This “Stand Out Single” was from the debut Nazz album.
The Nazz’s “Open My Eyes” / “Hello It’s Me” was the group’s debut single, released in 1968 on SGC Records at the beginning of the band’s brief but influential career. The Nazz were a Philadelphia-area rock group formed around Todd Rundgren, who was already emerging as the band’s principal songwriter, guitarist and studio-minded musical force.
This is a series of posts that will talk about my favorite Keyboard players.
In Part One I chose; Keith Emerson, Rick Wakeman, Eumir Deodato, Gershon Kingsley, Jon Lord, and Elton John. I’ll keep it going here with some more excellent ticklers of the ivories!
These are songs that contain the word “Generation” in their lyrics.
“For Pete’s Sake” is a 1967 song by the Monkees, co-written by Peter Tork and Joey Richards, and recorded during the Headquarters sessions at a moment when the band was asserting real creative control over its music. Sung by Micky Dolenz, whose clear and slightly urgent lead vocal contrasts with the song’s reflective tone,
When I was young, I never needed anyone, And makin’ love was just for fun, Those days are gone
Eric Carmen was an American singer, songwriter, and musician known for his contributions to pop and rock music. Born on August 11, 1949, in Cleveland, Ohio, Carmen’s passion for music developed at an early age. His family supported his musical endeavors, and he began playing piano at the age of six.
Brilliant, clever, or that I just enjoy hearing over and over.
As I’ve listened to songs, over the years, I always have found certain lines that just make the song for me. This is the first post that showcases some of those phrases that I thought were brilliant, clever, or that I just enjoy hearing over and over.
