1965, The Kinks were at number one on the singles chart with "Tired Of Waiting For You," the group's second chart topper. 1965, Working at Abbey Road studios in London, The Beatles recorded two new songs. John Lennon's "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away" was recorded in nine takes, and a new Paul McCartney song "Tell Me What You See" was laid down in four takes. 1966, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – February 18
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Today in Rock History – June 3
1966, The Who arrive at a TV studio in Stockholm to appear on the Popside program for Sverige Television. Coming onstage busting through a Union Jack paper hoop, they mime performances of "Daddy Rolling Stone," "It's Not True," "Bald Headed Woman," "The Kids Are Alright," "Substitute," and "My Generation" while standing on a ramp. The show is directed by Peter Goldmann, later … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – June 3
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “Hands Off She’s Mine” by The English Beat
Records don’t get any more downright joyous, infectious and danceable than this classic ska track by The English Beat. Not to be confused with a now-unknown American band that also called themselves The Beat that had this Beat changing their name to The English Beat in America, The Beat were a 2-Tone ska collective that consisted of Dave Wakeling, Ranking Roger, Andy Cox, Saxa, … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “Hands Off She’s Mine” by The English Beat