These are songs that contain the word “Music” in their lyrics.
“I Can Hear Music” is a pop ballad written by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, and Phil Spector, first recorded by the Ronettes in 1966 but most famously covered by the Beach Boys on their 1969 album 20/20; the Beach Boys’ version, produced by Carl Wilson, was notable as one of his first major productions for the band and featured him on lead vocal,
This next “Stand Out Single” is another obvious choice, but when I played the “B” side, I was blown away!
The Beatles’ iconic single “Hey Jude” / “Revolution,” released on August 26, 1968, in the United States and August 30 in the United Kingdom, stands as one of the band’s most celebrated works. Written primarily by Paul McCartney, though credited to the Lennon-McCartney songwriting partnership,
My second 2023 inductee, 14th overall, is Sir Paul McCartney. He is the first to be in my hall twice, once for The Beatles and now for his post-Beatle career.
The Beatles’ bassist, vocalist, and songwriter would continue solo beginning in 1970 at the sign of the break-up of the band. He would release his first LP, McCartney, a month before the release of The Beatles’ swansong Let It Be. The album, rich with experimentation, has McCartney performing all instruments and vocals himself, aside from some backing vocals performed by Linda McCartney. It also contained the song, “Maybe I’m Amazed”.
One of the three greatest guitarists of all time that played with the Yardbirds!
Geoffrey Arnold Beck (Jeff Beck) was born June 24, 1944, to Arnold and Ethel Beck at 206 Demesne Road, Wallington, South London. As a boy, he sang in the choir and cited Les Paul as the first guitarist that impressed him.
