1965, The Beatles worked on a new George Harrison song "Think For Yourself" at Abbey Road for their forthcoming Rubber Soul album. After rehearsing the song, they recorded the basic instrumental track in one take. 1966, The Who go into CBS Studios in London and record at least two takes of the backing track for their next single "Happy Jack." John and Keith then go to Regent … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 8
Genesis
Psychedelic Time Warp – Show 2
Hosted by Bart Shore. Music from Fleetwood Mac, Jeff Beck, ELP, the Beatles, Genesis, Led Zeppelin, Alan Parsons, Joan Jett, the Grateful Dead, Journey, Santana, Hendrix, Cream, Love, Kansas and the Doors. Rarities from the Eire Apparent, the Bubble Puppy, and the 31st of February. Comedy from Monty Python and the National Lampoon. For a list of stations and … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Time Warp – Show 2
Today in Rock History – October 23
1966, The Jimi Hendrix Experience recorded their first single "Hey Joe," at De Lane Lea studios in London. The earliest known commercial recording of the song is the late-1965 single by the Los Angeles garage band the The Leaves. The band then re-recorded the track and released it in 1966 as a follow-up single which became a hit. The Byrds also performed and recorded a version … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – October 23
Psychedelic Time Warp – Show 31
Hosted by Bart Shore. Yardbirds, ZZ Top, live Hendrix, the Clash, Allman Brothers, Jethro Tull, Derek & the Dominos, Led Zep, Peter Gabriel, Dire Straits, Faces, the Byrds, Moody Blues, Steely Dan, XTC, Genesis, CSNY, The Who, Pink Floyd, and more. Comedy from Ray Stevens and Larry Groce. For a list of stations and times visit the PTW home page. Psychedelic … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Time Warp – Show 31
Today in Rock History – October 13
1965, The Who go into IBC Studio A in London for a midnight session to record their next single. The final release version of "My Generation" is laid down as well as "The Kids Are Alright." The next day Glyn Johns makes mono mixes of the two songs plus the UK B-side to "My Generation," "Shout and Shimmy," that had been recorded in April. He also prepares the 2:42 edited version … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – October 13