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Bassist with the Moody Blues. Apparently he was a devout Christian which saved him from the excesses that befell many a rock star. I'm sure he liked a pint or two down the pub though.
Being of a certain age I remember buying the single Blue Guitar by John Lodge and Justin Hayward back in 1975. I t was released on the Moody's very own Threshold label. In a year that was dominated by the Rollers.Kenny and the Wombles Blue Guitar was one of the great singles released in 75 along with Queen's Bo Rhap,Bowie's Young Americans and Greg Lake's Christmas anthem. Any additions to those ?
Being of a certain age I remember buying the single Blue Guitar by John Lodge and Justin Hayward back in 1975. I t was released on the Moody's very own Threshold label. In a year that was dominated by the Rollers.Kenny and the Wombles Blue Guitar was one of the great singles released in 75 along with Queen's Bo Rhap,Bowie's Young Americans and Greg Lake's Christmas anthem. Any additions to those ?
Maybe one for the 'not a lot of people know' thread but 10cc were the backing band on the Blue Guitar single and co-produced it.
With Mike Pinder passing last year he was the last original member of the Moody Blues to go and now Justin Hayward is the last of the Mk II 'classic' lineup standing.
1975 gets a bit of a bad rap as a terrible year for music and part of the reason punk happened but there were some good singles.
Other great 1975 singles (IMO): How Does It Feel - Slade #9 Dream - John Lennon The Night - Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Life Is A Minestrone - 10cc Pick Up The Pieces - Average White Band Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me) - Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel Walking In Rhythm - The Blackbyrds The Hustle - Van McCoy Someone Saved My Life Tonight - Elton John Jive Talkin' - Bee Gees Do It Again - Steely Dan Who Loves You - Four Seasons S.O.S - Abba Love Is The Drug - Roxy Music Golden Years - David Bowie
Maybe one for the 'not a lot of people know' thread but 10cc were the backing band on the Blue Guitar single and co-produced it.
With Mike Pinder passing last year he was the last original member of the Moody Blues to go and now Justin Hayward is the last of the Mk II 'classic' lineup standing.
1975 gets a bit of a bad rap as a terrible year for music and part of the reason punk happened but there were some good singles.
Other great 1975 singles (IMO): How Does It Feel - Slade #9 Dream - John Lennon The Night - Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Life Is A Minestrone - 10cc Pick Up The Pieces - Average White Band Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me) - Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel Walking In Rhythm - The Blackbyrds The Hustle - Van McCoy Someone Saved My Life Tonight - Elton John Jive Talkin' - Bee Gees Do It Again - Steely Dan Who Loves You - Four Seasons S.O.S - Abba Love Is The Drug - Roxy Music Golden Years - David Bowie
Don't forget Disco was really happening in '75. To name just a few...
VAN McCOY & THE SOUL CITY SYMPHONY - The Hustle DONNA SUMMER - Love To Love You Baby KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND - That's the Way (I Like it) AVERAGE WHITE BAND - Pick Up The Pieces LABELLE - Lady Marmalade BARRY WHITE - You're the First, the Last, My Everything HERBIE MANN - Hijack OHIO PLAYERS - Love Rollercoaster SHIRLEY & COMPANY - Shame, Shame, Shame BEN E. KING - Supernatural Thing LOVE UNLIMITED ORCHESTRA - Satin Soul THE ISLEY BROTHERS - Fight The Power PEOPLE'S CHOICE - Do It Anyway You Wanna
Don't forget Disco was really happening in '75. To name just a few...
VAN McCOY & THE SOUL CITY SYMPHONY - The Hustle DONNA SUMMER - Love To Love You Baby KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND - That's the Way (I Like it) AVERAGE WHITE BAND - Pick Up The Pieces LABELLE - Lady Marmalade BARRY WHITE - You're the First, the Last, My Everything HERBIE MANN - Hijack OHIO PLAYERS - Love Rollercoaster SHIRLEY & COMPANY - Shame, Shame, Shame BEN E. KING - Supernatural Thing LOVE UNLIMITED ORCHESTRA - Satin Soul THE ISLEY BROTHERS - Fight The Power PEOPLE'S CHOICE - Do It Anyway You Wanna
Good choices. I'd also add this from 1975. A classic Mizell brothers production.
Being of a certain age I remember buying the single Blue Guitar by John Lodge and Justin Hayward back in 1975. I t was released on the Moody's very own Threshold label. In a year that was dominated by the Rollers.Kenny and the Wombles Blue Guitar was one of the great singles released in 75 along with Queen's Bo Rhap,Bowie's Young Americans and Greg Lake's Christmas anthem. Any additions to those ?
There was also an album by the two of them called Blue Jays (clever) with my fave track "I dreamed last night" The Moody Blues were my favourite group of that era and I still play all their albums. Days of Future Past with the Symphony Orchestra was groundbreaking.
Don't forget Disco was really happening in '75. To name just a few...
VAN McCOY & THE SOUL CITY SYMPHONY - The Hustle DONNA SUMMER - Love To Love You Baby KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND - That's the Way (I Like it) AVERAGE WHITE BAND - Pick Up The Pieces LABELLE - Lady Marmalade BARRY WHITE - You're the First, the Last, My Everything HERBIE MANN - Hijack OHIO PLAYERS - Love Rollercoaster SHIRLEY & COMPANY - Shame, Shame, Shame BEN E. KING - Supernatural Thing LOVE UNLIMITED ORCHESTRA - Satin Soul THE ISLEY BROTHERS - Fight The Power PEOPLE'S CHOICE - Do It Anyway You Wanna
No wonder 1975 gets a bad rap.
Or did they.mean The 1975.
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Have to say I don’t know a lot about John Lodge but to all music makers RIP
I love the 1975 playlists. I’d add Lou Reed ‘Kicks’, Be Bop De Luxe ‘Maid in Heaven’ and the game changer. Listening to my uncle’s vinyl’s. Deemed as a novelty song back then along with the Goodies but even as a 9 year old I was nah this ain’t no novelty this is the future
And best album art in ‘75 was Budgie … spent hours sipping Tizer gazing at that shit
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Have to say I don’t know a lot about John Lodge but to all music makers RIP
I love the 1975 playlists. I’d add Lou Reed ‘Kicks’, Be Bop De Luxe ‘Maid in Heaven’ and the game changer. Listening to my uncle’s vinyl’s. Deemed as a novelty song back then along with the Goodies but even as a 9 year old I was nah this ain’t no novelty this is the future
And best album art in ‘75 was Budgie … spent hours sipping Tizer gazing at that shit
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