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MELODY FOR A MEMORY

from ALONG THE RED LEDGE
Written by John Oates

Daryl Hall & John Oates’ Along The Red Ledge was one of David Foster’s critically acclaimed productions of the late seventies. Released in August of 1978, Along The Red Ledge presented an eclectic mix of original material from blue-eyed soul to experimental rock and sophisticated pop.

TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT

from TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT (single)
Written by Rod Stewart

Rod Stewart is a real superstar in the history of rock music. His trademark raspy voice brought music staples to the top of the charts including “Sailing,” “You’re In My Heart (The Final Acclaim),” Do Ya Think I’m Sexy,” “Hot Legs,” “Young Turks” and “Maggie May.”

(IF LOVING YOU IS WRONG) I DON’T WANT TO BE RIGHT

From FOOT LOOSE AND FANCY FREE
Written by Homer Banks, Carl Hampton and Raymond Jackson

The 1977 hit album “Foot Loose & Fancy Free” was another winner in Rod Stewart’s long history of successes. Released on Riva Records, this multi-platinum album was produced by the extraordinary Tom Dowd. Dowd was responsible for Stewart’s 1976 “A Night on the Town” as well as legendary recordings by the likes of Aretha Franklin, The Allman Brothers Band and Eric Clapton.