From Mingo Junction….Near Steubenville, Ohio…..Wild Cherry Had A Smash #1 Hit In 1976 Called “Play That Funky Music”. Their Second Album Called “Electrified Funk” Was Released One Year Later In 1977. From That LP, Here Is A Superb Cut Of Classy Blue Eyed Soul Called “Closest Thing To My Mind”. I Believe You’ll Really Like The Sax Solo’s And Top Notch Lead Vocal From Group Leader Rob Parissi.
More infoWhat A Voice! Joan Osborne & The Funk Brothers Deliver A Fantastic Performance Of This Jimmy Ruffin Soul Classic From The 2002 Movie “Standing In The Shadows Of Motown”. Hear it on internet radio kvkvi.com
More info***Original 1971 Vinyl LP Mix*** — From Canada, “Lighthouse” Gave Us A Full Orchestra Sound Combined With Modern Rock. World Famous For Their Excellent Horn/Brass Section, Lighthouse Became Best Known In The USA After The Release Of Their Biggest Hit In 1971 Called “One Fine Morning”. It Climbed The Hot 100 Chart To #24 And Displays A High Quality Sound & Style That We Rarely Ever Get To Hear Today. Hear it on internet radio kvkvi.com
More infoFrom Early 1964, Here Is A Newly Created DES (Digitally Extracted Stereo) Version Of This Outstanding #6 Hit Song By Diane Renay. For So Many Years, Most Of Us Have Heard “Navy Blue” Only In Mono. Recently, This Extremely High Quality Stereo Version Was Crafted Using The Latest Digital Technology. It’s Available On The Hit Parade Label Distributed By EricRecords.com Or Amazon.com. Just Search For The Hit Parade Disc Called “Hard To Find Juke Box Classics 1964”. Thanks For Listening To Flashback Favorites YouTube…And Be Sure To […]
More infoThe #1 Party Band In Upstate New York In The 60’s! Wilmer & The Dukes Burned Up The House At The “Inferno” Outside Of Buffalo, NY Gaining Huge Popularity With Their Fantastic R&B Stage Show. It Has Been Said That The Inspiration For “Otis Day & The Nights” In The Movie “Animal House” Came From Wilmer & The Dukes. From 1968, Here Is “Give Me One More Chance”! Hear it on internet radio kvkvi.com
More infoSuperb “Blue Eyed Soul” From 1969 By Detroit’s “Flaming Ember” Hear it on internet radio kvkvi.com
More info***Album Version*** — From Canada, “Lighthouse” Gave Us A Full Orchestra Sound Combined With Modern Rock. World Famous For Their Excellent Horn/Brass Section, Lighthouse Became Best Known In The USA After The Release Of Their Biggest Hit In 1971 Called “One Fine Morning”. In 1973, Their Second Biggest Single Hit The Airwaves Called “Pretty Lady”. It Made It Up To #53 And Displays A High Quality Sound & Style That We Rarely Ever Get To Hear Today. Here Is The Album Version That Is Most Often Heard […]
More infoCleveland Ohio Rocks In ’66! The “Outsiders” Had National Stardom This Year With The Smash Hit “Time Won’t Let Me”. Here Is Their 3rd Single Called “Respectable” Featuring Sonny Geraci On Lead Vocals. Check Out The Classic 60’s Horns On This #15 Hit From 1966 Written By The Isley Brothers. A Special Thanks To Mike Mucci Of Cleveland, Ohio For Providing Most Of The Great Photos Featured In This Video! Hear it on internet radio kvkvi.com
More infoCalifornia’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 ! […]
More info“Love Takes Time” Represented Somewhat Of A New Sound For “Orleans” During A Time The Band Had Switched To A Brand New Record Label Called “Infinity”. The Brilliant Lead Vocals Of Larry Hoppen Are Showcased On This Catchy, Uptempo, Hook-Laden Pop Hit Classic From The Album “Forever” In 1979. Most Music Lovers Agree That “Love Takes Time” Is One Of The Most Popular Orleans Song Of All Time….Right Behind The Smash Hits “Dance With Me” And “Still The One”. Turn It Up For This #11 Billboard “Hot […]
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