JUKE BOX
I remember my grandad getting this record in about 1968, and playing it constantly on the Radiogram, so much so he actually wore it out, but everytime I hear it now, I am back in 1968.
My Nans favourite song and another song that takes me back to those seventies days.
I loved Slade when I was growing up, and remember going to watch them live at The Liverpool Empire, the support group on the night were friends of my Mums and her partner they were called 'Bunny', and as a result I had the pleasure of meeting Slade backstage and getting a signed scarf off Jim Lea, my credibility rating went up in school that week.
Being a Slade fan I hated the Bay City Rollers, but the girls didn't and when they landed there helicopter on our school playing field, to play a live gig at the Liverpool Empire, it was straight from school to town to sniff round all the girls down there. (God I was so jealous of the Bay City Rollers)
Limmie & the Family Cooking - Walking Miracle
This was a follow up to their first UK hit 'You Can Do Magic' which was released in 1973. A Walking Miracle entered the UK Charts in 1974. Listen to it on The Jukebox.
Another follow up song was this one by Peters and Lee, Don't Stay Away Too Long, was the follow up to Welcome Home and was in the UK Charts in 1974, listen to it on the jukebox.
Jim Reeves seemed to live in Randolph Street, as his LP's were constantly on the radiogram, both my Nan and Grandad absolutely loved 'Gentleman Jim'
Terry Baccino from Our Kid was a good mate of mine whilst at School in Alsop between 1972-1977, during this time he along with Terry Mac, Brian Farrell and Kevin Rowan, formed the boy band 'OUR KID' who went on to have a number one (or was it no2) hit with "You Just Might See Me Cry" unfortunately their musical career never really took off due to Liverpool Education Committee not allowing them to perform, which effectively ended their blossoming musical career. This song was the B side of you just might see me cry.
Another Our Kid song which was the B side of 'Romeo & Juliet.
Our Kid - Romeo & Juliet
Our Kid - You Just Might See Me Cry
Our Kids only major hit which looked as though it would put them on the path to a promising career, however it wasn't to be.
The Platters - My Prayer
Another song which could be often head playing on the 'Radiogram' each and every Sunday afternoon, following my Grandads return from the 'Liver' public house on Robson Street, Liverpool.
The Merseybeats - Don't Turn Around
Prior to both of my Uncles Joining the Royal Marines, there music could often be hears blaring out from that faithful old 'Radiogram' one of the songs often heard was this one from the Merseybeats.
Barry Blue - Dancing On A Saturday Night
When you listen back to some of these songs which were really big in their day, its hard to wonder why, as they were truly awful. This particular song from about 1974, takes me back to City Road in Walton and hanging around of a night outside 'Fongs' chippy.
Picketywitch - Same Old Feeling
This song I think is from the late sixties and reminds me of living in Balfour Street.
Terry Jacks - Seasons In The Sun
A song which is synomonous with the seventies is this Terry Jacks number which was was number one during that hot summer of 76 (I think)
Rolf Harris - Two Little Boys
Undoubtedly a song which could have been written for my brother and I who were very often left to get on with things and support each other when we got into scrapes.
Sweet Sensation - Sad Sweet Dreamer
Another song which evokes memories of Walton Trades & Labour Club in Rice Lane, and the weekly disco held every Wednesday, with battles between the 'Delly Mob & Kirkby boot boys a common feature.
The Floaters - Float On
I think this was out when I used to visit Tiffanys underneath India Buildings in the late seventies. Surely one of the most cheesiest songs of the seventies.
Tommy Hunt - Loving on the Losing Side
Can't quite remember when, but when I was about twelve or thirteen I went for a residential weekend in some big country house on the way to Southport with 'City Road' youth club, this particular song became a popular choice on the Juke Box that weekend, apparently its a Northern Soul Classic.
Billy Paul - Me & Mrs Jones
I recently requested MY LIVERPOOL FORUM members to offer their favourite songs from the seventies, with member 'Georgieboy2' recalling this particular song from 1972, which he requested to be added to the Juke box.
Mrs Butlers Eldest - 194 Radio City Jingle
From 1977 is this rare 194 Radio City Jingle, which was played by Local Presenter 'Billy Butler' (he still plays a variation of this on his Radio Merseyside Show to this day)
Cryin Shames - Please Stay
Covered by many
artistes over the years such as the Drifters and recently UB40's lead
singer Ali Campbell. Strangely Liverpool's Cryin' Shames only had a
minor hit (reaching 24 in the charts) with this song, with Charlie Crane
on lead vocals.
The Stylistics - Stone In Love With You
As previously stated I recently asked Forum Members of MY LIVERPOOL FORUM to select their favourite seventies song, or a song that evokes particular memories for them. Andalucia (Tony) asked for this classic from the 'Stylistics'
Earth Wind & Fire - In The Stone
I was also asked by John(Z) to include any EWF song and chose this particular track. It holds memories for me, back in the late seventies I had my own Mobile Disco (no car..... but a Mobile Disco, but that's another story) this particular track was the opening song with me doing the cheesy voice over, and whenever I hear that song I can help but wander back to those times.
KC & The Sunshine Band - I Betcha Didn't
Continuing the theme from the MY LIVERPOOL FORUM where I have been asking members to list their favourite seventies song. My wife recently asked if I had the above song, I had to confess that I had never even heard it before, but apparently its off an album released in 1978. So here it is especially for the 'Love Of My Life' & 'My Soulmate' like everyone else who has been in a relationship over 30 years we've had our ups and downs, but I can confidently say the lyrics in this song ring as true today as they did back in 1980.
Rose Royce - Car Wash
This was selected by JohnZ from the My Liverpool Forum. Good choice John and a track so synomonous with the seventies sounds.
The Commodores - Still
A request from Debz (Mrs JohnZ) who asked for this track, commenting that it was one she would listen to on Radio City's Peaceful Hour between 12am - 2am back in the seventies.
194 Radio City Peaceful Hour Jingle
Back in the seventies I recall very often putting the radio under my pillow whilst going to sleep to the Sounds of Radio City's Peaceful Hour.
Continuing with the Request Theme. MY LIVERPOOL FORUM member Old Swan (Mart) has requested the following songs from the seventies, so to stop his moaning the following songs can now be found on the Juke Box.
Gilbert O'Sullivan - Alone Again
Bobby
Goldsboro - Summer The First Time
Goldie - Making Up Again
Starbuck - Moonlight
Little River Band - Reminising
Joe Tex - Aint Gonna Bump No More
Janis Ian - At Seventeen
Daniel Boone - Beautiful Sunday
Fox - Only You Can
Pilot - Magic
Continuing with the Request Theme. MY
LIVERPOOL FORUM members
Black Widow, Underworld and Georgieboy2 have recently requested the following songs which I have just added to the Juke Box.
George McCrea - Rock Me Baby The Hues Corporation - Rock The Boat
Gladys Knight - Midnight Train To Georgia
Barry White - My First My Last My Everything Mott The Hoople - All The Young Dudes Jim Croce - Bad Bad Leroy Brown
If their is a particular song you would like featured on the Juke Box leave a message on the Guest Book and I will add it.