The Rolling Stones‘ Mick Jagger and Keith Richards co-wrote Marianne Faithfull’s “As Tears Go By.” Afterward, Faithfull said she tires of the song sometimes. However, she much prefers it to another famous 1960s hit.
Marianne Faithfull feels she always has to sing The Rolling Stones’ ‘As Tears Go By’
Faithfull was in a relationship with Jagger between 1966 and 1970. The 2013 book 50 Licks: Myths and Stories from Half a Century of The Rolling Stones says Faithfull functioned as Jagger’s muse. He co-wrote her most famous tune, “As Tears Go By.” While the track is a tender classic rock ballad about getting older, Faithfull was merely a teenager when she recorded it. It’s a testament to Faithfull’s vocal performance that audiences were able to accept a young artist singing the song.
Faithfull discussed her feelings regarding “As Tears Go By.” “This is a song I first sung when I was little,...
Marianne Faithfull feels she always has to sing The Rolling Stones’ ‘As Tears Go By’
Faithfull was in a relationship with Jagger between 1966 and 1970. The 2013 book 50 Licks: Myths and Stories from Half a Century of The Rolling Stones says Faithfull functioned as Jagger’s muse. He co-wrote her most famous tune, “As Tears Go By.” While the track is a tender classic rock ballad about getting older, Faithfull was merely a teenager when she recorded it. It’s a testament to Faithfull’s vocal performance that audiences were able to accept a young artist singing the song.
Faithfull discussed her feelings regarding “As Tears Go By.” “This is a song I first sung when I was little,...
- 6/16/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Many classic rock songs were not commercial juggernauts. Other classic rock songs were hits but they just managed to miss the pinnacle of the Billboard Hot 100. Notably, one of The Beatles’ No. 2 songs arguably paved the way for George Harrison’s whole career.
The Beatles | Icon and Image / Contributor 5. The Beatles’ ‘Do You Want to Know a Secret’
“Do You Want to Know a Secret” is one of many hits The Beatles produced during their bubblegum pop era. Like a lot of their early tunes, it’s not incredibly sophisticated but it has a certain sweetness that makes it work. “Do You Want to Know a Secret” doesn’t reach the heights of the Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits “She Loves You” or “Love Me Do,” but it’s fun.
The tune’s real legacy is that it was an early hit performed by George. If it weren’t for this song,...
The Beatles | Icon and Image / Contributor 5. The Beatles’ ‘Do You Want to Know a Secret’
“Do You Want to Know a Secret” is one of many hits The Beatles produced during their bubblegum pop era. Like a lot of their early tunes, it’s not incredibly sophisticated but it has a certain sweetness that makes it work. “Do You Want to Know a Secret” doesn’t reach the heights of the Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits “She Loves You” or “Love Me Do,” but it’s fun.
The tune’s real legacy is that it was an early hit performed by George. If it weren’t for this song,...
- 3/5/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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Keith Richards said his manager locked him and Mick Jagger in a kitchen to write “As Tears Go By.”Jagger discussed his version of events.Jagger said the song was “dumb and naive.” The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards and Mick Jagger | Keystone Features / Stringer
The Rolling Stones‘ Keith Richards said he and Mick Jagger wrote “As Tears Go By” after their manager locked them in a kitchen. Jagger recollected things differently. Subsequently, Marianne Faithfull revealed what she thought about the song.
Keith Richards said he wasn’t too upset when he was locked in a room and forced to write ‘As Tears Go By’
According to the 2013 book 50 Licks: Myths and Stories from Half a Century of The Rolling Stones, Richards discussed the origin of “As Tears Go By.” “With the pressure of the game, [manager] Andrew [Loog] Oldham boxed Mick and me in a kitchen and said, ‘Come out with a song,...
Keith Richards said his manager locked him and Mick Jagger in a kitchen to write “As Tears Go By.”Jagger discussed his version of events.Jagger said the song was “dumb and naive.” The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards and Mick Jagger | Keystone Features / Stringer
The Rolling Stones‘ Keith Richards said he and Mick Jagger wrote “As Tears Go By” after their manager locked them in a kitchen. Jagger recollected things differently. Subsequently, Marianne Faithfull revealed what she thought about the song.
