I saw the Darts at the 100 Club in London last night. They were amazing!
The 100 Club, eh? That takes me back! When I used to live in London it was a regular haunt. It’s got to be one of the best small live music venues in the country.
Apparently, unless a buyer or sponsor can be found, the 100 Club will close after Christmas. If this happens, it will be a disaster. It’s been a music venue since 1942. The Stones played there before they were famous, as did the Sex Pistols and the Clash.
As you would expect, there’s a campaign to save the 100 Club, please click on this link if you’re interested:-
wasnt sure whether or not it was a cover, seem to remember it being so...i guess with more time i could have researched it myself! lol but thanks for that!
Rachel covered I Go to Pieces too...great version of the song. Love her american girly voice!
There were lots of great instrumentals in the 70's like Popcorn, Hocus Pocus. But this one, featuring Romanian pan flute player Gheorghe Zamfir doing bird calls, gets forgotten.
I don't know if that charted in Britain but, according to the internet, he entered the top 5 with the single release of Doina de Jale, a traditional Romanian funeral lament used as the theme music for the British television series The Light of Experience.
Classic 70's rock from Turkey . The late Cem Karaca kind of looks like a Turkish Bruce Forsyth here:
Cem Karaca-Resimdeki Gözyaşları http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVdq7mH4-g0
Better known for the track Yellow River, this one was released in 1971 or 1972 but didn't do as well
hi brian, good to see you here!:) its a much better site for retro as theres enough older and very knowlegable people here to make it worthwhile. have you seen my other thread for rare 60's tracks? think youll like it..
Santana - Oye Como Va (1970)
I recently submitted Tito Puente’s superb original version to the sixties thread. However, I marginally prefer Santana’s cover, so here it is.
Steely Dan - FM (1978)
“Nothing but Blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favourite song”.
I don’t quite know why, but I just love that line.
Randy Newman - Political Science (1979)
In this song, Randy Newman gives a somewhat exaggerated view of the American attitude towards the rest of the world ... at least I hope it’s exaggerated!
The Snake
and City Kids by the legendary Pink Fairies
The Snake was released in 1970 presaging punk by 7 years but they had it Anarchist attitude, verve and rebelliousness
When The Shadows split in 19769, Hank and Bruce formed a short lived trio with John Farrar. This was a minor hit in 1970 featuring great vocal harmonies.
It all fell apart when Bruce split from Olivia Newton-John and had a breakdown. Hank Marvin And John Farrar recorded an album called Marvin and Farrar and John Farrar basically became the main musical director fot ONJ, writing many of her hits including "You're the One That I Want" which he wrote to add to the Grease score.
Prettymuch unaware of Catch Bull At Four; I like it.
From his second to last album, this is a great retrospective song, with his use of lyrics from his 1st album.
To end with, the beginnings of Corsica's two most famous polyphonic folk groups, one of which (I Muvrini) I've been lucky enough to see live on a few occasions.
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The Band - Rag Mama Rag (1970)
The Guess Who - American Woman (1970)
Gordon Lightfoot - If You Could Read My Mind (1971)
Joni Mitchell - This Flight Tonight (1971)
Neil Young - Old Man (1972)
Bachman Turner Overdrive - Takin’ Care Of Business (1973)
Leonard Cohen - Who By Fire (1974)
Martha And The Muffins - Saigon (1979)
Family - The Weaver’s Answer (1970)
The Isley Brothers - The Highway Of My Life (1974)
The Rolling Stones - Respectable (1978)
Hardly rare, but certainly classics, here are my three favourite Darts tracks.
Daddy Cool (1977)
It’s Raining (1978)
The Boy from New York City (1978)
The 100 Club, eh? That takes me back! When I used to live in London it was a regular haunt. It’s got to be one of the best small live music venues in the country.
Apparently, unless a buyer or sponsor can be found, the 100 Club will close after Christmas. If this happens, it will be a disaster. It’s been a music venue since 1942. The Stones played there before they were famous, as did the Sex Pistols and the Clash.
As you would expect, there’s a campaign to save the 100 Club, please click on this link if you’re interested:-
http://www.savethe100club.co.uk
Rachel covered I Go to Pieces too...great version of the song. Love her american girly voice!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F91qSfRC-Tg
Gheorghe Zamfir - Ciocarlia (the skylark)
I don't know if that charted in Britain but, according to the internet, he entered the top 5 with the single release of Doina de Jale, a traditional Romanian funeral lament used as the theme music for the British television series The Light of Experience.
Gheorghe Zamfir - Doina De Jale
I find that too slow for my tastes so here's another chirpy number; the opening track of his 1977 Philips album 'L'alouette'. (french for skylark)
Gheorghe Zamfir - Jocuri Din Banat
Cem Karaca-Resimdeki Gözyaşları http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVdq7mH4-g0
eli bonaparte 'never an everday thing'... not a hit but a radio hit. 1970
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RV8ez3qy0Y
<trivia>Backing vocals by Paul & Linda McCartney</trivia>
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrffDM3hHk8
ELO - Can't get it out of my Head
didn't chart in the UK in 1974, unlike most of their singles
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8zt1V043hg
Christie - Iron Horse
Better known for the track Yellow River, this one was released in 1971 or 1972 but didn't do as well
But did a few years later as part of the ELO EP along with Strange Magic, Ma Ma Ma Belle and Evil Woman. Reached number 34!
hi brian, good to see you here!:) its a much better site for retro as theres enough older and very knowlegable people here to make it worthwhile. have you seen my other thread for rare 60's tracks? think youll like it..
new rose
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaOraUh1AyM&feature=fvst
love song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m2JyiggwAU&feature=related
smash it up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I80HciGk4s0&feature=related
Great choices, Rob.
