Those Puzzling Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd Song Titles

Saturday, August 14

In the morning I was doing these blogs and listening to Bill St. James' Time Warp Show on Chicago's WDRV, 97.1 FM.  And, he was featuring 1969, a great high school college year for me and played two songs which took my right back to NIU.

The first was "Whole Lotta Love" by Led Zeppelin and right after it he played "Commotion" by my all-time favorite 60s band (well, 70s as well), CCR, or Creedence Clearwater Revival.  Man, I was right back.

"Whole Lotta Love" is one of the very few Lez Zeppelin songs I know the title of when I hear the song.  For some reason, I just can't remember those song titles.  And the Drive (WDRV) plays lots and lots of Led Zeppelin in their Classic Rock format.  They also play a whole lot of Pink Floyd, another group I have big problems with song titles.

I've heard all the songs from albums of these two groups and recognize the song as one of theirs.  But, name the song, I can't.  If I were ever to get on Sherman and Tingle's show on the Drive and play their Seven Songs in 30 Seconds Challenge I'd be dead in the water if they played any by these two groups.  (They play the song and you guess its name.)

On the subject of Pink Floyd, I was in Mt. Airy, North Carolina,  (the inspiration for Andy Griffith's Mayberry) once and saw a great tee shirt for sale.  It featured a picture of Floyd the Barber in pink and under it, it said "Pink Floyd."  I almost bought it, but like with baseball caps, I sure don't need anymore tee shirts.

I Call WDRV the Station That Zep and Floyd Built.  --RoadDoh!

LAWS OF THE UNIVERSE,LAW OF PHYSICAL SURFACES:  The chances of an open-faced jelly sandwich landing face down on the floor are directly correlated to the newness and cost of the carpet or rug.

WLS Top 30 for Week of August 9, 1971-- Part 5, The Top Ten: 'Sweet Hitch-Hiker'

*  means it was climbing the WLS charts.  The number behind the artist is how high the song got on the Billboard Hot 100 National Chart.

10.  DRAGGIN' THE LINE--  Tommy James   #4

9.  *SIGNS--  Five Man Electric Band    #3

8.  NEVER ENDING SONG OF LOVE--  Delaney & Bonnie & Friends    #13

7.  BEGINNINGS/COLOUR MY WORLD--  Chicago     #7    Formerly the Chicago Transit Authority.

6.  *SWEET HITCH-HIKER--  Creedence Clearwater Revival    #6   Their last Top Ten.

5.  *TAKE ME HOME, COUNTRY ROADS--  John Denver        #2       His first hit.   One of the most popular songs played each year at the Oktoberfest tents in Munich.

4.  *WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW IS LOVE / ABRAHAM, MARTIN & JOHN--  Tom Clay    You should give this one a listen.  Wow!!     #8

3.  *MERCY MERCY ME--  Marvin Gaye    #4

2.  *RIDERS ON THE STORM--  Doors    #14   Their last Top 40.

1.  HOW CAN YOU MEND A BROKEN HEART--  Bee  Gees   #1

Name That Tune (from the above songs):  "Long-Haired Freaky People Need Not Apply."  --Answer below.  --RoadDog

"Signs"

Last Week-- Part 3: Cubs-Sox Game, Stucky's, Parish Fest and Keep the Spirit of '45 Alive

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6

Decided to go to Donovan's Reef in Twin Lakes to watch the afternoon White Sox-Cubs game.  Also knew that buddy Coz would be there and he is a huge Sox fan.  And, this was one unbelievable game.  

The Sox had a 4-1 lead in the bottom of the 8th with the Cubs at bat.  We were thinking Sox victory, but no.  Former Cub reliever  Craig Kimbrel, he with the funny right hand posture when he pitches, blew it and the score was 4-4.  But the Sox scored 4 times in the 10th and held on for an 8-6 victory.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 7

We went to Stucky's in Johnsburg for  the $1 draft pints.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 8

I went to Parish Fest in Johnsburg and enjoyed Die Musikmeisters Oompah band and had some great food.  Later, Liz and I went to McHenry and I went over to the Keep the Spirit of '45 Alive salute to the Greatest Generation at Veterans Park.  I enjoyed Bill's Little Big Band playing all those great songs from WW II.