Keith Richards said he wasn’t too upset when he was locked in a room and forced to write ‘As Tears Go By’
According to the 2013 book 50 Licks: Myths and Stories from Half a Century of The Rolling Stones, Richards discussed the origin of “As Tears Go By.” “With the pressure of the game, [manager] Andrew [Loog] Oldham boxed Mick and me in a kitchen and said, ‘Come out with a song,...
- 2/23/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Some classic rock songs were considered very provocative when they came out. For example, The Beatles’ “The Ballad of John and Yoko” was considered blasphemous. In addition, a song about a buffalo was considered offensive because listeners misheard its lyrics.
The Beatles | Hulton Archive / Stringer 5. The Beatles’ ‘The Ballad of John and Yoko’
The Beatles’ “The Ballad of John and Yoko” features the refrain “Christ, they’re gonna crucify me.” While that line might not get much attention today, it would’ve been more provocative in the 1960s because the United Kingdom and the United States were more religious societies back then. According to the book The Beatles Encyclopedia: Everything Fab Four, this line was very controversial. It caused the BBC and most American radio stations to ban the song.
Despite this, the tune reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. While it wasn’t as huge as “I Want to Hold Your Hand...
The Beatles | Hulton Archive / Stringer 5. The Beatles’ ‘The Ballad of John and Yoko’
The Beatles’ “The Ballad of John and Yoko” features the refrain “Christ, they’re gonna crucify me.” While that line might not get much attention today, it would’ve been more provocative in the 1960s because the United Kingdom and the United States were more religious societies back then. According to the book The Beatles Encyclopedia: Everything Fab Four, this line was very controversial. It caused the BBC and most American radio stations to ban the song.
Despite this, the tune reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. While it wasn’t as huge as “I Want to Hold Your Hand...
- 2/22/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In documentary My Name is Lopez, the life and work of the Mexican-American singer, who fought hard to retain his name and identity, is celebrated
In the 1950s and 60s, nearly every singer of Latin descent who pined to become a star in the US or UK had to eradicate any trace of ethnicity from their name. Thus, Richard Valenzuela became Ritchie Valens, Domingo Samudio morphed into Sam the Sham, Baldemar Huerta reimagined himself as Freddy Fender, and Florencia Cardona simply became Vikki Carr. In the most extreme example, a five-man Chicano band led by Rudy Martinez wound up hiding under the anonymous moniker Question Mark and The Mysterians before releasing their garage-rock classic 96 Tears.
Given all that, the choices Trini Lopez made about his moniker back then seem especially principled and brave. “Trini said to the world, ‘This is my heritage. I’m Mexican and there’s no reason...
In the 1950s and 60s, nearly every singer of Latin descent who pined to become a star in the US or UK had to eradicate any trace of ethnicity from their name. Thus, Richard Valenzuela became Ritchie Valens, Domingo Samudio morphed into Sam the Sham, Baldemar Huerta reimagined himself as Freddy Fender, and Florencia Cardona simply became Vikki Carr. In the most extreme example, a five-man Chicano band led by Rudy Martinez wound up hiding under the anonymous moniker Question Mark and The Mysterians before releasing their garage-rock classic 96 Tears.
Given all that, the choices Trini Lopez made about his moniker back then seem especially principled and brave. “Trini said to the world, ‘This is my heritage. I’m Mexican and there’s no reason...
- 4/19/2022
- by Jim Farber
- The Guardian - Film News
The 1960s had Beatlemania, but the 1980s had the Freddy frenzy. In the decade when many teenagers wanted their MTV, the bladed boogeyman from Springwood slashed his way out of the big screen to bring his sinister sounds and killer style to the music scene, with a collection of his greatest hits coming back from the dead this week courtesy of Mondo and Strange Disc.
Initially released in 1987, Freddy's Greatest Hits features the voice of Robert Englund accompanied by the talented musicians known as The Elm Street Group. This Wednesday at 12:00pm Ct, Mondo will unleash a special striped vinyl variant of the nine-track collection from Strange Disc. Priced at $25 and limited to 400 copies, the special vinyl release is slated to ship out in January, giving horror fans something to listen to as they drift off to sleep in the post-holiday weeks...
From Mondo: "Hey everyone - this...
Initially released in 1987, Freddy's Greatest Hits features the voice of Robert Englund accompanied by the talented musicians known as The Elm Street Group. This Wednesday at 12:00pm Ct, Mondo will unleash a special striped vinyl variant of the nine-track collection from Strange Disc. Priced at $25 and limited to 400 copies, the special vinyl release is slated to ship out in January, giving horror fans something to listen to as they drift off to sleep in the post-holiday weeks...
