“Break It to Me Gently” is a song written by Carole Bayer Sager and Marvin Hamlisch which was an R&B hit for Aretha Franklin in 1977. Released from the Sweet Passion album, it reached Number 1 on the Hot Soul Singles chart in June 1977. The song’s success was only faintly reflected on the Billboard […]
Blam! is the third album by the Los Angeles, California-based duo The Brothers Johnson. Released in 1978, the album topped the Billboard R&B albums chart and reached number seven on the pop albums chart. Tracks 1 Ain’t We Funkin’ Now (Alex Weir, Louis Johnson, Quincy Jones, Tom Bahler, Valerie Johnson) 5:37 2 So Won’t You […]
White Shadows is the fourth solo album from singer/songwriter Tim Moore. White Shadows, was recorded in Los Angeles with more polished production and a group of seasoned musicians, including Michael McDonald of the Doobie Brothers, Jeffrey Porcaro of Toto, Timothy B. Schmit of the Eagles, and Bill Payne of Little Feat. The album was followed by […]
For the Boys is a 1991 film which traces the life of Dixie Leonard, a 1940s actress/singer who teams up with Eddie Sparks, a famous performer, to entertain American troops. As in The Rose, Bette Midler‘s first starring role and also a blockbuster quasi-biopic, the film is fiction. However, actress/singer Martha Raye believed that Midler’s […]
Superman is an album released in 1977 by American singer Barbra Streisand. The single “My Heart Belongs to Me” became a hit in 1977, peaking at #4 on the US pop chart. The album peaked at number 3 on the Top 200 LP Billboard album chart and on the UK Albums Chart at number 32. […]
Stars was released April 19, 1975. It was the first record for Warner Bros. Records and was produced by Jimmy Webb. The album was also her very first without Sonny’s influence as it followed Cher‘s divorce with Sonny and the dissolution of her relationship with David Geffen. The album reviews were good, but sales were […]
Earthbound is the twelfth album by American pop group The 5th Dimension, released in 1975 by ABC Records. It is the last album in the group’s original line up with Billy Davis, Jr., Marilyn McCoo, Florence La Rue Gordon, Lamonte McLemore and Ron Townson. After touring with the 5th Dimension in support of this album, […]
Midnight Prowl is the second album by Angelo (Arvonio), released in 1978. Tracks 1 Midnight Prowl (JD Souther) 4:11 2 I’ve Loved These Days (Billy Joel) 4:05 3 Changing Man (Angelo) 2:57 4 The Desert (Angelo) 5:48 5 Have You Ever Seen The Rain (John Fogerty) 3:24 6 We’re Over (Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil) 3:06 […]
Street Dreams is an album by Chet Atkins on the Columbia label. Having previously recorded some of Darryl Dybka’s compositions, Atkins asked Dybka to help create a jazzier musical direction. Dybka arranged, produced, and composed many of the songs on this release. Tracks 1 Spats ‘n’ Hats (Darryl Dybka) 04:02 2 (Like A) Crystal In […]
Bareback the third studio album from Richard Torrance. It was released in 1977 (EMI) Tracks 1 Moonlight Trippin’ (Troy Seals, Eddie Setser) 4:28 2 Stay Young (Benny Gallagher, Graham Lyle) 2:44 3 Lovin’ Good (Richard Torrance) 4:11 4 Tender Memory (Tom Jans, Will Jennings) 3:40 5 Circle Of Confusion (Richard Torrance) 4:02 6 Rio De […]