I didn’t know that “Hot Chocolate” were an English band. They’ve absolutely nailed a wide spectrum of sounds usually considered to be the preserve of…
Tag: 70s
27/12/2018: “Watermelon Man” by Herbie Hancock
This is easily one of the coolest songs of all time. As far as I know, there’s no widely accepted way to quantify cool, but this…
25/12/2018: “Wonderful Christmastime” by Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney went through a period of experimental music creation, and somehow, this super popular Christmas song was one of the things that came out…
20/12/2018: “Lovely Day” by Bill Withers
Bill Withers is another one of the great Soul singers. Although he came to the game late, and quit early, he produced some really timeless…
15/12/2018: “My Girl” by Madness
Madness were far from one trick ponies. Although many of their songs are good natured whimsical fun, with a pop ska style, they are firmly…
09/12/2018: “The River” by Bruce Springsteen
“The River” has none of the stadium filling bombastic energy that Springsteen is usually known for, but it is easily one of his best songs….
08/12/2018: “Mistry Babylon Dub” by The Heptones
The Heptones are one of the most influential reggae groups, being one of the main bands responsible for the shift in Jamaican music from Rocksteady…
05/12/2018: “Places & Spaces” by Donald Byrd
Donald Byrd (full name Donaldson Toussaint L’Ouverture Byrd II) is one of those artists that, without their work, much of the music today we listen to…
23/11/2018: “(Don’t Worry) If There’s A Hell Below, We’re All Going To Go” by Curtis Mayfield
Although America saw riots over race relations a couple of years ago, and have elected a President in large part because of his xenophobic ramblings…
21/11/2018: “Come On Home” by Lijadu Sisters
The Lijadu sisters make good times music. It’s sunny, everyone is feeling good, and life is great! The actual sound, close as it is to…