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July, 2011

The Producers: Barry Blue

The Producers: Barry Blue

Number 1 With a…

Number 1 With a Bullet: Louis Armstrong “Hello Dolly’

Awesome Album Covers:…

Awesome Album Covers: Here’s Little Richard
Founding Fathers

Founding Fathers: Jimmy Jones

By | July 31, 2011
Jimmy Jones, c. 1960 (YouTube) Blessed with a thrilling falsetto, Jimmy Jones is the one who co-wrote and made "Handy Man" a hit, well before James Taylor. Tell Me His Story Read more »
Best Sellers From The 70's

Best Sellers From The ’70′s: The Eagles’ “One Of These Nights”

By | July 31, 2011
The Eagles - One of These Nights (Asylum, 1975) The Eagles' first Number 1 album -- with the help of their second Number 1 song -- One of These Nights was the record that set the band on the path to international stardom. Tell Me More Read more »
Forgotten Favorites

Forgotten Favorites: Jay Ferguson’s “Shakedown Cruise”

By | July 31, 2011
Jay Ferguson - Shakedown Cruise (Asylum, 1979) Yesterday, our Forgotten Favorite was Jay Ferguson's "Thunder Island." Today we're making it a Two-Fer. Lay It on Me Baby Read more »
One Hit Wonders

One-Hit Wonders: Wadsworth Mansion

By | July 31, 2011
Wadsworth Mansion: One Hit. One Album. One Way Ticket to Obscurity (Sussex, 1971) … Read more »
Going For The Gold

Going For The Gold: Ringo

By | July 31, 2011
Ringo (YouTube) Ringo. Greatest drummer ever. Coolest rock star to ever wear a pair of Ray-Bans. Released a dozen singles. They should've all sold a million. But Only Three of Them Did, Right? Read more »
What Goes On

What Goes On: Metallica Fans To Get Special Treatment

By | July 31, 2011
A Scene From Metallica's 30th Anniversary Documentary (YouTube) Metallica fans will get special treatment this winter as the band celebrates their 30th anniversary. How So? Read more »
The Producers

The Producers: Alan Brackett

By | July 30, 2011
Alan Brackett's First Production: The Peanut Butter Conspiracy's For Children Of All Ages (Columbia, 1969) … Read more »
One Hit Wonders

One-Hit Wonders: After The Fire

By | July 30, 2011
Andy Piercy of After the Fire (YouTube) … Read more »
Going For The Gold

Going For The Gold: James Taylor

By | July 30, 2011
James "Seriously, I'm Your Friend" Taylor (YouTube) The grandaddy (now) of all '70s folk-poppers (and recent touring partner with Carole King), James Taylor had only one gold record on his own. Guessing It Wasn't ... Read more »
One Hit Wonders

One Hit Wonders: Frank Stallone

By | July 30, 2011
Frank Stallone, 1983 (YouTube) As you might have guessed (long ago), Frank Stallone is Sylvester Stallone's brother. But, according to this one-hit wonder from 1983, he had to work for his success like everyone else. Do Tell Read more »