Episodes

  • Tavares-Groovin’ Through the Ages 12:19:24 1.40 PM

    Tavares-Groovin’ Through the Ages 12:19:24 1.40 PM
    Dec 19 2024
    Photo: Capitol Records - Billboard front cover
    Wikipedia Public Domain
    Keboardist: Gail Nobles
    Story by: Gail Nobles

    Welcome to the Music Archives! I’m your host, Gail Nobles, and we’re diving into the golden tunes that shaped our lives and continue to keep our spirits high! Now, let’s shake it up and groove to a classic that still sounds as fresh as a daisy on the radio waves—“More Than a Woman!”

    This fab tune comes straight from the minds of the legendary Bee Gees, those three brothers who knew how to weave the kind of melodies that make our hearts skip a beat. “More Than a Woman” was crafted for the film ‘Saturday Night Fever’, a flick that brought disco to the forefront and made everyone put on their dancing shoes!

    Now picture this: You’ve got the Gibb brothers laying down their magical harmonies. They recorded their own version, but here’s the twist! They brought in the fantastic Tavares to cover it as well. Talk about talent! Both renditions rocked the soundtrack, but it was Tavares who took it to the next level with that silky smooth sound.

    Released as a single, Tavares’ version hit the charts and climbed all the way to #32 in America, on the very same week that “Night Fever”—another Bee Gees banger—was reigning supreme at #1. Can you believe it? Two legendary tracks from the same movie battling it out for your ears!

    And let me tell you something, folks—whenever that track comes on, it’s like you’re instantly transported back to those dazzling disco nights and the era where the dance floor was king. It might be oldies, but “More Than a Woman” always feels brand new!

    So, let’s keep it alive, shall we? You’re listening to the Music Archives of oldies where Memories Never Fade Away.
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    3 mins
  • Lou Rawls 10:19:24 1.47 PM

    Lou Rawls 10:19:24 1.47 PM
    Oct 19 2024
    Photo: Wikipedia Public Domain
    Keyboardist: Gail Nobles

    Today let’s talk about a classic. You’ll Never Find a Love Like Mine.

    You’ll Never Find a Love Like Mine song by the incredible Lou Rawls. The song was written by the talented duo, Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff and shines brightly on his 1976 album all things in time.

    Lous smooth, soulful voice takes you on a journey of love and longing. The song beautifully expresses the idea that true love is rare and unforgettable-something that everyone dreams of finding with its lush orchestration and heartfelt lyrics. It’s no wonder this song has become a favorite for many.

    The song proved to be Rawls' breakthrough hit, reaching number 1 on both the R&B and Easy Listening charts as well as number 4 on the dance chart and number 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100. This was the first and only time that one of Rawls' records reached Billboard's pop Top Ten.

    The single went on to sell over a million copies and was certified gold by the RIAA.
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    2 mins
  • ABBA-Dancing Queen 8:3:24 7.16 PM

    ABBA-Dancing Queen 8:3:24 7.16 PM
    Aug 3 2024
    Intro by: Gail Nobles
    Photo: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 nl

    Dancing Queen is still a song the airwaves today by the Swedish group ABBA, released as the lead single from their fourth studio album arrival in 1976. It was a worldwide hit. It became ABBA’s only number one hit in the U.S. and top the charts in Australia, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, South Africa, and many other countries. It was ABBA’s only number one on the billboard hot 100.

    The song was accompanied by a music video filmed in 1976 the music video features all four members of ABBA singing and performing to dancing club patrons. The music video on YouTube had over 800 million views for December 2023. The video was remastered and ultra-high definition in August 2021 to celebrate the 500 million view milestone.

    I'm Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening to Archive.
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    2 mins
  • HOT-Angel In Your Arms 6:25:2024 7.11 PM

    HOT-Angel In Your Arms 6:25:2024 7.11 PM
    Jun 25 2024
    Intro by: Gail Nobles

    Angel in your arms was a 1977 top 10 hit for the group Hot and also a top 10 country hit in 1985 for Barbara Mandrell. And right now today that song is playing like it's still a hit. I heard it a few weeks ago. It was Hot’s lead singer Gwen Owens who requested the group be given a country song. The group was a trio consisting of Owens, Kathy Carson, and Juanita Curiel. I love how their voices blended when they were singing together.

    In my opinion, Angel In Your Arms is a song still remembered and is still a lasting song. How many songs today can last as long? The group Hot? The group Hot had strength. And Angel In Your Arms was a million selling hit.

    You’re listening to The Music ARchive: a show about oldies that could potentially be on an archive chart. I'm Gail Nobles. Keep listening in for more on The Music Archive.
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    2 mins
  • Valerie Simpson 5:10:24 12.49 AM

    Valerie Simpson 5:10:24 12.49 AM
    May 10 2024
    Valerie Simpson song “I believe I'm Gonna Take This Ride" is a 1972 soul song. It's a song still getting ratings today. There are people that have the song. There are people who still want this song. It's an oldie that could potentially be on an archive chart because listener still enjoy the song.

    The song I Believe I'm Gonna Take This Ride is on the Tamla label. The song is produced by Ashford & Simpson. It is arranged by Paul Riser and Valerie Simpson.

    Valerie is a very good singer and songwriter who met and teamed up with Nicholas Ashford to record music. They were a special music duo. There works were recorded by other artists. Ashford & Simpson were a husband and wife song writing, production, recording duo. They also performed and made records.They are best known for the duets Solid (1984) and Found a Cure (1979).

    I’m Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening to The Music Archive.
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    2 mins