Weird 1970s TV musical numbers

More evidence – as if more were needed – that the 70’s were entirely bonkers.

It’s 1977 and THE BRADY BUNCH HOUR – with that madcap sitcom family performing the Motown classic ‘Get Ready’ with The Kroftettes swimmers.

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— Michael Warburton (@MichaelWarbur17) December 1, 2022

Why it’s hard to explain the 1970’s to people.

Cher, @tinaturner and yes, Kate Smith on the @Cher show, doing a Beatles medley.

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— Danny Deraney (@DannyDeraney) March 1, 2023

Why it’s hard to explain the 1970’s to some people.

The Brady Bunch, singing Proud Mary live at the Hollywood Bowl in 1973. pic.twitter.com/wK4zJXQyyR
— Danny Deraney (@DannyDeraney) February 24, 2023

Bless ‘em etc, but my reasonably extensive vocabulary simply can’t get its descriptive head around this ‘Disco Medley’ from

THE BRADY BUNCH HOUR (1977)

Anyway, enjoy! pic.twitter.com/39YBzyOaa5
— Michael Warburton (@MichaelWarbur17) February 27, 2023

Covers: Revenge/She Just Satisfies

“Revenge” was on the first Kinks album as an instrumental. Jimmy Page covered it as “She Just Satisfies”.

‘She Just Satisfies’: Jimmy Page Sings On His Solo Debut

YouTube videos from The Johnny Cash Show

The Johnny Cash Show was on television from 1969 to 1971. He had lots of great guests. There are some full episodes on YouTube.

YouTube clips from This Is Tom Jones

I never thought of him as cool so I was surprised to see who some of his guests on This Is Tom Jones were.

Then there’s this:

UFOs in songs

Rock's biggest acts have long been obsessed with aliens and unidentified flying objects: https://t.co/twCF7NgqFY
— UltimateClassicRock (@UltClassicRock) February 18, 2023

The Harry Smith B-Sides – the label’s dilemna

Dust-to-Digital released a collection called the Harry Smith B-Sides with the B-sides of the songs on The Anthology of American Folk Music. They excluded several racist songs.

For music archivists, a contemporary dilemma: Should racist songs from our past be heard today?

For folk and roots music fans: @dusttodigital has released the “B sides” to Harry Smith’s influential Anthology.https://t.co/yRKcJESrKN pic.twitter.com/8dIqFLOy8H
— SF Classical Voice (@SFCV) December 23, 2020

Tweet with link to a great Washington Post article on negative aspects of Spotify for musicians

In the Spotify era, many musicians struggle to make a living https://t.co/WrbKCsoUlQ
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) February 5, 2023

Covers:19th Nervous Breakdown

“19th Nervous Breakdown” is one of the greatest 1960s Rolling Stones songs.

First released in the UK on this day in 1966, The @RollingStones’ “19th Nervous Breakdown” followed in the US on the 12th, the day after the band performed the song live on The @EdSullivanShow https://t.co/dTyzMyB5QF
— uDiscover Music (@uDiscoverMusic) February 4, 2023

James Jamerson – born 1/29/36

#BornOnThisDay in 1936 – James Jamerson of The Funk Brothers, who played on many Motown tracks #LSUG pic.twitter.com/06caC6XaPC
— Little Steven's Underground Garage (@littlesteven_ug) January 29, 2023

Happy Heavenly Birthday to my bass hero Mr.
James Jamerson! (Jan. 29, 1936 – Aug. 2, 1983.
I almost got a chance to meet him, but Motown security was tight & our band was looking crazy so we missed the opportunity.😩Thx u for ur gifts.👏R.I.P we miss u. Bootsy baby!!!🤩🥰🫡 pic.twitter.com/EkbGJEZ3Xn
— Bootsy Collins (@Bootsy_Collins) January 29, 2023

Rare footage of the great one, Mr. James Jamerson, performing with Marvin Gaye pic.twitter.com/w1ooAcHnCC
— Bass Magazine (@BassMagOnline) January 29, 2023

Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper died on 2/2/59

On this day in 1959 💫

February 2, 1959 Surf Ballroom, Clear Lake, IA #rocknroll 🎸 pic.twitter.com/ISRzvzYX4X
— 🎶When it hits you feel no pain🎶❤✌ (@Concert_Feeling) February 2, 2023

Buddy Holly's travel case, found by his brother in snow after plane crash sixty-four years ago this week: pic.twitter.com/HDQopF9THD
— Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) February 2, 2023

#OTD Feb2,1959 Mary Gerber shot the last photo of #BuddyHolly during the Winter Dance Party show at Surf Ballroom his last performance. Band members Waylon Jennings bass, Tommy Allsup guitar, on drums Carlo Mastrangelo from the Belmonts sits in for Carl Bunch left Feb1 frost bite pic.twitter.com/nPS0Rsdiya
— ME Music (@espofootball) February 2, 2023

To commemorate the 64th anniversary of Buddy Holly's tragic death, my pal @GregMitch has written a remembrance of the time he and I marked this day by holding a Buddy Holly party with assistance from E Streeter @gwtallent and Buddy's mom. Fun times. https://t.co/Sor3m6TKBA
— David Corn (@DavidCornDC) February 1, 2023

Day the Music Died was tomorrow 1959: pic.twitter.com/l4qXlamdn2
— Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) February 1, 2023