7 of the 70s: 6/27/13 (1971)...

Hey gang, it's time for another throwback to the 70s, and this time I'm back to 1971, the year the US ended its trade embargo with China. In honor of a true hero, Texas state senator Wendy Davis, here's some songs about women (and a stray man)...

Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose - "Treat Her Like A Lady"
from the album Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose (1972)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #3
Songwriter: Eddie Cornelius

This family act teaches the gospel on how to act. Like anyone needs lessons.

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Santana - "Black Magic Woman"
from the album Abraxas (1970)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #4
Songwriter: Peter Green

The iconic guitarist took this Fleetwood Mac nugget and transformed it into a stoner epic, and reached the top-10 way before the Mac would.

Wadsworth Mansion - "Sweet Mary"
from the album Wadsworth Mansion (1972)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #7
Songwriter: Steve Jablecki

This "one-hit-wonder" typified the power-pop of the early 70s.This band from Providence Rhode Island only lasted one album.

The 8th Day - "She's Not Just Another Woman"
from the album  8th Day (1971)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #11
Songwriters: Ronald Dunbar, Clyde Wilson

In order not to "compete" with their band 100 Proof (Aged In Soul)'s other single "Somebody's Been Sleeping In My Bed", their mentors, Holland/Dozier/Holland, created a new band and signed them to a different label.

Three Dog Night - "One Man Band"
from the album Naturally (1970)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #19
Songwriters: Billy Fox, Tommy Kaye, January Tyme

The "American Band" were kind of misleading on this midcharting rocker...

Kris Kristofferson - "Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I'll Ever Do Again)"
from the album The Silver-Tongued Devil & I (1971)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #26
Songwriter: Kris Kristofferson

A beautiful song of loss from the master of 70s country.

Laura Lee - "Women's Love Rights"
from the album Women's Love Rights (1971)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #36
Songwriters: Angelo Bond, William Weatherspoon

This female anthem by Chicago native Lee was written by two men.

That's it for this week's 70s trip..I'll be back later with 8 more from the 80s...