Getting Laid–Back in the 70’s

What’s spinning on the Pioneer PL-112D from 1976?

It’s 24 Laid-Back Rockin’ Easy Hits from 70’s Superstars!

I’m at that age where it doesn’t take much to awaken memories from long ago. Memories of the wonderful girls I knew that can be almost painful. One of the songs in the collection having that effect on me is “Second Avenue” by Tim Moore.

The record reached only #58 on the Billboard chart. Art Garfunkel’s cover of the song was released at the same time and was a #6 hit on Billboard. Garfunkel was the better singer, of course, but for emotional effect I give the nod to the songwriter.

Beverly Hills Americans

Remember when “Beverly Hills”* was the big hook for movie and TV titles? Beverly Hills Cop, Down and Out in Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills 90210, etc. Later, having “American”* in the title became the big thing. American Hustle, American Beauty, American Experience, The Americans, etc.

Not every case featured on American Greed interests me, but I enjoy its emphasis on white collar crime. No matter how many times people are told that if something seems too good to be true it probably is, they hope they’ll be the exception to the rule. Hey, somebody has to win the Powerball jackpot, right?

* With a nod to early examples, The Beverly Hillbillies, American Graffiti, and the song “American Pie.”