Get The Knack

#theknack #gettheknack #seventiesrock #dougfieger #rock #powerpop #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky The Summer of '79 was just getting started and the country didn't know "Knackamania" was about to hit. An L.A. band caught producer Mike Chapman's (fresh of Blondie's Parallel Lines album ) ear and in 11 days, for just $18K, The Knack was unleashed. Get The Knack remains one of the most successful debut albums in rock history. It went gold in just 13…

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In Violet Light

#thetragicallyhip #inviolentlight #y2krock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #gorddownie #alternativerock #alt rock The Hip release #8 on June 11, 2002 ... The band traveled to Compass Point Studios in the Bahamas and teamed up with legendary producer Hugh Padgham -- known for his work with the Police, XTC and Phil Collins. He helped The Hip carve our a leaner collection of music that balanced well with Gord Downie's cryptic and sometimes evocative lyrics.…

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Best Cover Ever !

Tedeschi Trucks Band - Layla

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCL4o6i5934

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Song of the Moment: The Rolling Stones – “Paint It, Black”

“Paint It, Black” was released as a single by The Rolling Stones in 1966.

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Our Artists and Their Songs Poll

Second Round Results: Jethro Tull v Simon and Garfunkel
Bungle in the Jungle 21% v 79% Bridge Over Troubled Water
Aqualung 34% v 66% The Boxer
Thick as a Brick 31% v 69% Mrs. Robinson
Living in the Past 35% v 65% America
Songs From the Wood 9% v 91% The Sound of Silence

Overall Result: Jethro Tull 0 Simon and Garfunkel 5

Simon and Garfunkel progress to the next round

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Far Far Away - Slade v Little Wing - Jimi Hendrix

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Match-Up #479
Mama Weer All Crazee Now - Slade v Voodoo Child (Slight Return) - Jimi Hendrix

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