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You Keep Me Hanging On- Vanilla Fudge: This is a song written by the super production team of Halland-Dozier-Holland. It was originally a 1966 hit for Diana Ross & The Supremes, but just one year later psychadelic rockers Vanilla Fudge released their version on the debut album Vanilla Fudge. It was their first and most …
Hark, Who goes Y’ Onder? It is I, Richard of Nottingham Well, Speak up lad! News from the East Sire: Rick The Ruler has returned! That is the opening to one of the highest sampled, most successful rap albums of all-time: The Great Adventures of Slick Rick. I know I usually give a lit of …
Samba Pa Ti- Santana: This is the 7th track taken from the band’s sophmore ablum Abraxas. This is purely an instrumental track, but it plays so good. The sound is unlike anything I’ve heard before. The begining of the track is one of the most beautiful guitar solos I’ve ever heard. I love how the end …
“The Seeker”-The Who: This song is from the super/mega hit album, “Tommy,” which was released in 1969. The album was a concept album and it was very popular. The Who was already a popular band, but this album put them into another atmosphere. The Who have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of …
Gigolos Get Lonely Too- The Time: The Time was known in the 80’s for being a funk band with very sexual lyrics. Their biggest track to date has been the song, “Jungle Love,” which was made famous in Kevin Smith movies. With songs like “Get it Up,” & “777-3911,” their lyrics got more & more …
“Like A Rolling Stone” Bob Dylan: This was the lead-off track to Dylan’s sixth studio album, Highway 61 Revisited. This song sparked some controversy when it was released amongst Dylan’s fans. His fans were upset about the rock & roll sound of the album, particularly with this track. This song and album were a strong …
“The Shining”- Badly Drawn Boy– This English singer/songwriter has been around for quite awhile. This is the lead track to his 2000 release,”The Hour of Bewilderbeast.” The song begins beautifully with a Cello intro. Then the one of the greatest opening lines ever: Faith pours from your walls/Drowning your calls/I’ve tried to hear/You’re not …
Fortunate Son– Creedence Clearwater Revival- When you hear John Fogerty’s voice, you immediately know who it is. With all the talk of war, health care and bailouts this song hits home, even though it was recorded in 1969. This is the 6th track off their 4th release, Willy & The Poor Boys. This song still …
In our last podcast, Dr. J mentioned some funk bands that he had worked with. I was taken back by some of those names and I decided to do a Funked-out version of Musication (Since this feature is in honor of the Dr.) So check out these tracks by some of the funkiest artists around! …
Summer Madness– Kool & The Gang– Kool & The Gang has been getting some love from ETS lately, and it is well deserved. With summer coming to an end, I thought it would be fitting to include this track. Kool & The Gang recorded many jazz songs, enough to make a compilation called, “Kool Jazz“. …