Hidden Treasures - 45's

[Scott]

Today I have no idea how artists release songs, I am guessing its all done through digital sales on Amazon and/or iTunes, but when I grew up we had record stores that sold singles on 45's. They usually represented music that was meant to hit the Top 40 charts. My record store had a Top 40 display and all 40 songs were available to me in this format. I remember having a pile of these things! Admittedly there was a lot of Disco tunes in that pile and some other really crappy tunes also. I'll admit to owning Disco Duck and Convoy on 45 (Although I think Jon still likes that Convoy tune). Some others songs are better kept unannounced... forever.

 

So as my taste in music evolved so did my purchasing habits. Slowly but surely my 45 collection was put away and forgotten about in favor of full length LP's. A disdain for all things top 40 took radio away from me in favor of mix tapes. Then came my wife, college, children, a career, and *poof*, time got away from me. I may not have these 45's anymore, but I do have their memory and thanks to some well put together compilations, I have recovered some of them (again some are best left forgotten), and they provide great fun when we listen to them and remember the good 'ol times...

 

So todays playlist is a bit quirky and poppy. But its cool to remember these, they always put me in a time and place when things were simple and fun had very few restrictions.

What 45's did you own?

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	Ian Gomm 1 - Hold On OK, so it wasn't a huge hit, but I liked it enough to buy the 45. In 1979 the album called 'Gomm with the Wind' was released on Stiff/Epic Records in North America. This single took off on college radio and eventually climbed to number 12 in the U.S. Hot 100. For over 5 months he toured and played all the top venues in the U.S. attracting audiences of 20,000 or more. Firstly supporting Dire Straits on their 'Sultans Of Swing' tour, then quickly followed by his own sell out U.S. solo tour. Former band mate, Nick Lowe also had his biggest hit around the same time reaching the U.S. and U.K. top ten with 'Cruel to be Kind' (another 45 I owned) a song he co-wrote with Ian when they were in the Brinsleys.
	Suzi Quattro 2 - Stumblin' In Admit it, you thought she was hot when she appearted on Happy Day as Leather Tuscadaro. Leather was the younger sister of Fonzie's girlfriend, Pinky Tuscadero. Admit it! She was hot enough to make you buy the single. Between 1973 and 1980 Quatro was awarded six Bravo Ottos. In 2010 she was voted into the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends online Hall of Fame. Quatro has sold over 50 million records and continues to perform live, worldwide. Her most recent album was released in 2011 and she also continues to present new radio programmes. Who Knew!!
	Orleans 3 - Love Takes Time This sngle is still a favorite of mine and I can only find it in compilations. The original album release is not available, oh well! It peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in May 1979 and was their biggest hit since their 1976 single "Still the One." It is arguably their third most popular song overall, behind "Dance with Me" and "Still the One," and their most popular song without lead singer John Hall. Written by Larry Hoppen and Marilyn Mason, it was the first track on the band's 1979 album Forever.
	Nick Gilder 4 - Hot Child In The City Gilder began his career as front-man for the glam rock band Sweeney Todd, which later briefly featured a very young Bryan Adams. Sweeney Todd had a number one hit, "Roxy Roller", that held on to the top spot in the Canadian music charts for three weeks in 1975. Hot Child In The City went to No.1 both in Canada and the US. It also earned him two more Juno Awards: "Single of the Year" and for "Most Promising Male Vocalist of the Year" in Canada as well as a People's Choice Award in the US. It stalled outside the Top 40 in the United Kingdom, though it was featured on Top of the Pops and also in a Hot Gossip dance routine on The Kenny Everett Video Show. He's had subsequent hit singles, but none ever reach the success of “Hot Child in the City.” Gilder has also been successful as a songwriter for artists such as Bette Midler, Joe Cocker and Pat Benatar. In 1984, the band Scandal featuring Patty Smyth had a number one hit with "The Warrior," which was written by Gilder and Holly Knight, and it earned him a BMI Airplay Award.

[Niels (Mod)]

Ah, that memory ain't what it used to be: My first single was "Hard Luck Woman" with "Mr. speed" on the B-side. Not that it matters to anyone but myself, I guess.

[RJhog (Admin)]

It matters to me.  That was probably your best single ever bro!

[Niels (Mod)]

Ups. "The Trooper" is from "Piece Of Mind", of course.

[Gordon Williams]

"Hot Child" is the only song of these I remember. Don't recall ever hearing the others, but I could be wrong.

In my youth, I had quite a few Beatles and Monkees singles. I can only imagine how much value they would have now, IF I had of kept the records in good shape, and especially the covers. I have heard before that record collectors (both singles and albums), are more interested in the covers than the actual record.

