KC and the Sunshine Band were formed in 1973 by Harry Wayne Casey (KC) and Richard Finch who played bass with the band. The first hit by the duo was a song they wrote, “Rock Your Baby,” which wasn’t by the group but singer George McCrae. The group’s first of many hits was “Get Down …
The group Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds had their second, and last, hit in 1975 with “Fallin’ In Love.” The group was originally Dan Hamilton, Joe Frank Carollo, and Tommy Reynolds. Reynolds left the group in 1972 and was replaced with Alan Dennison. They still maintained the original name of the group. Not having another …
Elton John had his third hit song in 1975 with “Someone Saved My Life Tonight.” It was a very personal song for him. It is about his attempt to commit suicide in 1968, well before he became popular. He was in a relationship in which he felt trapped. This is a long song at 6 …
The Bees Gees had a few lean years. “Jive Talking’” was their first hit since “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart” (1971). The song was on their 1975 album Main Course as well as on the 1977 Saturday Night Fever soundtrack album. The Disco era was good the the brothers. In the early 80s …