Tag: 70’s music

by Mark Daponte August 19, 2022 Comments22

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Steely Dan’s Damsel: Linda Hoover, Almost Star

An aspiring singer from New Jersey got a boost by the future members of Steely Dan. Then her album got shelved. Until now.

by John Visconti June 12, 2021 Comments1

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Cat Stevens had the perfect soundtrack for one of the quirkiest movies of the 70s. A special version is out for Record Store Day.

by Eoghan Lyng May 8, 2020 Comments2

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Andrew Gold was a “gem” of 70s pop. A new compilation of previously-unreleased demo songs showcases how great he really was.

by Jason Campbell March 10, 2020 Comments2

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Rupert Holmes is perhaps best known for that “Pina Colada” song. But he’s had a much richer history as a pop music composer.

by John Visconti February 5, 2020 Comments6

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Harry Nilsson was a favorite of the Beatles. A newly-released album, recorded before his death shelved the project, recalls his quirky genius.