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Spiral Starecase – More Today Than Yesterday – [STEREO]

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From Sacramento California, Here Is Some Of The Finest Late 60’s AM Radio Pop By The “Spiral Staircase”. Originally A #12 Hit Single Recorded For Columbia Records In 1969…..This Featured Version Is From A Re-Issue On The “Solid Rock” Label That I Think Delivers A Better Overall Sound Quality Than The Original Pressing. The Original Was A Bit “Muddy” Sounding While The Re-Issue Has Better Mids, Highs & Presence…….BTW, I misspelled “Staircase” as “Staircase” in the video’s closing title. Oops! Hear this great song on internet radio […]

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The Grass Roots – The Runway – [STEREO]

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***In Memory Of Lead Singer Rob Grill……1943 – 2011*** Some Of The Most Fantastic Top 40 Hit Records Came From The Grass Roots. Making Hits Is What It Was All About For These Guys From The Mid 60’s Through Early 70’s. You Could Easily Identify A Grass Roots Tune On The Radio…Because Most Of Them Reached Out To Grab You With Catchy Hooks, High Profile Horns And Superb Vocals. “The Runway ” Is One Of Those Great Recordings. It Made It To #39 On The “Hot 100″In […]

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Vanity Fare – Early In The Morning – [STEREO]

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The Biggest Hit From England’s “Vanity Fare” Is Called “Hitchin A Ride” From 1970. In Late 1969, Vanity Fare Released Their 1st Single Called “Early In The Morning”. It Reached #12 On The “Hot 100″…..But Doesn’t Get Quite As Much Airplay As “Hitchin A Ride”. Check Out This Great AM Radio “Gold Nugget”. Hear it on internet radio kvkvi.com

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The Grass Roots – Baby Hold On – [original STEREO]

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California’s “Hit Making Machine” Called “The Grass Roots” Went Through Many Personnel Changes Through The Years. You Could Always Tell A Grass Roots Song Was Playing By The Excellent Horn Arrangements Of Jimmie Haskell. The Brass Became A Signature Sound For The Grass Roots. This Radio Favorite From The Early 70’s Features The Late Rob Grill On Lead Vocals (passed away in 2011), “Baby Hold On” Reached #35 On The Billboard “Hot 100” In The Spring Of 1970. Radio Station Jingle Introduction From LA’s 93KHJ Radio ! […]

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The Grass Roots – Heaven Knows – [original STEREO]

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California’s “Hit Making Machine” Called “The Grass Roots” Went Through Many Personnel Changes Through The Years. You Could Always Tell A Grass Roots Song Was Playing By The Excellent Horn Arrangements Of Jimmie Haskell. The Brass Became A Signature Sound For The Grass Roots. This Radio Favorite From The Late 60’s’s Features Rob Grill On Lead Vocals (Rob passed away in 2011), “Heaven Knows” Reached #24 On The Billboard “Hot 100” During The Winter Of 1969-1970. Radio Station Jingle Introduction From Windsor/Detroit’s AM Powerhouse….The Big 8…CKLW ! […]

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The Grass Roots – Glory Bound – [STEREO]

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***In Memory Of Lead Singer Rob Grill……1943 – 2011*** Some Of The Most Fantastic Top 40 Hit Records Came From The Grass Roots. Making Hits Is What It Was All About For These Guys From The Mid 60’s Through Early 70’s. You Could Easily Identify A Grass Roots Tune On The Radio…Because Most Of Them Reached Out To Grab You With Catchy Hooks, High Profile Horns And Superb Vocals. “Glory Bound” Is One Of Those Great Recordings. It Made It To #34 On The “Hot 100” In […]

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The Grass Roots – Sooner Or Later – [original STEREO]

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California’s “Hit Making Machine” Called “The Grass Roots” Went Through Many Personnel Changes Through The Years. You Could Always Tell A Grass Roots Song Was Playing By The Excellent Horn Arrangements Of Jimmie Haskell. The Brass Became A Signature Sound For The Grass Roots. This Radio Smash From The Early 70’s Features The Late Rob Grill On Lead Vocals (passed away in 2011), “Sooner Or Later” Reached #9 On The Billboard “Hot 100” In The Summer Of 1971. Radio Station Jingle Introduction From LA’s 93KHJ ! Hear […]

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The Grass Roots – Temptation Eyes – [STEREO]

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https://youtube.com/watch?v=5ap0cMhDNMU ***In Memory Of Lead Singer Rob Grill……1943 – 2011*** Some Of The Most Fantastic Top 40 Hit Records Came From The Grass Roots. Making Hits Is What It Was All About For These Guys From The Mid 60’s Through Early 70’s. You Could Easily Identify A Grass Roots Tune On The Radio…Because Most Of Them Reached Out To Grab You With Catchy Hooks, High Profile Horns And Superb Vocals. “Temptation Eyes” Is One Of Those Great Recordings. It Made It To #15 On The “Hot 100” […]

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The Grass Roots – I’d Wait A Million Years – [STEREO]

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***In Memory Of Lead Singer Rob Grill……1943 – 2011*** Some Of The Most Fantastic Top 40 Hit Records Came From The Grass Roots. Making Hits Is What It Was All About For These Guys From The Mid 60’s Through Early 70’s. You Could Easily Identify A Grass Roots Tune On The Radio…Because Most Of Them Reached Out To Grab You With Catchy Hooks, High Profile Horns And Superb Vocals. “I’d Wait A Million Years” Is One Of Those Great Recordings. It Made It To #15 On The […]

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The Grass Roots – Midnight Confessions – [STEREO]

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***In Memory Of Lead Singer Rob Grill……1943 – 2011*** Some Of The Most Fantastic Top 40 Hit Records Came From The Grass Roots. Making Hits Is What It Was All About For These Guys From The Mid 60’s Through Early 70’s. You Could Easily Identify A Grass Roots Tune On The Radio…Because Most Of Them Reached Out To Grab You With Catchy Hooks, High Profile Horns And Superb Vocals. “Midnight Confessions” Is One Of Those Great Recordings. It Made It To #5 On The “Hot 100” In […]

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