In part one I presented to you three of my favourite rock and roll songs played by three of my favourite rock and rollers. Here in part two I bring you some of the songs I cannot quite place in the same category, but that are outstanding in many ways.
- «God Only Knows» is the song that Paul McCartney fell in love with and inspired him to go forwards with the Sgt. Pepper’s project. He also considers it his favourite song, as well as the best song ever written, and so does Jimmy Webb, among many other rock and pop artists. The song was written by Brian Wilson and Tony Asher for the Beach Boys’ 1966 album Pet Sounds.
2. «Save Your Heart For Me» by Gary Lewis (son of the comic genius Jerry Lewis, whom we love! We love you Jerry!!!) and The Playboys is one of their hits from 1965. Ok, some, or maybe many, will think this is just another silly love song, but I think it is a fab representative of the music, the lifestyle and the rhythm of the times. Of course I was just a wee lad at the time and I remember learning the words to this song as a way of learning to speak English…
3. «Kicks» was a 1966 hit by Paul Revere and The Raiders. I also remember this one from my very young years but I was never able to sing along, and I always thought they sang «kids» instead of kicks… Written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, the song was originally meant for the English rock group The Animals, but Eric Burden turned it down. I don’t know, there’s something about this song that makes me not really want to place it as a genuine «rock» song…
I am really hoping to hear what you think about these songs, bloody hell, if you even remember them or know them. Well, if you don’t listen to them over and over again and if someone asks you why, tell them they’re part of your doctoral thesis on proctology…
Cheers…
JaZzArt en València 
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Ah! The memories! Great music, good times, happy times, confused times, and sad times. Nice to flash back.
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Very eclectic trio, Francisco. Interesting combo.
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Glad you liked them Pat and thank you!
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It certainly is Espie. Glad you liked it.
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When the Beach Boys brought out God Only Knows I knew they were serious contenders to take over from The Beatles. I once read that Brian Wilson lost it when he knew he couldn’t reach the same heights, but I loved them all the same. Always have.
We weren’t so familiar with the other two bands over here in Blighty. I knew them of course, but those two songs aren’t familiar.
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Yes, I too have always been a big fan of the Beach Boys, although never losing sight of my love for The Beatles. At first I did not really get into Pet Sounds, but a few years of maturity has taught me the greatness of this album. The other two were pretty popular in the States but never at the same level… Thank you Malc and a great afternoon to you!
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I don’t think “Kicks” would have been a good fit for Eric Burdon’s incredible voice; I think he made a wise decision taking a pass on it.
I liked (and still like) the three songs you featured, “Kicks” being my favorite. I was a big Paul Revere and the Raiders fan back in the day, and was lucky enough to see them in concert once.
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I agree and I too liked the Raiders a lot. Thank you 🙏🏻
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My pleasure listening to the music of my youth. 🙂
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Oldies but goodies so good Francis❣️
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Absolutely! Thank you Cindy and Happy Friday!
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Indeed and Happy Fri-Yay to you💕
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