The Beach Boys – Help Me, Rhonda
About the song Background on “Help Me, Rhonda” by The Beach Boys: Songwriters: Primarily Brian Wilson with additional lyrics by Mike Love. Inspiration: Brian Wilson cites Bobby Darin’s “Mack the…
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The Monkees – Every Step Of The Way
About the song Background of “Every Step of the Way” by The Monkees While “Every Step of the Way” isn’t one of their biggest hits from the 1960s heyday, it…
The Animals – Boom Boom
About the song Background The Animals’ “Boom Boom” is a cover of a John Lee Hooker song that was originally released in 1962. The Animals’ version was released in 1964…
Simon & Garfunkel – Scarborough Fair
About the song Simon & Garfunkel’s “Scarborough Fair” isn’t quite their own song. It’s a traditional English ballad with roots dating back to at least the 17th century . The…
The Beach Boys – Fun, Fun, Fun
About the song Background The Song: A quintessential early Beach Boys hit, “Fun, Fun, Fun” was released in February 1964, reaching #5 on the Billboard Hot 100. Written and Produced…
Simon & Garfunkel – The Boxer
About The Song “The Boxer” is a song by Simon and Garfunkel from their fifth studio album “Bridge over Troubled Water” in 1970. Additionally, it was produced by the duo…
The Animals – I’m Crying
About the song Background on The Animals – I’m Crying “I’m Crying” holds a special place in The Animals’ history for a couple of reasons: First Original Composition: Released in…
The Beach Boys – I Get Around
About the song Background of “I Get Around” by The Beach Boys Songwriters: Originally credited to Brian Wilson alone, but later Mike Love received co-writing credit. Release: 1964. Became the…
The Animals – Bring It On Home To Me
About the song The Animals’ “Bring It On Home To Me” isn’t just a song; it’s a raw and electrifying moment in rock and roll history. Originally written and recorded…
The Animals – It’s My Life
About the song Background: Released in 1965 as a single by the British rock band The Animals. Written by American songwriters Roger Atkins and Carl D’Errico, specifically for The Animals.…