Tuesday, January 5, 2010

ROCK Sex: "Live" - The Merry Go Round > The Bangles



ROCK Sex says 'don't waste a day'.

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Today's carousel of culture is about the song "Live", first done by cult tunesmith Emitt Rhodes and The Merry Go Round.

Emitt Rhodes did excellent solo albums in the early '70s that are worth seeking out by fans of The Beatles, The Raspberries, Badfinger, Harry Nilsson, Paul McCartney, Lenny Kravitz, Chris von Sniedern, Ed Harcourt, and Jim Noir.

THE MERRY-GO-ROUND -"Live" (1966)



Emerging from the revivalist Paisley Underground scene of the early '80s, The Bangles did a letter perfect rendition of it. Their stellar debut album "All Over the Place" (1984) is a gem that I will never tire of promoting; a must for fans of Mersey Beat, NUGGETS, and Girls In the Garage (hint, hint).

The Bangles traded singing leads and this one is sung by drummer Debbi Peterson.

THE BANGLES -"Live" (live, 2006)



Later, Emitt Rhodes was backed by the Peterson sisters from The Bangles, and guitarist Richard Thompson.
EMITT RHODES -"This Wall Between Us" (2011)




© Tym Stevens



See Also:

BEYOND COOL: Badfinger, the Beatles of the 1970s!, with Music Player!

BEATLESQUE Songs: 1966-esque, with Music Player!

BRIAN WILSON-esque: All The Songs Imitating His BEACH BOYS Music Styles!, with 3 Music Players!

WOMEN OF ROCK: The 1960s, with 2 Music Players!


The Real History of Rock and Soul!: The Music Player Checklist


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