It was in the 70s
Probably with Dreams.
It was number 1 when I was a teen and it was playing on the radio ALL the time--AM radio, no less (FM--the radio frequency--was for old fogies back in the day--it played muzak). I thought the song was completely creepy but I got used to hearing it all the time and when I heard it again during the Dance--I immediately recalled the smell of Coppertone suntan lotion;-) And, the funny thing is, I can see myself in these white short-shorts and a bright green halter walking to the water. Very odd memory.
I also remember seeing them on the Midnight Special (I used to watch Friday nights with my grandma--of all folks--she was a very cool lady). I think that was where I got my impression that Stevie never smiled much--because I remember when I saw the Dance and saw her smile--I was thinking "with a smile like that, why would she ever have her serious face on!"
And I also remember being somewhat surprised to find they sang GYOW and a song of Christines (can't remember which)--and thinking--this can't all be from FM--they all sound so different.
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