I wrote about both of these events in more detail in my RoadDog's RoadLog Blog.

--RoadDog

LAWS OF THE UNIVERSE, THE COFFEE LAW:  As soon as you sit down to a cup of hot coffee, your boss will ask you to do something which will last until the coffee is cold.

WLS Top 30 for Week of August 9, 2021-- Part 4: 'Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey'

*  Means climbing the charts.  The number after the artist is how high it got on the Billboard Hot 100 National Chart.

15.  IT'S TOO LATE / I FEEL THE EARTH MOVE--  Carole King     #1    #12  for "I Feel the Earth Move."   Love the piano intro on "I Feel the Earth Move."  Guess some deejay turned "It's Too Late" over and played the "B" side.

14.  UNCLE ALBERT / ADMIRAL HALSEY--  Paul McCartney     #1    Listed as Paul and Linda McCartney.   Quite an oddball song.  I was upset when the Beatles broke up, but then realized we'd be getting at least three times as many Beatles songs.  I didn't much expect anything from Ringo.  Was I ever wrong.  I always wondered if Paul's Admiral Halsey was our WW II Admiral William F. "Bull" Halsey.

13.  MIGHTY CLOUDS OF JOY--  B.J. Thomas      #34    Billy Joe Thomas, you know.   Now, you've been to church.

12.  SMILING FACES SOMETIMES--  Undisputed Truth      #3    From Detroit.   Their only Top 40 song.   Keep an eye on "Your Friends."  Maybe not so.  

11.  MAYBE TOMORROW--  Jackson Five     #20    Not one of the their better-known songs and I don't even remember hearing it, but, wow, this is a really good song.

Name That Tune (from the above songs):  "Jealousy, Misery, Envy."  Answer below.  --RoadDog

"Smiling Faces Sometimes"

Last Week: Chipmunk Training, Trivia at Donovan's, Drought, No Wings for Me, Rosie & the Rivets and Classic Car Phobia

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4

The FP (Front Porch) chipmunk about has me trained to its expectations.  I get in big trouble if I don't give it something to eat every time it comes by.  We played trivia at Donovan's in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, and enjoyed happy hour with half price (+25 cents) drinks.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5

Watering, watering and watering.  We could SURE use some rain.  We're in our second drought of the summer.  

I drove to Antioch, Illinois, for their It's Thursday party.  Along the way, I had in mind to stop at Captain's Quarters on Fox Lake for their 35 cent wings and 35 cent loaded potatoes.  No dice son, too crowded.  Then figured I'd stop at Bootlegger's on Grasslake Road, but they too were packed.

Ended up at Roost On 59 (on Illinois Highway 59) and had their great Chicago dog meal.

Then to Antioch for the 50s-60s band Rosie & the Rivets and the car show.  Watched an hour, but left early when we started getting some raindrops.  You should have seen those classic car guys scramble.  I think they think their cars will melt of they get wet.  (Heaven forbid if even a speck of dust gets on it.  Out comes the chamois and lightly move it off the exterior!!)

Why Go Elsewhere.  --RoadDog

LAWS OF THE UNIVERSE, LAW OF THE RESULT:  When you try to prove to someone that a machine won't work it will.

WLS Top 30 for Week of August 9, 1971-- Part 3: 'Ain't No Sunshine'

20.  *WON'T GET FOOLED AGAIN--  Who      #15    Who's screaming?  The ultimate Rock and Roll Song?  8:33 of pure, unadulterated RnR.

19.  *RESURRECTION SHUFFLE--  Ashton, Gardner & Dyke      #40    Now, this was one cool song.  Sadly, mostly forgotten these days.  Such a groove.  Their only-ever Top 100 song.

