The Music ARchive

By: Gail L. Nobles
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  • The Music ARchive is a show about oldies that could potentially be on an archive chart. By Gail Nobles 2024
    Copyright Gail L. Nobles
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  • Tavares-Groovin’ Through the Ages 12:19:24 1.40 PM
    Dec 19 2024
    Photo: Capitol Records - Billboard front cover
    Wikipedia Public Domain
    Keboardist: Gail Nobles
    Story by: Gail Nobles

    Welcome to the Music Archives! I’m your host, Gail Nobles, and we’re diving into the golden tunes that shaped our lives and continue to keep our spirits high! Now, let’s shake it up and groove to a classic that still sounds as fresh as a daisy on the radio waves—“More Than a Woman!”

    This fab tune comes straight from the minds of the legendary Bee Gees, those three brothers who knew how to weave the kind of melodies that make our hearts skip a beat. “More Than a Woman” was crafted for the film ‘Saturday Night Fever’, a flick that brought disco to the forefront and made everyone put on their dancing shoes!

    Now picture this: You’ve got the Gibb brothers laying down their magical harmonies. They recorded their own version, but here’s the twist! They brought in the fantastic Tavares to cover it as well. Talk about talent! Both renditions rocked the soundtrack, but it was Tavares who took it to the next level with that silky smooth sound.

    Released as a single, Tavares’ version hit the charts and climbed all the way to #32 in America, on the very same week that “Night Fever”—another Bee Gees banger—was reigning supreme at #1. Can you believe it? Two legendary tracks from the same movie battling it out for your ears!

    And let me tell you something, folks—whenever that track comes on, it’s like you’re instantly transported back to those dazzling disco nights and the era where the dance floor was king. It might be oldies, but “More Than a Woman” always feels brand new!

    So, let’s keep it alive, shall we? You’re listening to the Music Archives of oldies where Memories Never Fade Away.
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    3 mins
  • Lou Rawls 10:19:24 1.47 PM
    Oct 19 2024
    Photo: Wikipedia Public Domain
    Keyboardist: Gail Nobles

    Today let’s talk about a classic. You’ll Never Find a Love Like Mine.

    You’ll Never Find a Love Like Mine song by the incredible Lou Rawls. The song was written by the talented duo, Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff and shines brightly on his 1976 album all things in time.

    Lous smooth, soulful voice takes you on a journey of love and longing. The song beautifully expresses the idea that true love is rare and unforgettable-something that everyone dreams of finding with its lush orchestration and heartfelt lyrics. It’s no wonder this song has become a favorite for many.

    The song proved to be Rawls' breakthrough hit, reaching number 1 on both the R&B and Easy Listening charts as well as number 4 on the dance chart and number 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100. This was the first and only time that one of Rawls' records reached Billboard's pop Top Ten.

    The single went on to sell over a million copies and was certified gold by the RIAA.
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    2 mins
  • ABBA-Dancing Queen 8:3:24 7.16 PM
    Aug 3 2024
    Intro by: Gail Nobles
    Photo: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 nl

    Dancing Queen is still a song the airwaves today by the Swedish group ABBA, released as the lead single from their fourth studio album arrival in 1976. It was a worldwide hit. It became ABBA’s only number one hit in the U.S. and top the charts in Australia, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, South Africa, and many other countries. It was ABBA’s only number one on the billboard hot 100.

    The song was accompanied by a music video filmed in 1976 the music video features all four members of ABBA singing and performing to dancing club patrons. The music video on YouTube had over 800 million views for December 2023. The video was remastered and ultra-high definition in August 2021 to celebrate the 500 million view milestone.

    I'm Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening to Archive.
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    2 mins

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