This is a compendium of twelve hits from 1971. This was about the time
my parent bought me a radio for Christmas when I was growing up. I
would listen to music as I went to bed, and these were some of the songs
that would be playing. “Knock Three Times” Dawn, “Indian Reservation”
The Raiders, “Put Your Hand in the Hand” Ocean and “Brand New Key”
Melanie all brought back pleasant memories.
This set of songs his highlighted by “Maggie May” Rod Stewart. Rod
Stewart's grainy voice and the guitar playing in this song are wonderful. The
parts with just music are as enjoyable as the singing. At one point
they effectively add a ukulele which is very nice, especially when the
vocal comes back in over the top of it.
Another song worthy of mention is “Mr Bojangles” The Nitty Gritty Dirt
Band. I had not realized they played this song, thinking it was a Sammy
Davis Jr. song. I guess this song has been sung by many artists. It
actually predates this version by several years. Although the author
denies that is was about Bill Bojangles Robinson, the similarity with
his story is striking.
The Temptations sing “Just my Imagination” which is a very beautiful and peaceful song. I enjoy its tone.
There are a couple of songs from this group that just I just don’t care
for. I never understood “Spanish Harlem” and still don’t. Similarly I
don’t care for Marvin Gaye “What’s going On.”
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