Singles Released This Week Years Ago

 

After a short hiatus this series continues as usual without big words.

1966: The Supremes

1979: The Human League

1987: George Michael

1967: The Troggs

1966: The Easybeats

1972: The Osmonds

1977: Elvis Costello

1995: Everything But The Girl

1961: The Tokens

1969: The Band

1968: Jimi Hendrix

1969: The Kinks

Singles Released This Week Years Ago

 

Another Wednesday and another journey through music history with songs that were famous at the time or that were simply part of my musical development.

1974: Golden Earring

1977: Boz Scaggs

1971: Carole King

1982: Africa Bambaataa & Soul Sonic Force

1983: Tears For Fears

1965: Otis Redding

1969: Creedence Clearwater Revival - I prefer the version by The Blue Aeroplanes from 1995

1966: The Troggs

1967: Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell

1970: Neil Young & Crazy Horse

1962: Dick Dale and the Deltones

Go On

Another post after a period of absence. During the last weeks I wasn't able to pull myself together and continue working on this blog. Not that I doesn't wanted to keep on it was the fact that I spent a lot of time with my guests from Sri Lanka to visit some places of interest and that I lost my inspiration for the blog. I was happy enough to follow other bloggers but I had no idea for a new series or just to write about music. Of course I will continue and there will be a time to write regular. Today's song is an appetizer from the upcoming album by Panda Bear and Sonic Boom. They will release Reset in a couple of weeks. Together they finished ten tracks that combine poppy catchiness, playful psychedelia and nostalgic vibes. The upfront single "Go on" is the perfect match. Peter Kember used intros of classic songs from the 50'/60's to create new psychedelic pop songs from it. Based on a song by The Troggs the flimsy electronica sound sneaks forward step by step with repetitive vocals and spreads good mood with hand claps, relaxed riffs and gentle choirs. A perfect song for a hot summer day.

 

Reg Presley 1941 - 2013 RIP

Today Reg Presley, lead singer of The Troggs died on lung cancer. His real name wasn't Presley at all - he just borrowed the name from the king. He got famous by introducing the classical version of Wild Thing - and it is still a song you can hear any time. It is rude and with a lot of street credibility. What lot of folks don't realize is that he wrote and sung one of the best love songs ever. That is why I will remind him forever. Peace on you.

The Troggs - With a girl like you

C: It is for you