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    Every now and then, I find an absolute gem, a song or album I really had never heard before, that just blows my mind.  Today is one of those days.  The album is “That’s the Way of the World”, by soul/funk/R&B legends Earth, Wind, & Fire.  This album is #490 on Rolling Stone’s TopContinue reading “Earth, Wind & Fire “That’s the Way of the World” (1975)”

    At some point, this day had to come.  For many years, when asked what my favorite album of all time was, the answer was inevitably “Physical Graffiti”, and even today, it is still a strong contender for number one.  It’s no secret to those who know me that I’m a passionate Led Zeppelin fan,Continue reading “Led Zeppelin “Physical Graffiti” (1975)”

    Today is the first introduction to Canadian progressive rock band, Rush, and their second album, “Fly By Night”.  That said, it is their first album with drummer and lyricist (you don’t see that combination often) Neil Peart, so as far as I’m concerned, this is their first album with their classic lineup.  I knowContinue reading “Rush “Fly By Night” (1975)”

    It has been a while since we have had a Bob Dylan album to discuss, but here we are with his 1975 release “Blood on the Tracks”, which is the #9 rated album on Rolling Stone’s Top 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.  I will tell you right now, this is not MY #9Continue reading “Bob Dylan “Blood On The Tracks” (1975)”

    When creating my list of albums, whenever I had an artist like Elton John, who had multiple albums included on the list already, my default was to not include any “Greatest Hits” compilations, unless one of my criteria for selection forced the inclusion.  Today we have just that, as the first of many “GreatestContinue reading “Elton John “Greatest Hits” (1974)”

    Deeply immersed in the mid-1970s, we encounter another of the most influential singers of that time frame, the powerful and remarkable voice of Linda Ronstadt.  On her fifth album, “Heart Like A Wheel”, she reached her biggest success and broke through after years of collaborating with artists like the Eagles, Jackson Browne, James Taylor,Continue reading “Linda Ronstadt “Heart Like A Wheel” (1974)”

    Today I chose to finally right a previous wrong, with the inclusion of “John Denver’s Greatest Hits”.  This album was actually released in 1973, but there is no need to nitpick that fact.  We could also possibly throw some darts at the fact that it leaves out “Annie’s Song” and “Thank God I’m AContinue reading “John Denver “John Denver’s Greatest Hits” (1973)”

    We can’t start a blog on the Rolling Stones without acknowledging the recent passing of drummer Charlie Watts.  Charlie’s steady hand and low-key approach was in stark contrast to his bombastic peers Keith Moon and John Bonham, and was even notably lower key than the colorful Ringo Starr.  That being said, his consistent approachContinue reading “The Rolling Stones “It’s Only Rock ‘N’ Roll” (1974)”

    The wave of powerhouse Stevie Wonder albums continues with “Fullfillingness’ First Finale”.  Not quite as highly regarded as some of his other albums during his classic run in the mid 1970s, this album still made #9 on digitaldreamdoor.com’s Top 10 Funk albums of all time, which is interesting as I don’t think of thisContinue reading “Stevie Wonder “Fullfillingness’ First Finale” (1974)”

    Back in Florida, so it must be time for more reggae, and today was certainly an interesting choice.  With the #6 album on the reggae Top Ten list, as rated by rateyourmusic.com, we have the artist Dadawah, with the album “Peace and Love”.  It’s hard to describe this album in the context of typicalContinue reading “Dadawah “Peace and Love” (1974)”