From Mondo: "Hey everyone - this...
- 11/20/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
It's Halloween week on Strictly Come Dancing, with scary make-up and spooky props aplenty.
But who brought a bit of magic to the dance floor, and who had a monstrous night? Find out with our round-up of the scores and comments from judges Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell, Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli - and you can relive every dance below:
1. Katie Derham & Anton Du Beke dancing the paso doble to 'Phantom of the Opera' by Steve Harley and Sarah Brightman: 4+6+6+5=21
Len: "The problem is you're like an English rose and the paso is a cactus, sharp aggressive and spiky. It doesn't really suit your personality. I got the willies at one time when I thought you would use the wrong foot. It wasn't great, Kate - I wish it was."
Darcey: "You look the part – absolutely stunning. To help strengthen your performance use those beautiful eyes.
But who brought a bit of magic to the dance floor, and who had a monstrous night? Find out with our round-up of the scores and comments from judges Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell, Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli - and you can relive every dance below:
1. Katie Derham & Anton Du Beke dancing the paso doble to 'Phantom of the Opera' by Steve Harley and Sarah Brightman: 4+6+6+5=21
Len: "The problem is you're like an English rose and the paso is a cactus, sharp aggressive and spiky. It doesn't really suit your personality. I got the willies at one time when I thought you would use the wrong foot. It wasn't great, Kate - I wish it was."
Darcey: "You look the part – absolutely stunning. To help strengthen your performance use those beautiful eyes.
- 10/31/2015
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing: From Michael Jackson to Rocky Horror, see Week 6's spooky song and dance list
It's Halloween, so that means Strictly Come Dancing gets spooky. Fangs replace fake tans, and ghouls, phantoms and zombies take over the dancefloor. Check out week 6's song and dance list below:
1. Anita Rani & Gleb Savchenko
Song: 'Once Upon A Dream' by Lana Del Rey
Dance: Waltz
2. Carol Kirkwood & Pasha Kovalev
Song: 'I Think I Love You' by The Partridge Family
Dance: Rumba
3. Georgia May Foote & Giovanni Pernice
Song: 'Ghostbusters' by Ray Parker Junior
Dance: Tango
4. Helen George & Aljaz Skorjanec
Song: 'Take Your Mama' by Scissor Sisters
Dance: Samba
5. Jamelia & Tristan MacManus
Song: 'The Time Warp' from the Rocky Horror Picture Show
Dance: Jive
6. Jay McGuiness & Aliona Vilani
Song: 'Lil Red Riding Hood' by Sam the Sham and The Pharaohs
Dance: American Smooth
7. Jeremy Vine & Karen Clifton
Song: 'Thriller' by Michael Jackson
Dance: Salsa
8. Katie Derham & Anton Du Beke
Song: 'Phantom Of The Opera' by Steve Harley and...
1. Anita Rani & Gleb Savchenko
Song: 'Once Upon A Dream' by Lana Del Rey
Dance: Waltz
2. Carol Kirkwood & Pasha Kovalev
Song: 'I Think I Love You' by The Partridge Family
Dance: Rumba
3. Georgia May Foote & Giovanni Pernice
Song: 'Ghostbusters' by Ray Parker Junior
Dance: Tango
4. Helen George & Aljaz Skorjanec
Song: 'Take Your Mama' by Scissor Sisters
Dance: Samba
5. Jamelia & Tristan MacManus
Song: 'The Time Warp' from the Rocky Horror Picture Show
Dance: Jive
6. Jay McGuiness & Aliona Vilani
Song: 'Lil Red Riding Hood' by Sam the Sham and The Pharaohs
Dance: American Smooth
7. Jeremy Vine & Karen Clifton
Song: 'Thriller' by Michael Jackson
Dance: Salsa
8. Katie Derham & Anton Du Beke
Song: 'Phantom Of The Opera' by Steve Harley and...
- 10/27/2015
- Digital Spy
Davis, Calif. -- Members of the now-former rock group R.E.M. will likely land on their feet. But will it necessarily be in the music world? Might construction be a better calling? How about health care?
