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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Tired of Waiting For You by The Kinks

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 29, 2019•16 min

She Loves You by The Beatles

Oct 28, 2019•22 min

National Health by The Kinks

Oct 25, 2019•14 min

Old Brown Shoe by The Beatles

Oct 24, 2019•17 min

Alcohol by The Kinks

It's a little bit swampy, a little bit slow, but it's very cool and has one of Ray's coolest lines to sing out loud. It's Alcohol from Muswell Hillbillies. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

Oct 23, 2019•14 min

I've Just Seen a Face by The Beatles

Recorded on the same day as Yesterday and I'm Down, I've Just Seen a Face has, somehow, become a hidden gem from a period where The Beatles were truly firing on all cylinders. Today, we discuss that gem. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

Oct 22, 2019•16 min

Picture Book by The Kinks

Was it a hit? No. Was it the B side of an inferior song? Yes. Should it have been a hit? Absolutely. Is it a classic Kinks song nonetheless? You bet your butt! Today we discuss Picture Book. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

Oct 21, 2019•17 min

Let It Be by The Beatles (LP Version)

Four different guitar solos have been officially released by The Beatles for Let It Be but, today, we're focusing our attention on the best of the best. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

Oct 18, 2019•18 min

This Time Tomorrow by The Kinks

Is it possible to release a song that is moving at two different tempos? The Kinks certainly tried with This Time Tomorrow and the effect is a perfect match to the lyrics. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

Oct 17, 2019•12 min

Cry Baby Cry by The Beatles

Today we discuss Cry Baby Cry, a deep cut from The Beatles' deepest of albums. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

Oct 16, 2019•17 min

Sweet Lady Genevieve by The Kinks

It's a crime that this single, one of the best of the 70s, didn't chart in England. It's a crime it wasn't released in the US. It's a crime that you don't have this song on every playlist in your collection.★ Support this podcast ★ Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

Oct 15, 2019•12 min

Here Comes the Sun by The Beatles

In the first episode of our podcast, we discuss one of the most complex and beautiful songs in The Beatles' catalog, Here Comes the Sun.

Oct 14, 2019•20 min

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