Another installment of Sounds of The 70s. This week: Styx, Bee Gees, Tycoon, California, Helen Reddy, Brothers Johnson and many many more. . . 2 – 6pm.
Tag: California
Today and tomorrow we feature the music with California as the topic and title of the music. Here is more about the state.
California is a U.S. state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.5 million residents, California is the most populous state in the United States and the third largest by area. The state capital is Sacramento. The Greater Los Angeles Area and the San Francisco Bay Area are the nation’s second- and fifth-most populous urban regions, with 18.7 million and 8.8 million residents respectively. Los Angeles is California’s most populous city, and the country’s second-most populous, after New York City. California also has the nation’s most populous county, Los Angeles County; its largest county by area, San Bernardino County; and its fifth most densely populated county, San Francisco.
California’s $2.8 trillion economy is larger than that of any other state. If it were a country, California would be the 5th largest economy in the world (larger than the U.K. or France), and the 36th most populous as of 2017. The Greater Los Angeles Area and the San Francisco Bay Area are the nation’s second- and third-largest urban economies ($1.253 trillion and $878 billion respectively as of 2017), after the New York City metropolitan area. The San Francisco Bay Area PSA had the nation’s highest GDP per capita in 2017 (~$99,000), and is home to four of the world’s ten largest companies by market capitalization and four of the world’s ten richest people.
California is considered a global trendsetter in popular culture, innovation, and politics. It is considered the origin of the American film industry, the hippie counterculture, the Internet, and the personal computer, among others. The San Francisco Bay Area and the Greater Los Angeles Area are widely seen as the centers of the global technology and entertainment industries, respectively. California has a very diverse economy: 58% of the state’s economy is centered on finance, government, real estate services, technology, and professional, scientific and technical business services. Although it accounts for only 1.5% of the state’s economy, California’s agriculture industry has the highest output of any U.S. state.
California is bordered by Oregon to the north, Nevada and Arizona to the east, and the Mexican state of Baja California to the south. The state’s diverse geography ranges from the Pacific Coast in the west to the Sierra Nevada mountain range in the east, and from the redwood–Douglas fir forests in the northwest to the Mojave Desert in the southeast. The Central Valley, a major agricultural area, dominates the state’s center. Although California is well-known for its warm Mediterranean climate, the large size of the state results in climates that vary from moist temperate rainforest in the north to arid desert in the interior, as well as snowy alpine in the mountains.
What is now California was first settled by various Native Californian tribes before being explored by a number of European expeditions during the 16th and 17th centuries. The Spanish Empire then claimed it as part of Alta California in their New Spain colony. The area became a part of Mexico in 1821 following its successful war for independence but was ceded to the United States in 1848 after the Mexican–American War. The western portion of Alta California then was organized and admitted as the 31st state on September 9, 1850. The California Gold Rush starting in 1848 led to dramatic social and demographic changes, with large-scale emigration from the east and abroad with an accompanying economic boom. – Wikipedia
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Today and tomorrow we feature the music with California as the topic and title of the music. Here is more about the state.
California is a U.S. state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.5 million residents, California is the most populous state in the United States and the third largest by area. The state capital is Sacramento. The Greater Los Angeles Area and the San Francisco Bay Area are the nation’s second- and fifth-most populous urban regions, with 18.7 million and 8.8 million residents respectively. Los Angeles is California’s most populous city, and the country’s second-most populous, after New York City. California also has the nation’s most populous county, Los Angeles County; its largest county by area, San Bernardino County; and its fifth most densely populated county, San Francisco.
California’s $2.8 trillion economy is larger than that of any other state. If it were a country, California would be the 5th largest economy in the world (larger than the U.K. or France), and the 36th most populous as of 2017. The Greater Los Angeles Area and the San Francisco Bay Area are the nation’s second- and third-largest urban economies ($1.253 trillion and $878 billion respectively as of 2017), after the New York City metropolitan area. The San Francisco Bay Area PSA had the nation’s highest GDP per capita in 2017 (~$99,000), and is home to four of the world’s ten largest companies by market capitalization and four of the world’s ten richest people.
California is considered a global trendsetter in popular culture, innovation, and politics. It is considered the origin of the American film industry, the hippie counterculture, the Internet, and the personal computer, among others. The San Francisco Bay Area and the Greater Los Angeles Area are widely seen as the centers of the global technology and entertainment industries, respectively. California has a very diverse economy: 58% of the state’s economy is centered on finance, government, real estate services, technology, and professional, scientific and technical business services. Although it accounts for only 1.5% of the state’s economy, California’s agriculture industry has the highest output of any U.S. state.
