Back to the 1970s

  February 25, 1978 - 43 Years Ago Today: Five songs written and co-written by Barry Gibb were in the Top Ten on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. The songs: "Stayin' Alive," by the Bee Gees was in its fourth and final week at No. 1 written by Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb; "(Love Is) Thicker Than Water," recorded by Andy Gibb was at No. 2 ready to take over the top spot the following week written by Barry Gibb and Andy Gibb; "Emotion," recorded by Samantha Sang was still climbing and at No. 5 written by Barry Gibb and Robin Gibb; "Night Fever," recorded by the Bee Gees was on the rise at No. 8 written by Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb and finally, former No. 1 single, "How Deep Is Your Love," recorded by the Bee Gees was at No. 10 written by Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb. The trend of five Gibb songs in the Top Ten continued for an additional two weeks and then on March 25, 1978, four of the previous songs still occupied the Top Te

  February 23, 1980 - 41 Years Ago Today: Eagles had the Hot Shot Debut at No. 60 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart with their single, "I Can't Tell You Why." This ballad was written by Glenn Frey, Don Henley & Timothy B. Schmidt and became their third and final Top Ten single and also the final single from their sixth and final studio album until 2007's "Long Road Out Of Eden." Like its two preceding singles from the album, "I Can't Tell You Why," peaked inside the Top Ten at No. 8 on April 19, 1980 and the title was prophetic considering this ultra successful band was on the verge of their breakup just five months later. Founders Don Henley and Glenn Frey along with the other members of the group set out for solo careers of their own. Henley received the most acclaim and the most hit albums and singles. They began one decade earlier as Linda Ronstadt's band and ended up becoming one of the world's most successful groups of all time.

01. 10cc - I'm not in love (1975) Only When I Laugh Version with Marsha Mason & Kristy McNichol. 02. Al Stewart - Year Of The Cat (1977). 03. Barry White - You're The First The Last My Everything (1975). 04. Billy Swan - I Can Help (1974). 05. George McCrae - Rock Your Baby (1974). 06. Jesse Green - Nice 'n' Slow (1976). 07. Les Reed Orchestra - Man Of Action (1974). 08. Little River Band - It's a Long Way There (1976). 09. Mud - Dynamite (1974). 10. Paul Anka - You're Having My Baby (1974). 11. Rafaella Cara - A Far L'amore Comincia Tu (1977). 12. Santa Esmeralda - Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (1977). 13. Stealers - Wheel Star (1974). 14. Sutherland Brothers & Quiver - Arms Of Mary (1976). 15. Sweet - Sensation Sad Sweet Dreamer (1974). 16. Terry Jacks - Seasons in the sun (1974). 17. The Floaters - Float On (1977). 18. The Osmonds - Crazy Horses (1973). 19. The Rubettes - Sugar Baby Love (1974). 20. The Walker Brothers - No Regrets (1975).

  No comments    Peter Brown  (born July 11, 1953, in  Blue Island, Illinois ) is an American singer-songwriter and record producer.  Brown was a popular performer in the late 1970s and early 1980s with hits that included "Do Ya Wanna Get Funky With Me" (the original version of which was recorded in his bedroom) and "Dance With Me". When  Peter Brown  excelled in the 1970s and 1980s, he really excelled; "Do You Wanna Get Funky With Me?," "Fantasy Love Affair," "Overnight Sensation," and "Dance With Me" are disco-funk classics. But unfortunately, the Chicagoan didn't excel as often as he should have.  Brown 's albums tend to be uneven and unfocused, and that's definitely the case with his second LP,  Stargazer .  This 1979 release contains a few gems, including the passionate "It's Alright," the mysterious "Leadmeon," and the hell-raising hit "Crank It Up." But most of the tunes are