Three more from me today.
Santana - Oye Como Va (1970)
I recently submitted Tito Puente’s superb original version to the sixties thread. However, I marginally prefer Santana’s cover, so here it is.
Steely Dan - FM (1978)
“Nothing but Blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favourite song”.
I don’t quite know why, but I just love that line.
Randy Newman - Political Science (1979)
In this song, Randy Newman gives a somewhat exaggerated view of the American attitude towards the rest of the world ... at least I hope it’s exaggerated!
and City Kids by the legendary Pink Fairies
The Snake was released in 1970 presaging punk by 7 years but they had it Anarchist attitude, verve and rebelliousness
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDx_j21HCXA&feature=related
my fave rock single of all time
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wT9eQ2smjUM
The Skids - The Saints are Coming (1978) only reached #48
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLxRU8-vwH8
The Tubes - Prime Time (1979) reached #34
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBQ9dm7zaQU
Cheap trick - I want you to love me (1979) reached #29
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7NlS-f29xM
Graham Parker & the Rumour - Hey Lord don't ask me Questions (1978) reached #32
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMGsJUNdkDQ
After the Fire - One rule for you (1979) reached #40
Staying with this theme, here are a handful of seventies covers of Buddy Holly songs.
Rush - Not Fade Away (1973)
The Mustangs - Peggy Sue (1974)
Linda Ronstadt - It Doesn't Matter Anymore (1974)
Linda Ronstadt - That'll Be The Day (1976)
Blondie - I'm Gonna Love You Too (1978)
Dansu Wa Sunda - The Sadistic Mika Band
Loved this reggae classic
Augustus Pablo - King Tubby Meets Rockers Uptown
Yellow Dog (Just one more night) - For What it's Worth
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YseU9nzGEE&feature=related
Cate Brothers - Union Man
Did well in the USA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwwFvqraKvk&feature=related
Natalie Cole - Sophisticated Lady
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtIoLMw4-0c
Brothers Johnson - Ride O Rocket
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BfvzaSxkSY&feature=related
Michael Jackson/Diana Ross - Ease on the Down the Road
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KC7fBuxR0_0
KC & the Sunshine Band - Do You Feel Alright
Should have been a bigger hit - love this one:)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJh7p7acLyE
Luisa Fernandez - Lay Love on You
Made the top 40 - Did well in Spain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KsN4YLZzkw
Phil Hurtt - Giving it Back
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOuGWFpTRMI
Commodores - Too Hot to Trot
Leo Sayer - Frankie Lee
has a Scissor Sisters vibe to it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSiRsSuiV1o
Teddy Pendergrass - Only You
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEt28c6QxTM
Temptations - Shakey Ground
Loved rare disco, funk and soul in the 70s:)
I've been a linda Ronstadt fan for years, since I bought her first greatest hits album completely on spec.
A couple more from this under rated performer
Her cover of a Swinging Blue Jeans hit (in the UK)
You're No Good
The song that broke her in the States
Long Long Time
And her cover of an Elvis Costello song
Alison
And this is her cover of The Eagles Desparado. This is allowed becuase the Eagles started out as her backing band.
Desparado
Most of her albums were produced by Peter Asher of Peter and Gordon fame - and brother of the Actress Jane Asher.
Loved Lay love on you. I remember that one. Frankie Lee from Leo Sayers album is a good track too.
Loved the track "Wildwood Saloon" on Rachels "Fool Around" album
So here are a few more
One of the most underated bands of the 1970's (but still going strong) The Strawbs. From the album Grave New World and a single
Benedictus
Cat Stevens from The Catch Bull At Four Album
The Boy With The Moon And Stars On His Head
Justin Haywood normally gets all the plaudits for the Moody Blues songs but John Lodge is an equally strong songwriter
I'm Just A Singer In A Rock And Roll Band
When The Shadows split in 19769, Hank and Bruce formed a short lived trio with John Farrar. This was a minor hit in 1970 featuring great vocal harmonies.
Faithful
It all fell apart when Bruce split from Olivia Newton-John and had a breakdown. Hank Marvin And John Farrar recorded an album called Marvin and Farrar and John Farrar basically became the main musical director fot ONJ, writing many of her hits including "You're the One That I Want" which he wrote to add to the Grease score.
Back to the music - Great track from Curved Air
It Happened Today
Emerson Lake And Palmer weren't all over blown prog. This is from the Brain Salad Surgery album and I think it's gorgeous
Still You Turn Me On
And from the same album a rather violent song
Benny The Bouncer
And finally back to Manfrerd Manns Earth Band. This is a song from The Roaring Silence but to me is the best track on the album.
Questions
From his second to last album, this is a great retrospective song, with his use of lyrics from his 1st album.
Cat Stevens - Never Wanted to Be a Star/URL]
Staying with folk, Al Stewart is usually only known for the remarkable Year of the Cat and maybe On The Border but here's a fine recording he did with Roger Taylor of Queen.
Al Stewart - Roads to Moscow
and continuing with folk rock this time from Norway.
Folque - Steffa går til Seljord
some Irish Folk music
The Planxty - Raggle Taggle Gypsy
Was this really a Scottish folk tune or was this a pisstake?
Ivor Cutler - Hold the barrel steady
To end with, the beginnings of Corsica's two most famous polyphonic folk groups, one of which (I Muvrini) I've been lucky enough to see live on a few occasions.
Chjami Aghjalesi - A mio muntagna
I Muvrini - Fiaccule di Speranza
Linda Lewis - I'd Be Surprisingly Good For You
The Stranglers - Duchess
Spyro Gyra - Morning Dance
Dave Edmunds - Queen of Hearts
The Regents - 7 Teen