326-“Without You” – Nilsson
I have to start by saying this is in the top 10 of my all-time favorite songs. For me, this is a “deserted island” song. You know, if you were stranded on a deserted island, what music would like to … Continue reading →
325-“Let’s Get Together” – Al Green
During the first half of the Seventies decade, Al Green was one of the sexiest voices on the radio. When Al had his one and only number one song, “Let’s Stay Together” in 1972, he had been singing in one … Continue reading →
324-“American Pie” – Don McLean
On February 3, 1959, a small private plane was charted by Buddy Holly to carry him and two others who were part of his entourage, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper (J.P.Richardson) from Cedar Lake, Iowa to Moorhead, Minnesota, with … Continue reading →
323-“Brand New Key” – Melanie
We end 1971 with a cute song that seems innocent enough but came with a lot of controversy. Melanie was almost the last of the hippies. In 1971, she still dressed like they did in the Sixties and the songs … Continue reading →
322-“Family Affair” – Sly and the Family Stone
1970 and 1971 were tough years for Sly and his band. Sly himself had gotten into drugs and was living the culture of the late Sixties to the fullest. It got so bad that the group were missing more concerts … Continue reading →
321-“Theme from Shaft” – Isaac Hayes
Isaac Lee Hayes Jr. was born in 1942 in Covington, Tennessee. His mother died when he was one and a half years old and soon after that, his father deserted the family. So, Isaac was raised by his grandparents. They … Continue reading →
320-“Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves” – Cher
If you remember back to the songs I covered from 1965, you might remember that “I Got You Babe” was a number one for the husband/wife team, Sonny and Cher. That was the only number one the two had as … Continue reading →
319-“Maggie May” – Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart was a sex symbol of the Seventies, at least in the field of music. Even though he had some success before hitting it big here in the United States, his first song here was “Maggie May” which not … Continue reading →
318-“Go Away Little Girl” – Donny Osmond
Just like when you were watching the Jackson 5, the person who stood out was Michael, it was the same for the Osmonds. The star of the group was clearly Donny and it made sense that they give him his … Continue reading →
317-“Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey” – Paul & Linda McCartney
“Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey” was Paul McCartney’s first number one after the breakup of the Beatles. Obviously, it would not be his last. We will have ample opportunity to see many more number ones from this giant of a musician. The … Continue reading →