The Cool Sound of the 70s A short while back, I bought a 38 track, double CD entitled “The Cool Sound of the 70s”; the album artwork is shared because it was actually the cover that prompted me to buy the CD. I know that’s slightly ridiculous but, in my defence, the Raleigh Chopper in the coloured boxes reminded me so much of the image on the homepage of my site that I just bought the album; I didn’t even bother to review the track list.
It turned out that the “easy on the ear” tunes were even acceptable to my wife and kids, and last weekend, during a car trip to see my parents, the Sex Pistols “Jubilee” album was ejected from the slot and these CDs got an airing.
And since that journey, they have now been played through a number of times and I feel the need to confess to having a guilty conscience.
Why the guilt? Well there are a number of tunes that I really like that I really shouldn’t like given my well-publicised liking for heavy metal and punk music.
The following songs make me smile, feel good and even sing along.
All four tracks are on CD two, which is my favourite of the two; though one contains some good stuff too.
God only knows why these tunes lift my spirits (maybe something to do with a happy childhood and simpler times) but this seventies pop is as cool as the well-chosen title of the compilation.
I mentioned guilt and confession earlier, God got a subsequent mention and in keeping with the almost heavenly theme; tonight I am doing penance. The gig tonight - Desert Storm supporting Hang the Bastard at the Craufurd Arms in Wolverton. Repentance shall come though indulging in some decent heavy metal.
Though I make no vow, a gig review may follow – watch this space.
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It turned out that the “easy on the ear” tunes were even acceptable to my wife and kids, and last weekend, during a car trip to see my parents, the Sex Pistols “Jubilee” album was ejected from the slot and these CDs got an airing.
And since that journey, they have now been played through a number of times and I feel the need to confess to having a guilty conscience.
Why the guilt? Well there are a number of tunes that I really like that I really shouldn’t like given my well-publicised liking for heavy metal and punk music.
The following songs make me smile, feel good and even sing along.
- “Tie a yellow ribbon ‘round the ole oak tree” – Dawn featuring Tony Orlando
- “I’d like to teach the world to sing” – The New Seekers
- “Save your kisses for me” – Brotherhood of Man
- “I’m in the mood for dancing” – The Nolans
All four tracks are on CD two, which is my favourite of the two; though one contains some good stuff too.
God only knows why these tunes lift my spirits (maybe something to do with a happy childhood and simpler times) but this seventies pop is as cool as the well-chosen title of the compilation.
I mentioned guilt and confession earlier, God got a subsequent mention and in keeping with the almost heavenly theme; tonight I am doing penance. The gig tonight - Desert Storm supporting Hang the Bastard at the Craufurd Arms in Wolverton. Repentance shall come though indulging in some decent heavy metal.
Though I make no vow, a gig review may follow – watch this space.
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