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JUNE of 1971 “One World” by Rare Earth
Detroit-based Rare Earth brought a funk rock fusion sound to the scene. Motown was looking to expand its repertoire and signed Rare Earth to a yet-to-be-named record label more focused on white rock acts. When members of Rare Earth suggested that they name the record label "Rare Earth," Motown surprisingly decided to do so. Rare Earth had a string of successes in the late 60's and early 70's, and this fourth album entitled One World was one of these successful albums. Rare Earth was a conservation minded group, but did so with a positive and psychedelic slant. We hope you enjoy this venture into a great album from Rare Earth.
“The Seed”
This is an environmentally focused track. Does the seed bloom or does it die?
“Any Man Can Be a Fool”
This track talks about what it means to be a man. Lots of solid rock groups came out of Detroit at the time, including Grand Funk Railroad, Alice Cooper, and Ted Nugent.
“When I Die”
The Vietnam War was a big issue at the time, and this song tells of a solder who wants to make sure his body is brought home. The great harmonies and the chromatic progression with a minor key slant set the tone nicely.
“I Just Want to Celebrate”
This is the big hit off the album, and is a mainstay of rock and roll funk. It has a positive, soulful sound, and was a top 10 song at the time.
ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:
“Pure Imagination” by Gene Wilder
You’ll recognize this piece from "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," which was released in June 1971.
STAFF PICKS:
“Indian Reservation” by Paul Revere and the Raiders
Rob shares that this song was actually written in 1959, and a hit in 1968. When Paul Revere and the Raiders covered it in 1971, this song became their only hot 100 number 1 hit.
“(I Know) I'm Losing You” by Rod Stewart
Bruce shares this cover — perhaps the best known iteration of the Temptations song. A number of people covered it, including Rare Earth in 1970. Most (perhaps all) of The Faces played on this song.
“Me and You and a Dog Named Boo” by Lobo
This soft rock song went to number 5 on the Billboard hot 100. Brian loves it, and feels It reflects the back-to-earth feel that was popular in the early 70's.
“Could’ve Been a Lady” by Hot Chocolate
This is the original soul rock version that was covered by April Wine a year later. This is a solid break-up song. Wayne points out that Hot Chocolate is better known for their song "You Sexy Thing."
LAUGH TRACK:
“Chick-a-Boom” by Daddy Dewdrop
This comedy song finishes off our episode this week. Don't you just love it?
Thanks for listening to “What the Riff?!?”
NOTE: To adjust the loudness of the music or voices, you may adjust the balance on your device. VOICES are stronger in the LEFT channel, and MUSIC is stronger on the RIGHT channel.
Please follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whattheriffpodcast/, and message or email us with what you'd like to hear, what you think of the show, and any rock-worthy memes we can share.
Of course we'd love for you to rate the show in your podcast platform!
**NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.
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By Rob Marbury, Wayne Rowan, Bruce Fricks, John Lynch
4.9
4747 ratings
JUNE of 1971 “One World” by Rare Earth
Detroit-based Rare Earth brought a funk rock fusion sound to the scene. Motown was looking to expand its repertoire and signed Rare Earth to a yet-to-be-named record label more focused on white rock acts. When members of Rare Earth suggested that they name the record label "Rare Earth," Motown surprisingly decided to do so. Rare Earth had a string of successes in the late 60's and early 70's, and this fourth album entitled One World was one of these successful albums. Rare Earth was a conservation minded group, but did so with a positive and psychedelic slant. We hope you enjoy this venture into a great album from Rare Earth.
“The Seed”
This is an environmentally focused track. Does the seed bloom or does it die?
“Any Man Can Be a Fool”
This track talks about what it means to be a man. Lots of solid rock groups came out of Detroit at the time, including Grand Funk Railroad, Alice Cooper, and Ted Nugent.
“When I Die”
The Vietnam War was a big issue at the time, and this song tells of a solder who wants to make sure his body is brought home. The great harmonies and the chromatic progression with a minor key slant set the tone nicely.
“I Just Want to Celebrate”
This is the big hit off the album, and is a mainstay of rock and roll funk. It has a positive, soulful sound, and was a top 10 song at the time.
ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:
“Pure Imagination” by Gene Wilder
You’ll recognize this piece from "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," which was released in June 1971.
STAFF PICKS:
“Indian Reservation” by Paul Revere and the Raiders
Rob shares that this song was actually written in 1959, and a hit in 1968. When Paul Revere and the Raiders covered it in 1971, this song became their only hot 100 number 1 hit.
“(I Know) I'm Losing You” by Rod Stewart
Bruce shares this cover — perhaps the best known iteration of the Temptations song. A number of people covered it, including Rare Earth in 1970. Most (perhaps all) of The Faces played on this song.
“Me and You and a Dog Named Boo” by Lobo
This soft rock song went to number 5 on the Billboard hot 100. Brian loves it, and feels It reflects the back-to-earth feel that was popular in the early 70's.
“Could’ve Been a Lady” by Hot Chocolate
This is the original soul rock version that was covered by April Wine a year later. This is a solid break-up song. Wayne points out that Hot Chocolate is better known for their song "You Sexy Thing."
LAUGH TRACK:
“Chick-a-Boom” by Daddy Dewdrop
This comedy song finishes off our episode this week. Don't you just love it?
Thanks for listening to “What the Riff?!?”
NOTE: To adjust the loudness of the music or voices, you may adjust the balance on your device. VOICES are stronger in the LEFT channel, and MUSIC is stronger on the RIGHT channel.
Please follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whattheriffpodcast/, and message or email us with what you'd like to hear, what you think of the show, and any rock-worthy memes we can share.
Of course we'd love for you to rate the show in your podcast platform!
**NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.
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