And the Year Is:

This show is part 1 of a trilogy explaining the times, the triumphs, and especially the stories behind the top songs of the year.  The 3 shows are a cavalcade of big hits by artists like Carole King and The Carpenters.  Want to know the name of Carole’s cat on the album cover of Tapestry?  Tune In.

We revisit the song American Pie and it’s meaning; The Day The Music Died.  We also take a deep dive into the great music of Crosby, Still, Nash and Young.

We trace Neil Young’s career from his first band, in Canada,  Buffalo Springfield to his all Native American band Crazy Horse.

We end the show showcasing the #1 hit of 1972 “First Time Ever I Saw His Face” and the interesting way Clint Eastwood affected Roberta Flack’s career. 

This episode includes the stories behind the following hits of 1972:

• Sweet Seasons - Carol King

• It’s Going To Take Some Time - The Carpenters

•. American Pie - Don McLean

• Castles In The Air - Don McLean

• Horse With No Name - America

• I Need You America

• Harvest Moon - Neil Young

• For What It Is Worth - Buffalo Springfield

• Blowin’ In The Wind - Bob Dylan

• Mr. Tamborine Man - The Byrds

• Sweet Judy Blue Eyes - Crosby Stills Nash

• Woodstock - Crosby Stills Nash and Young

• Teach Your Children Well - Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young

• Ohio - Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young

• Cinnamon Girl - Neil Young/Crazy Horse

• Heart of Gold - Neil Young

• Old Man - Neil Young

• First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Roberta Flack