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Widely regarded as one of new wave’s key albums, ‘Outlandos D’Amour’ introduced The Police as virtuosos with enough aggression to appease the punks.The Police’s debut album, Outlandos D’Amour, boasts an enviable reputation. Widely regarded as one of New Wave’s key records, it’s racked up multi-platinum sales since its release, and is rightly cited as the disc which set the band on the road to superstardom. The Outlandos D’Amour sessions came at the end of 12 months of hard labor for The Police. Having already masterminded the group’s name, manifesto, and even some material, drummer Stewart Copeland had the blueprint in...

Within four months of her tragic death from a heroin overdose, Janis Joplin became the second artist to score a posthumous US number one hit with the rollicking country blues rocker ‘Me and Bobby McGee’. It was her only chart topper, but gained her the wider recognition that her unique take on the blues and charismatically soulful vocals had always warranted. Starting off as a gently swaying country number with Joplin’s prominent East-Texan accent its most distinctive feature, the singer’s recording of the number builds to a blues-rock crescendo that brings her trademark, deep-throated rasp to the fore. Behind her,...

Countless artists and bands have come and gone over the years, each leaving their own mark on the landscape of American rock. In such an oversaturated scene, striking upon something truly original can often be difficult, but it was never one that particularly troubled jazz fusion legends Steely Dan. From their initial formation in 1971, the band—spearheaded by Donald Fagen and Walter Becker—operated on an entirely different level from their contemporaries in New York, pioneering a truly original new sound. Admittedly, Steely Dan’s fusion of jazz, rock, and pop proved somewhat controversial, alienating both jazz fans and rock fans in...

The story of how Richard and Karen covered Klaatu, the group rumored to the secret reunion of the Fab Four. Have you heard the one about the futuristic track by a group that were rumored to be The Beatles in disguise, and which was turned into a hit by America’s favorite musical brother and sister? This is the story of how the Carpenters get involved with an organization called the International Flying Saucer Bureau, and turned the affair into a hit record. Devotees of quality pop of the 1970s will, by now, know that we’re talking about “Calling Occupants Of...

(The Hill) – A Democrat running for the Texas House of Representatives released a pro-marijuana campaign ad Monday that depicts the candidate smoking a blunt and a bong. The attention-grabbing ad called “It’s HIGH Time for Change in Texas” features the candidate, Sally Duval, criticizing the state’s “confusing and unclear” policies on marijuana use while appearing to use it herself. Undecided Latino voters in Kern County wait for Tuesday night’s Harris-Trump debate for answers The shot opens with Duval smoking a blunt, and the ad ends with her smoking a bong and coughing afterwards. “You might already know what’s in...

The 1970s represent an emblematic decade characterized by significant changes and innovations. However, in everyday life of that era there are elements that have disappeared over time. Check out a list of some things from the 70s that disappeared and immersed in the retro charm of recent history: Snip Instant photos: The Polaroid, the iconic camera of the 1970s, continues to inspire instant photography enthusiasts. Thanks to modern smartphones and digital cameras, you can now achieve similar effects conveniently and instantly.

Screamin' Scott Simon of Sha Na Na has died at the age of 75, following a lengthy battle with sinus cancer. The news was confirmed by his daughter, Nina, in a social media post. "My dad was a rock star. Literally," she wrote, sharing a photo of her father and family. "A member of Sha Na Na for over 50 years. He loved early morning diners and late nights onstage. But he loved his girls most of all." Simon's Background Simon was born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1948, later graduating from Columbia in New York City in 1970. That...

There are some artists who released many songs throughout their career that clearly fit into the yacht rock template. And then there are a few who kind of accidentally dipped their toes into that warm ocean water. Dave Mason, a British classic rocker, probably stands as one of the most unlikely Yacht Rock standard-bearers, thanks to his 1977 hit “We Just Disagree.” What is the song about? Who wrote it? And how did it go against the grain of what Mason usually released? Here is the story of one of the most heartbreaking yacht rock standards, “We Just Disagree.” Mason’s...

The group’s landmark 1971 album ‘Surf’s Up’ was both socially relevant and evocative of their initial glory.By the turn of the 1970s, the world was a very different place from the utopian image of endless Californian surfing, cars and girls, as represented by the Beach Boys. But once again, the group rose magnificently to the challenge of making music that was both socially relevant and evocative of their initial glory. In 1971, they unveiled their new surfing sound of the 70s with the classic album Surf’s Up. One of the great landmarks in the Beach Boys’ canon, the record...

