The Beatles – Page 4 – Doyle's Space

Vic Flick Dies

In 1962, Flick played the iconic guitar riff for the “James Bond Theme” in the first Bond film, Dr. No.

Vic Flick is an iconic English musician and composer best known for his association with the James Bond franchise and his significant contributions to film and television music. Victor Harold Flick was born on May 14, 1937, in Worcester Park, Surrey, England. Growing up in a musical family, Flick became interested in music and began learning the piano. However, his fascination with the guitar began in his teenage years, inspired by the evolving sounds of jazz and skiffle music during the 1950s. He honed his skills on the guitar, eventually becoming proficient in both classical and contemporary styles.

Lyrical: “Take it Easy” (Part One)

Songs that contain “Take It Easy” in the lyrics.

“Take It Easy” is a classic rock song by the Eagles, co-written by Jackson Browne and Eagles member Glenn Frey. Released in 1972 as the debut single from their self-titled album, the song was pivotal in establishing the Eagles’ signature blend of rock and country. The lyrics tell the story of a man trying to ease his mind and embrace life’s ups and downs,

Covers – I’ll Feel a Whole Lot Better

The tune was originally released as the B-side to the single of “All I Really Want to Do,” but eventually earned enough airplay to become a regional hit in its own right (though on the national charts, it narrowly missed the Billboard Top 100, peaking at 103).

“I’ll Feel a Whole Lot Better” is a song by The Byrds, written by the band’s lead guitarist and vocalist Gene Clark. It was released in June 1965 as part of their debut album, Mr. Tambourine Man.

Michael Jackson – Doyle’s Space: Music Hall of Fame

The King of Pop is one of my 2024 inductees.

Michael Jackson’s solo career is one of the most influential and celebrated in the history of music. Before launching his solo career, Jackson was the lead singer of The Jackson 5, a group formed in 1964 with his brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon. Managed by their father, Joe Jackson, The Jackson 5 signed with Motown Records in 1968.

Cotton Mather: The First American Evangelical, Enemy of Spider-Man, or a Power Pop Band? (Part Three)

A four-piece rock group with a sound centered around guitars and vocal harmonies.

Cotton Mather is an American power pop band formed in Austin, Texas, in 1990 by singer-songwriter Robert Harrison. Known for their melodious and jangly sound, they have drawn comparisons to The Beatles, Elvis Costello, Squeeze, and Guided by Voices. The group started out as an experimental duo featuring guitar and cello,

School Songs (Part One)

We don’t need no education.

With school, around here, just out for the summer, it got me thinking about songs about school. I decided to list some of my favorites here. There are songs here for them, whether they are just beginning, starting a new grade, beginning High School/College, or graduating. Enjoy part one.

Debut Album – First Song-Side One (Part One)

Well, she was just seventeen, You know what I mean, And the way she looked was way beyond compare, So how could I dance with another, Oh when I saw her standing there

You went to your favorite record store and bought that debut album because maybe you’d heard a single by them, or someone had told you that they were good, or maybe you just liked the cover. You got it home, tore off the shrink, placed the needle down on the first track on side one, and what did you hear? Was it a defining moment in your appreciation for that group? Let’s check some out.

Elton John – Doyle’s Space: Music Hall of Fame

Elton John’s career total to 68 Billboard Hot 100 entries, a run that began with “Border Song,” which marked his Billboard chart debut on Aug. 15, 1970.

Sir Elton John, born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on March 25, 1947, in Pinner, Middlesex, England, is a legendary British singer, songwriter, and pianist. Raised in a council house by his maternal grandparents, Elton displayed a prodigious talent for music from an early age, learning to play the piano by ear at just four years old. His parents recognized his musical gift and encouraged his pursuits. He later attended the Royal Academy of Music on a scholarship but dropped out at 17 to pursue a career in music.

Covers – Lies

You think that you’re such a smart girl, And I’ll believe what you say, But who do you think you are, girl , To lead me on this way, hey

“Lies” is a song by The Knickerbockers, an American rock band from the 1960s. The song was released in November of 1965 and became one of the band’s most well-known hits.

Songs That Begin and End with the Same Line (Part One)

Ziggy played guitar

I just heard a new “Diner topic” on the Jukebox Diner with Lou Simon radio show on Sirius/XM. It was to come up with songs that open and close with the same exact line of lyric. I thought this sounded fun so I started coming up with some. There are a lot more that I would have ever thought so here we go.