California is bordered by Oregon to the north, Nevada and Arizona to the east, and the Mexican state of Baja California to the south. The state’s diverse geography ranges from the Pacific Coast in the west to the Sierra Nevada mountain range in the east, and from the redwood–Douglas fir forests in the northwest to the Mojave Desert in the southeast. The Central Valley, a major agricultural area, dominates the state’s center. Although California is well-known for its warm Mediterranean climate, the large size of the state results in climates that vary from moist temperate rainforest in the north to arid desert in the interior, as well as snowy alpine in the mountains.
What is now California was first settled by various Native Californian tribes before being explored by a number of European expeditions during the 16th and 17th centuries. The Spanish Empire then claimed it as part of Alta California in their New Spain colony. The area became a part of Mexico in 1821 following its successful war for independence but was ceded to the United States in 1848 after the Mexican–American War. The western portion of Alta California then was organized and admitted as the 31st state on September 9, 1850. The California Gold Rush starting in 1848 led to dramatic social and demographic changes, with large-scale emigration from the east and abroad with an accompanying economic boom. – Wikipedia
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The Grateful Dead were an American rock band formed in 1965 in Palo Alto, California. Ranging from quintet to septet, the band was known for its unique and eclectic style, which fused elements of country, folk, bluegrass, blues, reggae, rock, improvisational jazz, psychedelia, space rock, for live performances of lengthy instrumental jams, and for their devoted fan base, known as “Deadheads”. “Their music,” writes Lenny Kaye, “touches on ground that most other groups don’t even know exists.” These various influences were distilled into a diverse and psychedelic whole that made the Grateful Dead “the pioneering Godfathers of the jam band world”. The band was ranked 57th in the issue The Greatest Artists of all Time by Rolling Stone magazine. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 and their Barton Hall Concert at Cornell University (May 8, 1977) was added to the Library of Congress’s National Recording Registry. The Grateful Dead have sold more than 35 million albums worldwide. – Wikipedia
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This week on Rock Talk, Dominic Forbes chats with Andy Fraser from archive in 2013. Fraser recently passed away – see article reprint below.
(FoxNews.Com – March 16, 2015) Andy Fraser, who co-wrote the rousing rock anthem “All Right Now” when he was the teenage bassist for the British rock band Free, has died in California at age 62.
Fraser had been living in the Southern California desert community of Temecula, where he died Monday, the Riverside County coroner said in a statement. The cause of death is not yet known and remains under investigation.
Fraser’s daughter Hannah sent a lengthy statement to FOX411 about her father’s passing on behalf of herself, her sister Jasmine, and her mother Ri. Here it is in full:
I’m so shocked and heartbroken by the loss of our amazing father Andy, who was a true force of nature. His endless passion for music has been an inspiration to the world for over half a decade. Using his creative talents to bring positive change to the world with a fearless commitment to honesty and justice has been a pivotal example for my life. He worked tirelessly on humanitarian projects such as Rock Against Trafficking, Gay Rights Issues, The Occupy Movement, Eco-activism, and he was producing a documentary on Ocean Conservation with me.
Andy never did things by halves. He was a mover and a shaker, and had unfathomable depths of optimism, even when faced with the biggest challenges. He saw everything as an opportunity to make a difference, turning issues into art and uncovering layers of himself to share bravely with the world.
His wicked sense of humor always had me in stitches with his unexpected and often naughty wit.
He was a man of few words, but he always knew how to sum up a situation insightfully, and straight to the point. The last time I saw him he was in his element, rocking out onstage to benefit humanity. I am so proud of him, his bravery, intensity, philanthropy and talent will have people singing his praises for years to come. Andy was a survivor who overcame some of the most challenging health issues in his life, and yet he left this earth healthy, happy and full of plans to make this world a better place for us all. It’s alright now, and he’s finally free.
At age 15, the London-born Fraser briefly became a member of John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers. The group functioned as a training ground for young British rockers including Eric Clapton and Rolling Stones guitarist Mick Taylor.
Within a year, Fraser became a founding member of Free. The band’s most prominent member was singer and guitarist Paul Rodgers, who would also go on to front Bad Company and The Firm.
The band’s biggest hit by far was 1970’s “All Right Now,” which remains one of the defining hits of classic rock radio. Fraser also produced the track and plays a bass solo on it.
The song is also a staple of football stadiums. The Stanford University and University of Southern California marching bands each play it at virtually every game.
Fraser kept playing music for most of his life, but he would never equal the success he had as a teen with Free, which broke up in 1972.
He and Rodgers took the stage together to play “All Right Now” at Woodstock ’94, the reboot of the classic music festival.
