Great recordings with great harmonies from 1960s
The passing of Brian Wilson has me thinking about excellent recordings of bands featuring great harmonies and production from the 1960s. What do you consider the best recorded and most interesting album(s) from The Beach Boys (besides “Pet Sounds”)? Other bands from that era? The New York Times yesterday noted during one later period of Mr. Wilson’s life he was fixated on listening to The Ronettes. Would like to hear your opinions.
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The Association ….. think “ Cherish “, “Windy”, and “Never My Love” According to BMI, which keeps track of such data, "Never My Love" was the second-most played song on American radio and television in the 20th century, trailing only "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" by the Righteous Brothers. Another Association song, "Cherish," was #22.
https://youtu.be/Mz3YK6l01Sk?si=TXPmnoO4x9LQFUL5 https://youtu.be/VUv9OK4KUv8?si=4T-E5We_okJZY9LR
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The 5th Dimension Age of Aquarius 1969 https://youtu.be/kjxSCAalsBE?si=XPD-c9FAJVqCG2bj Up, Up and Away https://youtu.be/J2hI3-KvYZY?si=_bLL5b_oXWaYRLkA
One Less Bell to Answer ( Marilyn McCoo vocals & Burt Bacharach song ) |
From across the pond: The Tremeloes : "Silence Is Golden" (UK, 1967) https://youtu.be/0AbAw6cbu2s?si=j3YV3yrp8cj5Dy5Y Here Comes My Baby (1967) https://youtu.be/OtU-VBKA2NQ?si=dQ8OmuT9SCN_3VOf
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Sometimes a current cover version of a 60’s hit is better than the original. During the British Invasion in the 60’s, think The Troggs hit of “ Love Is All Around “ …. and now ….
click on the Wet, Wet, Wet stellar performance of “ Love Is All Around “ that was a feature in the movie: “ Four Weddings and a Funersl”.
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