Chap. 469 - December 1971 Badfinger - Straight Up Badfinger’s album Straight Up is considered a high point in the band’s career and a classic of the power pop genre. The album features the standout songs Baby Blue and Day After Day, which became major hits for the group in the early 1970s.

Chap. 468 - December 1971 King Crimson - Islands This is the 4th album by King Crimson. It is known for its unique blend of jazz, symphonic, and progressive rock textures, and the only studio record by this lineup: Robert Fripp, Mel Collins, Boz Burrell, and Ian Wallace.

Chap. 467 - November 1971 Faces - Stay With Me “Stay With Me” is a single by British band Faces, co-written by lead singer Rod Stewart and guitarist Ronnie Wood. It was released in 1971 as part of the group’s third studio album. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

Chap. 466 - November 1971 Can - Spoon “Spoon” is a song by the German krautrock band Can, recorded in 1971 and released as a single that year. The track was later added as the closing song to their seminal album Ege Bamyasi (1972). #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

Chap. 465 - November 1971 Alice Cooper - Halo of Flies The track is notable for its length (8:21) and its complex, multi-section structure, featuring elements like drum and bass solos, time signature changes, and theatrical vocals. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

Chap. 464 - November 1971 Yes - Fragile Fragile is the fourth studio album by the English progressive rock band Yes. It introduced keyboardist Rick Wakeman, whose arrival expanded the band’s sound and solidified their “classic” lineup.

Chap. 463 - November 1971 Traffic - The Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys “The Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys” by Traffic is an 11-minute progressive rock track from their 1971 album of the same name, written by Jim Capaldi and Steve Winwood. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

Chap. 462 - November 1971 The Kinks - 20th Century Man “20th Century Man” is a song by the English rock band The Kinks, released as a single in November 1971 and as the opening track of their album Muswell Hillbillies. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

Chap. 461 - November 1971 Happy End - 風をあつめて “風をあつめて” (Kaze wo Atsumete, “Gather the Wind”) is a highly acclaimed 1971 song by the influential Japanese rock band Happy End, featured on their album 風街ろまん (Kazemachi Roman). #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

Chap. 460 - November 1971 Genesis - Nursery Cryme It marks the essential beginning of the band’s classic period, as it features the debuts of Phil Collins (drums, vocals) and Steve Hackett (guitar), joining Peter Gabriel (vocals, flute), Tony Banks (keyboards), and Mike Rutherford (bass, guitar).

Chap. 459 - November 1971 Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin [IV] Led Zeppelin IV (officially untitled, often referred to as Four Symbols or Zoso) is the band’s landmark fourth studio album. It marked a major commercial and artistic breakthrough, selling over 37 million copies worldwide.

Chap. 458 - November 1971 Pink Floyd - Meddle Meddle is Pink Floyd’s sixth studio album. The album features experimental soundscapes, advances in studio techniques, and showcases the band’s equal collaboration before Roger Waters took more creative control.

Chap. 457 - November 1971 Elton John - Madman Across the Water Madman Across the Water is Elton John’s fourth studio album. It is notable for its transition toward a more ambitious, Americana-tinged sound, marked by lush orchestration and introspective lyrics crafted with Bernie Taupin.

Chap. 456 - November 1971 The Mahavishnu Orchestra with John McLaughlin - The Inner Mounting Flame This is the debut album by the Mahavishnu Orchestra. It is a cornerstone of jazz-rock fusion, known for its explosive energy, virtuosic musicianship, and fusion of jazz, rock, and Indian influences.

Chap. 455 - October 1971 Van der Graaf Generator - Pawn Hearts Pawn Hearts is the fourth album by Van der Graaf Generator. It represents a high point for the band and is a cornerstone of 1970s progressive rock, featuring just three lengthy tracks.

