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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Badfinger - Day After Day Also written by Pete Ham, “Day After Day” features slide guitar work from George Harrison and piano from Leon Russell. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

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Badfinger - Day After Day (2021 Remaster)

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Chap. 469 - December 1971 Badfinger - Straight Up Badfinger’s album Straight Up is considered a high point in the band’s career and a classic of the power pop genre. The album features the standout songs Baby Blue and Day After Day, which became major hits for the group in the early 1970s.

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

King Crimson - Sailor's Tale This instrumental follows “Formentera Lady” and stands out for its intensity and progressive structure. It features some of Robert Fripp’s most inventive guitar work, including a banjo-like solo and dramatic Mellotron passages. #music #musicsky #musicchallenge

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King Crimson - Sailor's Tale

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

King Crimson - Islands The piece includes a stunning cornet solo by Mark Charig, blending classical and jazz influences into a melancholy, almost dreamlike panorama. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

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King Crimson - Islands

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Chap. 468 - December 1971 King Crimson - Islands This is the 4th album by King Crimson. It is known for its unique blend of jazz, symphonic, and progressive rock textures, and the only studio record by this lineup: Robert Fripp, Mel Collins, Boz Burrell, and Ian Wallace.

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

The track features Stewart’s raspy vocals, Wood’s slashing slide guitar riffs, and Ian McLagan’s electric piano—the combination became Faces’ signature sound.

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Chap. 467 - November 1971 Faces - Stay With Me “Stay With Me” is a single by British band Faces, co-written by lead singer Rod Stewart and guitarist Ronnie Wood. It was released in 1971 as part of the group’s third studio album. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

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Stay with Me

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

"Spoon” was notable for being Can’s first use of a drum machine in combination with live drums, performed by Jaki Liebezeit. This approach was highly unusual for popular music in the early 1970s and contributed to the song’s distinctive, rhythmic pulse.

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Chap. 466 - November 1971 Can - Spoon “Spoon” is a song by the German krautrock band Can, recorded in 1971 and released as a single that year. The track was later added as the closing song to their seminal album Ege Bamyasi (1972). #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

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Can - Spoon (Official Audio)

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

It was written collectively by the band—Alice Cooper, Glen Buxton, Michael Bruce, Dennis Dunaway, and Neal Smith—and produced by Bob Ezrin.

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Chap. 465 - November 1971 Alice Cooper - Halo of Flies The track is notable for its length (8:21) and its complex, multi-section structure, featuring elements like drum and bass solos, time signature changes, and theatrical vocals. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

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Halo of Flies

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Yes - Roundabout Perhaps Yes’s best-known song, composed by Anderson and Steve Howe. Built on an instantly recognizable acoustic guitar riff, the track moves through changing meters and moods, featuring dynamic organ and bass performances. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

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Roundabout (2024 Remaster)

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Yes - Heart of the Sunrise The album’s most epic track (over 10 minutes), lauded for its energetic, complex opening in 6/8 time, intricate bass work, shifting dynamics, and soaring vocals. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

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Heart of the Sunrise (2024 Remaster)

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Yes - South Side of the Sky A heavier, dramatic track co-written by Jon Anderson and Chris Squire. The song mixes thunderous, riff-driven sections with atmospheric piano interludes by Wakeman. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

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South Side of the Sky (2024 Remaster)

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Yes - Long Distance Runaround Written by Jon Anderson, this concise, melodic piece stands out for its inventive bass line (by Chris Squire), polyrhythmic structure, and precise interplay between band members. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

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Long Distance Runaround (2008 Remaster)

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Chap. 464 - November 1971 Yes - Fragile Fragile is the fourth studio album by the English progressive rock band Yes. It introduced keyboardist Rick Wakeman, whose arrival expanded the band’s sound and solidified their “classic” lineup.

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

The song is celebrated for its extended jams, jazz-rock fusion sound, and distinctive two-chord vamp, all contributing to its reputation as a classic of 1970s rock radio.