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War (originally called Eric Burdon and War) is an American funk band from California, known for the hit songs “Low Rider”, “Spill the Wine”, “Summer”, “Why Can’t We Be Friends?”, “The Cisco Kid”, and “The World Is a Ghetto”. Formed in 1969, War was a musical crossover band which fused elements of rock, funk, jazz, Latin, rhythm and blues, and reggae. The band also transcended racial and cultural barriers with a multi-ethnic line-up. War was also subject to many line-up changes over the course of its formation, leaving member Leroy “Lonnie” Jordan as the only original member in the current line-up.
Although War’s lyrics are often socio-political in nature, their music usually had a laid-back, California funk vibe. A particular feature of War’s sound is the use of harmonica and saxophone playing melody lines in unison, sounding like a single instrument, for example in the melody of “Low Rider”. The music has been sampled and recorded by many singers and groups, ranging from R&B/pop singers such as Janet Jackson to nu metal band Korn and hip hop groups like TLC and A$AP Mob. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| 1 | Low Rider |
| 2 | Me and Baby Brother |
| 3 | Galaxy |
| 4 | The World Is A Ghetto |
| 5 | The Cisco Kid |
| 6 | Summer |
| 7 | Gypsy Man |
| 8 | Why Can’t We Be Friends |
| 9 | Slippin’ Into Darkness |
| 10 | You Got The Power |
| 11 | L.A. Sunshine |
| 12 | Ballero |
| 13 | All Day Music |
| 14 | Spill the Wine (Eric Burdon & War) |
| 15 | Outlaw |
| 16 | Hey Señorita |
| 17 | Good, Good, Feelin’ |
| 18 | Youngblood (Livin’ In The Streets) |
| 19 | Groovin |
| 20 | Don’t Take It Away |
| 21 | Lonely Feelin’ |
| 22 | They Can’t Take Away Our Music (Eric Burdon & War) |
| 23 | Life (Is So Strange) |
| 24 | Low Rider (Remix by Arthur Baker) |
| 25 | Peace Sign |
| 26 | Sing A Happy Song |
| 27 | Cinco De Mayo |
| 28 | I’ll Be Around |
| 29 | Livin’ In The Red |
| 30 | River Niger |
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Amazon Review By Cory T. Shaeffer on June 10, 2014
Night Ranger made a comeback of sorts in 2011 with the release of “Somewhere in California,” which actually charted briefly on the Billboard 200. Perhaps the reason for that is the fact that “California” was easily the strongest album by the band on over 2 decades. Like it, “High Road” takes the high road by offering the best of both worlds: it’s the rare album that has some great standout songs that could be great singles, but it also plays through the whole way in a very solid, cohesive manner. That’s what makes “High Road” and “California” such huge successes. It is exactly what is missing from rock today – a solid rock album from start to finish, as opposed to one or two songs being good.
“High Road” kicks off with a bunch of great tracks. The fifth track in particular, “I’m Coming Home,” is as good or better than any rock ballad on mainstream (or even country) radio today. “Knock Knock Never Stop” is a party-themed rocker in the vein of “Rock in America,” the trademark Night Ranger sound. Things do drop off a bit after the first five tracks, however the song “Brother” is an exceptional track near the end of the record. They say that rock albums and bands who produce them are a dying breed, but Night Ranger shows no signs of slowing down. As a matter of fact, they look like they had fun making this record. Best Buy version includes 2 extra tracks. 4.5 stars.
| 1 | High Road | 3:54 |
| 2 | Knock Knock Never Stop | 3:41 |
| 3 | Rollin’ On | 4:44 |
| 4 | Don’t Live Here Anymore | 5:39 |
| 5 | I’m Coming Home | 4:50 |
| 6 | X Generation | 4:56 |
| 7 | Only for You Only | 4:38 |
| 8 | Hang On | 5:38 |
| 9 | St. Bartholomew | 4:26 |
| 10 | Brothers | 4:30 |
| 11 | L.A. No Name | 4:26 |
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The Offspring is an American punk rock band from Huntington Beach, California, formed in 1984. Formed under the name Manic Subsidal, the band consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Dexter Holland, lead guitarist Noodles, bassist Greg K. and drummer Pete Parada. They are credited—alongside fellow California punk bands like Rancid, Sublime, Green Day, and Bad Religion—for reviving interest in punk rock in the 1990s. They have sold over 40 million records worldwide,being considered one of the best-selling punk rock bands of all time.
