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Spike Island | “Memphis Beat” | Avenue | Spike Island’s 1971 album “Country Music” on Avenue AVE 057 showcases heavy and energetic music with moments of gentleness. The versatile album features various sounds and highlights each member’s talents. The lead guitar…
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Hank Marvin | “Sacha” | Columbia | In 1968, the disbandment of The Shadows led to Hank Marvin’s successful solo career. His album “Sacha” showcases his versatility and features former bandmate Brian Bennett. The album includes familiar hits with a…
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Nilsson| “Without You” | RCA Victor | In February 1972, RCA Victor released “Without You” by Nilsson, a joint effort with Peter Ham and Tom Evans. The epic ballad, characterized by emotive vocals and crashing piano chords, portrayed a tale…
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Simon & Garfunkel | Cover Version | “At The Zoo” | Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, renowned musicians, have produced hits like ‘Homeward Bound’, ‘I Am A Rock’, and ‘Scarborough Fair’. Their record ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ was a chart-topper,…
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Morecambe & Wise | BBC Records | In 1971, the UK released the comedy LP ‘It’s Morecambe & Wise’ featuring sketches from the BBC Television series. The vinyl album includes tracks such as “Here You Are, 45 Minutes Of Fun…
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The Lovin’ Spoonful| “Summer In The City” | Kama Sutra | The American/Canadian Lovin’ Spoonful, with their jangle reminiscent of the Beatles and the energy of the Greenwich folk scene, showcased John Sebastian’s songwriting and captivating vocals in “Summer In…
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John Scott & His Orchestra | “Blowin’ Your Mind” | Polydor | John Scott, a former jazz flautist and composer, showcases his arranging skills on the album ‘Film Blockbusters’. The album features recreated popular film themes, displaying Scott’s distinctive musical personality.…
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The Sweet | “The Ballroom Blitz” | In September 1973, The Sweet’s career transformed with Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman’s involvement, producing hits like “Funny Funny” and “Blockbuster”. After parting ways in 1974, the band achieved a US Top 10…
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Howard Blake and his Combo | “James Bond Theme” | Howard Blake, a versatile musician, composer, and arranger, showcases his exceptional talent on the LP ‘Hammond In Percussion’. Playing various instruments, including the Hammond organ, he delivers a diverse range…
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The Tremeloes | Cover Version | “Right Wheel, Left Hammer, Sham” | The LP ‘Hot Hits – Volume 4′ from February 1971 has some tracks skipping, making it impossible to create YouTube videos for certain songs like “My Sweet Lord”…
