated 11/4/78 and ultimately climbed to #54. The link below features a choreographed video with all group members, including some vintage Michael Jackson. RIP Tito Jackson… www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqxVMLVe62U |
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Post by dukelightning on Sept 30, 2024 7:42:07 GMT -5
1978 was the first year since AT40 began that the Jackson family failed to make the top 40. I'm surprised Boogie failed to do so. And there's a hit that came a lot closer to doing so...Michael dueting with "Diana Ross' on "Ease on down the Road" from The Wiz that stalled out at 41.
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Post by dth1971 on Oct 3, 2024 9:15:35 GMT -5
In honor of the late Kris Kristofferson, here's a lost classic 1978 duet of Kris and Rita Coolidge called "Please Don't Tell Me How The Story Ends": www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLeDe5yRi8s |
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Post by 1finemrg on Oct 4, 2024 6:51:15 GMT -5
The lost 70s classic from October 2, 1971 is another example of IMO why the year was so great for music. Plenty of great tunes that peaked in the lower 60 positions in the Hot 100. In its fifth week on the charts, this one peaked at #73. It would fall to #78 before ending a 6 week run. Military Madness - Graham Nash------------------------------- The lost 70s classic from October 7, 1978 is neither lost nor 70s. In the wake of a movie that was panned by most critics, Capitol decided to release a single from one of the greatest albums of all time. The irony is when the album was originally released in 1967, there were no 45s issued. After 4 weeks on the Hot 100, it was spending a second week at its #71 peak position. It would chart a total of 7 weeks. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band/With A Little Help From My Friends - The BeatlesWe'll pair this with a song that could be considered a lost 70s classic. He would end the 70s at the top of the charts, but this was his first solo Hot 100 hit. He had previously reached the Top 40 as a songwriter in 1971, penning "Timothy" for the Buoys. He was also co-writer and singer with the studio group the Street People, who charted in the Top 40 with "Jennifer Tompkins". Peaking at #72, this 45 was spending its sixth and final week at #98. Let's Get Crazy Tonight - Rupert Holmes |
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Post by dth1971 on Oct 4, 2024 7:56:01 GMT -5
The lost 70s classic from October 2, 1971 is another example of IMO why the year was so great for music. Plenty of great tunes that peaked in the lower 60 positions in the Hot 100. In its fifth week on the charts, this one peaked at #73. It would fall to #78 before ending a 6 week run. Military Madness - Graham Nash------------------------------- The lost 70s classic from October 7, 1978 is neither lost nor 70s. In the wake of a movie that was panned by most critics, Capitol decided to release a single from one of the greatest albums of all time. The irony is when the album was originally released in 1967, there were no 45s issued. After 4 weeks on the Hot 100, it was spending a second week at its #71 peak position. It would chart a total of 7 weeks. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band/With A Little Help From My Friends - The BeatlesWe'll pair this with a song that could be considered a lost 70s classic. He would end the 70s at the top of the charts, but this was his first solo Hot 100 hit. He had previously reached the Top 40 as a songwriter in 1971, penning "Timothy" for the Buoys. He was also co-writer and singer with the studio group the Street People, who charted in the Top 40 with "Jennifer Tompkins". Peaking at #72, this 45 was spending its sixth and final week at #98. Let's Get Crazy Tonight - Rupert HolmesRupert Holmes' "Let's Get Crazy Tonight" was the last charted 45 on the Private Stock record label, Rupert's next single "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" would be on the short lived Infinity label owned by MCA and go all the way to #1. |
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Post by 1finemrg on Oct 4, 2024 13:48:21 GMT -5
The lost 70s classic from October 7, 1978 is neither lost nor 70s. In the wake of a movie that was panned by most critics, Capitol decided to release a single from one of the greatest albums of all time. The irony is when the album was originally released in 1967, there were no 45s issued. After 4 weeks on the Hot 100, it was spending a second week at its #71 peak position. It would chart a total of 7 weeks. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band/With A Little Help From My Friends - The BeatlesWe'll pair this with a song that could be considered a lost 70s classic. He would end the 70s at the top of the charts, but this was his first solo Hot 100 hit. He had previously reached the Top 40 as a songwriter in 1971, penning "Timothy" for the Buoys. He was also co-writer and singer with the studio group the Street People, who charted in the Top 40 with "Jennifer Tompkins". Peaking at #72, this 45 was spending its sixth and final week at #98. Let's Get Crazy Tonight - Rupert HolmesRupert Holmes' "Let's Get Crazy Tonight" was the last charted 45 on the Private Stock record label, Rupert's next single "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" would be on the short lived Infinity label owned by MCA and go all the way to #1. Soon after, Infinity would go belly up despite Top 40 singles from Rupert Holmes, Orleans, Spyro Gyra, Hot Chocolate and New England. Rupert's subsequent Top 40 hits "Him" and "Answering Machine" would be released on MCA. |
