Song Of The Day - "Hot Rod High" by The Knights Here's a follow up to yesterday's post by The Super Stocks. Once again, it's Gary Usher and company from 1964 giving The Beach Boys a run for their money. The song was even co-written by Beach Boys collaborator Roger Christian. The expert backing was provided by The Wrecking Crew including Glen … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – "Hot Rod High" by The Knights
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Today in Rock History – December 21
1967, The Beatles held a party at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London to preview their new movie Magical Mystery Tour. 1967, The Rolling Stones release their psychedelic-themed Their Satanic Majesties Request in the United States. The album reaches number two in the American album charts, below the Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour. The Beatles themselves hold a costume party … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – December 21
Today in Rock History – November 30
1963, The Beatles second album With The Beatles became the first million selling album by a group in the UK. 1968, Glen Campbell started a five-week run at number one on the album chart with "Wichita Lineman." The song was written by Jimmy Webb, who's inspiration for the lyrics came while driving through Washita County in northern Oklahoma. 1969, Pink Floyd performed at the … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 30
Today in Rock History – September 6
1966, The Who begin the week at The Palais in Ilford, Essex, England. Earlier in the day they record performances of "I'm A Boy" and "Heatwave" for British television's Ready, Steady, GO! 1968, Working at Abbey Road studios in London, The Beatles recoded overdubs onto the new George Harrison song "While My Guitar Gently Weeps." Eric Clapton added the guitar solo and became … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 6
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “East Of Ginger Trees” by Seals & Crofts
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “East Of Ginger Trees” by Seals & Crofts The duo of Jim Seals and Dash Crofts were one of the most successful soft rock groups of the 1970s. The duo hailed from Texas and after gigging around they both joined The Champs of “Tequila” fame as touring members of the group. Glen Campbell was also a member of the group and the three of them … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “East Of Ginger Trees” by Seals & Crofts