18.  *AIN'T NO SUNSHINE--  Bill Withers      #3      Just 2:06 long.   Can you get any more laid back and not fall asleep?  "I know, I know, I Know."

17.  *LOVE THE ONE YOU'RE WITH--  Isley Brothers       #18      Funkin' up Stephen's song.  Comment:  "The Isley Brothers could sing the words of a phone book and still win a Grammy."

16.  *LIAR--  Three Dog Night     #7     The song was originally done by Argent.  This song takes me right back to Q Town.

Name That Tune (from the above songs):  "Advocating Love But Don't Know Why."  Answer below.  --RoadDog

"Resurrection Shuffle"

Last Week: Eatin' and Drinkin' Cheap in the Neighborhood, Firebird Cruise, Car Show and Slow Tacos

MONDAY, AUGUST 2

We went to Bricks 'N Ivy in Spring Grove, Illinois, for their half price pizza special on Monday.  We got a 16-inch Harry Caray pizza which is a real garbage pizza with four veggies and four meats.  It cost $13.50.  We also enjoyed a $5 pitcher of Miller Lite.  Then went to Sunnyside Tavern in Johnsburg where we had $1.50 pints.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 3

Went on a short Firebird Cruise and went from  end to end on Pioneer Road.  It is one of McHenry County's Scenic Roads and well-earned at that.  I had taken it often from Illinois Highway 31 and that is a pretty stretch, but didn't know it continued on to West Solon Road to the north.

The McHenry Scenic Roads site describes it as 4 miles long in McHenry and Richmond townships.

I went to the McHenry Moose Lodge Classic Car Show on Il.-31 later and saw the most beautiful 1967 Firebird ever.  I am a big Firebird fan and at one time had a 1967 Firebird convertible along with my 1985 one which I still have and take on those Firebird Cruises.

But, if you want the Moose Tuesday special tacos, 3 for $5, I discovered you'd best go inside, place your order and then look at the cars.  It generally takes at least 30 minutes to get served.  Tonight it was a new record, 45 minutes.

--RoadDog

LAWS OF THE UNIVERSE, LAW OF CLOSE ENCOUNTERS:  The probability of meeting somebody you know increases dramatically when you are with someone you don't want to be seen with.

WLS Top 30 for Week of August 9, 1971-- Part 2: 'I Just Want to Celebrate'

* means it is climbing the charts.

25.  DON'T PULL YOUR LOVE--  Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds       #4    Classic early 70s rock.  Still don't know why Joe Frank got his names in the group name and the other two just their last names.

24.  MOON SHADOW--  Cat Stevens      #30   Too bad he gave up singing.  Follow up to "Wild World."  I especially remember listening to his "Tea for the Tillerman" album when I lived at Ski's trailer at the University of Georgia.  Takes me right back.

23.  YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND--  James Taylor     #1     Everybody needs a real good friend like James.  His only #1 hit.

22.  *I JUST WANT TO CELEBRATE--  Rare Earth       #7    The drummer does the lead singing.  Who says white guys can't sing soul?  From Detroit.  One of the first white groups signed by Motown.

21.  SOONER OR LATER--  Grass Roots    #9     As far as I am concerned, this is a very underrated group.  One of the members was Creed Bratton, one of the stars of the TV show "The Office."  From San Francisco.

Name That Tune (from the above songs):  "And If I Ever Lose My hands, Lose My Plow, Lose My Land."  Answer below.  --RoadDog

"Moon Shadow"

WLS Top 30 for Week of August 9, 1971-- Part 1: 'Spanish Harlem'

The top 30 songs in Chicago fifty years ago this week.

*  means it was climbing the charts.  The number after the artist is how high it got on the National Billboard Charts.

