1964, The Beatles set a new chart record when they had 14 songs on the Billboard Hot 100. The songs ranged from "Can't Buy Me Love" at number one to "Love Me Do" at number 81. 1965, Performing at the New Musical Express poll winners concert, at London's Wembley Empire Pool, England, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Tom Jones, Freddie and the Dreamers, The Animals, The Kinks, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – April 11
Classic Rock
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “It’s Too Late” Demo by Carole King
The makings of a hit record were all there on the demo. Superb, succinct lyrics that tell a story of heartbreak and disappointment with economy and little melodrama. You can hear all of the instrumentation that ended up on the final "Tapestry" version of the song in the piano accompaniment. Who could argue with her voice...perfect for this song...little drama...pretty … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “It’s Too Late” Demo by Carole King
RadioActive Front
I'm your Uncle Marty along with my Airedale wingman Daytona, this is chapter 627 of The 3D RadioActivity, as we move the program forward by catching a wave in order to surf it Out FRONT. Our Full FRONTAL presentation showed a few ways to move beyond the the farthermost limits of knowledge or achievement in a particular subject or place. We hope you are ready to get out … [Read more...] about RadioActive Front
New Years Eve Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – "In The Year 2525" by Zager and Evans
Denny Zager and Rick Evans met in college in Nebraska in the early 1960s and began playing music together. They recorded this song in 1968 and it reached the top of the charts during the summer of '69 in time for man’s first steps on the moon. It stayed atop the charts while man continued to make history at the Woodstock Music and Arts Festival. While the duo was never able to … [Read more...] about New Years Eve Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – "In The Year 2525" by Zager and Evans
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “Sailing Shoes/Hey Julia/Sneakin’ Sally Thru The Alley” by Robert Palmer
This is the opening triptych of songs from Palmer's debut solo album from 1974. But it wasn't the first time we heard from Palmer since he had been a member of the band Vinegar Joe before this releasing three critically acclaimed albums that were ignored by the public during the early '70s. "Sailing Shoes" was a Little Feat cover written by Lowell George. The band backing … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “Sailing Shoes/Hey Julia/Sneakin’ Sally Thru The Alley” by Robert Palmer