Hour 1
Band on the Run is the third studio album by the British–American rock band Paul McCartney and Wings, released in December 1973. It was McCartney’s fifth album after leaving the Beatles in April 1970.
Track: Â Jet
Pinups is the seventh studio album by David Bowie, containing cover versions of songs, released in 1973
Track: Here comes the night, (Them Cover)
Goats Head Soup, released in August 1973, is the 11th British and 13th American studio album by The Rolling Stones
Track: Silver train
1873.
Skylab, the United States’ first space station, is launched
Concorde cuts flying time across the Atlantic in half flying at average speed of 954 mph
Innervisions is the 16th studio album by American musician Stevie Wonder, released August 3, 1973,
Track: Don’t you worry about a thing
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For Your Pleasure is the second album by the English rock band Roxy Music, released by Island Records in 1973.
Track: Editions of You
Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player is the sixth studio album by Elton John. Released in January, 1973
Track: Elderberry Wine
1973
UK Three-Day Week
In the UK, as a result of high coal and oil prices, the Three-Day Week officially comes into force.
The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle is the second studio album by American rock singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen. It was recorded by Springsteen with the E Street Band at 914 Sound Studios, Blauvelt, New York, and released on November 5, 1973
Track: Rosetta Come out Tonight
Call Me is the sixth album by soul singer Al Green. It is widely regarded as Green’s masterpiece, and has been called one of the best soul albums ever made.
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Countdown to Ecstasy is the second studio album by the American rock band Steely Dan, released in July 1973
Track: You Ought to Be with me
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Let’s Get It On is the thirteenth studio album by American singer, songwriter, and producer Marvin Gaye. It was released on August 28, 1973,
Track; keep Getting’ it on
Burnin’ is the sixth studio album by Jamaican reggae band The Wailers, released in October 1973
Track: Put it on
European Union
Britain Ireland and Denmark join the EEC
Abandoned Luncheonette is the second studio album by the American pop rock duo Hall & Oates, released in 1973, which combines folk, Philly soul, and acoustic soul.
Track: lady rain
There Goes Rhymin’ Simon is the third solo studio album by American musician Paul Simon released on May 5, 1973. It contains songs covering several styles and genres, such as gospel and Dixieland
Track: Learn how to fall
Desperado is the second studio album by the American band the Eagles. It was recorded at Island Studios in London, England and released in 1973. The songs on Desperado are based on the themes of the Old West.
Track: Desperado
Hour 2
Andy Millard – “Failures” from EP Pick up the Pieces
An independent singer-songwriter from Bellingham, Washington in the USA with a song from with his second EP 6-track EP. and it was released on 14th November.
Buck & Evans – “Common Ground” from album Write A Better Day
A UK duo/band fronted by Chris Buck and Sally Ann Evans, along with Dominic Hill bass and Bob Richards drums. After releasing a number of EPs it’s time for their debut album, which was released on 15th November.
Gerry Wall – “Most Criminals” from album The Early Dreams
A Canadian singer-songwriter from Ottawa, Saskatoon with a pleasant track from his latest album, his sixth, which is out now.
Rose Cousins – “The Benefits of Being Alone” from album Bravado
She is a Canadian folk singer-songwriter who won a a Canadian Folk Music Award for Contemporary Singer of the Year in 2012. This will be her fourth studio album when released on 21st February.
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Vetiver – “Wanted, Never Asked” from album Up on High
An American indi-folk band headed by songwriter Andy Cabic. album has been released,
Little Big Town – “Sugar Coat” from album Nightfall
The release date is 17th January.
Shires – “New Year” from album Good Years
The UK duo, consisting of Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes, will releasing their third album in on 13th March.
José Feliciano – “Behind This Guitar” from album Behind This Guitar
Best known of course for his cover of The Doors “Light My Fire”, the Puerto Rican singer-songwriter has released dozens of albums over the fifty five years, At age 74 he gets to release his next on 31st January 2020. This song sums up his career rather well – nice guitar too!
Santiago Periotti – “I Still Look at Your Photo” from album Soul Therapy
Some gentler music courtesy of an Argentinian singer-songwriter from Santa Fe, now based in London. He’s been in and out of a number of bands but is now solo. His second album was released on 28th November.
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Cold Chisel – “Getting the Band Back Together” Blood Moon
The Aussie rockers, with a vocalist (Jimmy Barnes) return on 6th December with their ninth studio album.
Hootie & the Blowfish – “Turn it Up” from album Imperfect Circle
Here’s another from the American band fronted by Darius Rucker.. The album is out now
Old Dominion – “Hear You Now” from album Old Dominion
the American country-rock band’s third album, from Now the album is out,
Simple Minds – “For One Night Only” from album 40: The Best Of – 1979-2019
new track on an otherwise compilation of older material from the band’s impressive 40 year career. It’s a cover of a King Creosote song. The album was released on 1st November.