Chap. 454 - October 1971 Uriah Heep - July Morning Written by keyboardist Ken Hensley and vocalist David Byron during July 1970, the piece stands out for its epic structure, evocative organ and guitar work, and introspective lyrics. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

Chap. 453 - October 1971 T. Rex - Electric Warrior “Electric Warrior” is the breakthrough album by British rock band T. Rex. Marking a pivotal shift from their earlier psychedelic/folk phase as Tyrannosaurus Rex, this album firmly established their signature glam rock style.

Chap. 452 - October 1971 Premiata Forneria Marconi - Impressioni di settembre “Impressioni di settembre” is a landmark single by Italian progressive rock band Premiata Forneria Marconi (PFM), released in 1971. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

Chap. 451 - October 1971 John Prine - Angel From Montgomery Prine wrote the song after a friend suggested he write “another song about old people,” following his earlier track “Hello in There.” #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

Chap. 450 - October 1971 Gong - Camembert electrique It is the second studio album by the progressive/psychedelic rock band Gong. Key personnel include founder Daevid Allen (vocals, guitar), Gilli Smyth (space whisper vocals), Didier Malherbe (winds), Christian Tritsch (bass), and Pip Pyle (drums)

Chap. 449 - October 1971 Fabrizio De André - Un ottico “Un ottico” is a song by Fabrizio De André from his 1971 album “Non al denaro non all’amore né al cielo.” #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

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Chap. 448 - October 1971 J.J. Cale - Call Me the Breeze “Call Me the Breeze” is a rock song written and originally recorded by J.J. Cale. It first appeared as the opening track on his 1972 debut album Naturally. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

Chap. 447 - October 1971 Don McLean - American Pie “American Pie” is an iconic song by Don McLean, released in 1971 and featured on the album of the same name. It quickly reached number one on the US charts and became a hit internationally. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

Chap. 446 - October 1971 Van Morrison - Wild Night “Wild Night” is a song by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison, released in 1971 as the opening track and lead single from his fifth studio album, Tupelo Honey. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

Chap. 445 - October 1971 Colin Blunstone - Caroline Goodbye “Caroline Goodbye” is a deeply personal song by Colin Blunstone, best known as the lead singer of The Zombies. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

Chap. 444 - September 1971 Santana - Santana III A vibrant blend of Latin rock, jazz, blues, and funk, marked by a three-person percussion team and the interplay between Carlos Santana and Neal Schon. Woodstock-era Santana lineup, with the addition of 16-year-old guitarist Neal Schon.

Chap. 443 - September 1971 Uriah Heep - Look at Yourself The song was written and sung by Ken Hensley, who took over lead vocals for the recording because frontman David Byron was experiencing throat problems at the time. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

Chap. 442 - September 1971 Gal Costa - Vapor barato “Vapor Barato” is a landmark song in Brazilian music, composed by Jards Macalé and Waly Salomão and made famous by Gal Costa. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

Chap. 441 - September 1971 Yoko Ono - Mind Train “Mind Train” is a nearly 17-minute experimental rock track by Yoko Ono, featured on her 1971 double album Fly. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

Chap. 440 - September 1971 Judee Sill - Jesus Was a Cross Maker The song was produced by Graham Nash and stands out for its intricate blend of folk, gospel, and pop influences, as well as its lush, orchestral arrangements and Sill’s layered vocals. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

Chap. 439 - September 1971 Deep Purple - Fireball It features Ritchie Blackmore’s signature guitar work, Ian Gillan’s dynamic vocals, and Jon Lord’s distinctive organ playing. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

Chap. 438 - September 1971 John Lennon - Imagine Imagine is John Lennon’s second solo studio album. It contrasts with the raw, stripped-down sound of his previous album by featuring more elaborate and lush arrangements, including strings and a fuller band sound.

