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November 1st, 2014 - JR - 1975

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Date: November 1st, 2014
Host: JR
Feature: 1975




Playlist


[yellow song titles are YouTube links; songs with * were requests; all chart information comes from the Billboard Top 100 (for chart dates before/during July 1958) or Billboard Hot 100 (for chart dates during/after Aug 1958) unless otherwise noted].


This week it’s the chart sounds of early November, 1975. The Billboard Hot 100 was chock full of great hits, and, as per usual in the 70’s, there was something for everyone: rock, pop, soul, folk, country, and some comeback singles for some big 60’s groups. We’ll check out the Birthday Calendar at 7:00 and in the 45 Corner the single version of “Mr. Jaws”, by the King of the “drop-in” single, Dickie Goodman.  We’ll also play some Remnants trivia, with a chance to win a $10 gift certificate to Angry Mom Records on the Commons.  Fun, fun, fun…

6pm

Calypso – John Denver – BB Hot 100 #2

The flip of this single, “I’m Sorry”, was #1 for 1 week on 
9/27.  This peaked at #2 this week.

Miracles (45 version) – Jefferson Starship – BB Hot 100 
#3



Founding member Marty Balin returned to the group in 1975, and guided them to their highest charting single in 8 years(Hot 100 #3 for 3 weeks).


Lyin’ Eyes – The Eagles – Hot 100 #4


This recording won a Grammy for the best Pop Vocal Group 
in 1975; peaked at Hot 100 #2 for 2 weeks.

Spinners – BB Hot 100 #5


Not to be confused with the Joe South hit, the second pressing of this single contained the prefix in quotations; peaked at Hot 100 #5 this week.


Who Loves You – The Four Season – BB Hot 100 #6



The Four Seasons made a great comeback in the mid-70’s 
after last appearing in the Top 40 in 1967.  Still powered by 
the vocals of Frankie Valli, this song kicked off the revival 
and peaked at Hot 100 #3.

Heatwave/LoveIs A Rose – Linda Ronstadt– BB Hot 100 #9


A double-sided smash for Linda Ronstadt; the “A” side was 
a remake of the Martha & The Vandellas hit from 1963.  The
“B” side was penned by Neil Young.

Do It Anyway You Wanna – People’s Choice – BB Hot 
100 #12


Early rumblings of Disco music, this Philly band took this 
dance floor smash to Hot 100 #11, their highest charting 
single.

The Way I Want To Touch You – Captain & Tenille – BB
Hot 100 #14

Popular 70’s duo, Daryl “The Captain” Dragon and Toni 
Tenille; Daryl was nicknamed by Mike Love of the Beach 
Boys for his penchant of wearing sailing caps.

Low Rider – War – BB Hot 100 #16

This L.A. soul band scored 12 Top 40 hits in the 70’s, this 
one peaking at Hot 100 #7.

SOS – ABBA – BB Hot 100 #17

The only chart hit where both the song title and the artist are palindromes; peaked at Hot 100 #15.

Nights On Broadway – Bee Gees – BB Hot 100 #23

This seems to be a big week for comebacks from artists from
the 1960’s!  The Brothers Gibb started a roll with the LP 
Main Course, and the rest is, well… a little thing called 
Saturday Night Fever.

Rockin’All Over The World – John Fogerty – BB Hot 100
 #27



The leader of CCR was prohibited from signing with another 
label by his former record company (Fantasy) until 1975. 
This was his first hit on Asylum Records, peaking at Hot 100 
#27.

Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain – Willie Nelson – BB Hot 100 #29

Willie won a Grammy for this recording (Country Male
Vocal); written in 1945 by Nashville music entrepreneur 
Fred Rose. 


7pm

Birthday Calendar
               
October 27th – Floyd Cramer, 1933

October 28th – Wayne Fontana (Glyn Ellis), 69
                        
October 29th– Peter Green (Fleetwood Mac), 70
                              
October 30th – Grace Slick, 75
                       Timothy B. Schmidt (Poco, Eagles), 67

November 1st – Keith Emerson, 70

“Last Date” – Floyd Cramer, 1960



Floyd was a prolific studio pianist for RCA Records in Nashville, and his distinct keyboard style can be heard on hundreds of recordings by the likes of Elvis Presley, Chet Atkins, Perry Como, Eddy Arnold and Don Gibson, among others.  This song was his first solo hit; Hot 100 #2 for 4 weeks.

“White Rabbit”– Jefferson Airplane, 1967


Second Top 40 hit for the Airplane in “The Summer Of Love”, featuring the powerful lead vocal of Grace Slick (nee Wing).

“The Game Of Love” – Wayne Fontana &The Mindbenders, 1965

This group was part of the first British Invasion, and took this to Hot 100 #1 for 1 week.  Fontana was only around for 2 singles releases, then the band was just known as The Mindbenders.

“Oh Well – Pt. 1 – Fleetwood Mac, 1970


The very first Fleetwood Mac single to appear on the Billboard Hot 100, featuring Peter Green on guitar and vocals; peaked at #58, despite receiving heavy airplay in many national markets. The version we played is the same one you see in the image, the "Radio Promo" on Reprise Records.  The Mac would later become a hit-making machine, but that is another story…

“Rose Of Cimarron ” – Poco, 1976

Timothy B. Schmidt played the bass, but he was known for his high harmony and lead vocals. This Poco single peaked at Hot 100 #94, 1 week on the chart.  Fortunately, it received a lot of airplay on the progressive FM stations.

