115 songs that hit big in 1965, featuring the second wave of the British Invasion, Folk Rock, and Motown.
Category: Music
Paul and Answer
Listen to “I Dig a Pony” at the 2:00 mark.
For ages I was never entirely certain if the “oooo” and the “ohhh” were both by John. It’s Paul, then John.
John was known for having trouble remembering lyrics, even for songs he had written. As seen here, an assistant was holding a clipboard for John’s reference.
BeaTles Tower
Last August, I made a big deal about the retirement of the Master FM Antenna that had been on the Empire State Building since 1965.
In Let It Be, at the start of the rooftop concert there’s a shot of a far more imposing mid-1960’s broadcasting structure. The British Telecom Tower.
After sixty years, the BT Tower still looks quite futuristic. I first saw it during a business trip to London about thirty years ago. I’m surprised it isn’t a more widely recognized landmark. The tower is now owned by an American investment group that plans to convert it into a hotel.
https://apnews.com/article/london-bt-tower-sold-hotel-mcr-773d8074736576edaba3af8f1eff27ea
Carmen Tributes
Ohio’s Eric Carmen passed away two months ago.
Ray Carmen, who is heard on LuxuriaMusic, is also from Ohio.
https://raycarmenmusic.wixsite.com/ray-carmen-music/the-pop-radio-program
Ray’s POP! RADIO PROGRAM is always a very enjoyable eclectic blast. Last night’s show was a special tribute to Ray’s sister, who passed away last year. Click or tap the cool cat to listen to an hour of his sister’s favorite songs.
All Tom, All the Time
Tom Hanks with “Songs From the Back of the Station Wagon” for you, 24/7.
Let It Be Back
“Premieres May 10, 2024 Watch the new official music video for The Beatles’ “Let It Be”, filmed on the day after the January 30th rooftop concert.”