Singles Released This Week Years Ago

 

Another journey through decades of music and genres.

1969: True soul-funk by Sly and the Family Stone

1973: Little Feat was one of the only bands you could listen with joy in pre-punk days.

1978: Steely Dan was the only old school band I listened to when punk arrived.

1967: A highlight of British blues-rock by Eric Burdon and the Animals when he told us tales from his younger days.

1996: Foo Fighters released a superb example of alternative power pop.

1984: A very fine song by R.E.M. from their excellent second album.

1977: Blondie appeared on the scene with one of her best songs.

1975: Rubber Bullets by 10cc was one of the earliest singles I ever bought.