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Serie #2 - Lost, but Not Forgotten Songs (4)

Boz Scaggs - Loan me a dime - Boz Scaggs (1969)

This song is for you: If you like “Since I’ve been loving you” by Led Zeppelin

What’s in it for you: Just listen to this incredible guitar performance by Duane Allman …

1 song 1 fact: This song is actually a cover of Fenton Robinson’s “Somebody loan me a dime”, although Boz Scaggs was listed as songwriter on his album. The song was later re-credited to Fenton Robinson

Click here to listen:

https://open.spotify.com/track/05LTrpC9z6YpTPmaeGC9kQ?si=db5e87dd2f394fa5

#Listen'n Dive #blues #allman #60s #boz scaggs #guitar #guitar solo

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Serie #2 - Lost, but Not Forgotten Songs (3)

Rory Gallagher - I Fall Apart - Rory Gallagher (1971) 

This song is for you: If you like “Behind Blue Eyes” by The Who

What’s in it for you: A well constructed guitar solo, jazzy vibes, and a melancholic beat that turns into a climax of instrumental pieces. This is an atypical Gallagher song!

1 song 1 fact: Two interpretations of the song exist: According to Rory’s bassist, it is a tender love song.  However... Many fans seem to think that it is an expression of anger and sadness (as stressed by the multiple solo guitar layers). You listen and you choose !

Click here to listen: 

https://open.spotify.com/track/4MqFHxNM8uM7UEW4t56nzU?si=03430c6171184e9f

#music #60s #70s #blues #rock #guitar #solo #song #listen'n dive #song recs

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Serie #1 - Unknown Songs from Famous Bands (3)

The Beatles - You Never Give Me Your Money - Abbey Road (1969)

What’s in it for you: An eclectic song with various styles combined, G. Harrison’s incredible guitar skills, as well as R. Starr’s superb drumming. 

Recommended Studio version: Take 36 (available in the newly remastered Abbey Road album) has great alchemy and groove from the Fab Four. 

1 song 1 fact: This song actually joins unrelated song fragments together. This song talks about The Beatles never seeing real money but just ‘funny paper’. It is a criticism by Paul McCartney  directed towards their then-manager (Allan Klein).

Click here to listen: 

https://open.spotify.com/track/4kXXWWWIu0avePZXX7cBiW?si=e10b5b15156d4110

#beatles #the beatles #60s #70s #rock #guitar #paul mccartney #george harrison #john lennon #ringo starr #abbey road #music

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Serie #2 - Lost, but Not Forgotten Songs (2)

Fat Mattress - Mr Moonshine - Fat Mattress (1969) 

This song is for you: If you like “I’d love to Change the World” by Ten Years After

What’s in it for you: Catchy guitar riffs, prog rock / psychedelic pop

1 song 1 fact: Fat Mattress was founded by the former bassist of the Jimmy Hendrix Experience.

Click here to listen:

https://open.spotify.com/track/2yUWp0XKVH39LitcKH1ZAl?si=bbe7b588c0b8451f

#music #Listen'n Dive #60's #70's #song #song recs #psychedelic #rock #blues

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Serie #2 - Lost, but Not Forgotten Songs (1)

John Cale - Half Past France - Paris 1919 (1973) 

This song is for you: If you like “Helpless” by Crosby, Still, Nash and Young

What’s in it for you: A song that tell a story, great writing and atmosphere

1 song 1 fact:  Rolling Stone writer Stephen Holden deemed Paris 1919  a "masterpiece" and "one of the most ambitious albums ever released under the name of 'pop’

Click here to listen:

https://open.spotify.com/track/1PX8X0lg9vIeu85J92BSF5?si=4cee2b0b1f25427d

#Listen'n Dive #60s #70s #john cale #velvet underground #pop #music #ww1 #song #song recs

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Serie #1 - Unknown Songs From Famous Bands (2)

Paul McCartney & Wings - Call Me Back Again - Venus & Mars (1975)

This song is for you: If you like “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long” by Otis Redding  

What’s in it for you: A strong vocal performance, soul / bluesy voices. A great example of Mccartney’s vocal range. (NB: don’t hesitate to check the outro of the song)

Recommended live version: Wings 1976 America Tour

1 song 1 fact: Although the lyrics are fairly simple, some people have heard a hidden message directed towards Paul’s former bandmate John … 

Click here to listen:

https://open.spotify.com/track/5Y3n2H4b4M8xYPVBnusiw1?si=6894e133e09243ce

#music #60s #70s #blues #soul #rb&b #paul mccartney #wings #beatles #the beatles #rock #classic rock

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Serie #1 - Unknown Songs From Famous Bands (1)

Fleetwood Mac - Future Games - Future games (1971)

This song is for you: If you like “Comfortably Numb” by Pink Floyd

What’s in it for you: Evocative lyrics, tasty guitar licks, and a dreamy atmosphere

1 song 1 fact: Future Games is actually one of the least favourite Fleetwood Mac albums; critics were all but enchanted by its release: “Future Games is a thoroughly unsatisfactory album. It is thin and anemic-sounding and I get the impression that no one involved really put very much into it. …” Rolling Stone Magazine, Lloyd Grossman, December, 9th 1971

Click here to listen:

https://open.spotify.com/track/021JldNpXGATNSC69edcBT?si=b50791ac39424a96

#Listen'n Dive #60's #70's #rock #blues #indie #fleetwoodmac #music #rock music #classic rock

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Introduction

Music is probably as important for me as it is for you. 

Listen ‘n Dive is all about finding a meaningful song for you and your playlist. 

Mostly focused on the 60’s - 80’s era; I will be sharing some ‘hidden’ gems 

One more thing : feel free to share your discoveries as well :) 

#Listen'n Dive #60's #70's #music #rock #pop #soul #blues