(December 1, 1933 – January 6, 2006)
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Tag: 70’s music
“Fire on The Mountain” turns 45 …
There are times — usually when you’re growing up — when something so totally out of your musical roundhouse — something so different from that which you’re into at the time catches your ear, pushes you in a new direction and broadens your musical tastes. This album did that for me. Everything changed the first time I heard “Long Haired Country Boy.”
November 28, 1974: Fire On The Mountain is released.
Christmas and The Beads of Sweat
Laura Nyro releases her fourth on November 25, 1970. It’s the last of her trilogy of albums that includes “Eli and The Thirteenth Confession” and “New York Tendaberry.” The Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section accompanies with David Hood doing the bass work on the entire album and Duane Allman is featured on “Beads of Sweat.” If you’re a folkie, this album is for you.
“Some people got to have it …”
The O’Jays release their R&B classic on November 10, 1973 …
I’m Still In Love With You
Al Green’s fifth album is released on October 23, 1972.
It’s #285 on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
Laura Nyro
The singer/songwriter for the ages — Laura Nyro — born on October 18, 1947. She was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2010 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012.
Legend.
Music Is My Life
The Fifth Beatle releases his seventh studio album on October 8, 1972. It contains his first #1 single (“Will It Go Round in Circles”) and features his label-mates The Brothers Johnson.
‘Almost Famous’ Musical: Joni Mitchell Makes Rare Public Appearance
Damn allergies …
Joni Mitchell made a rare public appearance at Cameron Crowe’s ‘Almost Famous’ musical on September 27th.
Source: ‘Almost Famous’ Musical: Joni Mitchell Makes Rare Public Appearance – Rolling Stone
Rocky Mountain High
If you’re a folkie, you probably have this in your collection. John Denver’s masterpiece is released on September 15, 1972 …
Communication
Bobby Womack’s third album is released on September 15, 1971 …