ALL HIT BOUND

*ALL DAY MUSIC--  War       #35      Is this a laid-back song or what?  A great summer song.    Someone said they are not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  That would be a shame.  (I looked it up.  They aren't.  Come on guys!!)

*STICK UP--  Honey Cone       #11   Lead singer Edna Wright died last year.   She was the sister of Darlene Love.  Follow up to huge hit "Want Ads"  (#1-1971)

*I WOKE UP IN LOVE THIS MORNING--  Partridge Family     #13      Made popular by the TV show which ran from 1970-74.  This was their 4th straight song to be #13 or higher.

30.  *TAKE ME GIRL, I'M READY--     Hr. Walker & the All Stars      #50     Sax Me, Baby.  I've heard this song many times, but didn't know the name.  Now I do.

29.  *GO AWAY LITTLE GIRL--  Donny Osmond      #1      A bit too high of a voice to sing this song.    Donny back in his Michael days.  Could have been a Gary Puckett song.

28.   *WEDDING SONG--  Paul Stookey       #24     As in the Peter, Paul & Mary guy.  Wonder how many times this song was played at weddings?

27.  *SPANISH HARLEM--  Aretha Franklin       #2      Making another song her own.

26.  *MOTHER FREEDOM--  Bread      #37      And you thought they just did schmaltzy slow songs.    Too bad they didn't do more rockin' songs, though.  Could have been longer also.

Name That Tune (from the above songs):  "I Know That Your Lips Are Sweet, But Our Lips Must Never Meet."  Answer below.  --RoadDog

"Go Away Little Girl"

Good Times Around Here, August 1-- Part 3: Summer of 1971, PLAV's Street Party, Brats, Burgers, Beer and a Band

SUNDAY, AUGUST 1

The usual Sunday morning stuff.  Bob Stroud played part 3 of his annual Rock and Roll Roots to the Summer of 1971, fifty years ago.  Of course, I had to record it.  You can see what he played in the last several posts.  He'll have a part 4 on Sunday, September 5 from 9 am to noon CDST on WDRV. This was a fun college year for me, spent between NIU and UGA.

Watered and watered and watered.  We could sure use some rain.

I had planned to go to the McHenry VFW to watch their afternoon band and then go to the McHenry American Legion.  But Liz said she thought she had seen something from the PLAV (Polish Legion of American Veterans) in McHenry about their annual summer street party.

There was no question where I wanted to go when  I got that bit of information.  Get me to the PLAV ASAP.

She was right.  Of course, we didn't have it last year because of you-know-what, so I was really looking forward to it and would not have been very happy to miss it.  I'm so glad Liz told me about it.

For $15, I got auce and aycd brats, burgers, side salads, corn on the cob and draft beer.  Now, that is what I call a deal.  Plus, we had a great country band playing and karaoke in between.  And the weather was hot, but breezy and felt fine under the tent.

Afterwards, to the McHenry Legion for an adequate $2.50 Bloody Mary.

A Real Good Time.  Thanks PLAV.  --RoadDog

LAWS OF THE UNIVERSE, WARM WATER THEOREM:  When the body is fully immersed in water, the telephone rings.  And, I have an ADDENDUM:  Just as soon as you fall asleep for your nap, the phone doth ring.

Good Times Around Here July 31-- Part 2: Front Porch, Radio, Two State Parks and Stucky's

SATURDAY, JULY 31

The usual morning stuff, FP, internet and radio (Bill St. James' Time Warp, WXRT's Saturday Morning Flashback 1992-1993 and the Surf's Beach Music Top 25 Countdown)

Took a nice Firebird Cruise south of here to the Moraine Hills State Park and the McHenry Dam State Park.  These are two of the most beautiful parks you can imagine.  Lots of walking trails and views.

I went to the McHenry Dam Park first and you get a view of the dam on the Fox River which regulates the depth of the Chain of Lakes.  The other side of it you can see the Stratton Locks which boaters use to get up and down the river.

