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Not really a Beatles’ song, but close enough! Is that a Rickenbacker bass I see there?
The Analogues Perform George Harrison’s “Ding Dong, Ding Dong”
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And sticking with the clown theme and getting back to the Kinks:
Dave Davies with the 1967 single from the Kinks’ album Something Else by The Kinks.
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I was there, but just didn’t realise how awful some of this was.
1970s Flashback – 10 Fads (Part 2)
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Now I’m sure Mona and Lisa could have some fun with this one from 1967.
Manfred Mann – Ha Ha Said The Clown
The song features one of the earliest appearances in pop music of the mellotron, played by Manfred Mann himself.
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Yes, another Kinks request. And what beautiful lyrics.
Kinks – Days
Thank you for the days
Those endless days, those sacred days you gave me
I’m thinking of the days
I won’t forget a single day, believe meI bless the light
I bless the light that lights on you, believe me
And though you’re gone
You’re with me every single day, believe meDays I’ll remember all my life
Days when you can’t see wrong from right
You took my life
But then I knew that very soon you’d leave me
But it’s alright
Now I’m not frightened of this world, believe meI wish today could be tomorrow
The night is dark
It just brings sorrow, let it waitThank you for the days
Those endless days, those sacred days you gave me
I’m thinking of the days
I won’t forget a single day, believe me -
Maybe your Topic should be “Favourite rock song of all time”, based on your selections Jung. As for favourite MLT songs, There have been similar posts before, including this very early one from Timothy Connelly on 13/10/2018 AT 01:25 “Favourite and least favourite MonaLisa Twins songs”.
There are some of the greatest that I can no longer listen to as they have been flogged to death over the years. These include, Stairway to Heaven – Led Zeppelin, Good Vibrations – Beach Boys, Nights In White Satin – Moody Blues, Satisfaction – Rolling Stones, and Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen
“Ranker” has an interesting list, determined by reader vote, including the following top ten, in descending order from number one: Hey Jude, Imagine, Stairway to Heaven, A Day in the Life, What a Wonderful World, Paint it Black, The Sounds of Silence, Good Vibrations, Satisfaction, Yesterday.
As for me, today at least, I would be happy with the following: Gimme Shelter – Stones, Imagine – Lennon, A Day in the Life – The Beatles, Hey Jude – The Beatles, Like a Rolling Stone – Bob Dylan, All Along the Watchtower – Jimi Hendrix. Stairway to Heaven – Led Zeppelin, Paint it Black – Stones, Baba O’Riley – The Who, The Sounds of Silence – Simon and Garfunkel.
Maybe after the MLT release their pending new originals album it will be time for a review of our favourite MLT songs.
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Yes, nice photo Brian. Funny, I have a T-Shirt that looks exactly the same!
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You’ve picked excellent guitarists there Paul. Eric Clapton’s band, Derek and the Dominoes, created an extraordinary album with “Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs“, in 1970. Their hit single from the album featured duelling guitars with Eric on lead and Duane Allman on slide guitar and some brilliant keyboards from the drummer, Jim Gordon. The following comment is from the web.
“Derek and the Dominos were an English–American blues-rock band formed in the spring of 1970 by guitarist and singer Eric Clapton, keyboardist and singer Bobby Whitlock, bassist Carl Radle and drummer Jim Gordon. All four members had previously played together in Delaney & Bonnie and Friends, during and after Clapton’s brief tenure with Blind Faith. Dave Mason supplied additional lead guitar on early studio sessions and played at their first live gig. Another participant at their first session as a band was George Harrison, the recording for whose album All Things Must Pass marked the formation of Derek and the Dominos.
The band released only one studio album, Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs, produced by Tom Dowd, which also featured extensive contributions on slide guitar from Duane Allman. A double album, Layla did not immediately enjoy strong sales or receive widespread radio airplay, but went on to earn critical acclaim. Although released in 1970 it was not until March 1972 that the album’s single “Layla” (a tale of unrequited love inspired by Clapton’s infatuation with his friend Harrison’s wife, Pattie Boyd) made the top ten in both the United States and the United Kingdom. The album is often considered to be the defining achievement of Clapton’s career.” -
That’s a new one on me Jim. I see it has been covered by many top artists though.
“‘I Believe in Father Christmas’ is a song by English musician Greg Lake with lyrics by Peter Sinfield. Although it is often categorised as a Christmas song, this was not Lake’s intention. He said that he wrote the song in protest at the commercialisation of Christmas. Sinfield, however, said that the words are about a loss of innocence and childhood belief. Released in 1975, the song reached number two on the UK Singles Chart”.
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Thank you Tomás. I have responded in detail but my post is being held up awaiting moderation, probably because it includes a couple of web links. However, following is my first paragraph.
Thank you Tomas, you didn’t disappoint. However, this isn’t just a list composed by magazine editors or journalists. Many people took part in the survey, mainly well known musicians, so even if we added your name and a couple of your Beatles fans friends to the survey, it would not make much difference to the final result. Also, Rolling Stone magazine is a rock heavy publication, hence the proliferation of rock and blues guitarists.
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I take your point Brian. As you are new to the club I thought there might be lots you’ve missed. I first discovered the MLT about 18 months ago and it took a long time for me to catch up with their online history and they keep releasing new stuff and old archives constantly.
I agree with your ‘Elenore’ assessment. It was also very popular in my country at the time.
“Elenore, gee I think you’re swell
And you really do me well
You’re my pride and joy, et cetera
Elenore, can I take the time
To ask you to speak your mind
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Wow Ivan. That was one really cute concert request from young Sasha, and a fine performance from the Xmas choir. Thank you for sharing.
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Well said Stephen. Mona and Lisa are the real deal. In todays’ pop world full of narcissists, it is so delightful to see artists who, as has already been stated elsewhere, take music seriously without taking themselves seriously.
They also have very special parents in Rudolf and Michaela, who I’m sure, provide the type of loving environment that manages to bring out the best in them. They are the perfect role models for families the world over.
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Nothing wrong with Shocking Blue Ivan. Just didn’t think it was the MLT style. However, they have shown they can cover anything.
This was one of my favourite songs being played on radio in 1970, and maybe some sound advice here for Mona and Lisa!
Shocking Blue – Never Marry A Railroad Man
