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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I don't know about putting you away Mike, but I am glad you still listen to the show.
Let's just say I have a lot to choose from, lol!
Thanks,
Mike
Of course I listen to the show - Looking for those gems - Love to say Oh ! my God ! I haven't heard that song in years .... You still surprise me ....
Mike,
That's nice to hear.
And I LIVE for hitting people with those "Oh ! my God ! I haven't heard that song in years..." moments, LOL!
Hope I continue to sneak up and surprise.
Thanks again,
Mike
Great News!!!!
NICK GILDER DEBUT GETS RE-ISSUE: UK born Nick Gilder grew up in Canada and started his career as front-man of the Glam Rock band Sweeney Todd who had a number one hit in Canada in 1976 called 'Roxy Roller'. Nick Gilder left the band in 1977 and was replaced at the time by the young Bryan Adams. Gilder from this point on concentrated on his solo career as a musician and as a songwriter for other artists such as Bette Midler, Joe Cocker, Pat Benatar, Patty Smyth & Holly Knight. His songs also can be heard on movies and TV series soundtracks such as Barb Wire, Youngblood, Sex and the city, Ed and Nip/Tuck. Between 1977 and 1999, Nick Gilder released seven solo albums which in 2001 were followed by a best of compilation called 'The Best Of Nick Gilder'. His self-titled, rare RCA release from 1985 now is coming out for the first time ever on CD on the Yesterrock label in co-operation with Universal Music and was re-mastered by MSM Studios in Munich, Germany. 'Nick Gilder' also includes the hit 'Scream Of Angels' from the movie 'The Wrath' and exclusive liner-notes written by the artist. Released May 24.
How odd. Along with a greatest hits, I also got "City Nights" and "Frequency" heading my way.
Nick Gilder: The Eloy of 2013!
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