Very interesting post Scott, particulaly the topic of 45's. I probably had some CCR singles as well, but all of my singles were from the 60's. Enjoyed this trip "down memory lane"!

[Scott]

I know my older sibs had some 45's as well.  Sure wish I knew then what I know now!

 

Thanks for joining in !

[Jon]

I remember that Ian Gomm cover, it was in......a record store!

A few years ago I was looking for this Suzi Quatro song and couldn't remember the title but found a cheap greatest hits album. This song wasn't on it. What's up with that????

Orleans I can take or not. Songs allright, but not something I'm really into.

Nick Gilder though....great song. This was all over the airwaves when it came out. Everyone loved this song. Best thing is you just drove me to pick up a Nick Gilder greatest hits album because he had some other stuff that was really good. It's a bummer that his studio albums are OOP, but if they ever come back into circulation I'm picking his first three up.

Nice listen, nice job making me fork over some $$ for Nick!

 

[Michael J. Andrade]

Finally Get to weigh in on this subject - These are 45's I kept in the past 40 years - Mostly all with picture sleeves in very good condition .

On The Line - Lifeline    ( ?  )
Here Comes The Sun / Richie Havens
Do They Know It's Christmas - Band Aid
The Tide Is Hihg - Blondie
Hello Goodbye b/s I Am The Walrus _ The Beatles
Come And Get It - Badfinger
No Matter What - Badfinger
Baby Blue - Badfinger
Se Me, Feel Me b/s Overture From Tommy - The Who
Pinball Wizard - The Who
One Of The Living - Tina Turner
Show Some Respect - Tina Turner
Dynamite - Jermaine Jackson ( Don't ask why I have that single - I don't know )
Cover Me - Bruce Springsteen
Touch Of Grey ( Grey Vinyl 45 ) - Grateful Dead
We Can Work It Out b/s Day Tripper - The Beatles
Run Through The Jungle b/s Up Around The Bend - Creedence Clearwater Revival
Travelin' Band b/s Who'll Stop The Rain - Creedence Clearwater Revival
Fortunate Son b/s Down On The Corner - Creedence Clearwater Revival
Adult Education - Hall & Oates
Dance Hall Days - Wang Chung
Sooolaimon - Neil Diamond
Smuggler's Blues - Glenn Frey
You Belong To The City - Glenn Frey
I Think I See The Light - Cat Stevens
The Long & Winding Road b/s For You Blue - The Beatles
Carry Me Back b/s Real Thing - The Rascals
Son Of My Father - Giorgio
Ma'h-Na'-Mah-Na' - Piero Umilliani ( Again, don't ask )
Tickle Me b/s It's A Long Lonely Highway - Elvis Presley
Stay The Night - Chicago
Troglodyte ( Cave Man ) - The Jimmy Castor Bunch
Carolina On My Mind - James Taylor ( Apple records )
I Get Around b/s Don't Worry Baby - The Beach Boys
Isn't It A Pity - George Harrison
Imagine - John Lennon
Bus Rider b/s Share The Land - The Guess Who
Happy Xmas War Is Over ( Green Vinyl ) - John & Yoko
Alvin's Harmonica and The Chipmonk Song - The Chipmonks ( Here, I was a kid too )
20th Century Man - The Kinks ( Played this 45 about a million times )
Spill The Wine - Eric Burdon & War
Cheer - Potliquor
Instant Karma - John Ono Lennon
Give Piece A Chance - Plastic Ono Band
Ohio b/s Find The Cost Of Freedom - Crosby Still Nash & Young
Tell All The People - The Doors
When Love Comes To Town - U2 & BB King
Basket Ball Jones b/s Don't Bug Me - Cheech & Chong
That's What Friends Are For - Dionne & Friends ( Hate This Song )
Dancing In The Streets - Martha And The Vandellas ( 15 cent cardboard 45 )
Angel Of Harlem - U2
The Captain Of Her Heart - Double
Fancy Dreams - Delta Rays ( ? )


That's It In A Nutshell - Thanks for bringing me back !

[Scott]

That's a very cool list!

[Mike Pell]

Scott,

What do you mean DID I own?

I still have boxes of 45's, lol!
And that Nick Gilder album too.

Gotta love the old singles!

Mike

[Scott]

That makes you much smarter than me!  I'd bet between you and Michael J. Andrade there's gold in them-there boxes of 45's!

[Mike Pell]

That there is, some rare oldies from the 50's, and later Teagarden & Van Winkle come to mind, and a group called The lIllusion.

The Doors WITHOUT Jim Morrison, they tried to go on...and more!

[Michael J. Andrade]

I have a great collection of music on Lp's, Cd's  & more on 45's . But I think Mike Pell will put me away - I know this just by listening to his Podcast !