The band’s first three albums for the independent record labels Nemesis and Epitaph earned them a following. Their third studio album, Smash (1994), became a breakout success and eventually sold over 20 million copies worldwide, setting a record for most albums sold on an independent label. Smash was also the first album released on Epitaph to obtain gold and platinum status. The critical praise given to Smash garnered attention from labels, including Columbia Records, with whom The Offspring would sign in 1996. The Offspring continued to achieve success with their four follow-up albums, Ixnay on the Hombre (1997), Americana (1998), Conspiracy of One (2000) and Splinter (2003), reaching platinum, multi-platinum, platinum and gold status respectively. Splinter was followed five years later by Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace (2008), which was also successful, due to the album’s second single “You’re Gonna Go Far, Kid” reaching number one on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart for 11 weeks and becoming their only gold single in America to date. Their latest studio album, Days Go By, was released on June 26, 2012. The Offspring is currently writing new material for their next studio album with an indefinite release date. (Source: Wikipedia)
| 1 | Pretty Fly (for a White Guy) |
| 2 | Why Don’t You Get a Job? |
| 3 | Self Esteem |
| 4 | Original Prankster |
| 5 | Hit That |
| 6 | The Kids Aren’t Alright |
| 7 | All I Want |
| 8 | Gotta Get Away |
| 9 | Gone Away |
| 10 | Come Out and Play |
| 11 | Want You Bad |
| 12 | You’re Gonna Go Far, Kid |
| 13 | Defy You |
| 14 | She’s Got Issues |
| 15 | (Can’t Get My) Head Around You |
| 16 | Hammerhead |
| 17 | Million Miles Away |
| 18 | Days Go By |
| 19 | I Choose |
| 20 | Kristy, Are You Doing Okay? |
| 21 | Can’t Repeat |
| 22 | Cruising California (Bumpin’ in My Trunk) |
| 23 | Smash It Up (The Damned cover) |
| 24 | Half-Truism |
| 25 | Kick Him When He’s Down |
| 26 | Totalimmortal (AFI cover) |
| 27 | Spare Me the Details |
| 28 | Next to You (The Police cover) |
| 29 | Turning Into You |
| 30 | Bad Habit |
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Frederick Anthony Picariello Jr. (born December 4, 1939), known as Freddy Cannon, is an American rock and roll singer, whose biggest international hits included “Tallahassee Lassie”, “Way Down Yonder In New Orleans”, and “Palisades Park”.
A resident of Tarzana, California, Cannon continues to put on performances at assorted concert venues. He has complete control and ownership of his Swan and Warner Bros. masters.
| 1 | Way Down Yonder in New Orleans |
| 2 | Tallahassee Lassie |
| 3 | Palisades Park |
| 4 | Jump Over |
| 5 | Muskrat Ramble |
| 6 | Action |
| 7 | California Here I Come |
| 8 | Transistor Sister |
| 9 | Okefenokee |
| 10 | What’s Gonna Happen When Summer’s Done |
| 11 | Buzz Buzz A-Diddle-It |
| 12 | Everybody Monkey |
| 13 | Humdinger |
| 14 | Patty Baby |
| 15 | If You Were A Rock And Roll Record |
| 16 | For Me And My Gal |
| 17 | Happy Shades of Blue |
| 18 | Teen Queen of the Week |
| 19 | Opportunity |
| 20 | Four Letter Man |
| 21 | Let Me Show You Where It’s At |
| 22 | Do What The Hippies Do |
| 23 | Sweet Georgia Brown |
| 24 | The Ups And Downs Of Love |
| 25 | She’s Somethin’ Else |
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This week on Time Sweep with Dominic Forbes
- California Tunes
- Hero Tunes
- Look at 1970 Tunes
- Review of Tom Petty
- Teacher Tunes
- This Week In Rock History
- Story Behind Fleetwood Mac’s “Go Your Own Way”
- Look at 1984 Rock
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The Desert Rose Band was a US country music band from California founded by Chris Hillman (formerly of the Byrds and the Flying Burrito Brothers) along with Herb Pedersen and John Jorgenson in 1985. Rounding out the original lineup were Bill Bryson on bass guitar, Jay Dee Maness on pedal steel guitar, and Steve Duncan on drums. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the band charted several hit singles on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts until disbanding in February 1994.
| 1 | He’s Back and I’m Blue |
| 2 | One Step Forward |
| 3 | She Don’t Love Nobody |
| 4 | Start All Over Again |
| 5 | Love Reunited |
| 6 | Summer Wind |
| 7 | Story of Love |
| 8 | Hello Trouble |
| 9 | In Another Lifetime |
| 10 | Ashes of Love |
| 11 | Will This Be the Day |
| 12 | I Still Believe in You |
| 13 | You Can Go Home |
| 14 | Come a Little Closer |
| 15 | Twilight is Gone |
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