The Moraine Hills Park takes its name from the geologic form known as a moraine, which is an accumulation of boulders and rocks and other debris deposited by a glacier when it melts.

There were a lot of people taking advantage of the two parks with picnics, walking and fishing at the dam.

We went to Stucky's that evening for the $1 draft pints and I had the chicken Kiev special.

--RoadDog

Songs From the Summer of '71-- Part 9, August 1, 1971: 'Sweet Hitchhiker'

Nothin' finer than going back fifty years ago and doing some 'membering as happens with this show by Bob Stroud on Chicago's WDRV, 97.1 FM, the Drive.  And, we still have one more coming on Sunday, September 5.  That will be his final of four installments until next June when on the first Sunday he'll do the Summer of 1972, another college year for me.  And, those college years were a WHOLE lot of fun for me.

GET IT ON--  Chase    Horns, we need more horns.

RESURRECTION SHUFFLE--  Ashton, Gardner & Dyke   Too bad stations don't play this song more.

STATESBORO BLUES--  Allman Brothers

INDIAN RESERVATION--  Raiders   What?  No Paul?

SWEET HITCHHIKER--  CCR   As I've said before, my favorite 60s-70s band.

RAIN DANCE--  Guess Who

IT'S TOO LATE--  Carole King

REASON TO BELIEVE--  Rod Stewart

AQUALUNG--  Jethro Tull    Really?  Heavy Metal Grammy?

RIDERS  ON THE STORM--  Doors   Poor Jim was dead when this song came out on the radio.

DRAGGIN' THE LINE--  Tommy James    The number one song in Chicago this date.

Name That Tune (from the above songs):  "Eying Little Girls With Bad Intent.  Snot Running Down His Nose."  Answer below.  --RoadDog

"Aqualung"

Songs from the Summer of '71-- Part 8, August 1, 1971: 'Go Down Gambling'

Songs on the radio and in your record collection fifty years ago today.

GO DOWN GAMBLING--  Blood, Sweat & Tears

YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND--  James Taylor

RINGS--  Cymarron

TOO MANY PEOPLE--  Paul McCartney

UNCLE ALBERT/ADMIRAL HALSEY--HIGH TIME WE WENT--  Paul McCartney

SIGNS--  Five Man Electric Band

STRANGE KIND OF WOMAN--  Deep Purple

WILD HORSES--  Rolling Stones

WATCH THE RIVER FLOW--  Bob Dylan

Name That Tune (from the above songs):  "Long-Haired Freaky People Need Not Apply."  Answer below.  --RoadDog

"Signs"

Songs From the Summer of '71-- Part 7, August 1, 1971: 'Walk Away'

This past Sunday, Bob Stroud had his third installment of his annual Rock and Roll Roots Salute to the summer fifty years past.  That would be 1971 this year.  In his show, he plays the songs on the radio and in your record collection from that day.  It is always the first Sunday in each month June, July August and September.

I really look forward to it as it really takes me back in time. 1971 was a great college year for me split between NIU and UGA.

I JUST WANT TO CELEBRATE--  Rare Earth

THE CHANGELING--  Doors

SMILING FACES (SOMETIMES)--  Undisputed Truth

LIAR--  Three Dog Night     (A song that always brings back memories of Quantico, Virginia, for me at Summer Camp.)

MOVE OVER--  Janis Joplin

(SOMEBODY ELSE BEEN) SHAKING YOUR TREE--  ZZ Top  (Sad to lose Dusty Hill last week.)

WALK AWAY--  James Gang

NEVER ENDING SONG OF LOVE--  Delaney & Bonnie

LOW DOWN--  Chicago

--RoadDog'71

Name That Tune (from the above songs):  "I Won't Ever Leave, You Want Me To Stay."  Answer below.  

"Liar"

WLS Top Ten for Week of August 2, 1971: 'Take Me Home, Country Roads'

Can anyone say fifty years ago?  Can anyone say half a century ago?  Who's old?