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Chap. 463 - November 1971 Traffic - The Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys “The Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys” by Traffic is an 11-minute progressive rock track from their 1971 album of the same name, written by Jim Capaldi and Steve Winwood. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

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TRAFFIC - THE LOW SPARK OF HIGH-HEELED BOYS - The Low Spark Of High-Heeled Boys (1971) :: SOTW #22

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Dave Davies, who played guitar, called it one of the band’s most “important” and “perceptive” songs, crediting its enduring relevance and the thoughtful atmosphere created by its subdued instrumentation—particularly the slide guitar.

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

The song features a raw, guitar-driven sound, stripped of orchestration and vaudeville influences to create an urgent, lived-in mood.

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Chap. 462 - November 1971 The Kinks - 20th Century Man “20th Century Man” is a song by the English rock band The Kinks, released as a single in November 1971 and as the opening track of their album Muswell Hillbillies. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

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The Kinks - 20th Century Man (Official Audio)

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Happy End is a landmark band in Japanese rock history credited for pioneering rock lyrics in Japanese. “風をあつめて” stands out for its gentle, melancholic melody and poetic lyricism, and has become one of the group’s best-known songs, recently gaining renewed attention through its use in films and media

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Chap. 461 - November 1971 Happy End - 風をあつめて “風をあつめて” (Kaze wo Atsumete, “Gather the Wind”) is a highly acclaimed 1971 song by the influential Japanese rock band Happy End, featured on their album 風街ろまん (Kazemachi Roman). #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

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Happy End - Kaze wo Atsumete

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Genesis - The Return of the Giant Hogweed It features complex, aggressive riffing, unusual time signatures, and dramatic organ work, reflecting the band’s newfound confidence and ambition with Collins and Hackett in the lineup. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

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Genesis - The Return of the Giant Hogweed (Official Audio)

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Genesis - The Musical Box It is a macabre Victorian fairy tale about a girl who accidentally kills a boy, and, after reopening his musical box, brings him back as an old man with conflicting child and adult desires. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

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Genesis - The Musical Box (Official Audio)

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Genesis - The Fountain of Salmacis This song is noted for its rich Mellotron textures, dynamic arrangements, and mythological lyrics, weaving together classical influences with progressive rock energy. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

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Genesis - The Fountain of Salmacis (Official Audio)

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Chap. 460 - November 1971 Genesis - Nursery Cryme It marks the essential beginning of the band’s classic period, as it features the debuts of Phil Collins (drums, vocals) and Steve Hackett (guitar), joining Peter Gabriel (vocals, flute), Tony Banks (keyboards), and Mike Rutherford (bass, guitar).

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

Led Zeppelin - Stairway to Heaven Its ambiguous lyrics and structure have fueled decades of analysis; the song is consistently ranked among the greatest rock compositions of all time. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

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Led Zeppelin - Stairway To Heaven (Official Audio)

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

Led Zeppelin - When the Levee Breaks A powerful reworking of a 1929 blues by Kansas Joe McCoy and Memphis Minnie, transformed by Zeppelin into a sonic onslaught. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

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Led Zeppelin - When The Levee Breaks (Official Audio)

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

Led Zeppelin - Black Dog Known for its tricky time signature (4/4 riff with the vocal line in 5/4), setting a bold, restless tone for the album. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

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Led Zeppelin - Black Dog (Official Audio)

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

Chap. 459 - November 1971 Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin [IV] Led Zeppelin IV (officially untitled, often referred to as Four Symbols or Zoso) is the band’s landmark fourth studio album. It marked a major commercial and artistic breakthrough, selling over 37 million copies worldwide.

