1968, The Beatles recorded promotional videos for "Hey Jude" and "Revolution" at Twickenham Film Studios. The vocals are recorded live over the pre-recorded instrumental tracks to get round the current British Musicians Union ban on lip-sync performances. For "Hey Jude," The Beatles were accompanied by a 36-piece orchestra and 300 fans and other assorted extras who join in … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 4
The Electric Prunes
Today in Rock History – February 17
1966, Nancy Sinatra was at number one on the singles chart with "These Boots Are Made For Walking," her first chart topper. 1967, The Beatles started recording a new John Lennon song "Being For the Benefit of Mr. Kite" at Abbey Road studio’s, London. John's lyrics for the song came almost entirely from an antique poster advertising a circus performance scheduled to take … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – February 17
Psychedelic Time Warp – Dreams
Hosted by Bart Shore. This themed episode of Psychedelic Time Warp revolves around dreams - songs about dreams, albums about dreams, or lyrics with dreams. Hear from Alan Parsons, the New Orleans Radiators, The Electric Prunes, Simple Minds, Jimi Hendrix, Spooky Tooth, Neil Young, Moody Blues, Spirit, and Supertramp. Plus live Tom Petty, Aerosmith, Fleetwood Mac, … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Time Warp – Dreams
