The Hollies: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2010

Official Site: http://www.hollies.co.uk/

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/the-hollies/bio/



The Hollies pioneered the three part harmony. They named themselves after Buddy Holly. Their first couple of singles were covers. Both reached the Top 40.

Searchin' (1963): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-jtjwagaZY



They broke in the US in 1964.

Just One Look (1964): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32VWELcZUMM



In 1966, they became huge.

Bus Stop (1966): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=It75wQ0JypA

Stop Stop Stop (1966): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to2cze58R5E

On A Carosel (1967): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XRjp7vClT8



Written for Marianne Faithful...

Carrie Anne (1967): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgA4-bLcoN8



Graham Nash attempted to expand the group's boundaries with King Midas...it did not do as well on the charts as earlier works.

King Midas in Reverse (1967): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWh0DOAfc7A

Jennifer Eccles (1968): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoOZsOcfqEQ

Listen To Me (1968): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXErg54qrb4



Nash left The Hollies for Crosby, Stills, and Nash.

Sorry Suzanne (1969): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZtK5jZjEy0

He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother (1969): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl5vi9ir49g

Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress (1972): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP94PlEtsEQ

Long Dark Road (1972): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weglUa89K8k



Their popularity in the US subsided in the seventies. They remained popular overseas into the eighties.

The Air That I Breathe (1974): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HydvceA1PAI

Sandy (1975): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swvBq7Va1hc

Hope (2005): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIGTxn1fOsM

Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young: Woodstock (1970)

Joni Mitchell wrote "Woodstock" based on Graham Nash's descriptions of the event. Mitchell's version came out in 1969 while Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young released a version in 1970. Later, Led Zeppelin incorporated part of the song into their live version of "Dazed and Confused."

CSNY:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKdsRWhyH30



Joni Mitchell:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRjQCvfcXn0




　


　

Crosby, Stills, & Nash: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1997

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/crosby-stills-and-nash/bio/

David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash all belonged to popular and successful acts before uniting to form the folk super group. They were known for the harmonies, internal disharmony, and political activism.

Marrakesh Express (1969):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4r_HWWQyCs

Suite: Judy Blue Eyes (1969):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMbuJXQCIvo

Woodstock (1970):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKdsRWhyH30

Neil Young joined the group and has been an on-again off-again member.

Ohio (1970):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnOoNM0U6oc

Just a Song Before I Go (1970):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pF-oWhD2itE

Despite success, having four superstars in the group created problems and the band became an on-again, off-again affair.

Wasted on the Way (1982):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg-Qdrr3XSk

Southern Cross (1982):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw9gLjEGJrw

Got It Made (1989):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0D3MEPALOE

No Tears Left (1999):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqXSHl_6TdI

 

Neil Young: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1995

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/neil-young/bio/

Young began performing in 1960 while still in Canada. Six years later, he moved to California and co-founded Buffalo Springfield.

For What It’s Worth (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5M_Ttstbgs

The band broke up in 1968. He went solo for a short time before joining a super group.

Down By The River (1969):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoA5cqDSasM

He joined Crosby, Stills and Nash for a spell…

Woodstock (1969):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzF_MoXOU1E

About the Kent State Massacre in 1970:

Ohio (1970):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnOoNM0U6oc

Back to solo in 1970...

Cinnamon Girl (1970):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAdtUDaBfRA&feature=related

He condemned southern racism in…

Southern Man (1970):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2jyzIrzs5Y

Heart of Gold (1972):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eh44QPT1mPE

Old Man (1972):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZtJqDIom5Q

Heroin addiction led to this happy tune:

The Needle and the Damage Done (1972):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hd3oqvnDKQk&ob=av2n

Young delved into history, from the Aztecs’ point of view, and used it as an allegory for lost love…

Cortez the Killer (1975):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6G0qroTL51U

Like a Hurricane (1977):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Obfci1CIqq8

Four Strong Winds (1978):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfZes9fFmXc

Hey Hey My My (Into the Black) (1979):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMs3PCDM8Eg&feature=related

Surfer Joe and Moe the Sleaze (1981):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QTuiAL1RAg

Weight of the World (1986):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgsKFHNLpnU

He attacked sell-outs…

This Note’s For You (1988):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSSvzCNBvlQ&ob=av2e

And created a battle cry for the next generation of rock stars.

Rockin’ in the Free World (1989):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdiCJUysIT0

Harvest Moon (1993):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2MtEsrcTTs&ob=av2n

By this point, Young was considered the Godfather of Grunge

Downtown w/Pearl Jam (1995):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo-4viCN_w4&ob=av2e

After 911...

Let’s Roll (2002):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtM_1BoqxWc

Grey Riders (2011):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRhRkKMoMC8

Ahmet Ertegun: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1987

Ahmet Ertegun: His life and career in links.

Rock Hall Bio:
http://rockhall.com/inductees/ahmet-ertegun/bio/

Ertegun was responsible for these artists:

LaVern Baker:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vn1Adf4cfyE

Ray Charles:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8Tiz6INF7I

Ruth Brown:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8Tiz6INF7I

The Drifters:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noFS4_oEakI

He convinced Crosby, Stills, and Nash to add Neil Young:

Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jxs0ybnsEQ

He also discovered Led Zeppelin:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2M6yV6mueg

Following his death, several artists held a tribute show.

Led Zeppelin reunited:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v81ZPRuH3tw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZxukPZ0pjA

839. Ohio by Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young (1970)

"Ohio" was inspired by the Kent State Massacre on May 4, 1970. At the time, American campuses were hotbeds of antiwar sentiment. Kent State students protested the Vietnam War leading to some violence and arson. The Ohio National Guard was called in to maintain order. On May 4, 2000 gathered to protest and the guard moved to disperse the crowd. They clashed with the protesters and eventually opened fire. The gunfire killed four.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI7-m919ynU

RS Magazine's Top 500 Songs of All Time #391-400

391. Tell It Like It Is: Aaron Neville- I actually had never heard this one before, so I really can’t comment…

392. Bittersweet Symphony: The Verve- Generally considered one of those pieces that speaks for a generation.

393. Whipping Post: The Allman Brothers Band- White guys can do the blues…and sympathize with black guys.

394. Ticket to Ride: The Beatles- The Beatles used the then-radical technique known as the fadeout here.

395. Ohio: Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young- One of the best primary sources of the Vietnam Era.

396. I Know You Got Soul: Eric B and Rakim- Nothing like stealing…er sampling the Jacksons.

397. Tiny Dancer: Elton John- I am not sure this is necessarily better than 103 other songs, but whatever.

398. Roxanne: The Police- Another song about hookers.

399. Just My Imagination: The Temptations- Who remembers Live Aid? They closed the show. Nowadays, say Philadelphia singing superstar and Will Smith probably comes to mind. Then again, maybe not.

400. Baby I Need Your Lovin’: The Four Tops- I forgot how great the Four Tops were until reviewing this.