As the 70s became the 80s, commercial Black music in the US was ruled by one style: disco. Funk, reggae and soul sat in the background, but the dancefloor’s most basic beat ruled. One record ...
But the record became an underground sensation and staple of Northern soul nights in UK clubs in the early 70s. Its frantic rhythm and relentless beat made it a perfect song for the scene ...
As you will see in the below list of the Top 50 New Wave Songs, chosen by the UCR staff, many of these tracks would fit comfortably within other playlists from the era, not just punk, but also pop, ...
The '70s were defined by music ranging from pop ... 10 "I Can Dream About You" in 1984 - "Free Ride" tapped into the soul music he was drawn to in the '60s. His Winter Group bandmates give it ...