Song #296: "I'm Not In Love"--10CC (1975)

This British band had enjoyed some success in their home country through the early 1970's, but nary a sniff at American audiences with songs like "Neanderthal Man" and "The Wall Street Shuffle". That is, until 1975, when they released an absolutely haunting song, "I'm Not In Love".

Released in May of that year, this song contributed greatly to the variety of sound that came out of our radios in the Summer of 1975. When "I'm Not In Love" moved up to #11 on the charts for the week of July 5th, here's a sampling of that chart, just to show you the tapestry we enjoyed:

1) Love Will Keep Us Together--Captain and Tennille
2) The Hustle--Van McCoy and the Soul City Symphony
3) Listen To What The Man Said--Paul McCartney and Wings
6) Magic--Pilot
8) When Will I Be Loved--Linda Ronstadt
9) One of These Nights--Eagles
16) Misty--Ray Stevens
20) Why Can't We Be Friends?--War
22) Cut The Cake--Average White Band
24) Rhinestone Cowboy--Glen Campbell

It is neck and neck with the Summer of 1979 for the best, musically, of the decade.

Now for our song today, one that offered a completely new sound even during this era of wide variety. The lyrics are amazing, the bridge so unique. I'm posting the extended version so you can enjoy the full effect of "I'm Not In Love".