This was the best new band in 1977 - according to the Grammy's

[LynneSin]

Discuss

[liberal N proud]

1. One hit wonders

I can't name any other song by that group. But I probably knew the lyrics to this when it came out.

[Tom Ripley]

2. The Grammys are shit indicators

[Populist_Prole]

8. True

Hopelessly mainstream. The more media "buzz" a band ( or a movie ) gets, the more they suck. Truly good music was always some sort of underground attraction while Mr/Mrs/Ms Lame-O Vanilla ooohhed and ahhhed at the bubblegum.

[joeybee12]

3. That award is often a curse...

Although some big people did win it at times...like Bette Midler.

[LynneSin]

4. It was the only grammy that Led Zeppelin was nominated for...

and they lost.

At least they lost to Crosby Stills Nash & Young

[joeybee12]

5. Starlight Vocal Band also won best pop duo or group, too, I think...

One of Grammy's most embarrassing moments...and there have been plenty!

[PasadenaTrudy]

6. Talking Heads

were, IMO.

[LynneSin]

7. They weren't an option - it was these 4 legendary bands that SVB was up against...

Boston
Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band
The Brothers Johnson
Wild Cherry


If I had to pick from just those 5 then I would have gone with Boston. Wild Cherry was another memorable 1-hit wonder band ("Play that Funky Music White Boy&quot and I never heard of Dr. Buzzrd's original Savannah Band or THe Brothers Johnson.

[Arugula Latte]

9. The Bros. Johnson did Strawberry Letter 23

[pipi_k]

13. another good one

although I like Strawberry Letter #23 best of all their songs




PS...they also did "I'll Be Good To You", but I like this version better, by Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, and Chaka Khan:

[NoGOPZone]

10. The Brothers Johnson were a LA based R & B band

They were both excellent musicians and their stuff is worth checking out.

It's kind of funny Boston with their long career would lose to SVB. Then again, Boston recorded so infrequently SVB may have released more albums LOL

[PasadenaTrudy]

11. Brothers Johnson

were great. I think I still have their first album somewhere. I have the first Boston lp too, of course

[Blue_Tires]

14. never heard of the Brothers Johnson?

Get out!

Where's your SOUL, woman?

[LynneSin]

16. I've heard of them now once I knew what songs they made

Just didn't connect the 2 when I made the post.

[TeeYiYi]

19. Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band...

I still listen to their music to this day.

TYY

[mrmpa]

12. Now I have a freaking ear worm......eom

[LynneSin]

17. Here maybe this will help

http://www.politico.com/story/2014/01/rush-limbaugh-global-warming-polar-vortex-hoax-101792.html

If you click on the link you can listen to a video of Rush Limbaugh dismissing global warming

[mrmpa]

18. Thank you vey much, that helped........eom

[Kingofalldems]

15. They were from DC. I remember a big writeup about them

in the Evening Star. Good times.