70s music
The 1970s were all about sex, drugs and rock and roll; Beat welcomes you to our Disco Inferno.
Walking the Streets
" Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans " is a classic song written by Eddie DeLange and Louis Alter, first performed in the 1947 film "New Orleans" by Louis Armstrong and Billie Holiday. The song expresses a deep longing for the city, capturing the emotional connection many have with New Orleans. It has become an anthem for many who feel a connection to the city, especially after events like Hurricane Katrina. The song blends jazz and blues elements, characteristic of New Orleans music.
By Rasma Raisters19 days ago in Beat
Some Bob Marley Favourites
Introduction Today (23rd September 2026), I took delivery of a Zippo copy of Bob Marley's first Island album, "Catch A Fire". This is now very difficult to track down unless you are willing to part with a lot of money. Check Discogs here:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 20 days ago in Beat
Moondancing with Autumn Leaves
“ Autumn Almanac ” is a song that was written by Ray Davies and recorded by the British rock group the Kinks. The song has been referred to as a classic with a mellow and melodic sound. Davies in his 1995 autobiography describes this song as being inspired by a local hunch-backed gardener in his native Muswell Hill neighborhood in North London.
By Rasma Raisters21 days ago in Beat
The Hall Of The Mountain King
Introduction Sasha Desideri used Edvard Grieg's "The Hall Of The Mountain King" for her Day Eleven (With Gaps) of 50 Days of Senryu Inspired by Music, and I mentioned how much I loved it as a kid and that it had been covered by the Electric Light Orchestra. In our chat on her piece, which you can check out here:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 23 days ago in Beat
Number One Love Songs
“ Baby Love ” is a song that was recorded by the American female singing group the Supremes. It is featured on their album Where Did Our Love Go. The song was written by Motown’s main production team Holand-Dozier-Hollad. Released as a single in 1964, it topped the Billboard Pop Singles and UK Singles charts. The Supremes became the first Motown act to have more than on American number one single.
By Rasma Raisters29 days ago in Beat
Crazy Love
American country rock band Poco came together in 1968 after the demise of the Canadian-American folk rock band Buffalo Springfield. They consisted of guitarists Richie Furay and Jim Messina, who were former members of Buffalo Springfield, they were joined by multi-instrumentalist Rusty Young, bassist Randy Meisner, and drummer George Grantham. Meiner quit the band during the recording of their first album and was replaced by Timothy B. Schimt. Other changes saw Messina leave and be replaced by Paul Cotton. The band continued making music until 2021 and stopped actively touring in 2013. They released 19 albums and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
By Rasma Raistersabout a month ago in Beat
