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Vol III, Issue 3 – Mr. Make Believe (01 Feb 2018)

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Vol III, Issue 3 – Mr. Make Believe (01 Feb 2018)

 

 

Name of song– Mr. Make Believe

Singer- Gene Simmons

Album- Gene Simmons

Writer– Gene Simmons

Release year– 1978

Similar artists– Kiss, Alice Cooper, David Lee Roth, Motley Crue, Quiet Riot

 

Mr. Make Believe

Reviewers- Bikash Shrestha/Nirab Kayastha

KISS is a hard rock band whose fame in the seventies and early eighties remained unparalleled. They have numerous hot numbers to their credits and are well loved by rock fans all over the world. Formed by Paul Stanley (Rhythm guitars/vocals), Gene Simmons (Bass guitars/vocals), Ace Frehley (Lead guitars/vocals) and Pete Criss (Drums/vocals) in New York in 1973, they were an amazing band with incredible hit numbers, extraordinary face painting make ups and elaborate stage shows. In 1978, they were at the commercial peak of their career, with 4 platinum albums just under two years. During this era, they ventured out for something extra-ordinary. All the 4 members released 4 solo albums under the name KISS, with similar album covers, with no artists contributing any to the other. This was perhaps their method of easing the tensions among the members, to showcase their own creativity; or maybe it was a very attractive market ploy. Whatever, all the albums were successful and consolidated KISS’s success further.

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For the love of rock Vol III, Issue 2 – Crazy love (15 Jan 2018)

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Vol III, Issue 2 – Crazy love (15 Jan 2018)
Name of song- Crazy love
Band- Poco
Album- Legend
Writer- Rusty Young
Release year- 1978
Peak chart positions
# 1  – Adult Contemporary Chart
# 15 – Canadian Charts
# 17 – Billboard Hot 100
# 73 – Australian Charts
Similar artists- Dave Mason, The Eagles, Dan Fogelberg, Loggins & MessinaCrazy love
Reviewers- Bikash Shrestha/Nirab Kayastha
Poco might sound odd to many rock fans, but they were the pioneers who paved the pathway for a completely entire genre – Country Rock in the early seventies. Yes, The Eagles were the brand of Country Rock, but it was Poco who began the journey of Country Rock. Founded after the break up of Buffalo Springfield in 1968, Poco comprised of Riche Furay (Vocals and Rhythm guitar), Jim Messina (Lead Guitar and Vocals), Rusty Young (Pedal steel guitar and vocals), Randy Meisner (Bass and Vocals) and George Grantham (Drums and vocals). They were initially named Pogo (Pogo comic strip character) but changed it to Poco after the Pogo creator Walt Kelly threatened to sue over the name. Despite various line up changes, they have been touring till present and have had numerous hit numbers to their credit.

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Vol II, Issue 20 – At seventeen (15 Nov 2017)

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Vol II, Issue 20 – At seventeen (15 Nov 2017)

 

 Name of song– At seventeen

Singer- Janis Ian

Album- Between the lines

Writer– Janis Ian

Release year– 1975

Peak chart positions-

          # 1 – Canada RPM adult contemporary

# 1 – US Billboard adult contemporary

# 1 – US Cash Box Top 100

# 3 – US Billboard Hot 100

# 6 – Canada RPM Top Singles

# 18 – Australia Kent Music Report

 

Special mentions

Grammy Awards – Best Female Pop Vocal Performance (1976)

Grammy Awards Nominations – Record of the year (1976)

Grammy Awards Nominations – Song of the year (1976)

 

Similar artists– Joni Mitchell, Laura Nyro

 

At seventeen

 

Reviewers- Bikash Shrestha/Nirab Kayastha

Although Janis Ian may be an unfamiliar name for the rock fans, her contribution to rock music is definitely worth mentioning. Janis Ian broke into American folk music scene during mid-sixties as a teenager. Most remarkably known as a Grammy Award winner for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1976, she has left an amazing legacy in the musical field. She is a multi talented artist- besides being a poet, a singer as well as a musician; she is also famous as science fiction writer! Her autobiography, “Society’s child” is also equally successful. Although Ian has a low profile life, her contribution to the music world just cannot be ignored.

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Vol II, Issue 19 – Whatever you want (01 Nov 2017)

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Vol II, Issue 19 – Whatever you want (01 Nov 2017)

 

 

Name of song– Whatever you want

Band- Status Quo

Album- Whatever You Want

Writer– Rick Parfitt, Andy Bown

Release year– 1979

Peak chart positions-

          # 4 – UK Singles Charts (1979)

Similar artists– Slade, Dave Edmunds, Uriah Heep, Golden Earring, Nazareth

 

Whatever you want

Reviewers- Bikash Shrestha/Nirab Kayastha

Famous as a British boogie rock band, Status Quo was formed originally by Francis Rossi and Alan Lancaster in 1962. After various line-up changes and with the addition of Rick Parfitt in 1967, they ultimately became Status Quo in 1969. They have had numerous hits and are famous for evergreen numbers like “In the army now”, “Rockin’ all over the world”, “Pictures of matchstick men”, “Whatever you want”, “Down down” etc to name a few. Actually, they hold the Guinness Book of World Records for maximum number of UK Hit Singles (61) than any other band in history. They were also awarded Brit Awards in 1991 for their contribution to music..

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Vol II, Issue 16 – Still in love with you (Live) (15 Sept 2017)

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Vol II, Issue 16 – Still in love with you (15 Sep 2017)

 

Name of song– Still in love with you

Band- Thin Lizzy

Album- Nightlife

Writer– Phil Lynott

Release year– 1974

Similar artists– Blue Oyster Cult, Rainbow, Gary Moore, Wishbone Ash, Uriah Heep

 

Still in love with you

Reviewers- Bikash Shrestha/Nirab Kayastha

Ireland has contributed to the development of rock music immensely. And no doubt, “Thin Lizzy” is the most prominent of them all. One of the truly underrated bands of the era, they were formed by vocalist and bass player Phil Lynott and drummer Brian Downey in 1969 in Dublin. Because of their wonderful talents, they have been a source of inspiration for many rock bands of the seventies and henceforth. Star studded with pioneer guitarists like Gary Moore, Brian Robertson, Scott Gorham, John Sykes during various lineup changes, they did shine themselves with typical twin guitar sounds with Brian and Scott most prominently. Initially unsuccessful with few of their albums, their single “Whiskey in the jar” took them to stardom and thereafter, there was no looking back.

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