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45 Fridays: Emerson, Lake And Powell – “Touch And Go”

The Emerson Lake Powell Touch And Go 45 slightly out of its picture sleeve on a wooden surface.

Can you hear that? The trumpets resounding! It must be another 45 Friday! Trumpets: bo-bah-bah-be! This week we take a look at and listen to Emerson, Lake and Powell's "Touch And Go", from 1986. This song was featured in the movie MacGruber but stands tall on its own and that's why we included it on Cottage Country Mix Vol. 17. Read about cottagemixtape.com 's connection to the song, with a cottage story, as we discuss the song's appeal. Finishing trumpet: bo-bah-bah-be!

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Bands In The Woods Wednesday: Heart (Ann Wilson / Nancy Wilson)

Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson of Heart stand outdoors in front of a Gypsy caravan

Heart on the cover of the 1977 album, Little Queen. Gypsies hangin' out in the woods. Photo by Bob Seidemann. Back at it again with another Bands In The Woods Wednesday, today with the iconic cover for Heart's second album, Little Queen released in May 17, 1977. Although, Heart have roots in Vancouver, this photo …

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Snowmaggeddon Rock: a Spotify Playlist

Crazy snowy conditions reported across Canada with St. John's getting a reported 76.2 centimetres and Ontario is now starting to get their fare share of the white stuff. Best to stay inside and crack the tunes. Cottagemixtape.com has put together a little classic rock playlist to pass the time: Snowmaggeddon Rock ! A little snow day …

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