METAL MONDAY: Any metal song about a wizard gets a showing here on The Music Week. This song from Rainbow comes from 1976. … [Read more...]
Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers – The New Teller
WEDNSDAY'S WHATEVER: This short but very catchy song comes from 1976 and the post-Modern Lovers lineup. It's a song you won't want to play just once. … [Read more...]
Bootsy Collins – I’d Rather Be With You
SUNDAY SOUL: Names in funk and soul don't get much bigger than Bootsy Collins, and this soulful tune comes from his 1976 album Stretchin' Out in Bootsy's Rubber Band … [Read more...]
Elton John and Kiki Dee – Don’t Go Breaking My Heart
THURSDAY TOP 10s: In 1976 this catchy ditty from a top-of-his-form Elton John and session singer Kiki Dee made a big splash, turning out to be the second highest selling single of the year. Everyone knows it, most people like it, so have another listen: If you have suggestions for other Top 10 inclusions, post a comment! … [Read more...]