RETRO CLASSICS

POP-

• Here's a great 70s classic, as performed on TV pop music show 'Solid Gold' featuring Marilyn McCoo asking the singer / songwriter about the inspiration behind the song-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-GMX2m8TUY&feature=fvwrel

"Year of the Cat" by Al Stewart. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ooi8Cnb1fx0

"'Take the L" by The Motels

The Motels were a great rock band that gave us many hit singles in the 1980s, featuring lead vocals from Martha Davis.

 
 R&B

• Here's a great R&B classic to enjoy again:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9Wwxeq9sQI

"I Kinda Miss You" by The Manhattans

• This vocal group reached #1 with their worldwide hit "Kiss and Say Goodbye", but this similar sounding song features some moving lyrics.

RETRO CLASSICS

POP-

• Here's a great 70s classic from Dragon, originally from New Zealand, but based in Australias at the time-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4Qqq7N6td4&feature=fvst

"Still in Love with You" by Dragon. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQ4WrPpoDjI

"'39" by Queen and George Michael

• A live performance taken from the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert featuring George taking lead on this Brian May classic from the group.

• Here's a camp song that sees Shirley Bassey belt out a song for Chris Rea. The title track from the Film 'La Passione':

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVrKS5oIIX4

 
 R&B

• Here's a great R&B classic to enjoy again:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmjaTY9cQU4&feature=related

"I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" by The Chimes

• The U2 hit gets a soulful interpretation, with Pauline Henry singing lead for the Chimes.

July 10, 2012

RETRO CLASSICS

POP-

• Here's a great oldie from a distinctive vocalist-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0NxhFn0szc

"The Ballad of Lucy Jordan" by Marianne Faithfull. 

She remains underrated and will probably be better remembered as one of Mick Jagger's girlfriends than for her music. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_7LQkSSi1E

"Elton's Song" by Elton John

Elton captures here what gay children deal with as they work out their sexuality.  
 R&B

• Here's a great R&B classic to enjoy again:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmtQvqRK6oE&feature=related

"Never Knew Love Like This Before" by Stephanie Mills

This was the best selling hit from the woman who first came to public attention in the Broadway version of 'The Wiz'.

RETRO CLASSICS

POP-

• Here's a unique song with a quirky yet unforgettable video - 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQr6FYFEjI8&feature=related

"An Englishman in New York" by Godley & Creme. 

The duo quit the group 10CC and went on to create videos for many acts, including their own hits.
 R&B

• Here's a great R&B classic to enjoy again:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymt0pDkeoOI

"Almaz" by Randy Crawford

She has the voice of an angel on this, one of the most soulful yet sadly under-rated songs.