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Song(s) Of The Day 10/30: The Beatles-Abbey Road Medley, aka The Long One
Only two days remaining of my nostalgic trip back to 1969. This was how the medley was originally ordered before some late edits, which is why ‘Her Majesty’ appears where it does:
Song Of The Day 10/29: Frank Zappa-Peaches En Regalia
If you feel so inclined, light up a thick one and sink into this:
Song(s) Of The Day 10/28: The Kinks-Three From ‘Arthur (Or The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire)’
While everyone else was zigging from Woodstock to Altamont in 1969, the Kinks, who were barred from the US due to alleged misbehavior on a previous tour, zagged. Created this masterpiece with an interesting backstory. And great songs:
Song Of The Day 10/27: Roger McGuinn-Ballad Of Easy Rider
Legend has it that Dylan scrawled the opening lines on a napkin and said, ‘Give it to McGuinn, he’ll know what to do with it.’ After viewing a private screening of the film, Dylan demanded that his name be removed from the songwriting credit–either b/c he didn’t like the movie, and/or he didn’t want his […]
Song Of The Day 10/25: John Mayall-Room To Move
Following the breakup of The Bluesbreakers, John Mayall decided to form a band that would play ‘low-volume music. This cut comes from a live concert at Bill Graham’s Fillmore East in July of 1969:
Song Of The Day 10/24: The Flying Burrito Brothers-Sin City
When Gram Parsons left, or was fired from, the Byrds after Sweetheart of The Rodeo, he rebounded with the Flying Burrito Brothers, joined by fellow ex-Byrd Chris Hillman. I just love this song, the very definition of country rock:
Songs Of The Day 10/23: Joni Mitchell-Both Sides, Now & Chelsea Morning
Other artists had already recorded these classics before Joni got around to doing them on her 1969 album, Clouds. I consider her to be one of our greatest singer/songwriters. I think she got better as a singer as she progressed in her career, but there’s no denying that these are two classic songs. Gotta admit, […]
Songs Of The Day 10/22: Neil Young-Cinnamon Girl/Down By The River
Although his first solo album was an understated gem and well worth seeking out, his post-Springfield career really got started with his second release, Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere. Crazy Horse was (were?) the perfect band to complement Neil here. Here are two of the best-known songs from the album:
Song Of The Day 10/21: Neil Diamond-Sweet Caroline
OK, I don’t like this song. But at our 50th HS Reunion, everyone was singing along to it. Even I joined in. Wine will do that to you:
Song Of The Day 10/20: The Beatles-Come Together
Probably too many pointless trifles from Paul for Abbey Road to be considered the best Beatles album. Even back then John called it ‘granny music’. But the great stuff was–great.
Songs Of The Day 10/19: Two By The Temptations
They, and to a degree, Motown had evolved by 1969. These two songs reflect that evolution. Well, not so much the first one: BTW, Dennis Edwards, who replaced David Ruffin in the group, was mighty damn good in his own right. He passed away earlier this year at age 74:
Song Of The Day 10/18: Thunderclap Newman-Something In The Air
Pete Townshend formed this band to highlight the skills of former Who sideman Speedy Keen. He also played bass guitar on this cut under the pseudonym ‘Bijou Drains’. It was the #1 song on the day of the moon landing.
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