1973

April 20, 2008

Santa Doesn't Cop Out On Dope

Song #151: Santa Doesn't Cop Out On Dope

Artist: Martin Mull

Year: 1973

Notes: "Hi Boys and Girls..." and Happy 420 Day from actor/comedian Mull.

April 01, 2008

Out On The Road For Christmas

Song #132: Out On The Road For Christmas

Artist: Red Simpson

Year:
1973

Notes: No musician has done more to popularize - or romanticize - the life of an American trucker than Red Simpson with all his songs about being out on the road.   

February 25, 2008

I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday

Song #96: I Wish It Would Be Christmas Everyday

Artist: Wizzard

Year: 1973

Notes: Still a British radio favorite at the holidays. Roy Wood started this band after leaving the Electric Light Orchestra.

January 03, 2008

If We Make It Through December

Song #43: If We Make It Through December

Artist:
Merle Haggard

Year: 1973

Notes: "Got laid off down at the factory, And their timing's not the greatest in the world...."    For nearly fifty years Haggard has been the voice of the Everyman, which is why so many of his songs seem timeless.