EMOTIONAL RESCUE
EPISODE 7

From Studio C Chicago, this is “Emotional Rescue,” a tuneful tapestry of all things 1970 to 1980, with plenty of air time given to pop, soul, funk, postpunk, classic rock, New Wave, film music, jazz, disco, and much more.  I’m Andy Miles, and this is Chick Correa.

Chick Corea “Captain Marvel”

Nicolette Larson “Lotta Love”

The Doors “Peace Frog”

XTC “Making Plans for Nigel”

XTC wrapping up the first set of this episode of "Emotional Rescue." The song is "Making Plans For Nigel"; it comes from the 1979 LP "Drums and Wires," the band's third record but first to break through and get a U.S. domestic release.

The Doors before that, "Peace Frog," from the 1970 record "Morrison Hotel."

We heard the top 10 single "Lotta Love" from 26-year-old Nicolette Larson, who had previously been a backup singer for Neil Young. Written and first recorded by Young, "Lotta Love" was Larson's first single and by far her biggest career hit.

And Chick Correa's fusion jazz classic "Captain Marvel" at the top of the set, a 1972 recording.

And you’re listening to “Emotional Rescue” from Studio C Chicago. Lots of good stuff on the way, including The Grateful Dead, Tthe 5th Dimension, Fleetwood Mac, music from the 1972 film "The Conversation," and this from Aretha Franklin.

Aretha Franklin “The Long and Winding Road”

Grateful Dead “New Speedway Boogie”

Lee Dorsey “Yes, We Can, Part 1”

Derek & The Dominos “Bell Bottom Blues”

Derek & The Dominos ending that set of four songs with a track from their 1970 self-titled double album. The song's author, Eric Clapton, wrote the song about Pattie Boyd, who was married at the time to George Harrison. Clapton married Boyd at the end of the decade.

Before that, Lee Dorsey with the original recording of "Yes, We Can," which the Pointer Sisters later turned into their first hit single.

We heard the Grateful Dead with "New Speedway Boogie," released as an album track on the 1970 album "Workingman's Dead," as well as the B-side to their first chart hit, "Uncle John's Band."  

And Aretha Franklin with a fine 1972 cover of "The Long and Winding Road," the final number one song for The Beatles, released in 1970. Beatles sideman Billy Preston plays Hammond organ on the Franklin recording; on the original Beatles recording he provided the electronic piano.

From Studio C Chicago, this is “Emotional Rescue,” covering the years 1970 to 1980.  I’m Andy Miles, and this is Eddie Kendricks.

Eddie Kendricks “Girl, You Need A Change of Mind”

Erasmo Carlos “É Preciso Dar Um Jeito, Meu Amigo”

The 5th Dimension “On the Beach, In the Summertime”

Fleetwood Mac “That’s All For Everyone”

Fleetwood Mac from the "Tusk" album closing that set, the Lindsey Buckingham song "That's All For Everyone."

Before that it was The 5th Dimension doing "On the Beach, In the Summertime," a 1970 A-side.

We heard a track from Brazilian singer-songwriter Erasmo Carlos, which showed up on the 2024 soundtrack to the film "I'm Still Here."

Eddie Kendricks at the top of the set, "Girl You Need a Change of Mind," a 1972 album track and double-sided single.

And you’re listening to “Emotional Rescue” from Studio C Chicago.  I’m Andy Miles.  Next up, George Harrison.

George Harrison “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)”

Mary Lou Williams “Old Time Spiritual”

Stephen Stills “Isn’t It About Time”

David Shire “The Conversation”

That's film music from David Shire's brilliant original score for the Francis Ford Coppola film "The Conversation," released in 1974. The music was actually written prior to the filming of the movie. Shire also wrote the music for "All The President's Men," a couple years later.

Before that music from Stephen Stills, "Isn't It About Time," a 1973 release on the Stills solo record "Down The Road."

We heard "Old Time Spiritual" from the jazz pianist Mary Lou Williams. 1975 was the year, two decades after she had converted to Catholicism and stopped performing music for a few years. The track we heard comes from the album "Mary Lou's Mass."

At the top of the set, the George Harrison hit "Give Me Love Give Me Peace on Earth," his second solo number one. It actually replaced Paul McCartney's "My Love" as Billboard's top single in May of 1973. An all-star lineup of session musicians backed Harrison on the track: Nicky Hopkins on piano, Gary Wright on harmonium, Klaus Voorman on bass, and drummer Jim Keltner. 

And you’ve been listening to “Emotional Rescue” from Studio C Chicago.  I’m Andy Miles.  Thanks for joining me.

I’m going to end the show with a band of Bahamian brothers; they called themselves The Beginning of the End. Nassau was their hometown and we're gonna hear Funky Nassau Parts 1 and 2.   

The Beginning Of The End “Funky Nassau, Part 1”

The Beginning Of The End “Funky Nassau, Part II”

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