This is so cool! That effortless piano groove marries perfectly with the calm, collected drum beat. And Eric Burdon’s singing – truly the icing on…
Tag: 70s
22/03/2021: “Jean The Machine” by Scott Walker
By Scott Walker’s standards, this is a fairly conventional track. There’s a hint of the 1940s about it, but otherwise, it’s catchy and more or…
21/03/2021: “A Remark You Made” by Weather Report
This is obscenely smooth. It’s like coating your speakers with satin and velvet. ( Don’t do that – it will invalidate your warranty…) First, I…
11/03/2021: “Velvet Goldmine” by David Bowie
“Velvet Goldmine” was recorded in the early 70s as part of the Ziggy Stardust sessions. It was dropped from the album, but luckily, surfaced in 1975…
08/03/2021: “Adam Raised A Cain” by Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen is one of the all time great rock stars. His song writing ability is matched by timeless lyricism, and a voice so distinctive…
01/03/2021: “Shock Me” by KISS
It’s fairly easy to spot a KISS devotee going to a concert. That’s because many of them will sport the band’s trademark face paint. KISS…
28/02/2021: “Caution” by Bob Marley
Released as a single in 1971 with “Stop The Train”, this lesser known cut also appeared on The Best Of The Wailers. Despite the name, that isn’t a compilation,…
12/02/2021: “Away With Your Fussing And Fighting” by Junior Delgado
“How can we have some fun? When rebel a buss dem gun?” 70s Jamaica was often a conflict ridden place. But people were just trying…
01/02/2021: “Do The Strand” by Roxy Music
What an opening. The tension builds from the start, as the ominous piano vamp strains into the launch. From that point, you’re treated to some…
30/01/2021: “Party Of Special Things To Do” by Captain Beefheart and The Magic Band
Captain Beefheart is weird. Maybe that’s why he often created music which nobody else had thought of before. His distinctive gravelly voice spells out a…