Chap. 437 - August 1971 The Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter Written by the songwriting duo Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the song is highly regarded, with Rolling Stone magazine ranking it at number 13 on its list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All Time” in 2021. #music #musicsky #musicchallenge

Chap. 436 - August 1971 Ten Years After - I'd Love to Change the World “I’d Love to Change the World” is a song by the British blues rock band Ten Years After, written and sung by guitarist Alvin Lee. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

Chap. 435 - August 1971 Pappo's Blues - Algo ha cambiado “Algo ha cambiado” (“Something Has Changed”) is one of the most iconic songs by Pappo’s Blues, featured on their debut album, Pappo’s Blues Volumen 1, released in 1971. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

Chap. 434 - August 1971 Erasmo Carlos - Carlos, Erasmo... It is the seventh studio album by Brazilian musician Erasmo Carlos, released in 1971. It marked his first release under the Philips label and is considered one of the most important and classic albums in Brazilian rock history.

Chap. 433 - August 1971 Can - Tago Mago Can – Tago Mago is the seminal second studio album by the German krautrock band Can, released as a double LP in August 1971 on United Artists Records. It was their first full album with vocalist Damo Suzuki, who replaced Malcolm Mooney.

Chap. 432 - August 1971 The Beach Boys - Disney Girls (1957) “Disney Girls (1957)” is a song by The Beach Boys, featured on their album Surf’s Up. It was written and sung by Bruce Johnston, who also played upright piano, Moog synthesizer, and mandolin on the track #music #musicsky #musicchallenge

Chap. 431 - August 1971 The Who - Who's Next Who’s Next is the fifth studio album by The Who. It evolved from Pete Townshend’s ambitious but ultimately aborted Lifehouse project, a multimedia rock opera intended as a follow-up to Tommy.

Chap. 430 - July 1971 The New Rotary Connection - I Am the Black Gold of the Sun “I Am the Black Gold of the Sun” is a climactic, genre-blending track by The New Rotary Connection, featured on their final album Hey, Love (1971 #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

Chap. 429 - July 1971 Isaac Hayes - Do Your Thing “Do Your Thing” is a landmark funk-soul track written and performed by Isaac Hayes, first released as part of the double album Shaft. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

Chap. 428 - July 1971 Focus - Hocus Pocus “Hocus Pocus” is an instrumental rock track by the Dutch band Focus, written by keyboardist/flutist/vocalist Thijs van Leer and guitarist Jan Akkerman. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

Chap. 427 - July 1971 Rod Stewart - Maggie May “Maggie May” was released on Rod Stewart's third solo album, Every Picture Tells a Story. The song became Stewart’s first major solo hit, topping charts in both the UK and the US. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

Chap. 426 - July 1971 Black Sabbath - Master of Reality The album is widely regarded as a foundational work for doom metal, stoner rock, and sludge metal. It features a heavier sound due to guitar and bass being downtuned, a move that became influential in metal.

Chap. 425 - July 1971 Gentle Giant - Acquiring the Taste Produced by Tony Visconti, it marked a departure from the blues and soul influences of their debut, embracing a more experimental and complex approach with varied instrumentation and ambitious arrangements.

Chap. 424 - July 1971 Funkadelic - Maggot Brain The album is renowned for blending psychedelic rock, funk, gospel, and soul, with each track offering a unique musical and emotional experience. It has been widely acclaimed, appearing on numerous “greatest albums” lists.

Chap. 423 - July 1971 T. Rex - Get It On Written by frontman Marc Bolan, the track exemplifies the glam rock sound that T. Rex helped pioneer, blending catchy riffs, playful lyrics, and a flamboyant style. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

Chap. 422 - June 1971 The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again Originally conceived as the finale for Townshend’s ambitious but ultimately abandoned Lifehouse project—a multimedia, science fiction-themed rock opera—the song became a defining statement on Who’s Next. #music #musicsky #musicchallenge

Chap. 421 - June 1971 Runt - Long Flowing Robe “Long Flowing Robe” is the opening track of Runt. The Ballad of Todd Rundgren, the second album by Todd Rundgren’s band Runt, released on June 24, 1971. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge