Showing posts with label 1970s. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1970s. Show all posts

Frank Mills - Music Box Dancer

"Music Box Dancer" is an instrumental piece by Canadian musician Frank Mills that was an international hit in the late 1970s. Mills wrote and recorded "Music Box Dancer" in 1974, but it did not become a single until December 1978. By Christmas of that year, it was in the top ten of many European and Asian pop music charts. 


Ralph Carter - Extra, Extra

"Extra, Extra (Read All About It)" was a 1975 single for Ralph Carter. It was a hit for him the following year. Carter's disco record was a 33⅓ RPM version and had a length of 5:15. The 45RPM version had been edited down to 2:40 for radio airplay.

 

Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta - Summer Nights

"Summer Nights" is a popular song from the musical Grease. Written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, its best-known version was recorded by American actor and singer John Travolta and British-Australian singer, songwriter and actress Olivia Newton-John for the 1978 big-screen adaptation of the musical, and released as a single that same year. It was released in August 1978 as the fourth single from the movie's soundtrack album and became a massive hit worldwide during the summer of 1978. 

Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta - Summer Nights 7" Single Cover
 
Artist: Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta

A-Side (Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta)
: Summer Nights

B-Side (Louis St. Louis): Rock 'n' Roll Party Queen

Year Released: 1978

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Rock, Pop, Stage & Screen

Style: Soundtrack, Rock & Roll, Soft Rock, Ballad

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: RSO

Label/Catalog #: 2090 316 

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Middle Of The Road – The Talk Of All The USA

"Talk of all the USA" is a song by the Scottish pop group Middle of the Road, released in 1972, Middle of the Road were the sound of early Europop with their distinctive harmonies and lead vocals from Sally Carr.

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Artist: Middle Of The Road

A-Side: Talk Of All The USA

B-Side: On This Land

Year Released: 1972

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: RCA Victor

Label/Catalog #: 41023 

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The Motors - Airport

"Airport" is a single by British power pop/new wave band the Motors. Released on 19 May 1978 by Virgin Records, the song reached number four on the UK Singles Chart and the single also features on the 1978 album Approved by the Motors.

The Motors - Airport 7" Single Cover
 
Artist: The Motors

A-Side: Airport

B-Side: Cold Love

Year Released
: 1978

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Power Pop, New Wave, Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Virgin

Label/Catalog #: 2097 955 

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Status Quo - Rockin' All Over The World

"Rockin' All Over the World" is a rock song written by John Fogerty, formerly of Creedence Clearwater Revival. It made its debut on Fogerty's second solo album in 1975. British rock band Status Quo recorded their own, heavier arrangement of Fogerty's song which peaked at #3 in the UK Singles Chart and also charted in several other countries for their 1977 tenth studio album Rockin' All Over the World. 

Status Quo - Rockin' All Over The World 7" Single Cover
 
 Artist: Status Quo   

A-Side: Rockin' All Over The World 

B-Side: Ring Of A Change

Year Released: 1977

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Hard Rock, Pop Rock, Classic Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Vertigo 

Label/Catalog #
: 6173 580

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The Real Thing – Can't Get By Without You

"Can't Get By Without You (The Decade Remix II)" is a 10 year celebratory re-release of the track originally released in 1976 by the British soul group The Real Thing. It was the follow-up to their hit "You to Me Are Everything" and features on their first album Real Thing (1976).

The Real Thing – Can't Get By Without You 7" Single Cover
 
Artist: The Real Thing

A-Side: Can't Get By Without You (The Second Decade Remix)

B-Side: She's A Groovy Freak (The Original Vintage Version)

Year Released: 1986

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Funk / Soul

Style: Soul, Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: PRT

Label/Catalog #: 7P 352 
 
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Peter Gabriel - Solsbury Hill

"Solsbury Hill" is the debut solo single by the English rock musician Peter Gabriel. He wrote the song about a spiritual experience atop Solsbury Hill in Somerset, England, after his departure from the progressive rock band Genesis, of which he had been the lead vocalist since its inception. Gabriel has said of the song's meaning, "It's about being prepared to lose what you have for what you might get ... It's about letting go."

Peter Gabriel - Solsbury Hill 7" Single Cover
 
Artist: Peter Gabriel

A-Side: Solsbury Hill

B-Side: Moribund The Burgermeister

Year Released: 1977

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Rock

Style: Prog Rock, Art Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Charisma

Label/Catalog #: CB 301 

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Jesse Green - Nice and Slow

"Nice and Slow" is a song performed by Jamaican reggae and disco musician Jesse Green, released in 1976 from the album of the same name. It was a No. 1 hit in Belgium and the Netherlands, and also reached the top 20 charts of Austria and the United Kingdom.

Jesse Green - Nice and Slow 7" Single Cover
 
Artist: Jesse Green

A-Side
: Nice and Slow (Vocal)

B-Side: Nice & Slow (Instrumental)

Year Released: 1976

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Funk / Soul 

Style: Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: EMI

Label/Catalog #: 2 C 010 97802

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Bee Gees - You Should Be Dancing

"You Should Be Dancing" is a song by the English-Australian music group, the Bee Gees, taken from the album Children of the World, released in 1976. It is also one of six songs performed by the Bee Gees included in the Saturday Night Fever movie soundtrack which came out a year later. 


Eagles - Hotel California

"Hotel California" is a song by American rock band the Eagles, released as the second single of their album of the same name in 1977, featuring Henley on lead vocals and concluding with a 2-minute-12-second-long electric guitar solo performed by Felder and Joe Walsh.

Eagles - Hotel California 7" Single Cover
 
Artist: Eagles
 
A-Side: Hotel California

B-Side: New Kid In Town

Year Released: 1988

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock

Style: Pop Rock, Soft Rock, Country Rock, Classic Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Elektra

Label/Catalog #: 969304-7
 
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Barry White - You're the First, the Last, My Everything

"You're the First, the Last, My Everything" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Barry White from his third studio album, Can't Get Enough (1974). 

 

Nilsson - Without You

"Without You" is a song written by Pete Ham and Tom Evans of Welsh rock group Badfinger, and first released on their 1970 album No Dice. The power ballad has been recorded by over 180 artists, and the version released as a single by Harry Nilsson (1971) would become an international number one hit. The Nilsson version was also included in 2021's Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

Nilsson - Without You 7" Single Cover
 
Artist: Nilsson

A-Side: Without You = Si No EstÔs Tú

B-Side: Gotta Get Up = Debo Despertar

Year Released: 1972

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Pop Rock, Ballad

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: RCA Victor

Label/Catalog #: 3-10693 

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Deep Purple - Black Night

"Black Night" is a song by English hard rock band Deep Purple, released as a single in June 1970 and later included on the 25th Anniversary version of their 1970 studio album, Deep Purple in Rock.

 

The Brothers Johnson - Ain't We Funkin' Now

"Ain't We Funkin' Now" is a song by American funk and R&B band the Brothers Johnson, consisting of the American brothers George ("Lightnin' Licks") and Louis E. Johnson ("Thunder Thumbs"). it was the opening track from their third album titled Blam! (1978).

 

Bill Withers - Lean On Me

"Lean on Me" is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Bill Withers. It was released in April 1972 as the first single from his second album, Still Bill. 



Creedence Clearwater Revival - Travelin' Band

"Travelin' Band" is a song written by John Fogerty and originally recorded by Creedence Clearwater Revival. It was included on their 1970 album Cosmo's Factory.