Tag: 70s
Barry Manilow’s Legendary 1978 BBC Special
Revisit Barry Manilow’s 1978 BBC special, a dazzling Royal Albert Hall concert featuring Mandy, Copacabana and his greatest early hits.
Best Innuendo's and One-Liners (Are You Being Served?)
Take a look at the staff's best innuendos that goes around the Grace Brothers Store, featuring Mrs Slocombe, Miss Brahms, Mr Lucas and more. (Contains adult humor.)
Hey, Hey, Hey, It's Fat Albert (Complete Broadcast, 11/12/1969)
The first appearance of Fat Albert. This special inspired the creation of the series "Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids." The plot was based on the 'go-kart skit' from Bill Cosby's 1966 album 'Wonderfulness.'
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia: Story Behind the Classic Murder Ballad
Discover the story behind The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia, the 1973 hit by Vicki Lawrence and its unforgettable twist ending.
Ain't No Mountain High Enough: The Motown Classic That Endures
Discover the story behind Ain't No Mountain High Enough, from Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell's iconic duet to Diana Ross' unforgettable solo hit.
Pippin (1979) with Ben Vereen and Chita Rivera
Watch the legendary 1979 performance of Pippin, featuring Ben Vereen, Chita Rivera, and John Rubinstein in Bob Fosse's iconic Tony Award-winning musical.
Karen Carpenter and Georgia Engel: Stille Nacht (1978)
Sung in traditional German ("Stille Nacht"). This duet combines Karen's rich contralto vocals with Georgia Engel's famously soft, sweet speaking and singing style.
Laurie Cabot on Real People (1979): The Historic Salem Witch Interview
Discover the historic 1979 interview where Salem’s Official Witch, Laurie Cabot, introduced modern Wicca to mainstream America on the hit TV show Real People.
Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On": The Protest Song That Changed Motown Forever
Discover the story behind Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On," the groundbreaking 1971 hit that transformed Motown and became a timeless anthem for social change.
Gordon Lightfoot's "If You Could Read My Mind": The Story Behind a Timeless Classic
Discover the story behind Gordon Lightfoot's "If You Could Read My Mind," its emotional inspiration, chart success, and the five greatest cover versions.
Cadillac Chronicles TV: Music's Hottest Ride
Discover Cadillac Chronicles TV, the viral series where music legends and rising stars perform live while cruising through the streets of Atlanta.
The Best Kool and the Gang 80s Songs
Kool & the Gang is an American R&B, soul, and funk band formed in Jersey City, New Jersey, in 1964 by brothers Robert "Kool" Bell and Ronald Bell, Dennis "Dee Tee" Thomas, Robert "Spike" Mickens, Charles Smith, George Brown, Woodrow "Woody" Sparro...
Who Was the First Rapper? Tracing the Roots of a Cultural Revolution
Determining who the “first rapper” was isn’t as straightforward as naming a single artist or moment. Rap didn’t emerge overnight—it evolved over decades, shaped by a blend of musical, cultural, and social influences.
Grey Gardens Before And After
Grey Gardens was the home of two aging, eccentric relatives of Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Edie Bouvier Beale and her mother, Edith, were the sole inhabitants of a Long Island estate. A 1975 documentary was created and features the two women.
The Story Behind Brandy, Mandy and Barry Manilow's First No. 1 Hit
Discover how Scott English's 1971 song "Brandy" became Barry Manilow's chart-topping hit "Mandy" and launched a superstar career.