Looking back 40 years in Billboard Magazine. This day in 1974:
1. #1 song on the Hot 100, "Rock Me Gently" by Andy Kim.
2. Outlaw Country and Countypolitan battle it out on the Country charts. #1 Country, "I'm a Ramblin' Man" by Waylon Jennings vs. #2, "I Love My Friend", by Charlie Rich. Both stand the test of time.
3. There's a big section featuring "Soul Train".
4. Elvis and the Colonel announce the release of "Having Fun With Elvis On Stage" (a talking album only). Giving the people just what they want!
Check it out!
Billboard 9-28-74
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Interesting duet
I ran across an interesting "duet" this week, sung by two of music's most celebrated vocalists. I cringed a little bit at the thought of the train wreck this could be, but I was pleasantly surprised. The most incredible thing to me is the quality of recording of Elvis' voice. There's so much presence and warmth there, especially considering this vocal was recorded almost 60 years ago!
The man could sing! The lady is pretty good too...
The man could sing! The lady is pretty good too...
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