Oooooooooo, I remember that one. However, the first and far better version was by The Rays in the 50s. And stalking? Well, she is his girlfriend and was glad when he showed up in the end. It was a misunderstanding on his part,and his visit wasn't unwanted. So perhaps "stalking" is a tad harsh. But upbeat -- yeah. The 50s version isn't so chirpy when the poor guy believes he's found his girl in the arms of another.
Oh, I was just being a smartass with the stalking comment. Although I do think he was overreacting when he threatened to beat down the door, particularly since he'd gotten the wrong house. :P
Well yeah, but then again the actual ability of most individuals to beat down a door is rather limited. Poetic license -- passionate, musical, poetic license.
Oh, Herman's Hermits!! I loved them! In fact (and I know I'm dating myself by saying this) as a teenager the first LP I ever got was by the Herman's Hermits. (Mrs. Brown you've got a lovely daughter was always one of my favorite HH songs.)
Hee, I was going to suggest that to you after I saw the post on the Hollies. I had 'Bus Stop' in my head the other day.
The old British invasion is a bit before your time, isn't it (like a generation or so). Did your parents play them, or did you just discover it on your own?
I'm 29, but my parents had me late in life. My dad is 69, and he has a lot of these bands on vinyl. The first song I can remember learning all the lyrics to is "Eight Days a Week" by the Beatles. I was around four then. :P
My dad was also 40 years older than me (he passed in 1991, though). My mom is 34 yrs. older than me, she's still around at 89. :)
Their music was of a much older variety, however, as you can expect. Lots of stuff like Mario Lanza, and torch singers, as well as hits from the 40's, etc. My dad in particular did not like rock at all. Nor guys with long hair. I can just hear him now, "Thought it was a girl walking down the street from the back..." lol
Hubby's parents OTOH, particularly his mom, got into the Beatles.
My dad used to have Cadillacs. A few yrs. ago they started using Led Zepplin as a theme song to show that Cadillacs were cool I guess. I figured dad was rolling over in the grave over that one. Not that he knew who they were, but the idea of combining the two (Cadillac meaning dad in my mind and all that implied) and a rock legend from the 70's. *shakes head* I sort of enjoyed that in a bratty teenager-ish sort of way. *g*
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The old British invasion is a bit before your time, isn't it (like a generation or so). Did your parents play them, or did you just discover it on your own?
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Their music was of a much older variety, however, as you can expect. Lots of stuff like Mario Lanza, and torch singers, as well as hits from the 40's, etc. My dad in particular did not like rock at all. Nor guys with long hair. I can just hear him now, "Thought it was a girl walking down the street from the back..." lol
Hubby's parents OTOH, particularly his mom, got into the Beatles.
My dad used to have Cadillacs. A few yrs. ago they started using Led Zepplin as a theme song to show that Cadillacs were cool I guess. I figured dad was rolling over in the grave over that one. Not that he knew who they were, but the idea of combining the two (Cadillac meaning dad in my mind and all that implied) and a rock legend from the 70's. *shakes head* I sort of enjoyed that in a bratty teenager-ish sort of way. *g*
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Have you tried Gerry & The Pacemakers yet?
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