Heart – Barracuda (1977)

This was one of the earlier hits for Heart, “Barracuda”.

It reached number 11, on the Billboard Hot 100, in 1977, but did not chart, in the UK.

Kansas – Carry On Wayward Son (1976)

This was the first hit for Kansas, “Carry On Wayward Son”.

It reached number 11, on the Billboard Hot 100, in 1976, but only made it to 51, in the UK, being their only hit there.

We used to play this, at the White Horse pub, in Swanage, in the UK, around 1978 to 1981. As I recall we had it on a 12 inch single.

T. Rex – Hot Love (1971)

This song, Hot Love, was the first of many number one hits, for British band T.Rex.

It reached number 1, in the UK and stayed there for 6 weeks, beginning on March 20th, of 1971, but only reached number 72, on the Billboard Hot 100.

On his two appearances, in March of 1971, on the BBC TV show, Top Of the Pops, lead singer, Marc Bolan wore shiny satin stage-wear and glittery make-up, triggering the start of the Glam Rock era.

It is from the formative years in my life. Great song!

Oleta Adams – Get Here (1991)

This song, Get Here, was a top ten hit for Oleta Adams.

It reached number 4, in the UK and number 5, on the Billboard Hot 100, in 1991.

It is from a time of many changes, in my life. Great song!

The Cure – Friday I’m in Love (1992)

From 1992, when this reached number 6 in the UK, and number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100, this is “Friday I’m In Love”, by British band, The Cure.

Queen – Another One Bites The Dust (1980)

Wow, can you believe this classic, is 40 years old?

“Another One Bites The Dust” is a single from 1980, by British band Queen.

It reached number 1, on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 7, in the UK.

Mungo Jerry – In The Summertime (1970)

With the nice warm Spring weather we have had lately, it feels like the Summer is on it’s way.

This song reminds me of Summer evenings, back home, in the UK.

From 1970, when this reached number 1 in the UK, and number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, this is “In The Summertime”, by British band, Mungo Jerry.

Dr Hook – When You’re In Love With A Beautiful Woman (1979)

This was one of the biggest hits for Dr Hook, “When You’re In Love With A Beautiful Woman”.

It reached number 6, on the Billboard Hot 100, and number 1, in the UK, in 1979.

Bill Withers – Lean On Me (1972)

To mark the death, this week, of Music legend, Bill Withers, here is one of his biggest hits, Lean On Me.

It reached number 1, on the Billboard Hot 100, and number 18, in the UK, in 1972.

Kenny Rogers – The Gambler (1978)

To mark the death, this week, of Country Music legend, Kenny Rogers, here is one of his biggest hits, The Gambler. It reached number 16, on the Billboard Hot 100, in 1978.