Category Archive: 1976

THERE’S A KINDA HUSH (album)

There’s a Kind of Hush (album) Released June 11, 1976 Recorded December 1975 – April 1976 Genre Pop, easy listening, adult contemporary Length 34:00 Label A&M Producer Richard Carpenter/Associate Producer – Karen Carpenter A Kind of Hush is the seventh studio album by American popular music duo Carpenters. It was released in June 11, 1976. …

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MORE THAN A FEELING (Song)

More Than a Feeling Released September 1976 Format 7″ Recorded October 1975 – April 1976 Genre Hard rock, album rock, arena rock Length 3:25 (single) 4:44 (album version) 5:03 (full version) Label Epic Writer(s) Tom Scholz Producer(s) John Boylan, Tom Scholz, Rodney C. Thompson “More Than a Feeling” is a song written by Tom Scholz …

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NEW YORK STATE OF MIND

New York State of Mind Released 1976 Recorded Ultra Sonic Studio in Hempstead, NY Length 5:58 Label Columbia Writer(s) Billy Joel Producer(s) Billy Joel “New York State of Mind” is a song written by Billy Joel which initially appeared on the album Turnstiles in 1976. Although it was never a hit song and was never …

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THIS MASQUERADE

This Masquerade Released June 1976 Format 7″ single Genre R&B/Jazz Length 8:03 (album version) 3:18 (single edit) “This Masquerade” is a song written by Leon Russell. The song appeared on the B-side of the single for Russell’s 1972 hit “Tight Rope” and on his Carney album. The song has also been recorded by many other …

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BREAZIN’

Breezin’ Released May 1976 Recorded January 6-8, 1976 Studio Capitol Records Studios, Hollywood, California Genre Smooth jazz Length 38:42 Breezin’ is a studio album by jazz/soul guitarist George Benson. It is his debut on Warner Bros. Records. The album marked the beginning of Benson’s most successful period commercially. Breezin’ topped the Pop, Jazz and R&B …

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ROCKARIA (song)

SONG & HIT DETAILS Artist Name: ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA Top Position (Australia): 10 Song Author: Jeff Lynne Year Recorded: 1977 Record Label: Jet Records Label Number: 3:10 SONG PROFILE Rockaria! Single by Electric Light Orchestra from the album A New World Record B-side “Poker” Released February 1977 (UK) Format 7″ Recorded 1976 Musicland Studios, Munich …

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THE WAY YOU DO IT

The Way You Do It – 1976 SONG & HIT DETAILS Artist Name: PUSSYFOOT Song Author: Unknown Year Recorded: 1976 SONG PROFILE “The Way You Do It” In 1976 they recorded a disco song “The Way You Do It”, and first attracted public attention when the song’s suggestive lyrics caused it to be banned by …

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WAY DOWN

SONG & HIT DETAILS Artist Name: ELVIS PRESLEY Top Position (Australia): 5 Song Author: Layng Martine, Jr. Year Recorded: 1976 Record Label: RCA Label Number: 102936 SONG PROFILE Way Down “Way Down” is a song recorded by Elvis Presley. Recorded in October 1976, it was the last single released before his death on August 16, …

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I GO TO RIO

from the album Taught by Experts B-side “This Time Around” Released 1976 Format 7″ Genre Pop, funk Length 3:17 Label A&M Writer(s) Peter Allen, Adrienne Anderson Producer(s) Brooks Arthur “I Go To Rio” is a popular song written by Peter Allen and Adrienne Anderson. It became a signature song of Allen, as well as being …

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HELP IS ON ITS WAY

Help Is on Its Way SONG & HIT DETAILS Artist Name: LITTLE RIVER BAND Hit Month (Australia): 1977 Song Author: Glenn Shorrock Year Recorded: 1976 SONG PROFILE “Help Is on Its Way” Single by Little River Band from the album Diamantina Cocktail Released 1977 Format 7″ Recorded 1976 Genre Folk rock Length 4:06 Label Harvest …

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