Featuring Jeff Beck on guitar, I have always loved this huge
hit from The Yardbirds. I didn’t know until today that the song was written by
Graham Gouldman who would be one of the founding members in years to come of
10cc (I’M NOT IN LOVE, THE THINGS WE DO FOR LOVE). To say 1965 pop singles were
eclectic would be a gigantic understatement. ’65 saw the release of the cutting
edge (LIKE A ROLLING STONE) and the old guard, sticky sweet pop (MRS. BROWN
YOU’VE GOT A LOVELY DAUGHTER) and musical experimentation (ALL DAY & ALL OF
THE NIGHT). This song was ahead of its time featuring Jeff Beck’s
sitar-via-fuzzbox raga sounding guitar intro. Also, drummer Jim McCarty’s tempo
changes, Keith Relf’s slightly threatening vocal and the chant-like harmonies
fill out the song in spectacular fashion.
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#2299 – SEASON OF THE WITCH - 10/31/2019 This is proof that a good song can have staying power even without scoring chart success. It is ...
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#2341 – 1,000 DOLLAR CAR – 11/10/2019 I was recently asked if I have a list of my favorite LPs rather than just songs. Being the king of l...
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55 years ago, this song was released and is a tune that can correctly be included in the patheon of rock & roll groundbreakers. Jim ...
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