7 of the 70s: 11/1/12..

Hey gang, it's good to be connected again, and I'm back with another trip to the 70s, and this time out it's seven nuggets from 1974, the year People magazine debuts with Mia Farrow on the cover.


Billy Preston - "Nothing From Nothing"
from the album The Kids & Me (1974)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #1

Not many people knew that the "fifth Beatle" was a joyous gay man who loved the church as much as his music...

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William DeVaughn - "Be Thankful For What You Got"
from the album Be Thankful For What You Got (1974)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #4

This title is now my mantra now that I'm reconnected to the world...


Redbone - "Come And Get Your Love"
from the album Wovoka (1974)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #5

This Native American rock group from California wore their heritage proud but this tune was nothing but sugary whitebread goodness.


The Kiki Dee Band - "I've Got The Music In Me"
from the album I've Got The Music In Me (1974)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #12

Pauline Matthews, sidekick of one Reginald Dwight, rocks out the dancefloor on this.


Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods - "Who Do You Think You Are"
from the album Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods (1974)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #15

Ohio-born bubble-gum pop group got their start backing the Osmonds, then stole the successful "Billy Don't Be A Hero" from Paper Lace before they could release it. But the followup was their own cheesy goodness...


Eddie Kendricks - "Son Of Sagittarius"
from the album Boogie Down (1974)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #28

Former Temptation is ushering in the next astrological sign coming up November 21st...


Nilsson - "Daybreak" 
from the album Son Of Dracula (Soundtrack) (1974)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: 39

Harry Nilsson's film foray with Ringo Starr ended up with this wacky drug-fueled  ditty...

That does it for this flashback....I'll be back later on with 8 more from 1984....see you then!