Today's Forgotten Oldie...

Three Dog Night's "Family of Man" hit #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 on April 29, 1972.  A top twenty smash, that followed a common theme for Three Dog Night; mankind making the world a better place. With a great hook, solid lyrics and typical Three Dog Night power vocals, I just don't understand why the song is largely forgotten today.

When will the good weather come?

Well, we don't really know. A couple months ago we spared no expense to bring in a psychic to give us a realistic prediction for the year... but that didn't work out so well.

Ready for camping?

So, if you're a camper do you still use a tent?  Do you wish you could switch to a pull behind camper like a trailer or pop-up?  Or... even a nice big camper-van?  Well, here's a tent that will make people think you have a cool, retro camper van... enjoy!

TGIF! Here's your Friday giggle...

These guys can fix anything... except doorbells.  Obviously doorbells weren't in the curriculum at Mall Repair 101.  (This is NOT at Valley View Mall by the way)

Today's Forgotten Oldie...

Paul Revere and the Raiders were an American rock band from Boise, Idaho that had a long string of hits in the 60's.  An obvious answer to the British invasion, the Raiders even wore American Revolutionary War soldier's uniforms... subtle eh?  Another instance of a band that would probably have been even bigger without record executives that wanted each song to sound like the last one, the Raiders still captured a huge number of fans.  "Too Much Talk" was a top twenty hit in 1968 for the Raiders, a solid song that's somehow disappeared from the airwaves.

Today's Forgotten Oldie

Cat Stevens' version of "Morning Has Broken" went to #6 on the Hot 100 in 1972.  It was also #1 on the Billboard easy listening chart.  The song is actually a short hymn that was originally published in 1931.  Adapted by Stevens, the song features a memorable piano part played by Rick Wakeman of Yes.  Wakeman was not credited on the album "Teaser and the Firecat" for his contribution to the song.  Years later he admitted in an interview that he was shattered by the omission.

Storm season is here...

Make sure you hire a good roofing company if you have any roof damage... um, not these guys.

Big plans?

Hopefully the spring weather has everybody out and about and planning places to go!  Hopefully, your plans work out better than the contractor that was hired to put up these letters!

Today's Forgotten Oldie...

"Any Way You Want It" was a top twenty hit for the Dave Clark Five in October 1964. The DC5 was at that time seriously challenging the Beatles for top British invasion band.  The DC5's sound was unique for the time, because they weren't a guitar band... saxophone and keyboards being a big part of their sound.  It's another great song from a great band, largely forgotten because of the volume of their hit library.

Finally got what I need!

Hooray!  It came in the mail yesterday!  The tool I need to open all those stupid plastic packages!  Now... if I can just get it out of the stupid plastic package it's in.

Oops...

Today's Forgotten Oldie...

"Over Under Sideways Down" was a Yardbirds hit in 1966, going to #13 in the U.S. and #10 in the UK. It was also the album's title song.  Interestingly. the song was based on "Rock Around The Clock" by Bill Haley and the Comets, reworked and "psychedelisized" by lead guitarist Jeff Beck.  The song is a classic 60's Yardbirds rock song, with plenty of experimentation and a nice hook.  It's one of my Yardbird faves!

Today's Forgotten Oldie...

Only two rock bands in the 60's scored top ten hits with their first seven records.  One was the Lovin' Spoonful, the other may surprise you... Gary Lewis and the Playboys.  In 1965 and 1966 Gary and his Playboys ruled the airwaves.  A perfect blend of teen problems, the boy next door and sappy romance propelled the band to a record of 15 top 40 hits and 8 gold records.  "Sure Gonna Miss Her" peaked at #9 on April 9, 1966... exactly 48 years ago today.  But it's just another forgotten oldie today.  Yes Gary is the son of comedian Jerry Lewis, and yes they're the only rock band I ever saw with an accordion player.

Tuesday is a great day!

If you look at your week, is there a favorite day?  I don't mean picking Friday because it's close to the weekend.  A day that you look forward to because something awesome always happens that day... have one?  For me it's Tuesday.  Because the band usually practices on Tuesday.  That to me is the most fun you can have with your clothes on!!!

I never noticed...

It was pointed out to me last week, that the space ships on every Boston album are actually upside-down guitars.  I never noticed that before... duh!!!

Friday!!

I have decided that today is our last visit from Old Man Winter.  The camper goes to Goose in less than two weeks and we will be sitting around campfires soon.  I have also discovered a new food for camping... not sure if it will replace s'mores, but it's perfect for camping!

Today's Forgotten Oldie...

"Don't Throw Your Love Away" was a top ten hit by the Searchers in 1964. One of the Beatles immediate successors, the Searchers had a string of 60's hits and with the popularity of oldies today, still tour and perform.  Another great British Invasion song that's largely forgotten today.

Today's Forgotten Oldie...

Atlantis by Donovan was a world-wide smash in 1968, reaching #1 in many countries and #7 in the USA.  The theme of the song is common for the 60's, fanciful mythology as a symbol for the counterculture movement, with the dream of finding one's true love if one can overcome their struggles and reach Atlantis.  I just think it's a cool song and deserves airplay...

April... finally!

Happy April Fool's Day!