This John Lennon album track is a rocker with one of the best bands of session players one could assemble at the time. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Ray Davies released some of his finest material on his solo albums, including this song which is funky and poppy, and beautiful all at once. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
The evolution of this song from early takes to final release proves that The Beatles were never opposed to new ideas or scrapping work for a better product. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
One of the Kinks' biggest hits and a staple of classic rock and roll. Incidentally, also one of the Doors' biggest hits. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
More time was devoted to recording this one song than was devoted to the entirety of The Beatles' first album. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
This single off of Dave Davies' first solo album finds him in his best voice and most creative musically.
Often cited as John's first introspective song, this country ditty was recorded remarkably fast for the Beatles For Sale album. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
This Kinks song features two musicians who aren't truly Kinks members, a stale guitar riff, and one of Dave's most shredding solos. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
It's rare for The Beatles to release a heavy bluesy waltz with a bridge in 12/16 time but, the one time they do it, it really works well. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Nobody writes a slow swing song about the depression following the end of a sporting season quite like Ray Davies. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
A Paul McCartney song so beautiful even John Lennon had to admit he liked it. For No One is a baroque pop masterpiece. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
The Contenders opens one of The Kinks' finest albums with a bluesy rock that doesn't last nearly long enough. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
It may be a simple song with simple lyrics but it took The Beatles three different sessions with three different drummers to get it right. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
It's regarded by many as the prettiest song Ray Davies ever wrote. Others consider it the prettiest song anyone ever wrote. Regardless, Waterloo Sunset is a perfect song and a Kinks masterpiece. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
George Harrison scored a minor hit in the mid 1970s with this New Year treat but one must wonder how it could have charted if he didn't wait until the end of December to release it. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
In Juke Box Music, Ray Davies took three chords and churned out one of the band's best juke box songs of the era. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
I'm sorry but when you get David Gilmour to play on your record, you have to give him more than power chords to play. We Got Married should have an epic Gilmour solo but, alas, it does not.
Ray Davies does not get enough recognition for his ability to fuse two or more seemingly independent songs into one majestic track like Mr Churchill Says. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
It's a fun little Christmas tune that perfectly suits Ringo's voice and production style. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Only Ray Davies could write a rocker that was both sweet and cynical, festive and anti-Christmas all rolled up into one. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
This obscure early album track by The Beatles is filled with curiosities and spectacular moments but it often forgotten by casual fans of the band. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
If you're looking for a catchy Kinks song that doesn't feature a Kink on lead vocals, this is the tune for you. If you're looking for a bluesy Kinks tune with Ray on lead vocals...this tune is also for you. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
How may seem like a simple ballad off John Lennon's Imagine album but there is actually some very clever songwriting on this track. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
This short little rocker broke the Kinks' streak for top 10 hits and came in the middle of one of rock's craziest release schedules. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
A number one hit around the world and a true Lennon/McCartney collaboration but do the lyrics match the melodies? Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Repetition, off of Think Visual by The Kinks, is a cool rocker with some very cool chord changes but it shows signs that the band was getting too comfortable in the studio. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
My my my, my my oh my just my. My oh my. It's Only Love may be a Beatles classic but it boasts some of Lennon's weakest lyrics. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Never has a song about rolling cigarettes been more sing-songy. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
Originally used in the Yellow Submarine film, this track remained fairly obscure until a recent rebirth in appreciation. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
This title track off of one of The Kinks' best albums features great guitar work, beautiful background vocals, and one of Ray's best lines. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe
