25. Aerosmith - Toys in the Attic - not a huge fan of the band, but this has some undeniable classics that everyone knows (can't get the bass line of Sweet Emotion out of my head). Cannot be omitted. 31. Lynyrd Skynyrd - Nuthin’ Fancy 30. Elton John - Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy 29. Alice Cooper - Welcome to my Nightmare 28. Willie Nelson - Red Headed Stranger 27. Elton John - Rock of the Westies 26. Heart - Dreamboat Annie
25. Joni Mitchell - The Hissing Of Summer Lawns For a long time those only casually listening to Joni were only aware of Blue (1971) and probably "Help Me" from Court and Spark (1974). But she wasn't just part of the Laurel Canyon folk scene. She was an adventurous maverick. It took years for most of her audience to appreciate and recognize her pioneering work fusing her folk pop with jazz has grown. This was a transitional album between the Spark and Hejira (1976), but stands up on it's own as a great piece of art that rewards not only multiple listens, but decades of listening. Singer-Songwriter, Jazz Pop, Folk Pop, Art Pop, Prog Pop | RYM #18 | Acclaimed #14 | AOY #20
Fast...great write-up on Joni and this record. I love it. Everyone that plays with Joni is top-shelf. She was definitely a pioneer of her own style of music. Her lyrics are beyond most humans. I can read them for hours on end and get lost in wonderment. This record and Court & Spark are my favorites and I've listened to Joni consistently since discovering her 30ish yrs ago right after college. Take care, Webb in ATL
Hey Fast. I can't say much about Joni Mitchell. I don't have anything by her. I checked to see if she was on either of those Woodstock albums just in case. Joan Baez and Melanie are on the second Woodstock album but no Joni.
@@andymudrock322 Guess she didn't get invited to be in the Woodstock lineup. While her second album, Clouds was out and is now highly regarded, she wasn't well known just yet. She started swanning the inner critical circles by Ladies of the Canyon (1970), then was cut loose for a while during her jazz fusion phase while critics had to scratch their heads and ball$ for a couple decades before they came around again.
Terrific album which was NOT well received when it came out, because Joni stepped out of the folk rock scene and into Jazz. She would go further into Jazz fusion/Rock later with Hejira and Don Juan's Reckless Daughter, where Jaco Pastorius and Wayne Shorter play on those
Day7-Aerosmith-Toys in the Attic. This is my favorite Aerosmith album. There are so many classic hits on this album,Sweet Emotion,Walk This Way and many more. My favorite song is the title track, it’s got speed and fast pacing grooves. That is my 7th pick.
My Day 8 Pick: The Who - The Who by Numbers After several epic albums, the band decided to take it back to basics with a handful of songs that were personal on Pete Townshend's part. A great album from opener "Slip Kid" to closer "In a Hand or Face." Other highlights for me are "However Much I Booze," "Dreaming from the Waist," "Success Story," "How Many Friends," and of course "Squeeze Box."
Heart- Dreamboat Annie…Rodger Fishers thick as soup lead tone on Magic Man jumped right out of the car speakers in my father’s old Gran Prix like nothing I had ever heard. Still one of my favorite guitar tones to this day. Sing Child Sing folks
Pick #25: Nazareth's Hair of the Dog. #31: Bad Company's Straight Shooter #30: Steve Hackett's Voyage of the Acolyte #29: Kiss's Alive #28: ZZ Top's Fandango #27: Scorpions' In Trance #26: Hawkwind's Warrior on the Edge of Time #25: Nazareth's Hair of the Dog
Day 7 and an album that really needs no introduction. An album that has been analysed and dissected by many writers and fans over the last 50 years. I just know that I was blown away by it when I first heard it and that I still get blown away by it every time I hear it still. Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd. 'Nuff said, really.
Today I'm going with Bad Companys 2nd offering Straight Shooter! Hits on this one include the great rockin Good Lovin Gone Bad, and the semi biographical rock ballad based on John Bonham Shooting Star! Other tracks that I love on this one is the catchy Wild Fire Woman, Deal With the Preacher (My fav Bad Co tune) and great emotional closer Call On Me!
My Pick today is Rush's other album from 1975 Caress of Steel Bastille Day, Lakeside Park, Necromancer Are my Highlights, bTW Today 5 yrs ago we lost the Maestro Neil Peart, make sure you play this or any Rush with Neil!
Day 7: "Fandango" by ZZ top was released on the London Records label in April of '75. Side One is live, side two - studio. "Tush", the only single, reached #20 on the Billboard Hot 100, but "Heard it in the X" also received a lot of airplay at the time. ZZ-top rocking the world in 1975!
Day 7 - “Dressed To Kill”, Kiss Day 6 - “Hair Of The Dog”, Nazareth Day 5 - “Nuthin’ Fancy”, Lynyrd Skynyrd Day 4 - “Red Octopus”, Jefferson Starship Day 3 - “Fleetwood Mac”, S/T Day 2 - “Still Crazy After All These Years”, Paul Simon Day 1 - “Caress Of Steel”, Rush
Jethro Tull, Minstrel in the Gallery. The Medieval proggers continue their jagged edged mind-bending rhythms and blasts of high energy craziness, encircling the mellow mild banter of the dancing ring leader. Of course scathing lyrics mocking the Idiocracy. When the drums and bass start rolling that jagged guitar slashing through the middle causing a maelstrom of wild musical journeys. Almost call this Folk Prog Metal. By the way, which one's Jethro?
Lol -- Jethro's a bit camera shy, I bet he's hiding behind that curtain. Great album, Sir Ziggy! Folk Prog Metal is a great description. My favorite JT album. A good day to stay inside and think of ways to talk the neighborhood kids into shoveling your walk and driveway...
7. Chris Squire - Fish Out Of Water From start to finish, this album is perfect! It’s my favorite Yes member solo album. It’s a shame he didn’t do more of these.
Day 7 and my choice today is THE WHO BY NUMBERS. Sometimes overlooked due to following 3 of the great iconic rock albums with the classic Live At Leeds in there as well in its various forms and of course this was followed by Who Are You which assumed such significance as the last album to feature Keith Moon. In contrast to Tommy and Quadraphemia, this is a collection of separate songs although there are linked themes running through some of them. Much of the material is lyrically deeply personal to Pete Townshend and almost confessional detailing some of his battles with his 'inner demons' and his less stellar personality traits. Musically it's a pretty diverse collection book ended by a couple of cracking hard rockers in Slip Kid and In A Hand Or A Face. Daltrey is in magnificent voice throughout, authoritive, strident and plaintive by turns, with Pete taking a few lead vocals as well. However Much I Booze marries a lyric detailing Pete's battle with the bottle to a funky acoustic driven groove, Imagine A Man is a piano driven ballad, whilst Dreaming From The Waist feels like classic Who. Blue Red and Grey sees a banjo driven song with a brass arrangement backing, whilst How Many Friends sees Pete questioning the shallowness of fame in a blues rock format with some neat bluesy guitar licks. Just to prove it's not all super serious, the album also includes the playful hit, Squueze Box with its country rock feel and tongue in cheek lyric. An album that deserves its place in The Who's discography and should never be overlooked.
The Sutherland Brothers & Quiver -- "Reach For The Sky." Fifth LP by the Scottish / British quartet (with a magnificent cover design and artwork). Features When the Train Comes, Moonlight Lady, Ain't Too Proud (with guest David Gilmour on pedal steel) and their classic Arms Of Mary (UK #5) -- "The lights shine down the valley The winds blow up the alley Oh I wish I was lying in the arms of Mary, Now when I get cold and lonely Still looking for that one and only Oh I wish I was lying in the arms of Mary..."
@@ziggyzagzi8017 Hey Ziggy -- we all need a little soft rock sometimes. They've got some cool videos on YT to check out. We've got more snow coming in around Thursday...
My day 7 fifty year old album is Eloy - Power and the Passion. 1. Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here. Tribute to Syd Barrett. 2. Jethro Tull - Minstrel in the Gallery 3. Camel - The Snow Goose. 4. Area - Crac! 5. Renaissance - Scheherazade and Other Stories 6. Soft Machine - Bundles 7. Eloy - Power and the Passion
Today's pick is Deep Purple-Come Taste The Band. My favorite post-Blackmore Deep Purple record. Tommy Bolin is brilliant. My favorite cuts are "Lady Luck", "Gettin' Tighter", "Dealer", "I Need Love" and "Drifter". I saw the band during this tour and Bolin was spectacular. You could tell he did not know their previous songs very well as he was in constant communication with Glen Hughes but you would never know it, he was absolutely great. One of the best guitarists ever and that and the songs make this LP stand out.
Todays pick: Steve Hillage - "Fish Rising" He had a lot of help from his Gong band mates on this debut solo album and you can hear the influence. Just like Gong, it`s spacey, weird, and experimental and keeps you on your toes with complex arrangements. Steve took the psychedelic experience to heart, and this is a fun trip.
My Day 7 is an album released on 5 September 1975 and recorded on 20 February - 14 March 1975 at Musicland (Munich) and produced by Ritchie Blackmore, Martin Birch, and Ronnie James Dio I'm talking about the debut studio album by American/British rock band Rainbow, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow. The original vinyl release had a gate-fold sleeve, although the later budget re-issue on Polydor was reduced to a single sleeve. On the cassette version of the album, Side One features the last five tracks, while Side Two plays the first four. On the case insert and on the cassette itself, "Sixteenth Century Greensleeves" is written as "Sixteen Century Greensleeves". Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow was re-issued on CD in re-mastered form in the US in April 1999. The European release followed later in the year. Vocalist Ronnie James Dio considered this release his favourite Rainbow album.[8] Despite the title implying the record being a Ritchie Blackmore solo release, in later years Blackmore has jokingly stated that Dio's contributions warranted a re-titling of "Ritchie Blackmore and Ronnie James Dio's Rainbow Track listing edit All songs written by Ritchie Blackmore and Ronnie James Dio except where noted. Side one No. Title Writer(s) Length 1. "Man on the Silver Mountain" 2. "Self Portrait" 3. "Black Sheep of the Family" (Quatermass cover) Steve Hammond 4. "Catch the Rainbow" Side two No. Title Writer(s) Length 5. "Snake Charmer" 6. "The Temple of the King" 7. "If You Don't Like Rock 'n' Roll" 8. "Sixteenth Century Greensleeves" 9. "Still I'm Sad" (The Yardbirds cover) Paul Samwell-Smith, Jim McCarty Singles from Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow "Man on the Silver Mountain" Released: September 1975 (US) Charts edit Chart (1975-1976) Peak position Australian Albums (Kent Music Report)[16] 55 Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM)[17] 83 Japanese Albums (Oricon)[18] 26 New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[19] 40 Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[20] 24 UK Albums (OCC)[21] 11 US Billboard 200[22] 30 Certifications edit Region Certification Certified units/sales United Kingdom (BPI)[23] Silver 60,000^
My pick today will be 10cc ‘The Original Soundtracks’. Great quirky album with the fantastic track ‘I’m Not In Love’. Remember hearing it on the radio and being blown away.
Hi everyone, my pick today is taking me back to my home country and the 4th album by a band born in Glasgow and fronted by a real character from the (then) rough side of town, an area known as The Gorbals, and who, again, was lost to music too soon. THE SENSATIONAL ALEX HARVEY BAND "Tomorrow Belongs To Me" (Vertigo) This won't be to everyone's taste, but if you can get past the slightly off-kilter opener Action Strasse and get to Snake Bite, where Zal Cleminson's guitar comes to the fire with an understated but irresistible little riff and a cool solo, then you're in with a shout... It's not my favourite SAHB album by quite some way, the first two are classics, but there's enough on here to make it worthy of a spot in my list. The rhythm section of Ted McKenna and Chris Glen are as solid as they would go on to be in MSG, and songs like the 7.5 minute "The Tale Of The Giant Stoneater", "Give My Compliments To The Chef" and their take on the title track (from the musical/film Cabaret) highlight Harvey's talent as both singer and lyricist. Harvey would go on to record 3 more albums with The SAHB (he was absent on the other one, Fourplay) before the band splintered and Harvey embarked on a tragically short-lived solo career that was cut short when he died suddenly from a heart attack after a performance in Belgium in 1982, aged 46...
Excellent pick Ian. Action Strasse brings out Harvey’s distinctive Scottish vocal sound in its typical quirky fashion as does Stoneater. An acquired taste for many but another band that is aging well. A sad loss at such an early age.
@@iainhead9898 Great write up Iain. Your appreciation for the band really comes through here. Not a favourite band for me, but a lot of the members would go on to join bands I do really appreciate and make some great music with those bands.
My favorite albums turning 50. In no particular order: Day 7: Styx - Equinox This is Styx’s fifth studio album. This is the final appearance of guitarist John Curulewski. He left the band to spend time with his family. John C. was replaced by Tommy Shaw. My favorite tracks: “Suite Madame Blue” “Midnight Ride” “Lorelei” “Mother Dear” “Light Up” Day 7: Styx - Equinox Day 6: ELO - Face the Music Day 5: Bob Dylan - Blood on the Tracks Day 4: Jethro Tull - Minstrel in the Gallery Day 3: Nazareth - Hair of the Dog Day 2: Angel - Angel Day 1: David Bowie - Young Americans
Black Oak Arkansas - Ain't Life Grand Also a shout out for the bands second release of 75' - X-Rated 25. Black Oak Arkansas - Ain't Life Grand, and X-Rated 26. Ian Hunter - Ian Hunter 27. Rory Gallagher - Against The Grain 28. Climax Blues Band - Stamp Album 29. Golden Earring - Switch 30. James Gang - Newborn 31. The Kinks - Schoolboys In Disgrace
#25 Mahogany Rush - Strange Universe #26 Manfred Mann's Earth Band - Nightingales& Bombers #27 The Wings - Venus + Mars #28 Supertramp - Crisis What Crisis #29 Frank Zappa - One Size Fits All #30 Hawkwind - Warrior On The Edge Of Time #31 Robin Trower - For Earth Below
My Day 7 pick (25 on my ranking list) is Rod Stewart - Atlantic Crossing featuring: I Don't Want To Talk About It; Sailing. One of my personal favorite Rod Stewart albums, and I think it succeeds in capturing his past vibe, and giving a foretaste of where he was going to go. A transitional album, but still top notch from top to bottom.
Today's pick is Welcome To My Nightmare - Alice Cooper. His first outing without the band, amazing. Vincent Price gets a good part too on The Black Widow.
EARTH WIND AND FIRE GRATITUDE A stunning live album characterised by outstanding percussion, horns, guitar and vocals. Africano/Power is a stunning opener and has some the finest guitar and horns interplay the band produced. The remainder of the album is a celebration of their finest music up until this point in 1975.
Day 7 Fantastic pick Pete. My pick for today is: Eric Carmen S/T 1 Seals and Crofts “I’ll Play for You” 2 Bruce Springsteen “Born to Run” 3 America “Hearts” 4 Eagles “One of These Nights” 5 Paul Simon “Still Crazy After all These Years” 6 Heart “Dreamboat Anne” 7 Eric Carmen S/T
Today is Toys in the attic. Classic. I like Rocks alittle more , but still a killer album. The title track , adams apple, the heavy Round and Round, one of my fav ballads by the band, You see me cryin, and one of my fav Asmith tunes, No more no more. The toxic twins. Steven and joe mutha fckn perry
#25 Patti Smith - Horses Debut of this poet turned rock singer. I didn't like this album very much for a long time...but little by little I began to like the way of singing and the lyrics of this album. It has classics like the cover of “Gloria” and long songs like “Birdland” and “Land”. iconic cover photo and a very successful production. Albums That Are 50 Years Old in 2025 #25 Patti Smith - Horses #26 AC/DC - TNT #27 Neu! - Neu! 75 #28 Hawkwind - Warrior on the Edge of Time #29 Budgie - Bandolier #30 Steely Dan - Katy Lied #31 Tangerine Dream - Rubycon
Day 7: Weather Report - Tale Spinnin' Day 6: Soft Machine - Bundles Day 5: Steve Hackett - Voyage Of The Acolyte Day 4: King Crimson - USA Day 3: Return To Forever - No Mystery Day 2: Mahavishnu Orchestra - Visions Of The Emerald Beyond Day 1: Rush - Fly By Night
Love the Ambrosia debut, coming up later from me. My pick for today - Steve Hackett - Voyage Of The Acolyte, the 1st solo album by the former Genesis guitarist (although this was recorded and released while he was still a member of Genesis, and includes Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford as guest musicians). Highlights are the opening instrumental Ace of Wands, the catchy Star of Sirius (featuring Phil Collins on vocals) and the majestic, ominous Shadow of the Hierophant which closes the album.
Amazing pick, Pete, and coming up for me soon! My #25 is Paul Simon: Still Crazy After All These Years. After listening to and buying all the great earlier solo Paul Simon singles that preceded this LP, this was my first purchased album by Paul Simon. It has some huge hits, but my favorite LP songs are somewhat more obscure, such as "Gone At Last," "Have a Good Time," and "I Do it for your Love."
In alphabetical order pick #7 Deep Purple- Come Taste The Band 1. Aerosmith- Toys In The Attic 2. Angel- s/t (Debut) 3. Bad Company- Straight Shooter 4. Black Sabbath- Sabotage 5. Blue Oyster Cult- On Your Feet or On Your Knees (Live) 6. Alice Cooper- Welcome To My Nightmare 7. Deep Purple- Come Taste The Band
Day 7 / #25 = MOXY - Moxy I - aka - The Black Album. The self-titled debut from this little Canadian band out of Toronto. They were a support act for many headliners such as Black Sabbath, Boston, Styx, Rainbow, Aerosmith, Ted Nugent, et al; but never really hit the big time themselves, despite being described as the "Canadian Zeppelin" . Constant personnel changes certainly didn't help. For this album, the incredible TOMMY BOLIN (ex-James Gang, pre-Deep Purple) was brought in to lay down several guitar solos - nothing flashy but all very tasty. Highlights: "Fantasy", "Moon Rider", the slow blues rocker "Train", and "Out of the Darkness".
Hey Gary. You're quite the Tommy Bolin fan aren't you. For Moxy's Black Album to come out before "Come Taste the Band", I suppose Tommy had plenty of time to release other albums before the Deep Purple offering. Come Taste the Band was released November 7, 1975.
Jeff Beck - Blow By Blow //Styx - Equinox //MTB - Searchin' For A Rainbow //Lynyrd Skynyrd - Nuthin' Fancy //Deep Purple - Come Taste The Band //Steve Hillage - Fish Rising //ZZ Top - Fandango!
Really enjoy this album. There’s a sweet story about “Nice, Nice, Very Nice”. The lyrics were based on a passage in Kurt Vonnegut’s novel Cat’s Cradle, and Vonnegut wrote the band a wonderful letter about it. Look it up online.
For day 7 I go Southern. I go with the selftitled debut of the so-called 'Florida guitar army': The Outlaws. The album opens with 'There Goes Another Love Song' this tell what they are about - guitar duels of the finest art. The other side of the band is shown with the slightly country influenced 'Song In The Breeze'. My favorite Outlaws tune ends the album 'Green Grass And High Tides' - To use a quote of our host: sooo good
My pick for today is Roxy Music - Siren. An infectious blend of Art Rock, Glam and Dance Music. A huge inspiration for future generations. Contains gems like ´Love is The Drug´ ´Sentimental Fool´ ´Both Ends Burning´ and ´Just Another High´. Again eye-catching artwork. Someone should do a video about ranking their album covers. In this case I put my money on ´Country Life´ as the number one spot.
@keithjones6023 Hi Keith. Thanks. That´s cool. Country life is awesome with or without the album cover. All their albums are great, but my favorite is ´For Your Pleasure´.
7) Linda Ronstadt - Prisoner In Disguise It's no secret to anyone who knows me that I have had a nearly lifelong love affair with Linda Ronstadt's voice. And this album is an all-time favorite that I rate much higher than the so-called experts do. I consider it a better album in every way than Linda's previous, more highly acclaimed album, Heart Like A Wheel. Linda is in much better control of her voice on this record, and the songs are more varied. Three standout tracks are the two J.D. Souther-penned songs: the title track and "Silver Blue", and Jimmy Cliff's "Many Rivers To Cross". The two Motown covers are simply perfect, but Linda's simple, yet very emotional version of Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" is the highlight of this record for me. Her version is the best I've ever heard, it truly expresses all the warmth and inner beauty that the song possesses. Back in 1975 Prisoner In Disguise's Country/Rock/Pop sound wasn't anything new, with two classic albums preceding it, but nowadays it can be seen as one of her greatest albums. It's just a perfect record, and it shows why Linda was one of the best female singers of the '70s. 1) Gary Wright - The Dream Weaver 2) Emmylou Harris - Elite Hotel 3) Black Oak Arkansas - Ain't Life Grand 4) Bob Seger - Beautiful Loser 5) ZZ Top - Fandango! 6) Eagles - One Of These Nights 7) Linda Ronstadt - Prisoner In Disguise
I know you love her CC, I'm going to go against my body chemistry and listen to this album. I know she's incredible but not usually listening to vocals much. I can't wait to hear the Dolly song.
@@christophercoles4401 Hi Chris. I think many of us lads my age (66 now) had something of a live affair for Linda, but it wasn't just young male red (hot) Blooded lust, we all appreciated her talent as well. This is actually one of her albums that I do own, though Hasten Down The Wind is probably my favourite.
Thanks for including that one, Pete. Had that for day 1! Love that album - it's nice (nice, very nice!). Today for me, it's 'Stampede' by The Doobie Brothers. 1. Ambrosia - Ambrosia 2. Barclay James Harvest - Time Honoured Ghosts 3. Be-Bop Deluxe - Futurama 4. Camel - The Snow Goose 5. Caravan - Cunning Stunts 6. Clannad - Clannad 2 7. The Doobie Brothers - Stampede
Day 25: Thin Lizzy- Fighting Day 31: Lynyrd Skynyrd- Nuthin’ Fancy Day 30: The Allman Brothers Band- Win, Lose or Draw Day 29: Styx- Equinox Day 28: Kansas- Song For America Day 27: Kansas- Masque Day 26: Scorpions- In Trance
I've always been a fan of bands like Player, Pablo Cruise and most especially Ambrosia with their enjoyable pop rock songs on their self titled debut album and i heard their music on AM radio during the 70's and 80's all of time thanks again Pete.🎶🎶📻🎶🎶
Ian Hunter - Ian Hunter The debut solo album from the Mott the Hoople singer ably assisted by the brilliant Mick Ronson on guitar, standout tracks include "Once Bitten, Twice Shy" and "The Truth, the Whole Truth, Nuthin' but the Truth"
Foghat- Fool For The City. I was already a fan. This album was and is still a staple in my life as are their other albums from the 70s. It contains Slow Ride and just kicks all the way through it. My favourite off this album has always been Drive Me Home. Honourable mention goes to Save Your Loving For Me.
My pick today is Herbie Hancock Man-Child...masterful jazz/funk with more emphasis on funk. Headhunters band backing him are top shelf players. Hang up Your Hang Up's bass lines from Paul Jackson are mind blowing. Mike Clark, Harvey Mason and James Gadson take the drum throne on this record and are perfect for the songs. This was Herbie's last record with his core Headhunters band (Wayne Shorter, Mike Clark, Paul Jackson, Bennie Maupin). Herbie was on fire during this 3-4 yr run from 73-76 with funk/jazz arrangements. A must listen for fans of this genre/style of music. Herbie Hancock is on the Mt. Rushmore of funk/jazz imo. One of the godfather's of jazz/funk/fusion. Webb in ATL
After seeing this group play a concert at my college, I went to the Record Store and purchased "No Mystery" by Return to Forever featuring Chick Corea. Super concert and the album is a classic IMHO
My pick today, in no particular order, Blood on the Tracks by Bob Dylan ( Robert Zimmerman) It's a very strong album. It features, Tangled up in Blue, Simple Twist of Fate, and Shelter From the Storm. A good cover version of Simple Twist of Fate is done by Joan Baez. Absolutely one of Bob Dylan's best albums.
Good pic with that album Pete definitely still in there almost heavily progressive Roots era before they would go total pop Today January 7th 2025 🙏🏼🙏🏼😥 It was on January 7th 2020 That we lost the professor Neil Peart So therefore I'm doubling up on on 2 1975 albums The first one with him in the band Rush fly by Night Fantastic album what a change as far as when the songwriting came around from what they were more of just a straightforward rock and roll band with the debut and John R. Very different style of lyrics by very cool caught a lot of people The title track that brought a lot of a new fan base the radio friendly fly by Night At the beginning of a new style with anthem. By Tor and the snow dog with pretty much begin sometimes with what would be known as their epic songs very complex time signatures and songwriting. The two great songs that closed the album out rivendell and in the end Still a fantastic album But here comes the mulligan and the double Down I am also picking Caress Of Steel For many they don't rank this up high as their favorite Rush albums it tends to stay kind of low this one for me is kind of in the middle. It's got some strong moments all the way through for me. a very cool album This out brings back a lot of memories of youth especially in the summertime cranking this up with the windows open for the neighbor who got to know what I think I'm going bald is all about much to his dismay 😂😂 One of my favorite charging riffs at the beginning Alex's Bastille Day The wishful memories of lakeside Park a nice softer styled ballad some nice good guitar work from Alex And of course the epics that would follow with the gigantic concept of 2112 a year later. . The amazing necromancer And the sidelines fountains of lamenth Critic slam the hell out of this album nobody liked it they didn't like Gedd😢y's voice they didn't really like anything that went down with this album. But other albums were like that too when it came to them and Rush in general. But I still give this a play quite often I'll pull it out and just rock it Out start to finish. I like the two epics a lot. So therefore it is a double shot and remembering Neil Peart as this was when he lost his battle with cancer 5 years ago on this day Rock in peace professor
Hello Pete and everyone. My choice for today is by another band who drew on a diverse range of musical influences to create their own unique style: Little Feat - The Last Record Album Much like Steely Dan, I don’t rate this album from 1975 quite as highly as some of their earlier work but it still contains great musicianship. Nos. 11-30 (not ranked) Wings - Venus And Mars Jeff Beck - Blow By Blow Nils Lofgren - self titled Steely Dan - Katy Lied UFO - Force It Favourite Live Album : Blue Oyster Cult - On Your Feet Or On Your Knees
Well Bryan what can I say! You've only gone and picked one of my favourite albums ever. Their earlier albums get more praise l feel but just something about this one for me. Romance Dance, Mercenary Territory, All That You Dream, fabulous!
@@keithjones6023 I guess it’s a case of ‘You pays your money and takes your choice’, Keith. I like all their albums with Lowell George (similar to how I like the Doobies albums WITHOUT Michael McDonald! 🤣) Although I prefer Dixie Chicken and Feats Don’t Fail Me Now to this one, they are all excellent.
@@melaniethurber5117 Thanks a lot, Melanie. I highly recommend their live album, Waiting For Columbus, if you haven’t heard that one. I know Pete has often praised that one previously, and they really show what fabulous musicians they were on that album.
@ I’ve heard this band mentioned before on Pete’s channel. Also others mentioned it. It’s just one of those bands that I’ve never taken the time to listen to.
Good morning (afternoon, evening or night), Pete. Your selection has been on SoT listening list for awhile now so time to give it a spin. Personal pick today? Headed outside the usual SoT ballpark to pick the sixth studio album released on the Columbia label in March by this American band with the album also serving as a soundtrack for the movie of the same name - That's The Way Of The World by Earth, Wind And Fire. The album peaked at #1 on the US Billboard 200 and Top Soul Albums charts and spawned to hit singles - the title track and Shining Star. It was the title track getting on the radio that drew me to this album on a buying spree that summer. Immediately charmed by the big sound and vocals along with the arrangements, this has remained a favorite album five decades later. The band personnel list is rather long so the reader is referred to Wikipedia or other sources for details. The music therein? A variety of styles from funk, soul, rock, jazz and a smattering of African rhythms. Another burst of musical genius in 1975 that deserves remembrance and recognition. Thanks, Pete. Looking forward to your next selection.
Day 7: Journey - Self Titled. Back in the day it took me quite a while to find out there was a pre- Wheel in the Sky Journey. Now I have to say those three early albums are those I love the best.
# 25 Be-Bop Deluxe: Futurama Be-Bop Deluxe haven't released a single weak record in their short period of activity, but “Futurama” is certainly one of the best. Songs like “Sound Track”, “Between the Worlds” and above all “Sister Seagull” and “Maid in Heaven” were way ahead of their time. # 26 Tangerine Dream: Rubycon # 27 10cc: The Original Soundtrack # 28 Joni Mitchell: The Hissing of Summer Lawns # 29 Jeff Beck: Blow by Blow # 30 Ted Nugent: Ted Nugent # 31 Supertramp: Crisis? What Crisis?
My 25th favorite album of 1975 is Red Octopus - Jefferson Starship (June 13). Full List: 31) On The Level - Status Quo (Feb. 21) 30) The Hissing Of Summer Lawns - Joni Mitchell (Nov. ?) 29) Hair Of The Dog - Nazareth (April 3) 28) In Trance - Scorpions (Sept 17) 27) Venus And Mars - Wings (May 30) 26) Fly By Night - Rush (Feb. 14) 25) Red Octopus - Jefferson Starship (June 13)
Hi pete.1975 was a big year for me too.i was diagnosed with leakemia spent a lot o time in hospital.so music was a big part of my time in bed.supertramps crime album,camels snow goose eagles one of these nights many great tracks.keep on keeping on
No. 26 in no particular order of preference. Uriah Heep - Return To Fantasy. Probably the last of theirs’ that I felt (and still feel) a real wow at hearing. With extra John Wetton of course.
Bob Dylan - 'Blood on the Tracks' Stand out Tracks for me: 'Tangled up in Blue', 'Simple Twist of Fate' and 'Shelter from the Storm'. Though it seems wrong to single out any individual tracks from such a brilliant song cycle.
Fantastic album Idiot wind one of my favorite songs I love the blues in this that would kind of follow a little bit of a pattern and meet me in the morning specially by the time he got around to slow train. definitely on my list. Almost going to double down again and do desire but I decided not to cuz there's a couple on there that sort of falter to where it's not quite made my list but more honorable mention.
@truckerkevthepaidtourist I agree kev. Someone gave me the CD in '87. I already thought his song writing was great. But this album brought me into the fold of Dylan devotees. 😎👍
I have the more psychedelic cover of that album , and it's a classic . My pick for today is Paul McCartney & Wings' Venus & Mars . It's my second favourite , just being edged out by Band on the Run . Thanks !
Day Seven... a two-fer: Kansas - Song for America and Masque America's greatest prog-rock band, coming fully into their own on their second and third studio albums. The title track from Song for America is one of Kansas' most epic efforts. "Icarus - Borne of Wings of Steel" from Masque is my all-time favorite Kansas track.
Day 7 - Okay let's get the divisive, possibly controversial, choice out of the way today. Bruce Springsteen - Born To Run. Seems to be an album that people either love or hate these days. I still really like it even if I don't go back to it so much now. I used to play this many years ago, while getting ready to go out on a Saturday night. Made me feel like I could take on the world and sometimes it is the memories that a record evokes that makes it stay with you.
@@Thefilou2112 Not the biggest Springsteen fan necessarily but I would say this is his best record. Amazing the number of artists who arguably released their best album in this particular year.
07. Camel - Music Inspired by the Snow Goose 06. The Marshall Tucker Band - Searchin’ for a Rainbow 05. Outlaws - The Outlaws 04. Renaissance - Scheherazade & Other Stories 03. Cherry Five - Cherry Five 02. Premiata Forneria Marconi - Chocolate Kings 01. Asleep at the Wheel - Texas Gold
Hi Pete & everyone. Dave here. Excellent pick of yours, which I went with yesterday. My pick today is ATLANTIC CROSSING by ROD STEWART. A big favourite of a college friend of mine, who liked his pop and soul. Thanks to him, I got to know and like it too, having been a fan of his earlier releases, both solo and with The Faces and Jeff Beck. Despite Rod relocating to the States and working with different musicians (like the Memphis Horns), there is a very British feel to his biggest hit from the album, Sailing, which has become an unofficial anthem of our Royal Navy. It had us all swaying with our scarves held high (well, maybe not!). Plenty of good rockers here too, like Stone Cold Sober and Three Time Loser (cause and effect?).
If you enjoy David Pack singing, he sings two songs on Kerry Livgren's debut album " Seeds Of Change", one is called " Just One Way ", the other is called " Ground Zero "
Sensational Alex Harvey Band - The Impossible Dream. Possibly their best studio album. Hot City Symphony, Anthem and Tomahawk Kid are all great rock songs and Sergent Fury is pure SAHB unique/quirky mix of theater/vaudville & rock. SAHB is an acquired taste, but those of us that get it love it a lot.
My pick for day 7 is Fleetwood Mac : Fleetwood Mac. The first album with Buckingham-Nicks in the lineup. Rhiannon is my favorite song on this album. I´ve never listened to Ambrosia, but it sounds like a hugely interesting band.
Day 7 - Fly By Night - Rush Day 6 - Dreamboat Annie - Heart Day 5 - The Who By Numbers - The Who Day 4 - On the Level - Status Quo Day 3 - Crisis? What Crisis? - Supertramp Day 2 - Searchin’ for a Rainbow - The Marshall Tucker Band Day 1 - Tommy Bolin - Teaser
Hi Gary. I had The Toad album as my top 31 favorite albums of the 1970's list. Check out a Pigs Walk. Guitar, Bass and a short drum solo at the end. Excellent song IMO.
Pick 25 is Urban Renewal by Oaklands own funky horn band Tower Of Power. Many people and other bands hired their horn section. Among them Eric Clapton. Huey Lewis. Little Feat and Santana. Too many to list. Best songs on the album are Only So Much Oil In The Ground. Its Not The Crime. Maybe Itll Rub Off. Give Me The Proof and Walkin Up Hip Street.
My pick for today Pete is Rush Fly By Night 🌙 the bands 2nd album , but Neil Pearts 1st. As he replaced John Rutsey after just 1 album, which was Rushes debut album called Rush. Great show Pete thankyou.
25. Aerosmith - Toys in the Attic - not a huge fan of the band, but this has some undeniable classics that everyone knows (can't get the bass line of Sweet Emotion out of my head). Cannot be omitted.
31. Lynyrd Skynyrd - Nuthin’ Fancy
30. Elton John - Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy
29. Alice Cooper - Welcome to my Nightmare
28. Willie Nelson - Red Headed Stranger
27. Elton John - Rock of the Westies
26. Heart - Dreamboat Annie
one of the greatest albums of all time - as is Rocks
Hi Alexander. Awesome pick
@@melaniethurber5117 Thanks Melanie!
@@greensombrero3641 Definitely great 70s hard rock, here.
@ you’re welcome Alexander
25. Joni Mitchell - The Hissing Of Summer Lawns
For a long time those only casually listening to Joni were only aware of Blue (1971) and probably "Help Me" from Court and Spark (1974). But she wasn't just part of the Laurel Canyon folk scene. She was an adventurous maverick. It took years for most of her audience to appreciate and recognize her pioneering work fusing her folk pop with jazz has grown. This was a transitional album between the Spark and Hejira (1976), but stands up on it's own as a great piece of art that rewards not only multiple listens, but decades of listening.
Singer-Songwriter, Jazz Pop, Folk Pop, Art Pop, Prog Pop | RYM #18 | Acclaimed #14 | AOY #20
Fast...great write-up on Joni and this record. I love it. Everyone that plays with Joni is top-shelf. She was definitely a pioneer of her own style of music. Her lyrics are beyond most humans. I can read them for hours on end and get lost in wonderment. This record and Court & Spark are my favorites and I've listened to Joni consistently since discovering her 30ish yrs ago right after college.
Take care,
Webb in ATL
Hey Fast. I can't say much about Joni Mitchell. I don't have anything by her. I checked to see if she was on either of those Woodstock albums just in case. Joan Baez and Melanie are on the second Woodstock album but no Joni.
@@andymudrock322 Guess she didn't get invited to be in the Woodstock lineup. While her second album, Clouds was out and is now highly regarded, she wasn't well known just yet. She started swanning the inner critical circles by Ladies of the Canyon (1970), then was cut loose for a while during her jazz fusion phase while critics had to scratch their heads and ball$ for a couple decades before they came around again.
Terrific album which was NOT well received when it came out, because Joni stepped out of the folk rock scene and into Jazz. She would go further into Jazz fusion/Rock later with Hejira and Don Juan's Reckless Daughter, where Jaco Pastorius and Wayne Shorter play on those
Day7-Aerosmith-Toys in the Attic. This is my favorite Aerosmith album. There are so many classic hits on this album,Sweet Emotion,Walk This Way and many more. My favorite song is the title track, it’s got speed and fast pacing grooves. That is my 7th pick.
Great ness Cuz
One of my very first purchases as a kid. Still love it.
Thanks Pete for everything you do. You've got a community of great people here and it's awesome to see the daily interaction here.
@@neugey Well said.
@@neugey I like the sound of that! Haha
Foghat - "Fool for the City" . Saw them live in '75. One of the best live R&R bands ever!
Great choice today.
excellent
My pick for tomorrow.
Man envious for sure would of loved to see them between 75-79 🤘🏻
@@robertklimczak2207 great choice. It was my pick today as well.
My Day 8 Pick:
The Who - The Who by Numbers
After several epic albums, the band decided to take it back to basics with a handful of songs that were personal on Pete Townshend's part.
A great album from opener "Slip Kid" to closer "In a Hand or Face." Other highlights for me are "However Much I Booze," "Dreaming from the Waist," "Success Story," "How Many Friends," and of course "Squeeze Box."
I meant Day 7, not Day 8.
@@markfurru3368 Nice one Mark, my pick today as well.
Great pick mark
Heart- Dreamboat Annie…Rodger Fishers thick as soup lead tone on Magic Man jumped right out of the car speakers in my father’s old Gran Prix like nothing I had ever heard. Still one of my favorite guitar tones to this day. Sing Child Sing folks
Nice one Captain. That Magic Man solo is one for the ages. Stellar.
Great pick.
@@tomp8463 🍻
@@garyh.238 Yes sir cheers 🍻
Yea guitar work on this one is superb.
Pick #25: Nazareth's Hair of the Dog.
#31: Bad Company's Straight Shooter
#30: Steve Hackett's Voyage of the Acolyte
#29: Kiss's Alive
#28: ZZ Top's Fandango
#27: Scorpions' In Trance
#26: Hawkwind's Warrior on the Edge of Time
#25: Nazareth's Hair of the Dog
class
Day 7 and an album that really needs no introduction. An album that has been analysed and dissected by many writers and fans over the last 50 years. I just know that I was blown away by it when I first heard it and that I still get blown away by it every time I hear it still.
Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd.
'Nuff said, really.
Yep, Masterpiece is the main word needed.
One of those albums where l couldn't wait for the release date. I wasn't disappointed, one of the best albums ever!
Today I'm going with Bad Companys 2nd offering Straight Shooter! Hits on this one include the great rockin Good Lovin Gone Bad, and the semi biographical rock ballad based on John Bonham Shooting Star! Other tracks that I love on this one is the catchy Wild Fire Woman, Deal With the Preacher (My fav Bad Co tune) and great emotional closer Call On Me!
Awesome pick Logan! Will be on my list as well
Fantastic pick, Logan.
killer
@@razor7394 Thanks man!
@@tomp8463 Thank you Tom
My Pick today is Rush's other album from 1975 Caress of Steel Bastille Day, Lakeside Park, Necromancer Are my Highlights, bTW Today 5 yrs ago we lost the Maestro Neil Peart, make sure you play this or any Rush with Neil!
Day 7: "Fandango" by ZZ top was released on the London Records label in April of '75. Side One is live, side two - studio. "Tush", the only single, reached #20 on the Billboard Hot 100, but "Heard it in the X" also received a lot of airplay at the time. ZZ-top rocking the world in 1975!
@@peterm.fitzpatrick7735 Great pick Peter.
Day 7 - “Dressed To Kill”, Kiss
Day 6 - “Hair Of The Dog”, Nazareth
Day 5 - “Nuthin’ Fancy”, Lynyrd Skynyrd
Day 4 - “Red Octopus”, Jefferson Starship
Day 3 - “Fleetwood Mac”, S/T
Day 2 - “Still Crazy After All These Years”, Paul Simon
Day 1 - “Caress Of Steel”, Rush
horns up!
Jethro Tull, Minstrel in the Gallery. The Medieval proggers continue their jagged edged mind-bending rhythms and blasts of high energy craziness, encircling the mellow mild banter of the dancing ring leader. Of course scathing lyrics mocking the Idiocracy. When the drums and bass start rolling that jagged guitar slashing through the middle causing a maelstrom of wild musical journeys. Almost call this Folk Prog Metal. By the way, which one's Jethro?
Sweet.
@@tomp8463 Yes, and they'll be coming up too haha
Lol -- Jethro's a bit camera shy, I bet he's hiding behind that curtain. Great album, Sir Ziggy! Folk Prog Metal is a great description. My favorite JT album. A good day to stay inside and think of ways to talk the neighborhood kids into shoveling your walk and driveway...
Excellent choice and description, Ziggy!
Great pick Ziggy!
7. Chris Squire - Fish Out Of Water
From start to finish, this album is perfect! It’s my favorite Yes member solo album. It’s a shame he didn’t do more of these.
Great pick, Josh! This is in my top three.
Day 7 and my choice today is THE WHO BY NUMBERS. Sometimes overlooked due to following 3 of the great iconic rock albums with the classic Live At Leeds in there as well in its various forms and of course this was followed by Who Are You which assumed such significance as the last album to feature Keith Moon. In contrast to Tommy and Quadraphemia, this is a collection of separate songs although there are linked themes running through some of them. Much of the material is lyrically deeply personal to Pete Townshend and almost confessional detailing some of his battles with his 'inner demons' and his less stellar personality traits. Musically it's a pretty diverse collection book ended by a couple of cracking hard rockers in Slip Kid and In A Hand Or A Face. Daltrey is in magnificent voice throughout, authoritive, strident and plaintive by turns, with Pete taking a few lead vocals as well. However Much I Booze marries a lyric detailing Pete's battle with the bottle to a funky acoustic driven groove, Imagine A Man is a piano driven ballad, whilst Dreaming From The Waist feels like classic Who. Blue Red and Grey sees a banjo driven song with a brass arrangement backing, whilst How Many Friends sees Pete questioning the shallowness of fame in a blues rock format with some neat bluesy guitar licks. Just to prove it's not all super serious, the album also includes the playful hit, Squueze Box with its country rock feel and tongue in cheek lyric. An album that deserves its place in The Who's discography and should never be overlooked.
Great choice. Highly underrated Who album IMHO.
Agree. An album that garners more respect as the years pass. I think I still have the original vinyl somewhere.
Another superb description for us, Jerry! And always count on pink to have the emotional mental side of things involved.
@@guarddl9522 Thank you Guard.
@@shaunogle530 Thank you Shaun. Yes, I agree it's an album that's almost been rediscovered and much more appreciated now, by the fans.
The Sutherland Brothers & Quiver -- "Reach For The Sky." Fifth LP by the Scottish / British quartet (with a magnificent cover design and artwork). Features When the Train Comes,
Moonlight Lady, Ain't Too Proud (with guest David Gilmour on pedal steel) and their classic Arms Of Mary (UK #5) --
"The lights shine down the valley The winds blow up the alley Oh I wish I was lying in the arms of Mary,
Now when I get cold and lonely Still looking for that one and only Oh I wish I was lying in the arms of Mary..."
Another deep one like the snow here, G. What type of sound do these blokes have?
@@ziggyzagzi8017 A great one!
Super album that will hardly get a mention 😮 definitely one from me later in the month.
Never heard this one Gadget, I’ll have to investigate.
@@ziggyzagzi8017 Hey Ziggy -- we all need a little soft rock sometimes. They've got some cool videos on YT to check out. We've got more snow coming in around Thursday...
My day 7 fifty year old album is Eloy - Power and the Passion.
1. Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here. Tribute to Syd Barrett.
2. Jethro Tull - Minstrel in the Gallery
3. Camel - The Snow Goose.
4. Area - Crac!
5. Renaissance - Scheherazade and Other Stories
6. Soft Machine - Bundles
7. Eloy - Power and the Passion
Good band. Saw them open for Brian Auger back in the mid 70's
Today's pick is Deep Purple-Come Taste The Band. My favorite post-Blackmore Deep Purple record. Tommy Bolin is brilliant. My favorite cuts are "Lady Luck", "Gettin' Tighter", "Dealer", "I Need Love" and "Drifter". I saw the band during this tour and Bolin was spectacular. You could tell he did not know their previous songs very well as he was in constant communication with Glen Hughes but you would never know it, he was absolutely great. One of the best guitarists ever and that and the songs make this LP stand out.
nice
@@independenceltd. Thanks Independence
Great pick and write up Yoke. Indeed, Tommy Bolin was a fantastic guitarist - one of my all time favourites - such a natural, fluid player.
@@yokerecords803 Great one man recently picked this up in my travels need to give it a spin
@@garyh.238 Thanks Gary, totally agree my friend
Todays pick: Steve Hillage - "Fish Rising" He had a lot of help from his Gong band mates on this debut solo album and you can hear the influence. Just like Gong, it`s spacey, weird, and experimental and keeps you on your toes with complex arrangements. Steve took the psychedelic experience to heart, and this is a fun trip.
That's a crazy one JR very very entertaining to the ears
Hi Jeffrey. Excellent pick and article
Outstanding album displaying his unique guitar sound.
@@jeffreyrobinson9120 Excellent pick Jeffrey.
@@ziggyzagzi8017 It`s all of that Zig.
My Day 7 is an album released on 5 September 1975 and recorded on 20 February - 14 March 1975 at Musicland (Munich) and produced by Ritchie Blackmore, Martin Birch, and Ronnie James Dio I'm talking about the debut studio album by American/British rock band Rainbow, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow. The original vinyl release had a gate-fold sleeve, although the later budget re-issue on Polydor was reduced to a single sleeve. On the cassette version of the album, Side One features the last five tracks, while Side Two plays the first four. On the case insert and on the cassette itself, "Sixteenth Century Greensleeves" is written as "Sixteen Century Greensleeves".
Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow was re-issued on CD in re-mastered form in the US in April 1999. The European release followed later in the year.
Vocalist Ronnie James Dio considered this release his favourite Rainbow album.[8]
Despite the title implying the record being a Ritchie Blackmore solo release, in later years Blackmore has jokingly stated that Dio's contributions warranted a re-titling of "Ritchie Blackmore and Ronnie James Dio's Rainbow
Track listing
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All songs written by Ritchie Blackmore and Ronnie James Dio except where noted.
Side one
No. Title Writer(s) Length
1. "Man on the Silver Mountain"
2. "Self Portrait"
3. "Black Sheep of the Family" (Quatermass cover) Steve Hammond
4. "Catch the Rainbow"
Side two
No. Title Writer(s) Length
5. "Snake Charmer"
6. "The Temple of the King"
7. "If You Don't Like Rock 'n' Roll"
8. "Sixteenth Century Greensleeves"
9. "Still I'm Sad" (The Yardbirds cover) Paul Samwell-Smith, Jim McCarty
Singles from Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow
"Man on the Silver Mountain"
Released: September 1975 (US)
Charts
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Chart (1975-1976) Peak
position
Australian Albums (Kent Music Report)[16] 55
Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM)[17] 83
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[18] 26
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[19] 40
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[20] 24
UK Albums (OCC)[21] 11
US Billboard 200[22] 30
Certifications
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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[23] Silver 60,000^
8. A Night at the Opera - Queen
9. In Trance - Scorpions
10. Return to Fantasy - Uriah Heep
Tommy Bolin - Teaser. His first soloalbum recorded during his time in Deep Purple. Have a nice mix of hardrock, funk and pop.
My pick today will be 10cc ‘The Original Soundtracks’. Great quirky album with the fantastic track ‘I’m Not In Love’. Remember hearing it on the radio and being blown away.
Right RE!
@@resistor27 hi resistor. Fantastic pick and article
Thank you Melanie!
Great choice, Blackmail is my favourite 10cc song, but first two albums have always been my favourites.
@ you’re welcome resistor
Hi everyone, my pick today is taking me back to my home country and the 4th album by a band born in Glasgow and fronted by a real character from the (then) rough side of town, an area known as The Gorbals, and who, again, was lost to music too soon.
THE SENSATIONAL ALEX HARVEY BAND "Tomorrow Belongs To Me" (Vertigo)
This won't be to everyone's taste, but if you can get past the slightly off-kilter opener Action Strasse and get to Snake Bite, where Zal Cleminson's guitar comes to the fire with an understated but irresistible little riff and a cool solo, then you're in with a shout...
It's not my favourite SAHB album by quite some way, the first two are classics, but there's enough on here to make it worthy of a spot in my list. The rhythm section of Ted McKenna and Chris Glen are as solid as they would go on to be in MSG, and songs like the 7.5 minute "The Tale Of The Giant Stoneater", "Give My Compliments To The Chef" and their take on the title track (from the musical/film Cabaret) highlight Harvey's talent as both singer and lyricist.
Harvey would go on to record 3 more albums with The SAHB (he was absent on the other one, Fourplay) before the band splintered and Harvey embarked on a tragically short-lived solo career that was cut short when he died suddenly from a heart attack after a performance in Belgium in 1982, aged 46...
Excellent pick Ian. Action Strasse brings out Harvey’s distinctive Scottish vocal sound in its typical quirky fashion as does Stoneater. An acquired taste for many but another band that is aging well. A sad loss at such an early age.
I shall put this one in the ear drums in memory of your great geographical history.
A band I have heard about a lot, but never heard their music. Another one for "the list".....eventually.
@@iainhead9898 Great write up Iain. Your appreciation for the band really comes through here. Not a favourite band for me, but a lot of the members would go on to join bands I do really appreciate and make some great music with those bands.
Hey Iain, not familiar with the SAHB but he had great players for sure
for this day my pick is Deep Purple-"Come taste the band"
Led Zeppelin - Physical Graffiti is my pick for today.
love it
@@theomoor8513 hi Theo. Fantastic pick. This album is still on my list
Great pick, Theo. Ten Years Gone is brilliant but so are other songs.
@@melaniethurber5117 thanks Mel
@@tomp8463 thanks Tom
Day 7's pick is Nightingales and Bombers by Manfred Mann's Earth Band.
Spirits in the Night is my favorite track.
My favorite albums turning 50.
In no particular order:
Day 7: Styx - Equinox
This is Styx’s fifth studio album. This is the final appearance of guitarist John Curulewski. He left the band to spend time with his family. John C. was replaced by Tommy Shaw.
My favorite tracks:
“Suite Madame Blue”
“Midnight Ride”
“Lorelei”
“Mother Dear”
“Light Up”
Day 7: Styx - Equinox
Day 6: ELO - Face the Music
Day 5: Bob Dylan - Blood on the Tracks
Day 4: Jethro Tull - Minstrel in the Gallery
Day 3: Nazareth - Hair of the Dog
Day 2: Angel - Angel
Day 1: David Bowie - Young Americans
great pick deb💜💜
Nice one Debbie, my favorite Styx LP
@@bengalgangsterThank you, bengal🎶💜💜
@@yokerecords803Thank you, Yoke. Great that it is your favorite Styx LP.
@@weirddebbiem1619 hi Debbie. Awesome pick.
Black Oak Arkansas - Ain't Life Grand
Also a shout out for the bands second release of 75' - X-Rated
25. Black Oak Arkansas - Ain't Life Grand, and X-Rated
26. Ian Hunter - Ian Hunter
27. Rory Gallagher - Against The Grain
28. Climax Blues Band - Stamp Album
29. Golden Earring - Switch
30. James Gang - Newborn
31. The Kinks - Schoolboys In Disgrace
Nice
@@razor7394 Nice one Razor
@@razor7394 hi razor. Excellent pick
Love, Black oak, Arkansas
Love, Black oak, Arkansas
#25 Mahogany Rush - Strange Universe
#26 Manfred Mann's Earth Band - Nightingales& Bombers
#27 The Wings - Venus + Mars
#28 Supertramp - Crisis What Crisis
#29 Frank Zappa - One Size Fits All
#30 Hawkwind - Warrior On The Edge Of Time
#31 Robin Trower - For Earth Below
My Day 7 pick (25 on my ranking list) is Rod Stewart - Atlantic Crossing featuring: I Don't Want To Talk About It; Sailing. One of my personal favorite Rod Stewart albums, and I think it succeeds in capturing his past vibe, and giving a foretaste of where he was going to go. A transitional album, but still top notch from top to bottom.
Nice pick, skroehr. Mine too.
25 - Tommy Bolin, Teaser
Great pick today that will show up on my list later in the month! Love this album!
Today's pick is Welcome To My Nightmare - Alice Cooper. His first outing without the band, amazing. Vincent Price gets a good part too on The Black Widow.
EARTH WIND AND FIRE GRATITUDE A stunning live album characterised by outstanding percussion, horns, guitar and vocals. Africano/Power is a stunning opener and has some the finest guitar and horns interplay the band produced. The remainder of the album is a celebration of their finest music up until this point in 1975.
Shaun, for Afro funk & horns, have you heard of Antibalas or The Budos Band?
@@shaunogle530 Hi Shaun. Excellent choice and description. It´s always fun to listen to Earth Wind and Fire and they are brilliant musicians.
@@garyh.238 heard of but haven’t listened to. I will definitely check them out. Cheers.
@@shaunogle530 ruclips.net/video/KZ86W_aOaWc/видео.htmlfeature=shared
@@shaunogle530 hi Shaun. Awesome pick and article
Day 7
Fantastic pick Pete.
My pick for today is:
Eric Carmen
S/T
1 Seals and Crofts “I’ll Play for You”
2 Bruce Springsteen “Born to Run”
3 America “Hearts”
4 Eagles “One of These Nights”
5 Paul Simon “Still Crazy After all These Years”
6 Heart “Dreamboat Anne”
7 Eric Carmen S/T
All By Myself was the huge hit off of this one. I remember the album well with it's gold-tinged aluminum sheen.
Never gonna fall in love again *Great Pic*
@@steelmonkey7609thanks Steel
@@steelmonkey7609thanks Steel
Great pick Melanie! Never listened to Eric Carmen solo. I’ll have to check it out.
Today is Toys in the attic. Classic. I like Rocks alittle more , but still a killer album. The title track , adams apple, the heavy Round and Round, one of my fav ballads by the band, You see me cryin, and one of my fav Asmith tunes, No more no more. The toxic twins. Steven and joe mutha fckn perry
#25 Patti Smith - Horses
Debut of this poet turned rock singer. I didn't like this album very much for a long time...but little by little I began to like the way of singing and the lyrics of this album. It has classics like the cover of “Gloria” and long songs like “Birdland” and “Land”. iconic cover photo and a very successful production.
Albums That Are 50 Years Old in 2025
#25 Patti Smith - Horses
#26 AC/DC - TNT
#27 Neu! - Neu! 75
#28 Hawkwind - Warrior on the Edge of Time
#29 Budgie - Bandolier
#30 Steely Dan - Katy Lied
#31 Tangerine Dream - Rubycon
#7 Heart - Dreamboat Annie
Day 7: Weather Report - Tale Spinnin'
Day 6: Soft Machine - Bundles
Day 5: Steve Hackett - Voyage Of The Acolyte
Day 4: King Crimson - USA
Day 3: Return To Forever - No Mystery
Day 2: Mahavishnu Orchestra - Visions Of The Emerald Beyond
Day 1: Rush - Fly By Night
25. Frank Zappa and the Mother of Invention - One Size Fits All
Favorite Tracks: Inca Roads, Sofa No 1, San Ber'dino, Po-Jama People
I'm still working on Frank....haven't gotten to this one yet.
Somehow we wrapped our head around this one huh Tom P!?!?
@@tomp8463 Great one Tom
Po jams people is brilliant Zappa. Good pick.
Great pick,also on my list
Love the Ambrosia debut, coming up later from me. My pick for today - Steve Hackett - Voyage Of The Acolyte, the 1st solo album by the former Genesis guitarist (although this was recorded and released while he was still a member of Genesis, and includes Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford as guest musicians). Highlights are the opening instrumental Ace of Wands, the catchy Star of Sirius (featuring Phil Collins on vocals) and the majestic, ominous Shadow of the Hierophant which closes the album.
Face The Music- ELO
Amazing pick, Pete, and coming up for me soon! My #25 is Paul Simon: Still Crazy After All These Years. After listening to and buying all the great earlier solo Paul Simon singles that preceded this LP, this was my first purchased album by Paul Simon. It has some huge hits, but my favorite LP songs are somewhat more obscure, such as "Gone At Last," "Have a Good Time," and "I Do it for your Love."
@@stuarthecht8196 hi Stuart. Fantastic pick. I had Simon with this same album posted a couple of days ago.
Great album, but do feel that s/t, There Goes Rhymin Simon and Gracland are even stronger.
Hi Melanie, thank you!
In alphabetical order pick #7 Deep Purple- Come Taste The Band
1. Aerosmith- Toys In The Attic
2. Angel- s/t (Debut)
3. Bad Company- Straight Shooter
4. Black Sabbath- Sabotage
5. Blue Oyster Cult- On Your Feet or On Your Knees (Live)
6. Alice Cooper- Welcome To My Nightmare
7. Deep Purple- Come Taste The Band
Sweet. 🎉
Today's pick: "Face The Music" by Electric Light Orchestra.
Day 7 / #25 = MOXY - Moxy I - aka - The Black Album. The self-titled debut from this little Canadian band out of Toronto. They were a support act for many headliners such as Black Sabbath, Boston, Styx, Rainbow, Aerosmith, Ted Nugent, et al; but never really hit the big time themselves, despite being described as the "Canadian Zeppelin" . Constant personnel changes certainly didn't help. For this album, the incredible TOMMY BOLIN (ex-James Gang, pre-Deep Purple) was brought in to lay down several guitar solos - nothing flashy but all very tasty. Highlights: "Fantasy", "Moon Rider", the slow blues rocker "Train", and "Out of the Darkness".
@@garyh.238 , not familar with this one. Does sound intriguing.
Finally listened to this, top notch!
Played this yesterday. Some good rock tunes with that sprinkling of Bolin magic.
@@garyh.238 hi garyh. Not to familiar with your pick but interesting article
Hey Gary. You're quite the Tommy Bolin fan aren't you. For Moxy's Black Album to come out before "Come Taste the Band", I suppose Tommy had plenty of time to release other albums before the Deep Purple offering. Come Taste the Band was released November 7, 1975.
Day 7 A night at the opera by queen, as wayne and garth said it best, "I think we’ll go with a little bohemian rhapsody, good call"
Rush - Fly By Night
Anthem, Best I Can, By-Tor & the Snow Dog
One of those Rush albums I still have to get.
FnA!
Awesomeness. 🎉
Great Album,also on my list
@@independenceltd. Rockin Owl 🤘
Jeff Beck - Blow By Blow
//Styx - Equinox
//MTB - Searchin' For A Rainbow
//Lynyrd Skynyrd - Nuthin' Fancy
//Deep Purple - Come Taste The Band
//Steve Hillage - Fish Rising
//ZZ Top - Fandango!
@@monte.olson58 hi Monte. Fantastic pick. Coming up sometime this month.
@melaniethurber5117 thanks Mel. So many great albums for 1975!
Nice pick Monte
Hey Monte, great pick!
Really enjoy this album. There’s a sweet story about “Nice, Nice, Very Nice”. The lyrics were based on a passage in Kurt Vonnegut’s novel Cat’s Cradle, and Vonnegut wrote the band a wonderful letter about it. Look it up online.
For day 7 I go Southern. I go with the selftitled debut of the so-called 'Florida guitar army': The Outlaws. The album opens with 'There Goes Another Love Song' this tell what they are about - guitar duels of the finest art. The other side of the band is shown with the slightly country influenced 'Song In The Breeze'. My favorite Outlaws tune ends the album 'Green Grass And High Tides' - To use a quote of our host: sooo good
@@albertkienberger2349 hi Albert. Awesome pick and article
Great story and album pick Albert
My pick today is Welcome to my Nightmare - Alice Cooper
My pick for today is Roxy Music - Siren. An infectious blend of Art Rock, Glam and Dance Music. A huge inspiration for future generations. Contains gems like ´Love is The Drug´ ´Sentimental Fool´ ´Both Ends Burning´ and ´Just Another High´. Again eye-catching artwork. Someone should do a video about ranking their album covers. In this case I put my money on ´Country Life´ as the number one spot.
My choice today too! Country Life is my favourite album, wouldn't matter if it had come wrapped in newspaper 😊
Hi Danny. Awesome pick and article
@keithjones6023 Hi Keith. Thanks. That´s cool. Country life is awesome with or without the album cover. All their albums are great, but my favorite is ´For Your Pleasure´.
@melaniethurber5117 Thanks Melanie.
Great choice. The opening to She Sells is one of the finest songs they produced. As well as Love is…..Whirlwind is a favourite with Ferry on fire.
7) Linda Ronstadt - Prisoner In Disguise
It's no secret to anyone who knows me that I have had a nearly lifelong love affair with Linda Ronstadt's voice. And this album is an all-time favorite that I rate much higher than the so-called experts do.
I consider it a better album in every way than Linda's previous, more highly acclaimed album, Heart Like A Wheel. Linda is in much better control of her voice on this record, and the songs are more varied. Three standout tracks are the two J.D. Souther-penned songs: the title track and "Silver Blue", and Jimmy Cliff's "Many Rivers To Cross". The two Motown covers are simply perfect, but Linda's simple, yet very emotional version of Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" is the highlight of this record for me. Her version is the best I've ever heard, it truly expresses all the warmth and inner beauty that the song possesses.
Back in 1975 Prisoner In Disguise's Country/Rock/Pop sound wasn't anything new, with two classic albums preceding it, but nowadays it can be seen as one of her greatest albums. It's just a perfect record, and it shows why Linda was one of the best female singers of the '70s.
1) Gary Wright - The Dream Weaver
2) Emmylou Harris - Elite Hotel
3) Black Oak Arkansas - Ain't Life Grand
4) Bob Seger - Beautiful Loser
5) ZZ Top - Fandango!
6) Eagles - One Of These Nights
7) Linda Ronstadt - Prisoner In Disguise
I know you love her CC, I'm going to go against my body chemistry and listen to this album. I know she's incredible but not usually listening to vocals much. I can't wait to hear the Dolly song.
Fantastic pick Chris! Later on my list, love her voice
@@christophercoles4401 Hi Chris. I think many of us lads my age (66 now) had something of a live affair for Linda, but it wasn't just young male red (hot) Blooded lust, we all appreciated her talent as well. This is actually one of her albums that I do own, though Hasten Down The Wind is probably my favourite.
@@christophercoles4401 hi Chris. Awesome pick and article
@melaniethurber5117 Thanks Melanie.
Thanks for including that one, Pete. Had that for day 1! Love that album - it's nice (nice, very nice!). Today for me, it's 'Stampede' by The Doobie Brothers.
1. Ambrosia - Ambrosia
2. Barclay James Harvest - Time Honoured Ghosts
3. Be-Bop Deluxe - Futurama
4. Camel - The Snow Goose
5. Caravan - Cunning Stunts
6. Clannad - Clannad 2
7. The Doobie Brothers - Stampede
Day 25: Thin Lizzy- Fighting
Day 31: Lynyrd Skynyrd- Nuthin’ Fancy
Day 30: The Allman Brothers Band- Win, Lose or Draw
Day 29: Styx- Equinox
Day 28: Kansas- Song For America
Day 27: Kansas- Masque
Day 26: Scorpions- In Trance
Excellent choice!
awesome
Great pick!
Aerosmith Toys in the Attic. First LP I ever purchased.
I've always been a fan of bands like Player, Pablo Cruise and most
especially Ambrosia with their enjoyable pop rock songs on their
self titled debut album and i heard their music on AM radio during
the 70's and 80's all of time thanks again Pete.🎶🎶📻🎶🎶
Ian Hunter - Ian Hunter
The debut solo album from the Mott the Hoople singer ably assisted by the brilliant Mick Ronson on guitar, standout tracks include "Once Bitten, Twice Shy" and "The Truth, the Whole Truth, Nuthin' but the Truth"
@@andrewcarr5923 Excellent pick, Andrew. I love the live version of ´Once Bitten, Twice Shy´ on ´Welcome To The Club´.
@@dannyhoeykens Cheers Danny, I'll be sure to give the live version a listen.
@@andrewcarr5923 hi Andrew. Excellent pick and article
@@melaniethurber5117 Thanks Melanie.
My #7 pick is my favorite UFO studio album Force It-UFO. Michael Schenker, Phil Mogg the band were on fire for this album.
Foghat- Fool For The City. I was already a fan. This album was and is still a staple in my life as are their other albums from the 70s. It contains Slow Ride and just kicks all the way through it. My favourite off this album has always been Drive Me Home. Honourable mention goes to Save Your Loving For Me.
@@jeffreyflint6286 hi Jeffrey. Excellent pick and article
Great choice jeffreyflint one of my favorite Foghat cds.
Bad Company ... Straight Shooter
Honorable Mention:
ZZ Top .... Fandango!
Respected pick with Ambrosia, Pete.
@@richardmay8153 hi Richard. Fantastic pick for Bad Company. They’re on my list.
@melaniethurber5117 Thank you.
0:35 pick #7
My picks: Kiss - Dressed to Kill / Alive!
My pick today is Herbie Hancock Man-Child...masterful jazz/funk with more emphasis on funk. Headhunters band backing him are top shelf players. Hang up Your Hang Up's bass lines from Paul Jackson are mind blowing. Mike Clark, Harvey Mason and James Gadson take the drum throne on this record and are perfect for the songs. This was Herbie's last record with his core Headhunters band (Wayne Shorter, Mike Clark, Paul Jackson, Bennie Maupin).
Herbie was on fire during this 3-4 yr run from 73-76 with funk/jazz arrangements. A must listen for fans of this genre/style of music. Herbie Hancock is on the Mt. Rushmore of funk/jazz imo. One of the godfather's of jazz/funk/fusion.
Webb in ATL
Great call, He seems to get little pop here
@@michaelvandiver2475 hi Webb. I’m not familiar with your pick today but your article is interesting.
25. Moxy - Moxy ('75 in Canada/'76)
26. Bad Company - Straight Shooter (3/28/75)
27. Armageddon - Armageddon (5/75)
28. Rush - Caress of Steel (9/24/75)
29. Styx - Equinox (12/75)
30. Deep Purple - Come Taste the Band (11/7/75)
31. Supertramp - Crisis? What Crisis? (11/28/75)
After seeing this group play a concert at my college, I went to the Record Store and purchased "No Mystery" by Return to Forever featuring Chick Corea. Super concert and the album is a classic IMHO
My pick today, in no particular order, Blood on the Tracks by Bob Dylan ( Robert Zimmerman) It's a very strong album. It features, Tangled up in Blue, Simple Twist of Fate, and Shelter From the Storm. A good cover version of Simple Twist of Fate is done by Joan Baez. Absolutely one of Bob Dylan's best albums.
Good pic with that album Pete definitely still in there almost heavily progressive Roots era before they would go total pop
Today January 7th 2025 🙏🏼🙏🏼😥
It was on January 7th 2020
That we lost the professor
Neil Peart
So therefore I'm doubling up on on 2 1975 albums
The first one with him in the band Rush fly by Night
Fantastic album what a change as far as when the songwriting came around from what they were more of just a straightforward rock and roll band with the debut and John R.
Very different style of lyrics by very cool caught a lot of people
The title track that brought a lot of a new fan base the radio friendly fly by Night
At the beginning of a new style with anthem.
By Tor and the snow dog with pretty much begin sometimes with what would be known as their epic songs very complex time signatures and songwriting.
The two great songs that closed the album out rivendell and in the end
Still a fantastic album
But here comes the mulligan and the double Down
I am also picking
Caress Of Steel
For many they don't rank this up high as their favorite Rush albums it tends to stay kind of low this one for me is kind of in the middle. It's got some strong moments all the way through for me. a very cool album
This out brings back a lot of memories of youth especially in the summertime cranking this up with the windows open for the neighbor who got to know what I think I'm going bald is all about much to his dismay 😂😂
One of my favorite charging riffs at the beginning Alex's Bastille Day
The wishful memories of lakeside Park a nice softer styled ballad some nice good guitar work from Alex
And of course the epics that would follow with the gigantic concept of 2112 a year later. .
The amazing necromancer
And the sidelines fountains of lamenth
Critic slam the hell out of this album nobody liked it they didn't like Gedd😢y's voice they didn't really like anything that went down with this album. But other albums were like that too when it came to them and Rush in general.
But I still give this a play quite often I'll pull it out and just rock it Out start to finish. I like the two epics a lot.
So therefore it is a double shot and remembering Neil Peart as this was when he lost his battle with cancer 5 years ago on this day
Rock in peace professor
Hello Pete and everyone. My choice for today is by another band who drew on a diverse range of musical influences to create their own unique style:
Little Feat - The Last Record Album
Much like Steely Dan, I don’t rate this album from 1975 quite as highly as some of their earlier work but it still contains great musicianship.
Nos. 11-30 (not ranked)
Wings - Venus And Mars
Jeff Beck - Blow By Blow
Nils Lofgren - self titled
Steely Dan - Katy Lied
UFO - Force It
Favourite Live Album : Blue Oyster Cult - On Your Feet Or On Your Knees
Well Bryan what can I say! You've only gone and picked one of my favourite albums ever. Their earlier albums get more praise l feel but just something about this one for me. Romance Dance, Mercenary Territory, All That You Dream, fabulous!
@@bryanbyrde8338 hi Bryan. Excellent pick and article. I need to check this band out more.
@@keithjones6023 I guess it’s a case of ‘You pays your money and takes your choice’, Keith. I like all their albums with Lowell George (similar to how I like the Doobies albums WITHOUT Michael McDonald! 🤣) Although I prefer Dixie Chicken and Feats Don’t Fail Me Now to this one, they are all excellent.
@@melaniethurber5117 Thanks a lot, Melanie. I highly recommend their live album, Waiting For Columbus, if you haven’t heard that one. I know Pete has often praised that one previously, and they really show what fabulous musicians they were on that album.
@ I’ve heard this band mentioned before on Pete’s channel. Also others mentioned it. It’s just one of those bands that I’ve never taken the time to listen to.
Good morning (afternoon, evening or night), Pete. Your selection has been on SoT listening list for awhile now so time to give it a spin. Personal pick today? Headed outside the usual SoT ballpark to pick the sixth studio album released on the Columbia label in March by this American band with the album also serving as a soundtrack for the movie of the same name - That's The Way Of The World by Earth, Wind And Fire. The album peaked at #1 on the US Billboard 200 and Top Soul Albums charts and spawned to hit singles - the title track and Shining Star. It was the title track getting on the radio that drew me to this album on a buying spree that summer. Immediately charmed by the big sound and vocals along with the arrangements, this has remained a favorite album five decades later. The band personnel list is rather long so the reader is referred to Wikipedia or other sources for details. The music therein? A variety of styles from funk, soul, rock, jazz and a smattering of African rhythms. Another burst of musical genius in 1975 that deserves remembrance and recognition. Thanks, Pete. Looking forward to your next selection.
