If you’re a folkie, you probably have this in your collection. John Denver’s masterpiece is released on September 15, 1972 …
Rocky Mountain High
Tag: 70’s music
Communication
Bobby Womack’s third album is released on September 15, 1971 …
The King of Soul
Even though this is where he died, in Madison, we prefer to celebrate his birth.
Otis Redding — b. September 9, 1941
Hip hop was born here.
September 4, 1973, Gil Scott Heron and Brian Jackson release Winter in America …
Spirit In The DarkÂ
The Queen of Soul was cranking out albums in the late 60’s. On August 24, 1970 released her 17th album, Spirit In The Dark.
The Original Blues Brothers …Â
Buddy Guy & Junior Wells release Buddy Guy and Junior Wells Play the Blues on August 14, 1974 …
Al Green Gets Next To YouÂ
The Rev. Al Green’s third album is released on August 14, 1971. It includes his first big hit, “Tired of Being Alone” and sets the stage for his monster albums of ’72, Let’s Stay Together and I’m Still in Love With You.
3 + 3Â
The Isley Brothers release 3 + 3 on August 7, 1973. It’s recorded at the famous Record Plant in Los Angeles at the same time Stevie Wonder is there laying down “Innervisions” and is the intro to their “golden” 70’s era.
Rudolph, Ronald and O’Kelly Isley are joined by younger brother Ernie and they add a little rock and psychedelia to their classic R&B sound. With Ernie’s scorching guitar on “That Lady Part 1&2,” you now have a band that could appeal to both rock and soul fans.
All DirectionsÂ
One of the greatest soul/R&B albums of all time is released on July 27 1972 …
Call Me
It’s #289 on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
Some call it the greatest soul album ever.
Released on July 18, 1973 …
