Tag: Classic Rock
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The Inspiration Behind The Beatles’ ‘Penny Lane’
The Beatles’ 1966 hit “Penny Lane” is one of the most beloved songs in the band’s catalog. But what was the inspiration behind the song? “Penny Lane” was released in 1967 as a single with “Strawberry Fields Forever.” It was written primarily by Paul McCartney but was credited to the McCartney-Lennon partnership. The lyrics refer […]
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This Day in Rock Music History: Dec. 6, 1966 – The Beatles Record a Holiday Message for Pirate Radio and Begin Sgt. Pepper’s Recordings
The Beatles were busy on December 6, 1966. On this day so many years ago, the band recorded the first song for what would become their legendary psychedelic record, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. But they were also in the Christmas spirit, apparently. The Beatles were champions of the pirate radio stations that operated […]
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Pink Floyd’s Protest Anthem for Ukraine is First New Song in 28 Years
Rock legends Pink Floyd have released their first new music since 1994, and, true to form, it’s a stirring political protest song against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. David Gilmour, Nick Mason, and company sampled the voice of Andriy Khlyvnyuk, lead singer of Ukrainian rock band BoomBox, for “Hey Hey Rise Up.” The Guardian grabbed an […]