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BROADCAST 001 : '70S SUMMER ROCK SONGS
TAP ► TO LISTEN TO ANY ALBUM OR SONG
SUMMERS THAT ROCKED
Top Rock Albums : Aug 1978
1. SOME GIRLS : Rolling Stones ►
2. DOUBLE VISION : Foreigner ►
3. STRANGER IN TOWN : Bob Seger ►
4. BUT SERIOUSLY FOLKS . . . : Joe Walsh ►
5. DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN : Springsteen ►
6. THE STRANGER : Billy Joel ►
7. OCTAVE : Moody Blues ►
8. BAT OUT OF HELL : Meat Loaf ►
9. AJA : Steely Dan ►
10. EARTH : Jefferson Starship ►
LINER NOTES
These amazing rock bands toured everywhere constantly. They were at the height of their powers supporting thie classic albums we all still love today.
SONGS THAT SCREAM 70s SUMMER
Love Reign O'er Me ►
The Who | Quadrophenia | 1973
The night is hot and black as ink
ALBUM WE'RE PLAYING ALL SUMMER
Rumours by Fleetwood Mac ►
First released in February 1977, to an (amazingly) initial poor reception. Then in June, "Dreams" reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100.The songs were basically a soap opera of the bandmates all going through turmoil. But most of the songs are bona fide classics, including these bangers: Second Hand News • Don't Stop • Go Your Own Way • The Chain • You Make Loving FunThe album would become the soundtrack of the summer of 1977.
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influential rock tech that shaped our favorite genre
1952 Gibson Les Paul
One of the most legendary electric guitars ever created
1967: Wah-Wah Pedal
Jimi Hendrix showed how to manipulate tone in real-time
1967: Multi-Track
The Beatles made layered sounds and effects possible
IN CASE YOU WEREN'T THERE
Peter Frampton Live in Oakland 1977
A soaring live rendition of "Baby, I Love Your Way." This July 2nd performance captures Frampton at the Absolute peak of "Frampton Mania," perfectly showcasing his emotive vocals, graceful guitar lines, and effortless charisma.
SONGS THAT SCREAM SUMMER
Mr. Blue Sky ►
Electric Light Orchestra | Out of the Blue | 1978
This cloud-parting prog-pop classic celebrates the summer sun.
UNFORGETTABLE SUMMER ROCK TOURS
Around the World 1972
1. DEEP PURPLE: Fireball Tour
2. THE WHO : 1972 Tour
3. DAVID BOWIE: Hunky Dory Tour
4. LED ZEPPELIN: North American Tour
5. JUDAS PRIEST : Whiskey Woman Tour
6. PINK FLOYD : Dark Side of the Moon Tour
7. PAUL MCCARTNEY : Wings Over Europe
8. BLACK SABBATH : Vol 4 Tour
9. YES : Close to the Edge Tour
10. ROLLING STONES: Stones Touring Party
LINER NOTESThese amazing rock bands toured constantly in the 1970s – and some are still rocking today. But to see them at the height of their artistic and creative powers!
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