The 1964 Motown classic joins an elite group of megahits on Spotify.“My Girl,” the 1964 hit from The Temptations, has just crossed a major streaming milestone. Today, the track hit one billion listens on Spotify. By far the group’s most-streamed song, “My Girl” joins the elite group of less than 1,000 high-streamers, and becomes one of the oldest songs on the list. “My Girl” was the first number-one hit from The Temptations, though many more would follow throughout the 1960s and 70s. Written by Smokey Robinson, a beloved artist in his own right, and singer Ronnie White, “My Girl” was...

Out-of-control inflation, high energy prices, trouble in Eastern Europe, and a feckless foreign policy that results in Iran threatening Israel and our interests around the globe. What has transpired in the last few years is eerily reminiscent of the problems the United States faced in the 1970s. Then, as now, America was looking for leadership in the face of a series of weak chief executives. Then, out of the West rode Ronald Reagan, a two-term California governor, a conservative who was pilloried even by members of his own party as a warmonger and Neanderthal who supposedly didn’t understand the modern...

Fifty years ago this weekend (July 19 - 21) in Sedalia, every amplifier dial went all the way up. The volume was literal, with once and future guitar heroes such as Joe Perry, Glenn Frey and Jeff Beck plugging in to split the Midwest sky with sound. The event these rock stars played also "amped up the drama" in the modest-sized Missouri city, as one documentary filmmaker put it, with hints of the squalling feedback still discernible today. The Ozark Music Festival, mounted July 19-21, 1974, featured sets from the Eagles, Aerosmith, Blue Öyster Cult, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bob Seger and...

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One of the most infamous killers in Santa Cruz County history was denied parole on Tuesday. Edmund Kemper, now 75, was denied parole again and has spent the last 51 years incarcerated for the killings of seven women and one girl between 1972 and 1973 in Santa Cruz County. One of the victims was Kemper's mother. He is currently locked in a Vacaville psychiatric center, serving a life sentence. The man known as the "Ogre of Aptos" for his 6-foot, 9-inch frame would pick up hitchhiking UC Santa Cruz and Cabrillo College students, thus gaining the other nickname the "Co-ed...

Joe Egan, the creative partner of Gerry Rafferty in Stealers Wheel, died at 77 on July 6. Egan co-wrote the band’s most popular song, “Stuck in the Middle With You,” which became a Top 10 hit in both the U.S. and the U.K. in 1973 – reaching No. 6 in the Billboard Hot 100 – before a resurgence as a result of its use in 1992 movie Reservoir Dogs. “Very sad news that the other half of Stealers Wheel, Joe Egan, passed away peacefully yesterday afternoon with his nearest and dearest around him,” read a post on Rafferty’s official Facebook...

The '70s were half a century ago, and that fact is especially apparent when you look back at the media of the time. Watch a movie or TV show from that decade or listen to a song, and you won't just notice outdated fashion, interiors, and slang, but you'll also come across plots, characters, and words that are offensive, especially by the standards of 2023. When it comes to music in particular, there are plenty of songs from the '70s that are offensive to listeners now. 1 "Brown Sugar" by The Rolling Stones (1971)

Diane Keaton's surprising journey to starring in the iconic The Godfather trilogy.-Diane Keaton landed her first major role in Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather trilogy. -However, the actress has shared that she never expected to land the part, as she had no knowledge about The Godfather. -She was surprised when she got the call back about the role, as she did not expect to land a dramatic part. Featured Video Diane Keaton, a celebrated Hollywood actress known for her remarkable talent and extensive career in the industry, has graced the screen in several hits such as Sleeper and Annie Hall....

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Step into a time capsule as we explore the 70s! If you’re a bona fide 70s kid, prepare for a trip down memory lane that evokes waves of nostalgia. The era when bell bottoms reigned supreme, disco anthems ruled the airwaves, and Saturday mornings promised captivating cartoons. Revisit the tingling sensation of Space Dust on your taste buds and the triumphant feeling of unraveling a cassette tape with a trusty pencil. This journey isn’t just a stroll through the past; it’s a cherished badge of honor. So, ease into those groovy vibes, queue up some Bee Gees tunes, and traverse...

One of the most unexpected legacies generated by The Simpsons is the repeated insistences in which the creative team have some form of clairvoyancy, with so many real-world events appearing to be predicted well ahead of time by Springfield’s most famous family. With that in mind, it was inevitable that an episode removed from the airwaves in the aftermath of the September 11th terror attacks gave rise to a predictive conspiracy theory, even if it was nothing more than a matter of coincidence and a show of respect. The first episode of the ninth season, ‘The City of New York...