My Super 70's: Queen Bitch by David Bowie

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Welcome to my super 70's week. David Bowie's 'Queen Bitch' is the song of the day at the Lost Soul of Rock and Roll. This song was released in 1971 and is featured on the brilliant album Hunky Dory.

I first heard 'Queen Bitch' during the Rock and Roll documentary that aired on PBS during the mid 90's. Bowie was featured on the Wild Side series, and they played the first twenty seconds of 'Queen Bitch'. That song grabbed my attention and I had to find out the title to the song. I remember finding out that the title was 'Queen Bitch', and I thought that was perfect. Bowie was on fire during the 70's and his material from that decade is amazing. Enjoy.




TonyDoug Wright is The Lost Soul of Rock and Roll and is also the head writer and owner of Champion City Comics. Follow him @TonyDougWright on Twitter.

My Heavy Rotation For January 2013: Virginia Plain by Roxy Music

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This week I am sharing my heavy rotation selections for the month of January. I know there is one more week left in the month, but I doubt that there will be any other songs popping up on my musical radar that will get more listens that the songs I'm selecting this week. My first selection is 'Virginia Plain' by Roxy Music.

Released in 1972, 'Virginia Plain' was an instant U.K. hit for Roxy Music. This band might not be on your rock and roll radar because they are glam rockers and art rockers, but give Roxy Music a chance. I don't consider myself a big fan of Roxy Music because I started to appreciate their music over the past couple of years.

I first discovered Roxy Music during the early 1990s when I was subscribed to Musician magazine. They had an article about their album Country Life, and the cover really caught my teenage eyes. With a cover like that, they had to be awesome. It wasn't long after that moment when I saw a Roxy Music video clip on TV and they sounded really arty and pretentious. I dismissed them for years.

Over the past five years, I have given them a chance, and I really like Roxy Music. Bryan Ferry and Brian Eno had a great band that tapped into a sound that is very cool and totally sexy, so I hope you enjoy the glam rock that is 'Virginia Plain'.





TonyDoug Wright is The Lost Soul of Rock and Roll and is also the head writer and owner of Champion City Comics. Follow him @TonyDougWright on Twitter.

Artists I Get: Slade

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Slade - Last.fm

 Today's post will be directed at my rock and roll brothers and sisters over here in the US of A. The good kids of the UK get Slade, so what's with the disrespect here in America? I get Slade and so should you.

Slade was a very successful UK rock band that had an up and down 25 year career. Led by Noddy Holder, Slade dominated the UK charts during the 1970s, and they were known for their flashy style along with their intentionally misspelled song titles. Believe it or not, you actually know their songs. Quiet Riot scored two hits by covering Slade's material. 'Cum On Feel The Noize' and 'Mama Weer All Crazee Now' were Slade originals. Now you know and knowing is half the battle.

If you like your rock and roll packed with some fun then look no further than Slade. These guys always rock, and people need a gateway into a catalog, so I'll give you their version of 'Cum On Feel The Noise', which is slower but more raw than Quiet Riot's cover. Give it a listen.


Maybe you're stuck in Quiet Riot mode and did not appreciate the original. That's cool. Some bands take time. Another personal favorite is 'Gudbuy T'Jane'. Damn, this song is really good, so crank it when you hit play.


You better be sold on Slade at this point because their music blows AOR 70's classic rock out of the water. I'm looking at you, Kansas. You got a problem, Styx? Come at me, Boston. You know you like your rock and roll with some attitude, and 'Mama Weer All Crazee Now' just comes out of the gate to kick some serious booty.


There is a sensitive side to Slade. Oh yes. For those of you that need something light and sweet then take a listen to 'How Does It Feel', which is an awesome pop tune.


If you don't get Slade after hearing those songs then you can get out of my rock room. I totally get Slade.


TonyDoug Wright is The Lost Soul of Rock and Roll and is also the head writer and owner of Champion City Comics. Follow him @TonyDougWright on Twitter.