The Easybeats

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 1:35 pm

Was 'Friday On My Mind' the only Easybeats song that went anywhere internationally?

I picked up the 'Definitive Anthology' set the other day and there are some fantastic tracks:

St. Louis, Good Times, Rock'n'Roll Boogie, She's So Fine, Wedding Ring, Women (Make You Feel Alright), I'll Make You Happy, Come And See Her, Sorry and interesting versions of Hound Dog and Little Queenie.

IMO they were quite progressive - early use of power chords, very complicated and fast chord progressions, extended use of bass.

They got a bit wierd later on, though!!

If you can find the Anthology set, do yourself a favour (or even a single CD with some of the above songs).

winston · Post by **winston** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 2:34 pm

I loved the guitar parts in 'Friday On My Mind'

Very good for their day. This should make for an interesting thread.

Scastles · Post by **Scastles** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 2:39 pm

It was the only song which, I believe, hit the charts in the U.S. and you're right they were pretty darn good, early on. I have the same set.

The Easybeats were another Shal Talmy group (Kinks, The Who). The Easybeats eventually disliked this guy so much they wrote a song about him.

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 3:06 pm

Really, Stan? Don't suppose you know the title....

rick32559 · Post by **rick32559** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 4:29 pm

In case you did`nt know, guitarist George Young is Angus and Malcolm`s older brother

winston · Post by **winston** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 5:10 pm

Thanks Frederick,

Did not know that but that probably explains why I like the guitar parts. Must run in the family.

Welcome to the forum. I'm certain that you'll like it here.

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 6:02 pm

A huge age difference, too. Angus and Malcolm must have been afterthoughs or accidents!!

Welcome from me also, Frederick - if you're ever stuck for something to do, this is the place!

royclough · Post by **royclough** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 9:38 pm

Really, Stan? Don't suppose you know the title..

Believe it was called Do You Have A Soul but Stan will no doubt confirm that.

royclough · Post by **royclough** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 9:40 pm

One track you don't mention Howard was Hello How Are You the follow up in Uk to Friday not as big a hit but a good record nevertheless.

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 12:06 am

I don't honestly recall it doing too much over here, Roy. It's never really done anything for me - none of their ballads have. However, my tastes and opinions don't preclude any of them from being good songs that appeal to many.

Scastles · Post by **Scastles** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 3:26 am

Roy was right about 'Do You Have A Soul' being the song allegedly about Talmy.

rick32559 · Post by **rick32559** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 10:26 am

Thanks for the welcome. I have been here for awhile but I dont post a lot. Maybe I`ll get more involved.

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 11:41 am

Do that, Frederick. Don't be a fly on the wall - come down and have some of the cake!!

Thanks, Stan. I had a listen to it last night and it seemed a bit obscure. I'll dig deeper today.

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 1:15 pm

I'll have to look for that anthology. I really liked Friday On My Mind (bought the 45). I have a feeling that the anthology will be similar to that of The Left Banke, another band with a couple of hits, but their other, generally unheard music was really good, too.

Scastles · Post by **Scastles** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 1:23 pm

They really were, Gary, you will find the Easybeats GH's about as good as the Left Banke. I found the same thing with the Beau Brummels. All good stuff!