Liberty Records

Modern Records / Album 1981 - Single 1982.

Justin Hayward, lead singer for the Moody Blues, turned 80 today.

The late Dan McCafferty, singer for Nazareth, was born on this day in 1946.

Saw Kansas last night in Deadwood, SD and the show was next-level great. Anyone concerned about the band not having any original members need not worry. These guys sound like vintage Kansas and to me, it’s all about the music, regardless of who is playing. Plus, these guys have been on tour for some time and they still brought a lot of energy and enthusiasm.
I have been a Kansas fan since they put out their first album, and I will admit I was a trifle concerned that this wouldn’t be any more than a tribute band going through the motions. Not to worry, this is the current, authorized version of Kansas and they are incredible.

Shoe shine in my pocket

from their 1970 album Looking On, their first album to feature Jeff Lynne

I'm just really shocked. They notoriously don't license their music. They made an exception for Almost Famous but that's because it was made by a good friend of theirs, but even then the stopped short of letting him use Stairway. They even made Wayne's World edit out the 5 notes of Stairway he plays at the guitar store. So this is a shock.

I guess either times are tight in the houses of the holy or they realize they need to secure their legacy with the next generation.

All that said it makes this trailer cool as f*ck.

Harvest Records

Many, many moons ago, I heard this tune on the radio with my dad but neither of us knew the song, and it drove us nuts trying to identify it. Even called the radio station and they couldn’t help. Eventually, I did find it in a record store (they used to exist, I swear!). Been in love with Uriah Heep ever since 🤘

David Byron – Lead Vocals

Mick Box – Guitars and backing vocals

Ken Hensley – Keyboards/Hammond organ, guitars, and backing vocals (Hensley also wrote the song)

Gary Thain – Bass guitar and backing vocals

Lee Kerslake – Drums, percussion, and backing vocals

Song: Heavy Metal

Album: Heavy Metal

Movie: Heavy Metal

Genre: Heavy Metal

Happy birthday to Paul Simon who turned 85 today.