“Hoedown” – ELP, 1972

This classical tune, composed by Aaron Copeland, features virtuoso Keith Emerson on many different
keyboards!  ELP also covered Copeland’s “Fanfare For The Common Man”.

Remnants Trivia

Everyday I Have To Cry Some – Arthur Alexander – BB Hot 100 #45


One of the great, underrated soul figures of the 60’s, this
mid-70’s comeback on Buddah Records peaked at Hot 100 
#45.  Arthur is the only songwriter to have his songs covered
by The Beatles, The Stones and Bob Dylan.  Name one of
those songs. See answer below.  Click here for Arthur's bio.

“Gimme Some Lovin’” – Spencer Davis Group, 1967

Little Stevie Winwood on organ and lead vocal propelled the 2nd U.S. single release of this British band to Hot 100 #7.


“You Got To Me” – Neil Diamond, 1967


One of Neil’s early hits on Bang Records peaked at Hot 100 #18.

“You’re The Reason I’m Living (45 version)” – Bobby Darin, 1963


After a successful start to his career with Atlantic Records, 
Bobby jumped ship in 1962 and signed a big deal with 
Capitol; this was his first hit for that label.  In 1966, after
middling sales for Capitol, he re-signed with Atlantic, had a
few more hits, and ended his career shortly before his death
in 1973 with Motown Records.

“The Fool On The Hill” – Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66, 1968
This Beatles cover peaked at Hot 100 #6.

“Only Sixteen” – Sam Cooke, 1959

A cover version of this by Dr. Hook in 1976 peaked 18 spots 
higher on the Hot 100: Sam Cooke, #28, Dr. Hook, #8.

“Poor Baby” – The Cowsills, 1968


This Rhode Island family band had 4 Top 40 singles in a 
short career that was over before the 1970’s even started.
Check out the video link from "Playboy After Dark" in 1969.
The actual song starts about 6:50 into the video with an 
intro from Hef and his girlfriend, Barbi Benton.  This band's 
harmonies were awesome and they could really play live!



“Little Ole Wine Drinker, Me” – Dean Martin, 1967

Dean recorded on Reprise Record, owned by his good 
buddy Frank Sinatra.  This was Dean’s last Top 40 single 
peaking at #38.


“Everybody’s Everything” – Santana, 1971


8pm Seventies Happy Hour


More Chart Hits from 11/1/1975


Fame – David Bowie – BB Hot 100 #31

Co-written and background vocals by John Lennon, this was
Bowie’s first Hot 100 #1, 2 weeks.  The video link features The Thin White Duke performing on Soul Train!

Ballroom Blitz – The Sweet – BB Hot 100 #33

Brit glam-rockers took this tune to Hot 100 #5, their biggest
hit since “Little Willy” 2 years previously.


JustToo Many People – Melissa Manchester – BB Hot 
100 #34




Melissa was a performer for the National Lampoon before 
starting her solo career.  This was the second single release
from her debut album; peaked at Hot 100 #30.

Diamonds And Rust – Joan Baez – BB Hot 100 #42


Joan Baez only hit the Hot 100 with 8 singles over a period 
of 15 years.  This 45 peaked at #35 and was about her
relationship with Bob Dylan.  Click here to see one of the strangest and most unlikely cover versions of this by the heavy metal band Judas Priest!

There Goes Another Love Song – The Outlaws – BB Hot 100 #48

The debut charting single from this Tampa band, known for 
their “Guitar Army”, peaked at Hot 100 #34.


Sailing – Rod Stewart – BB Hot 100 #63

In the mid-70’s, Rod began a very fruitful relationship with 
producer Tom Dowd.  This is the first single release off the
LP Atlantic Crossing

45 Corner

Mr. Jaws – Dickie Goodman – BB Hot 100 #54


The #1 box office smash of 1975 was Jaws, and never one to
miss a musical trick, Dickie Goodman had this “drop-in” 
parody of the movie.  The public also “ate” this up, as it
peaked at Hot 100 #4, his highest charting single.  Click here
for Dickie's bio.


Chart Debuts on this date


I Love Music (Part l) – The O’Jays – BB Hot 100 #70

More great soul sounds out of Philly, this peaked at Hot 100 
#5.

VenusAnd Mars Rock Show – Wings – BB Hot 100 #82


This single release from the LP Venus And Mars, this 
peaked at Hot 100 #12

You Sexy Thing – Hot Chocolate – BB Hot 100 #86

Top 10 single (#3) for this British group, has been used in 
many commercials and movies for almost 40 years, most 
recently by Chevrolet.  Click here to see that commercial.



Trivia question answer:

"Anna" - The Beatles

"You Better Move On" - The Rolling Stones

"Bobby Sue Brown" - Bob Dylan (from his 1988 LP Down In The Groove.)

Congratulations to Deb from Lansing, who called in with the Beatles answer, and won a $10.00 gift certificate to Angry Mom Records on The Commons!



Host Next Week (Nov 8): JS.





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