24 January 1974 We know these songs today from retro clip shows, but what exactly was the new bubblegum pop of 1974? The Americanised "darn well" in its pre-chorus suggests 'You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me' took its pop with a splash of late-'60s Broadway showtune bluster and a dash of Nashville country sentimentality. … Continue reading The New Seekers – ‘You Won’t Find Another Fool Like Me’ →

10 January 1974 You fans of Big Tom and Brendan Shine may be galled to learn that for number one singles in Ireland in 1974 your guys trailed in behind Joe Cuddy. Some others of you may be learning about the existence of an Irish singer called Joe Cuddy. I only knew his name because … Continue reading Joe Cuddy – ‘I’m Gonna Make It’ →