Songs That Time Forgot

I call these forgotten songs. Just had to read the title to remember the song and thought, “Gee, a song that I have not heard in ages.” See if there are any you remember but forgot about.

“Beach Baby” is a song that was recorded by the British band the First Class. It was written by John Carter and his wife, Gillian Shakespeare. The song became the only substantial hit for the band. It came out as a single in 1974 and charted on the Billboard Hot 100, Cash Box, and UK Singles charts.

“Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)” is a song from 1972 that was recorded by the American rock/pop band Looking Glass. It is featured on their self-titled debut album. It was written by the band’s lead guitarist and co-vocalist, Elliot Lure. The single became a hit and went to number one on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Cash Box Top 100 charts. The song lyrics told the story of Brandy, a barmaid in a busy seaboard harbor town. Though lonely sailors flirt with her, she pines for one who has long since left her because he claimed his life, his love, and his lady, was “the sea.” Following the song's release in 1972, "Brandy" increased in popularity as a girl's name in the United States.

“Dancing in the Moonlight” is a song that was recorded by the French-American rock band King Harvest. The song was written by Sherman Kelly and was originally recorded in 1970 by Kelly’s band, Boffalongo. When King Harvest recorded their version in 1972 the song became a hit and charted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

“Hooked on a Feeling” is a song recorded by the Swedish rock band Blue Swede. It came out in 1974 and became internationally recognized by their “ooga chaka” cover of the song. It actually was so unique it went to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was originally a 1968 pop song written by Mark James and recorded by the American singer B.J. Thomas.

“I’d Love You to Want Me” is a song that was recorded by the American singer and songwriter Lobo. It came out as a single in 1972 and is featured on his album Of a Simple Man. It became his highest charting hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song went to number one on the Easy Listening chart.

“Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)” is a song that was recorded by the English pop band Edison Lighthouse. In 1970 it was their debut single. It was written by Tony Macaulay and Barry Mason. The song went to number one on the UK Singles Chart.

“Magnet and Steel” is a song that was written and recorded by the American rock musician Walter Egan. It became Eagan’s first and biggest hit in 1978. The song charted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Members of the British-American rock group Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham, sang background vocals. Nick was also Egan's inspiration for the song. “Magnet and Steele” was featured in the films “Boogie Nights,” “Overnight Delivery,” and “Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo.”

“Precious and Few” is a 1972 song that was recorded by the American band Climax. The song was written by the band’s guitarist, Walter D. Nims. It charted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and went to number one on the Cash Box chart.

“Wildfire” is a song that was recorded by the American singer and songwriter Michael Martin Murphey. The song was written by Murphey and Larry Cansier. It is featured on his 1975 album Blue Sky-Night Thunder. It came out as the lead single from the album. The song charted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and went to number one on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. The single was certified platinum by the RIAA. In 2025 Murphey re-recorded the song with American country singer Cody Johnson.