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Pink Floyd - Echoes “Echoes” is considered a landmark of progressive rock for its ambition, scope, and seamless integration of experimental and melodic sections. It foreshadowed later Pink Floyd masterpieces like “Shine On You Crazy Diamond”. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

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Pink Floyd - Echoes (Official Audio)

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Pink Floyd - One of These Days The song is notable for its relentless, rhythmic drive, layers of guitar and keyboard effects, and a single spoken line: “One of these days, I’m going to cut you into little pieces,” processed to sound threatening. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

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Pink Floyd - One Of These Days (Official Audio)

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Pink Floyd - Fearless One of the album’s more melodic and accessible tracks. It is built around acoustic guitar with a prominent ascending riff and lyrics that evoke themes of perseverance and defiance. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

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Pink Floyd - Fearless (Official Audio)

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Chap. 458 - November 1971 Pink Floyd - Meddle Meddle is Pink Floyd’s sixth studio album. The album features experimental soundscapes, advances in studio techniques, and showcases the band’s equal collaboration before Roger Waters took more creative control.

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Elton John - Tiny Dancer “Tiny Dancer” is a gentle, expansive ballad built around Elton’s flowing piano and Paul Buckmaster’s elegant string arrangement. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

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Tiny Dancer (Remastered 2016)

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Elton John - Levon “Levon” opens with a dramatic piano melody and unfolds into a baroque-pop ballad blending rock and orchestral harmonies. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

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Levon

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Chap. 457 - November 1971 Elton John - Madman Across the Water Madman Across the Water is Elton John’s fourth studio album. It is notable for its transition toward a more ambitious, Americana-tinged sound, marked by lush orchestration and introspective lyrics crafted with Bernie Taupin.

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Mahavishnu Orchestra - Vital Transformation A shorter, densely packed track demonstrating the band’s ability to switch between delicate passages and ferocious ensemble attacks. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

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The Mahavishnu Orchestra - Vital Transformation

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Mahavishnu Orchestra - The Noonward Race Known for relentless tempo, intricate composition, and breathtaking solos, especially McLaughlin’s guitar and Cobham’s drumming. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

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The Noonward Race

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Mahavishnu Orchestra - Meeting of the Spirits Features a powerful riff, rapid shifts in tempo, and dialogue between electric guitar and violin. Sets the tone for the whole album with its dynamic group improvisation and high-intensity playing. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

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The Mahavishnu Orchestra - Meeting Of The Spirits

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Chap. 456 - November 1971 The Mahavishnu Orchestra with John McLaughlin - The Inner Mounting Flame This is the debut album by the Mahavishnu Orchestra. It is a cornerstone of jazz-rock fusion, known for its explosive energy, virtuosic musicianship, and fusion of jazz, rock, and Indian influences.

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Van der Graaf Generator - Man-Erg Considered one of the band’s most emotional and accessible tracks, it begins with a melodic, piano-led section before veering into tortured, aggressive passages with distorted organs and saxophones. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

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Man-Erg (2005 Digital Remaster)

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Van der Graaf Generator - A Plague of Lighthouse Keepers The song is a complex patchwork of ten distinct sections, assembled using advanced studio techniques (the band never played it straight through live until decades later). #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

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Van Der Graaf Generator - A Plague Of Lighthouse Keepers (HQ)

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Van der Graaf Generator - Lemmings (Including Cog) The song is a showcase for the band’s signature mixture of delicate and aggressive sections, with powerful vocals, shifting rhythms, and prominent saxophone and organ work. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

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Lemmings (Including Cog) (Remastered 2005)

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Chap. 455 - October 1971 Van der Graaf Generator - Pawn Hearts Pawn Hearts is the fourth album by Van der Graaf Generator. It represents a high point for the band and is a cornerstone of 1970s progressive rock, featuring just three lengthy tracks.

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

Guest musician Manfred Mann contributed a signature Moog synthesizer part, critically shaping the track’s sound.

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Rock Timeline: now in December 1971 @rocktimeline.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

Chap. 454 - October 1971 Uriah Heep - July Morning Written by keyboardist Ken Hensley and vocalist David Byron during July 1970, the piece stands out for its epic structure, evocative organ and guitar work, and introspective lyrics. #music #musicsky #nowplaying #musicchallenge

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July Morning (2017 Remaster)

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