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Post by 1finemrg on Oct 9, 2024 20:39:41 GMT -5
She was the voice that duetted with Mick Jagger on "Gimme Shelter". She later released her own version which became one her 5 Hot 100 singles, peaking at #73. She recorded the original version of "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)" only to see Betty Everett's cover reach the Top 10. One of the subjects of the documentary "Twenty Feet From Stardom", her vocals can be heard on recordings by Tom Jones, Joe Cocker, Linda Ronstadt, Carole King, Tori Amos and Neil Young. The lost 70s classic from October 17, 1970 missed the Hot 100, bubbling under for 4 weeks peaking at #103. This cover was the first version to chart; the original peaked at #37 early in 1971. Country Road - Merry Clayton------------------------------------ Debuting at #86, the lost 70s classic from October 15, 1977 would spend 7 weeks in the Hot 100. It would peak at #65. They had switched management and labels in the wake of the death of their guitarist Paul Kosoff. A name change also occurred, dropping the "Back Street" from their moniker. Stone Cold Sober - Crawler |
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Post by 1finemrg on Oct 18, 2024 17:56:37 GMT -5
The "A" side of this lost 70s classic from October 20, 1973 had bubbled under in the spring of 1971. In the interim, member Jay Ferguson had reached the Top 40 in 1972 with Jo Jo Gunne. He would have a pair of Top 40 solo hits (with a little help from Joe Walsh) during 1978. Jay would later gain fame as a soundtrack composer for films and television including the theme from "The Office". The "B" side debuted at #95. It would chart one more week at its #92 peak before exiting. Mr. Skin - Spirit------------------------------------ He reached the Top 40 as lead singer of Argent. As a solo artist, his "On The Rebound" peaked at #58 in 1980 though I prefer his bubbling under 1984 single "Voices". Russ Ballard has an impressive resume as a songwriter. Some of his Top 40 hits include Ace Frehley's "New York Groove", America's "You Can Do Magic", Three Dog Night's "Liar", Santana's "Winning", and Frida's "I Know There's Something Going On". He also wrote this lost 70's classic from October 20, 1979. Although it missed the Top 40, it wasn't for lack of trying. Head East's version peaked at #46 in 1978, and Rainbow's attempt made it to #57 at the end of 1979. This version debuted and spent 3 weeks in the Hot 100 at its #95 peak. One of this twin sister duo spent time in the Runaways with Joan Jett and Lita Ford. Since You've Been Gone - Cherie & Marie Currie |
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Post by 1finemrg on Oct 22, 2024 5:03:57 GMT -5
The lost 70s classic from October 23, 1976 managed a #80 peak during a 4 week stay on the Hot 100. The founder already earned engineering credits on The Beatles "Let It Be" and Pink Floyd's "Dark Side Of The Moon". Their first album "Tales Of Mystery And Imagination" based on the works of Edgar Allen Poe, definitely had a Halloween feel to it as did its second single. It was the follow up to their #37 hit "(The System Of) Dr. Tarr And Professor Fether". The Raven - Alan Parsons Project |
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Post by dth1971 on Oct 26, 2024 7:42:32 GMT -5
For Halloween month, a lost 1970's classic chosen by me: This is a track from the Halloween leaning 1974 debut self titled album by Kiss called "Firehouse": www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGeeOtCx9ak |
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Post by 1finemrg on Oct 29, 2024 21:02:34 GMT -5
The lost 70s classic from November 4, 1972 was spending its final week in the Hot 100, having peaked at #45. It actually made the Top 40 in Record World and Cash Box, peaking at #38 on both charts. It was the only charting single from this country-rock band from Tyler, Texas. The lyrics were of a social commentary nature, not unusual for this time. A Piece Of Paper - Gladstone |
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Post by dth1971 on Nov 3, 2024 21:39:28 GMT -5
For this Tuesday's 2024 Presidential Election, here's a lost 1970's classic chosen by me: This is the Delagates' follow up to "Convention 1972" of another break-in record that never made the Hot 100 called "After The Election: Richard M. Nixon - Face the Issues": www.youtube.com/watch?v=3e4I3BQ4zz4 |
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Post by 1finemrg on Nov 6, 2024 22:11:51 GMT -5
We shine the light on a great Canadian power trio for This Week's Lost 70s Classic from November 10, 1979. No...not Rush. This band's second Hot 100 hit languished on the bottom rungs for seven weeks charting 92-91-88-88-88-86-86. A great song that still gets occasional spins on classic rock radio today. Lay It On The Line - Triumph |
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