This week In ’70s Throwback’ 06/52
Carole King’s "You’ve Got a Friend" from *Tapestry* is a heartfelt expression of unwavering support, with an unadorned intimacy that earned her a Grammy, while James Taylor’s smoother take topped the Billboard charts. Diana Ross’s "Love Hangover" dazzles with its duality, shifting from a subdued soul ballad to a disco anthem, securing her a number-one hit and cementing its dancefloor appeal. Meanwhile, Johnny Cash’s rendition of "Ring of Fire" remains iconic, combining mariachi-inspired horns with raw passion, a hallmark of country music’s cinematic edge.
Chicago’s "Colour My World" charms with its flute solo and simplicity, contrasting their signature brass-heavy style, and the Bee Gees’ falsetto-driven "Too Much Heaven" strikes an ethereal yet polished chord. Jethro Tull’s "Songs from the Wood" blends vivid folklore with rock precision, while Seals and Crofts’ "Hummingbird" adds a spiritual layer to ’70s soft rock. Diana Ross’s playful "Love Hangover" and Al Kooper’s blues exchange in "Get Some Dollars" shine for their unique dynamics, and Skid Row’s "Unco-Up Showband Blues" showcases young Gary Moore’s edgy guitar work in a bold, unpolished fashion.
