1965, The Beatles were at number one on the UK singles chart with "Ticket To Ride." Taken from the film Help! it was the group's seventh UK chart topper. 1966, "Wild Thing" by The Troggs (who were originally called The Troglodytes) was released in the US on both the Atco and Fontana labels. The song went on to reach number one. Fronted by Reg Presley, "Wild Thing" became a … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – April 22
Richie Havens
Psychedelic Time Warp – Sun and Moon, Part 1
Hosted by Bart Shore. Sun songs. Part One is all Sun songs - sun or sunshine tunes with music from Richie Havens, the Beatles, Neville Brothers, Jonathan Edwards, Doobie Brothers, Violent Femmes, Al Stewart, Elton John, the Doors, Yes, Camel, Pink Floyd, the Police, Soundgarden, Traffic, and Jethro Tull. Also Grand Funk, Fijiid Pink, Eddie Vedder, Madness, Unknown … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Time Warp – Sun and Moon, Part 1
Psychedelic Time Warp – White Album Tribute
Hosted by Bart Shore. This terrific episode is a track by track recreation of The Beatles' White Album - featuring a few demos, interview snippets and lots of covers. The list of contributors includes Molly Hatchet, Phish, The Pixies, Jeff Healy, Tori Amos, Slade, CSNY, George Harrison solo, Richie Havens, Georgia Satellites, Art Garfunkel, John Lennon & Keith … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Time Warp – White Album Tribute
Today in Rock History – August 30
1966, The Who begin two days of recording at IBC Studios and Pye No. 2 Studio in London. During the sessions the group records The Regent's "Barbara Ann," The Everly Brothers' "Man with Money," Martha and the Vandellas' "Heatwave," and the theme to the then smash hit TV show Batman. The tracks are intended for a new album tentatively titled Jigsaw Puzzle. Kit Lambert produces … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 30