According to research by Davis, Calif., pop music authors Marti Smiley Childs and Jeff March, disbanded bandmates of the past have ended up in everything from landscaping to auto repair. Who knows, the mechanic who tunes up your car may have once tuned up before thousands of screaming fans at the Hollywood Bowl or Madison Square Garden.
The authors documented career changes in the lives of dozens of musicians from hit bands of the 1960s for their latest book, "Where Have All the Pop Stars Gone?".
Childs and March found many of these musicians moved on to such widely divergent fields as financial services, manufacturing, agriculture, retail, and yes, construction and health care.
According to research by Davis, Calif., pop music authors Marti Smiley Childs and Jeff March, disbanded bandmates of the past have ended up in everything from landscaping to auto repair. Who knows, the mechanic who tunes up your car may have once tuned up before thousands of screaming fans at the Hollywood Bowl or Madison Square Garden.
The authors documented career changes in the lives of dozens of musicians from hit bands of the 1960s for their latest book, "Where Have All the Pop Stars Gone?".
Childs and March found many of these musicians moved on to such widely divergent fields as financial services, manufacturing, agriculture, retail, and yes, construction and health care.
- 9/25/2011
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Red Riding Hood may have flopped at the box office this weekend, but the film’s leading lady, the big blue-eyed Amanda Seyfried, continues to lure us in with this sweet and sultry rendition of Sam the Sham and the Pharoah’s ‘L’il Red Riding Hood.’
Video tip from Jezebel.
Following the release of her new movie Red Riding Hood, actress and recording artist Amanda Seyfried has released this video for her single covering the 60′s classic “L’il Red Ridding Hood.” The video features footage of Seyfried in the studio recording the song with producer Matt Sorum of Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver and Camp Freddy.
*note that the song is in no way affiliated with the Warner Bros. motion picture Red Ridding Hood or the soundtrack for the film.
What do you think of Seyfried’s song?
You can e-mail Kristy, follow her on Twitter or check out her production blog.
Video tip from Jezebel.
Following the release of her new movie Red Riding Hood, actress and recording artist Amanda Seyfried has released this video for her single covering the 60′s classic “L’il Red Ridding Hood.” The video features footage of Seyfried in the studio recording the song with producer Matt Sorum of Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver and Camp Freddy.
*note that the song is in no way affiliated with the Warner Bros. motion picture Red Ridding Hood or the soundtrack for the film.
What do you think of Seyfried’s song?
You can e-mail Kristy, follow her on Twitter or check out her production blog.
- 3/16/2011
- by Kristy Puchko
- The Film Stage
My what big pipes you have, Amanda Seyfried! While we're not completely surprised by her vocal abilities here, seeing how she's already proven she can carry a tune, this latest recording by the actress is nevertheless still pretty impressive. In this exclusive first look at Amanda hitting the studio, the Red Riding Hood star was obviously inspired by her latest flick as she gently strums her guitar and lends her soulful sound to a cover of the '60s classic "Li'l Red Riding Hood" by Sam the Sham & The Pharoahs. (Aside from the obvious, the cover song is not affiliated with the new flick.) If you like what you hear, the song can currently be purchased on iTunes. Of course, given...
- 3/14/2011
- E! Online
"Made in Dagenham" is based on the true story about working class women fighting for equal pay with "one foot in the kitchen, one foot on the factory floor" in 1960's England. One of those feel good equal rights flicks with lots of empowering dick jokes that I'd probably never go and see -- but it has a killer soundtrack.
Among the 17 tracks that inspire the working girls, lead by Sally Hawkins, to stick it to the man are oldies by James Brown, The Kinks, Small Faces, Dusty Springfield, The Troggs, and reggae genius Desmond Dekker. Not all of these appear to have made it into the film (comparing it to the press release from Sony Pictures reveals at least 6 tracks not in the film) and The Playlist points out that the album notes that it "features music from and inspired by the film." Well, whatever works. Have a listen...
Among the 17 tracks that inspire the working girls, lead by Sally Hawkins, to stick it to the man are oldies by James Brown, The Kinks, Small Faces, Dusty Springfield, The Troggs, and reggae genius Desmond Dekker. Not all of these appear to have made it into the film (comparing it to the press release from Sony Pictures reveals at least 6 tracks not in the film) and The Playlist points out that the album notes that it "features music from and inspired by the film." Well, whatever works. Have a listen...
- 11/29/2010
- by Brandon Kim
- ifc.com
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