Dating from 1970, this song peaked at Number 1 in the UK, and on the US Billboard charts.
It was recorded in 1967, but re-released on Motown in 1970 where it became a huge hit around the World.
Freda Payne – Band Of Gold
Dating from 1970, this song peaked at Number 1 in the UK, and Number 3 on the Billboard charts.
For me, it brings back memories of the Summer of 1970, when I remember hearing it on the Waltzer ride, at the local Fun Fair, in the US this would be at the Carnival.
Kansas – Carry On Wayward Son
In 1977, this song peaked at number 11 on the Billboard charts, the first top 20 hit, for Kansas.
Thin Lizzy – Whiskey In The Jar
This song, by Irish band, Thin Lizzy, charted at number 6, in the UK in 1973.
The Undertones – Teenage Kicks
This song, by Northern Irish band, The Undertones, only charted at number 31, in the UK in 1978. Notably, it was the all time favorite song of the late, influential, BBC Radio One DJ, John Peel.
4 Non Blondes -Whats Up
Dating from 1993, this was a top ten hit for 4 Non Blondes
Monkee’s – Daydream Believer
The White Horse, in Swanage in the UK
This is a picture of the White Horse public house, in Swanage, in Dorset, in the UK. This is the pub we used to play upstairs at from 1979 through early 1981. I found this picture on Flickr, as I no longer live in the UK.
Hawkwind – Silver Machine
Dating from 1972, this was a top ten hit for Hawkwind. Yes that is Lemmie from Motorhead on lead vocals.
Michael Jackson – Man In The Mirror
Dating from 1988, this was a top ten hit for Michael Jackson.