@@johnmichaelwilliams6694 hi John. Awesome pick and article
Day 7: Journey - Self Titled. Back in the day it took me quite a while to find out there was a pre- Wheel in the Sky Journey. Now I have to say those three early albums are those I love the best.
My pick today is Rory Gallagher - Against The Grain - another fabulous Blues Rock album from the Irish Legendary Guitarist
@@jimquinn5316
Nice pick
Great choice jim
That's a great pick! Love Ambrosia. My pick:
Renaissance - Scheherazade and Other Stories
# 25 Be-Bop Deluxe: Futurama
Be-Bop Deluxe haven't released a single weak record in their short period of activity, but “Futurama” is certainly one of the best. Songs like “Sound Track”, “Between the Worlds” and above all “Sister Seagull” and “Maid in Heaven” were way ahead of their time.
# 26 Tangerine Dream: Rubycon
# 27 10cc: The Original Soundtrack
# 28 Joni Mitchell: The Hissing of Summer Lawns
# 29 Jeff Beck: Blow by Blow
# 30 Ted Nugent: Ted Nugent
# 31 Supertramp: Crisis? What Crisis?
Great pick, Paul. Tough to pick a favorite, but this might be it.
My 25th favorite album of 1975 is Red Octopus - Jefferson Starship (June 13).
Full List:
31) On The Level - Status Quo (Feb. 21)
30) The Hissing Of Summer Lawns - Joni Mitchell (Nov. ?)
29) Hair Of The Dog - Nazareth (April 3)
28) In Trance - Scorpions (Sept 17)
27) Venus And Mars - Wings (May 30)
26) Fly By Night - Rush (Feb. 14)
25) Red Octopus - Jefferson Starship (June 13)
Hi pete.1975 was a big year for me too.i was diagnosed with leakemia spent a lot o time in hospital.so music was a big part of my time in bed.supertramps crime album,camels snow goose eagles one of these nights many great tracks.keep on keeping on
No. 26 in no particular order of preference. Uriah Heep - Return To Fantasy. Probably the last of theirs’ that I felt (and still feel) a real wow at hearing. With extra John Wetton of course.
Bob Dylan - 'Blood on the Tracks'
Stand out Tracks for me: 'Tangled up in Blue', 'Simple Twist of Fate' and 'Shelter from the Storm'.
Though it seems wrong to single out any individual tracks from such a brilliant song cycle.
Fantastic album
Idiot wind one of my favorite songs
I love the blues in this that would kind of follow a little bit of a pattern and meet me in the morning specially by the time he got around to slow train.
definitely on my list. Almost going to double
down again and do desire but I decided not to cuz there's a couple on there that sort of falter to where it's not quite made my list but more honorable mention.
@truckerkevthepaidtourist I agree kev. Someone gave me the CD in '87. I already thought his song writing was great. But this album brought me into the fold of Dylan devotees. 😎👍
@@uncledenny2570 hi Denny. Awesome pick.
@melaniethurber5117 hi Melanie. Thanks! So far this month has been a breeze.😀
Excellent choice of albums and song picks, and write-up. This album is one of my favorites of Bob Dylan.
Finally saw Ambrosia in concert last year. They still put on an enjoyable show and a couple tracks from this album are in the set list.
Glad to hear it. Only through SoT would I know that Ambrosia started out prog. I would have never guessed it.
Gotta go with Wish you were here. And to think things would only get better with animals and the Wall!
Agreed re Animals
Hi Pete. Good pick In Ambrosia. Here is my pick for day 7.
Pick # 25 - Robin Trower - For Earth Below
I have the more psychedelic cover of that album , and it's a classic .
My pick for today is Paul McCartney & Wings' Venus & Mars . It's my second favourite , just being edged out by Band on the Run .
Thanks !
@@johnw706 Excellent choice!
@@razor7394 Thanks !
@johnw706 your welcome John!
Supertramps Crisis, What Crisis...great from 1975.
One for later, A Soap Box Opera is one of my favourite Supertramp songs.
Stand Back - April Wine, the first really good album by them
@@breakaleg10 cool pick!
Day Seven... a two-fer: Kansas - Song for America and Masque
America's greatest prog-rock band, coming fully into their own on their second and third studio albums. The title track from Song for America is one of Kansas' most epic efforts. "Icarus - Borne of Wings of Steel" from Masque is my all-time favorite Kansas track.
Day 7 - Okay let's get the divisive, possibly controversial, choice out of the way today.
Bruce Springsteen - Born To Run. Seems to be an album that people either love or hate these days. I still really like it even if I don't go back to it so much now. I used to play this many years ago, while getting ready to go out on a Saturday night. Made me feel like I could take on the world and sometimes it is the memories that a record evokes that makes it stay with you.
My feeling is this one gets better with time.
Widely recognized as a landmark LP and perhaps his best one
@@Thefilou2112 Not the biggest Springsteen fan necessarily but I would say this is his best record. Amazing the number of artists who arguably released their best album in this particular year.
07. Camel - Music Inspired by the Snow Goose
06. The Marshall Tucker Band - Searchin’ for a Rainbow
05. Outlaws - The Outlaws
04. Renaissance - Scheherazade & Other Stories
03. Cherry Five - Cherry Five
02. Premiata Forneria Marconi - Chocolate Kings
01. Asleep at the Wheel - Texas Gold
Hi Pete & everyone. Dave here. Excellent pick of yours, which I went with yesterday. My pick today is ATLANTIC CROSSING by ROD STEWART. A big favourite of a college friend of mine, who liked his pop and soul. Thanks to him, I got to know and like it too, having been a fan of his earlier releases, both solo and with The Faces and Jeff Beck. Despite Rod relocating to the States and working with different musicians (like the Memphis Horns), there is a very British feel to his biggest hit from the album, Sailing, which has become an unofficial anthem of our Royal Navy. It had us all swaying with our scarves held high (well, maybe not!). Plenty of good rockers here too, like Stone Cold Sober and Three Time Loser (cause and effect?).
Hi Dave. Awesome pick and article
@@melaniethurber5117 Thanks, Melanie.
@ you’re welcome Dave
@@gaiaeternal5131 Hi Dave. Excellent pick and write up. A brilliant singer. Always loved his early work.
Excellent choice and article, Dave.
If you enjoy David Pack singing, he sings two songs on Kerry Livgren's debut album " Seeds Of Change", one is called " Just One Way ", the other is called " Ground Zero "
Was that that Christian thing coming in to play between them too??
@truckerkevthepaidtourist according to Kerry's autobiography, David Pack was/is a Christian
Sensational Alex Harvey Band - The Impossible Dream. Possibly their best studio album. Hot City Symphony, Anthem and Tomahawk Kid are all great rock songs and Sergent Fury is pure SAHB unique/quirky mix of theater/vaudville & rock. SAHB is an acquired taste, but those of us that get it love it a lot.
@@donhadfield2835 Great pick!
Ranking them:
Day 7. Chris Squier - Fish Out of Water
highlights: “Hold out your hand” “Lucky seven”
Great pick, Joel! This is in my top three.
My pick for day 7 is Fleetwood Mac : Fleetwood Mac. The first album with Buckingham-Nicks in the lineup. Rhiannon is my favorite song on this album. I´ve never listened to Ambrosia, but it sounds like a hugely interesting band.
I'm So Afraid has been my favourite from the album for years.
Day 7 - Fly By Night - Rush
Day 6 - Dreamboat Annie - Heart
Day 5 - The Who By Numbers - The Who
Day 4 - On the Level - Status Quo
Day 3 - Crisis? What Crisis? - Supertramp
Day 2 - Searchin’ for a Rainbow - The Marshall Tucker Band
Day 1 - Tommy Bolin - Teaser
Good pic Charlie I doubled up on that and Caress today being nice to 5th anniversary of Neil's death.
January 7th 2020
@@truckerkevthepaidtourist Thanks Trucker, my pick today was pure coincidence and so thanks for the reminder of the passing of the legend.
Good pick Charlie. I like the song Anthem.
RUSH/. Caress of STEEL/ 7️⃣5️⃣. - Will start my 🐸 TOAD” homework today. Pete, thank you once again for your time 👍💯
Caress of STEEL ( released 9/24/75- *. My 13 th birthday 🎉!! 👍💯
Hi Gary. I had The Toad album as my top 31 favorite albums of the 1970's list. Check out a Pigs Walk. Guitar, Bass and a short drum solo at the end. Excellent song IMO.
Mike. R. Lmao. Played that song an hr ago. I ve played the. TOAD album probably 5x in past. Just got to learn the other 5 albums. Enjoy your day
Great pick, Gary!
Alfred. Thx my friend. Enjoy day 👍💯
Edgar Winter Group with Rick Derringer
@@1977Zep Excellent choice! I love that album. Will be on my list as well
Physical Graffiti - Led Zeppelin
Favorite track
The Wanton Song
Pick 25 is Urban Renewal by Oaklands own funky horn band Tower Of Power. Many people and other bands hired their horn section. Among them Eric Clapton. Huey Lewis. Little Feat and Santana. Too many to list. Best songs on the album are Only So Much Oil In The Ground. Its Not The Crime. Maybe Itll Rub Off. Give Me The Proof and Walkin Up Hip Street.
Great write up DS
Have to find it and listen to it, Dennis
Great pick Dennis to complement my EW&F pick. “oil” is one of my all time favourite songs.
If you like afro-beat funky horns....modern bands Antibalas and the Budos Band might be something you'd like
Thank you garyh. Ill look into it. Thanks for the info. The Horn Bands have been a genre ive liked since The Ides Of March.
My pick for today Pete is Rush Fly By Night 🌙 the bands 2nd album , but Neil Pearts 1st. As he replaced John Rutsey after just 1 album, which was Rushes debut album called Rush. Great show Pete thankyou.
That's my pick too but I double down and went with caress also
But I had to post it today because this was the day that we lost Neil
January 7th 2020
My number 25 Sloche - J'un Oeil
26 Passport - Cross-Collateral
27 Herbie Hancock - Man-Child
28 Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow - Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow
29 Roxy Music - Siren
30 Neil Merryweather - Krypronite
31 Aerosmith - Toys in the Attic
@@Alfred_Domke_antispace-sounds hi Alfred. Never heard of your pick before.
@@Alfred_Domke_antispace-sounds Hi Alfred, no idea on this one, what's it like? I'm guessing French prog - I An Eye?