At what age do kids naturally begin to talk about music in school? I can’t seem to put my finger on it. One day it was Planet Of The Apes and The Six Million Dollar Man the next it was all about KISS and Bohemian Rhapsody. I think Bohemian Rhapsody sticks out as one of the earliest songs discussed on the playground because my friend Jeff kept calling it Bohemian Monstrosity. Monstrosity sounds like monster which of course caught my attention. I’m even trying to recall my own children as they were in grade school. When did popular music begin to take center stage in their thoughts? It seems like it was Pokemon, Pokemon, Pokemon, Linkin Park. We’re getting ahead of ourselves but it was and still is quite interesting to share musical ideas and opinions with my kids.
For now though we still have more ground work. The KISS explosion is on the horizon but now it is 7 more from the Scratchy 45 Days.
Addrisi Brothers – We’ve Got To Get It On Again
Even after all these years, I’m not quite sure what Killing Me Softly is really about. Is it a good thing? A bad thing? Roberta Flack – Killing Me Softly
I wonder if Helen Reddy would have made it in the modern era. She doesn’t really seem to have any signature stuff. Nothing terribly remarkable. Helen Reddy – You And Me Against The World
Gallery has that almost stereotypical 70’s essence. Gallery – It’s So Nice To Be With You
Every time I hear Karen Carpenter sing I’m struck by the warm rich tone of her voice. I’m sure I’ve said that 10 times by now. The Carpenters – For All We Know
This was one of my cousin Jamie’s favorites way back in the day. Mouth & MacNeal – How Do You Do
Golbert O’Sullivan – Alone Again Naturally
Another one of those songs that had a somber aura that I found captivating.