What Goes On by The Beatles
What Goes On is the first songwriting credit for Ringo and the only song to be credited as Lennon/McCartney/Starkey. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Dec 09, 2019•9 min
The Kinks and Beatles Daily Deep Dive
Every weekday, Tony Frye breaks down a single song by The Kinks or The Beatles. Each song is given historical context, music theory analysis, and contemporary review in an attempt to better understand and appreciate two of the greatest catalogs in music history.
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Stormy Sky by The Kinks
The Kinks returned to recording radio friendly rock songs with the release of Sleepwalker. Stormy Sky appears on that album and may be a better song than Tony originally thought. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Dec 06, 2019•13 min
Free As A Bird by The Beatles
Free as a Bird was the first new Beatles music in 25 years and it was a top 10 hit all around the world but some still complained that it didn't sound enough like "The Beatles". Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Dec 05, 2019•22 min
Rosy Won't You Please Come Home by The Kinks
It's a song inspired by the departure of his sister and brother-in-law and includes a peculiar dissonant hook in the chorus. Today we discuss, Rosy Won't You Please Come Home Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Dec 04, 2019•16 min
Eight Days a Week by The Beatles
It was the band's seventh #1 hit in 13 months on the American charts, today we discuss Eight Days a Week by The Beatles. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Dec 03, 2019•11 min
Same Old Blues by Dave Davies
A long lost song by Dave Davies that finally saw the light of day nearly 40 years later, Same Old Blues is a groove heavy slow jam with a fantastic chorus. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Dec 02, 2019•14 min
In a Hurry by Paul McCartney
For the first time, we're covering a song released during the run of this podcast! Today we talk about the new Paul McCartney track, In A Hurry.
Nov 29, 2019•12 min
Hot Potatoes by The Kinks
It is Thanksgiving in America and what better song to cover for the holiday than Hot Potatoes by The Kinks? Oh, Thanksgiving Day by Ray Davies would have been better. Well, guess you know what to expect next year. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Nov 28, 2019•14 min
For You Blue by The Beatles
It was "technically" a number one hit in America and is one of the only straight 12 bar blues songs the band ever released. Today, we discuss George Harrison's, For You Blue. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Nov 27, 2019•15 min
Death of a Clown by The Kinks
The first solo single by Dave Davies was a massive hit in Europe. Today we discuss Death of a Clown. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Nov 26, 2019•15 min
Baby You're a Rich Man by The Beatles
Despite being a top 40 hit in the US, Baby You're a Rich Man remains an obscure track in The Beatles' catalog but there's more to this song than meets the eye. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Nov 25, 2019•17 min
Abbey Road by The Beatles
For our first episode devoted to an entire album, we discuss The Beatles' masterpiece, Abbey Road. Tony is joined by a guest as they explore the album as a whole as well as the recent remixes. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Nov 23, 2019•1 hr 26 min
Sitting In My Hotel by The Kinks
Quite possibly the best song Ray Davies ever wrote, today we discuss the hidden gem that is Sitting In My Hotel by The Kinks. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Nov 22, 2019•23 min
Dig a Pony by The Beatles
John called it garbage but this track off the Beatles final release is a solid rocker with a great guitar riff. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Nov 21, 2019•14 min
Apeman by The Kinks
It was the last top 10 hit the Kinks would ever have in their home country but Tony just can't understand how it was a hit at all. Today, we discuss Apeman. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Nov 20, 2019•15 min
Hold Me Tight by The Beatles
The Beatles dismissed it as album filler but this little rocker is filled with hooks and is a lot more fun than they give it credit for. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Nov 19, 2019•16 min
Definite Maybe by The Kinks
Is it possible that this song is, sadly, more relevant than it was when it was released? Today we discuss The Kinks' ode to bureaucratic incompetence, Definite Maybe. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Nov 18, 2019•20 min
This Boy by The Beatles
It's a lovely Motown inspired ballad with a bridge that includes some accidentally sophisticated chord changes. Today we discuss This Boy by The Beatles Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Nov 15, 2019•14 min
Rock and Roll Fantasy by The Kinks
Rock and Roll Fantasy was one of the Kinks' biggest hits in the 70s and today we discuss what makes the song great. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Nov 14, 2019•18 min
Maxwell's Silver Hammer by The Beatles
It has become one of the most hated songs of The Beatles' entire catalog but does Maxwell's Silver Hammer deserve the hate or is the hate a product of circumstance?
Nov 13, 2019•14 min
Do You Remember Walter? by The Kinks
It's a song I enjoy but don't love and never remember but never skip. Today we discuss Do You Remember Walter by The Kinks and question Jeff Lynne on his love for this track. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Nov 12, 2019•13 min
And Your Bird Can Sing by The Beatles
Pop perfection. Every moment of this two-minute song is simple, rock and roll bliss. Today, we discuss, And Your Bird Can Sing by The Beatles. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Nov 11, 2019•18 min
Better Things by The Kinks
The song was a modest hit but it should probably be a staple on classic rock radio to this day. Today we discuss Better Things by The Kinks. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Nov 08, 2019•13 min
Things We Said Today by The Beatles
A fun little rocker that seamlessly passes from minor to major and back, today we talk about Things We Said Today
Nov 07, 2019•11 min
Holiday Romance by The Kinks
The single tanked. The album the song appeared on tanked. The song is cheesy beyond compare. I love it. Today we discuss Holiday Romance by The Kinks Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Nov 06, 2019•15 min
That Is All by George Harrison
It's our first solo song! Today we discuss a beautiful album closer, That Is All by George Harrison. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Nov 05, 2019•16 min
Situation Vacant by The Kinks
Buried in the middle of their first "great" album, Situation Vacant is a fun rocker filled with Ray's dark wit. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Nov 04, 2019•13 min
Wild Honey Pie by The Beatles
If self-indulgence had a soundtrack, Wild Honey Pie would feature prominently in the score. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Nov 01, 2019•9 min
Wicked Annabella by The Kinks
Happy Halloween! Today we talk about the spookiest of Kinks songs, Wicked Annabella. - Want to be included on a future episode? Leave us a voicemail with your favorite/least favorite song and a brief explanation by calling (925) 494-1739 Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Oct 31, 2019•14 min
Revolution 9 by The Beatles
Want to share your thoughts on a song we've already covered? Want to be included in a future episode of one of your favorite songs? Leave us a voice message at (925) 494-1739 and we'll include your thoughts on a future episode.★ Support this podcast ★ Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Oct 30, 2019•12 min
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