So well said Brad. And I was humming "Billy Don't Be A Hero" yesterday. That song is inextricably linked to "Ricki Don't Lose That Number." Go figure. And just reading those two words, "Sky High," had the chorus ringing in my head. It's still there.
Thank you for the kind words and shout-out. I appreciate it. That interview with Danny and Phil remains one of my favorites.
"Yacht Rock" is such a great descriptor. When I hear the term, I imagine the super-rich on their boats in the Mediterranean or Caribbean, opening endless bottles of champagne while listening to Michael McDonald & Christopher Cross. One band, however, that would never enter my imagination of being played on any yacht would be Sweet. Their brightly colored, sequined outfits would no doubt be a huge distraction for the captain, and their 7" platform heels might put a hole in the hull! 😀
Good stuff as always, Brad! Sky High was a childhood fav, I was 10 when it hit. Had never heard the album version and your post has me going down the rabbit hole to explore more of Jigsaw's catalog. I'm also checking out GB, which I'd never heard. I'm going out on a limb and guessing the band name maybe wasn't the best, which may have hampered them a little.
The amount of knowledge and the detail you have inside that mind of yours is insane. As the saying goes, you’re clearly not short of receipts when you need them!!
One of the great things about Brad's newsletter is that I've actually heard of, and enjoy about half the bands he introduces. And thus about half the songs.
This week I've heard and enjoy the Sweet song as well as the Jigsaw tunes. Plus obvs I know Rick Springfield. My wife used to watch Dr. Drake on General Hospital soap opera. Good stuff. I find if the bands were popular in the '60's, 70's and 80's - I know all the popular and a lot of the unpop stuff. Love it! Because we are the same age, and both DJ'ed in the 70's we are simpatico.✌️
So well said Brad. And I was humming "Billy Don't Be A Hero" yesterday. That song is inextricably linked to "Ricki Don't Lose That Number." Go figure. And just reading those two words, "Sky High," had the chorus ringing in my head. It's still there.
Thank you for the kind words and shout-out. I appreciate it. That interview with Danny and Phil remains one of my favorites.
This was a fun read, Brad!
"Yacht Rock" is such a great descriptor. When I hear the term, I imagine the super-rich on their boats in the Mediterranean or Caribbean, opening endless bottles of champagne while listening to Michael McDonald & Christopher Cross. One band, however, that would never enter my imagination of being played on any yacht would be Sweet. Their brightly colored, sequined outfits would no doubt be a huge distraction for the captain, and their 7" platform heels might put a hole in the hull! 😀
Good stuff as always, Brad! Sky High was a childhood fav, I was 10 when it hit. Had never heard the album version and your post has me going down the rabbit hole to explore more of Jigsaw's catalog. I'm also checking out GB, which I'd never heard. I'm going out on a limb and guessing the band name maybe wasn't the best, which may have hampered them a little.
Jigsaw’s “Sky High” also reminds me of Pilot’s “Magic” (1975) so…same year.
The amount of knowledge and the detail you have inside that mind of yours is insane. As the saying goes, you’re clearly not short of receipts when you need them!!
Nice! I'm listening to Great Buildings for a bit today.
One of the great things about Brad's newsletter is that I've actually heard of, and enjoy about half the bands he introduces. And thus about half the songs.
This week I've heard and enjoy the Sweet song as well as the Jigsaw tunes. Plus obvs I know Rick Springfield. My wife used to watch Dr. Drake on General Hospital soap opera. Good stuff. I find if the bands were popular in the '60's, 70's and 80's - I know all the popular and a lot of the unpop stuff. Love it! Because we are the same age, and both DJ'ed in the 70's we are simpatico.✌️