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Comment on Before the Ramones, the Rivieras: "California Sun"

Rock — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:39:21 GMT

This is a great article! Thanks for keeping the oldies alive.

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Comment on The Zombies: "Time of the Season"

Tom Sheehy — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:41:04 GMT

Great!

Comment on Bobby Darin: 'Beyond the Sea'

Tom Sheehy — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:48:04 GMT

Great

Comment on The Beach Boys: "Surfin' USA"

Senor Pescado — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 23:01:54 GMT

as a surfer of 47 years, I really appreciate the data, thanks way cool

Comment on Jim Croce: 'Bad, Bad Leroy Brown'

Tim Cushman — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 16:33:24 GMT

I met Jim at Ft. Dix when I was sergeant of the barracks in which he was staying for his "short tour". Since I had a "room" versus the open area (being the sarge), Jim would come into my room and strummed his guitar with some songs. At the time, I didn't know of his songs (I was a country boy then). I asked him if I could record some of his singin' an strummin'. He said sure. So, somewhere in my collection of reel to reel tapes, I have songs that he played for me. Now, all I have to do is find them and hope that they are still playable.
Jim seemed to be just a real nice guy who was too relaxed to be in the Army.
Just reminiscing.

Comment on Before the Moody Blues, Bessie Banks: 'Go Now'

Phillip — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 06:49:55 GMT

nice to know the origins of the original Go Now

Comment on The Grass Roots: "Let's Live for Today"

Tullier — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:31:04 GMT

As a Viet vet (1969-72), I thought the lyrics to be trite and teeny bopperish. Before the service, I helped run a college bar and we booked the Grass Roots, some of the most pretentious asssholes, and arrogant personalities we ever had.

Comment on The Grass Roots: "Let's Live for Today"

Senor Pescado — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 02:51:47 GMT

saw them with McKendree Spring, and Badfinger Wilmington, NC at New Hanover Hi School, maybe 67? 68? great show

Comment on Before the Rolling Stones, Irma Thomas: "Time Is On My Side"

Rockaeology — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 14:40:38 GMT

Thanks! Have to admit, I couldn't remember "Congratulations" either, so I found it at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SB5GK7ETs4 -- Not terrible, but it's a good thing this wasn't the A-side.

Comment on Before the Rolling Stones, Irma Thomas: "Time Is On My Side"

Paul Rosenblatt — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:46:15 GMT

Great post, man. Makes me want to hear both versions again. And what was the B-Side, Congratulations, like? Great post. Keith's memoir (Life) highlighted how deeply he and Mick studied American R&B of the time.