New Jersey 101.5 » ’70s music

Meet Carl Carlton [PHOTOS, VIDEOS]

Craig Allen — Sat, 04 May 2013 19:17:28 +0000

Carl Carlton is an upbeat guy when you hear him on New Jersey 101.5. How can you not smile when he sings "Everlasting Love?"

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Meet Gary Wright [PHOTOS, VIDEOS]

Craig Allen — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 19:00:03 +0000

Gary Wright. Child Actor, Solo Artist, New Jersey native! On A "Proud To Be New Jersey Weekend!"

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Meet Orleans [PHOTOS, VIDEOS]

Craig Allen — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 19:11:21 +0000

With a name like Orleans, you'd think that the band was from New Orleans, right?

Wrong!

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Meet The Sylvers [PHOTOS, VIDEOS]

Craig Allen — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 19:53:58 +0000

When you think of a family band, you instantly think of the Jacksons. But, they were not the only all-family band on the music scene in the 1970s! Meet the Sylvers!!

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Meet Boz Scaggs [PHOTOS, VIDEOS]

Craig Allen — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 20:22:56 +0000

As I have said on-air on New Jersey 101.5, when playing a Boz Scaggs song, the birth certificate says William Royce Scaggs. "Boz" was born in Canton Ohio, on June 8th, 1944.

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In Appreciation Of Sammy Johns [PHOTOS, VIDEOS]

Craig Allen — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 00:23:46 +0000

The 1970s were the years of the singer/songwriter. Sammy Johns could really tell a story in his music, especially through his 1975 hit single "Chevy Van." Sadly, Sammy passed away in North Carolina on January 4th (one week ago).

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Meet Maxine Nightingale [PHOTOS,VIDEOS]

Craig Allen — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 19:52:28 +0000

Born in Wembly England, November 2, 1952, Maxine Nightingale began singing at age 16 with her school band!

After her formal education came to an end, Maxine began touring on the British cabaret circuit! She made her first records in 1969, singing on the British singles "Talk to Me" and "Don't Push Me Baby," which were released under the name Nighttime Flyer

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Chicago's Saturday In The Park [PHOTOS/VIDEOS]

Craig Allen — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 19:45:18 +0000

Driving home after the Sunday night show last weekend, I heard J.R. play "Saturday In The Park" from Chicago. Its a great song...with a story!!

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Meet Wild Cherry [PHOTOS, VIDEOS]

Craig Allen — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 19:12:46 +0000

"Play That Funky Music, White Boy!" The lyrics and song are a permanent part of pop culture. And, made the 70's band Wild Cherry forever famous!

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