These were the songs playing on Chicago's WLS, 890 AM (World's Largest Store) back then.

1.  HOW CAN YOU MEND A BROKEN HEART--  Bee Gees

2.  NEVERENDING SONG OF LOVE--  Delaney & Bonnie & Friends

3.  BEGINNINGS--  Chicago

4.  DRAGGIN' THE LINE--  Tommy James

5.  MERCY MERCY ME--  Marvin Gaye

6.  WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW /ABRAHAM, MARTIN  & JOHN--  Tom Clay

7.  RIDERS ON THE STORM--  Doors

8.  TAKE ME HOME, COUNTRY ROADS--  John Denver

9.  MIGHTY CLOUDS OF JOY--  B.J. Thomas

10.  IT'S TOO LATE--  Carole King

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DEBUTS

24.  UNCLE ALBERT/ADMIRAL HALSEY--  Paul McCartney

25.  LIAR--  Three Dog Night

26.  AIN'T NO SUNSHINE--  Bill Withers

27.  I JUST WANT TO CELEBRATE--  Rare Earth

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ALL HIT BOUND

TAKE ME GIRL, I'M READY--  Jr. Walker & the All Stars

CRAZY ABOUT THE LA LA LA--  Smokey Robinson & the Miracles

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"Liar" and "Take Me Home, Country Roads" always remind me of my six weeks in the USMC at Quantico, Virginia.)

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Name That Tune (from the above songs):  "Makin' A Livin' The Old Hard Way Takin' And Givin' By Day By Day."  Answer below.  --RoadDog

"Draggin' the Line"

Good Times Around Here July 29-30: Trivia, Donovan's, Firebird Cruises, It's Thursday, Band, Fish Fry and Stucky's

As usual, Summer, where else do you want to be besides around here.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 28

Played trivia during the afternoon at Donovan's Reef in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, and enjoyed the half price Happy Hour.

THURSDAY, JULY 29 

I went for a cruise in the '85 Firebird while enjoying Summer Music from Bob Stroud's Rock and Roll Roots show on WDRV on the cassette deck.  Then went to It's Thursday in Antioch, Illinois, where I saw the band Hillbilly Rock Stars who played country music.

FRIDAY, JULY 30

Took another Firebird Cruise and drove over to the VFW in McHenry to try their fish fry and watch the New Odyssey Guy perform his music show, but it was too crowded so ended up at Stucky's in Johnsburg and had their fish fry and a good time talking with friends.  Stucky's is one of our main hangouts.

--RoadDog

LAWS OF THE UNIVERSE, VARIATION LAW:  If you change lines (or traffic lanes), the one you were in will always move faster than the one you are in now (works every time.)

Music Deaths: Ellen Mcllwaine and Johnny Solinger (Of Skid Row)

ELLEN McLLWAINE, 75

Died 23 June 2021

Singer / songwriter / slide guitar player (folk and blues)

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JOHNNY SOLINGER, 55

Died 26 June 2021

Lead vocalist with rock band Skid Row.   

Two big hits:

"18 and Life"  (#4-1989)

"I Remember You"  (#6-1990)

Every Blooming THing, Early August 2021: Prime Season

I regard this period of time as the best my yard has to offer.  It is a blaze of color from one end to the other with the most blooms of the year.

Right now, the purple cone flowers, black-eyed susans, daylillies, hostas and tall phlox are blooming.  And, I have hundreds of each of them.  I also have some sort of tall mini sunflowers blooming right now and even a few bee balm are still in bloom but most are gone.

But, sadly, we are in drought conditions for a second time so I have been out watering a whole lot.  At least I haven't cut the grass in awhile.  It isn't growing, but the weeds are doing real well, especially over the one septic line that is used.

I have also been very busy cutting back bushes and weed trees that have taken over parts of the back yard.

I have also been busy planting all the annuals that I bought at Menard's when they finally put them on sale.

Always Fun and Games in The Yard.  --RoadFlower