No Return by The Kinks
Who knew that Ray could write and The Kinks could perform a pretty solid bossa nova tune? Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Jul 02, 2020•11 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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Glass Onion by The Beatles
This little rocker from the White Album could easily be forgotten but it's very possible it holds a Beatles record! Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Jul 01, 2020•11 min
Think Visual by The Kinks
This seemingly simple rocker from late era Kinks has a lot more going on that what you might expect. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Jun 30, 2020•10 min
Getting Closer by Paul McCartney
Despite this song being a top 20 hit in the US, you never hear it on classic rock radio and the album it came from is widely regarded as one of Paul's worst...unfairly. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Jun 29, 2020•13 min
The Empty Room by Ray Davies
One of the most recent examples of Ray's songwriting ability that finally masters the laid back jazzy sound he's been attempting for over 50 years. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Jun 26, 2020•10 min
His Name is Legs by George Harrison
If you are a fan of this funky little Harrison track, you're probably rank among the biggest of Beatles die hards. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Jun 25, 2020•10 min
A Little Bit of Emotion by The Kinks
One of Ray's great lyrics and a beautifully produced song that has only gained in relevance in the 40 years since it was written. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Jun 24, 2020•13 min
Julia by The Beatles
This is the only Beatles song to only feature John Lennon. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Jun 23, 2020•11 min
Reveal Yourself by Dave Davies
Dave pulls influence from all over the radio dial for this rocker off his second solo album. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Jun 22, 2020•12 min
She Came In Through the Bathroom Window by The Beatles
Inspired by real life events, this two-minute medley component is actually a gem that features some amazing musical performances by the boys.
Jun 19, 2020•17 min
Shepherds of the Nation by The Kinks
This track is a perfect example of why some people hate this period of Kinks albums but also an example of why some folks love it. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Jun 18, 2020•15 min
No-No Song by Ringo Starr
Is it possible that this top 5 hit actually hurt Ringo's solo career? The answer might surprise you, uh-huh. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Jun 17, 2020•10 min
Arthur by The Kinks
The closing song for one of The Kinks' most beloved albums is an uptempo rocker that finds the band firing on all cylinders. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Jun 16, 2020•12 min
Tell Me Why by The Beatles
If it's possible for a Beatles song to be lost or forgotten while also appearing on a hit album and in a beloved film, Tell Me Why may be that lost gem of a track from their early era.
Jun 15, 2020•16 min
Schooldays by The Kinks
The opening track for The Kinks' final "concept" record but is it really the return to rock and roll that is often claimed? Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Jun 12, 2020•13 min
Live and Let Die by Paul McCartney
When Paul reunites with George Martin, good music is made. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Jun 11, 2020•10 min
Tin Soldier Man by The Kinks
Even for its time, this song was bordering on too cheesy for consumption but there are some nice hooks hidden in the arrangement. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Jun 10, 2020•7 min
Two of Us by The Beatles
The opening track of the Beatles final album is a fun, bassless, Everly Brothers tribute. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Jun 09, 2020•9 min
I'll Remember by The Kinks
A lot of you probably don't remember this album closer that bears a striking resemblance to a Beatles tune. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Jun 08, 2020•8 min
Mars Picks
Listeners weigh in on which album they'd take to Mars as their sole source of musical entertainment and some of the answers may surprise you! Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
May 23, 2020•21 min
Imagine by John Lennon
One of the most enduring and beloved songs of the rock era with a lyric that, sadly, grows more and more relevant as time goes by. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
May 04, 2020•22 min
I Gotta Move by The Kinks
An early B-side that was probably always destined to be a B-side. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
May 01, 2020•9 min
Good Night by The Beatles
How do you follow Revolution 9? With a Disneyesque lullaby filled with lush string arrangements and a Ringo vocal. That's how. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Apr 30, 2020•10 min
War is Over by The Kinks
Another hidden Kinks gem that probably would have been an A-side hit had they released it as an A-side of a single. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Apr 29, 2020•16 min
Hunt You Down/Naked/C Link by Paul McCartney
The final track of Egypt Station is actually a medley of three very different songs. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Apr 28, 2020•13 min
Susannah's Still Alive by Dave Davies
Is it a Dave Davies song? Is it a Kinks song? Is it both? Is it neither? Does anyone really care? It has a catchy guitar riff and that's all that matters! Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Apr 27, 2020•11 min
Get Back by The Beatles
It may have began as a political satire but Get Back eventually became a solid rocker with almost nonsensical lyrics. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Apr 24, 2020•12 min
Celluloid Heroes by The Kinks
This song has a beautiful melody and a gorgeous arrangement but at six and a half minutes, it may be a little too long for its own good. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Apr 23, 2020•10 min
Taxman by The Beatles
One of the great album openers of The Beatles' catalog and a perfect mix of pure rock and biting social commentary. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Apr 22, 2020•14 min
Some Mother's Son by The Kinks
Possibly Ray's most sad and dark lyrics to date but which interpretation makes the most sense? Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Apr 21, 2020•18 min
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