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‘Rebel Rebel’. David Bowie

Posted: March 18, 2013 in 70's Rock, Glam Rock
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Considered to be his last foray into Glam Rock, ‘Rebel Rebel’ opens with Bowie playing a riff which is known and loved for its overdrive and arpeggiated chord sequence. Bowie himself has said of the riff “It’s a fabulous riff! Just fabulous! When I stumbled onto it, it was ‘Oh, thank you!”. ‘Rebel Rebel’ has become Bowie’s most covered track, with versions released by artists ranging from Bryan Adams to The Smashing Pumpkins.

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  • Use our music reference database to search for information on artists, music styles or instruments (flametreepro.com)
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  • You can buy this music, and so much more at Rough Trade, one of the best indie stores in the world.

‘Tie Your Mother Down’. Queen

Posted: March 15, 2013 in 70's Rock, Rock
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One of Queen’s heavier songs, ‘Tie Your Mother Down’ was the second single to be taken from their 1976 album A Day at the Races.  A series of guitar layers, and a rock’n’roll boogie riff sustain the song’s duration.

Buy this song at iTunes or Amazon. The official band site is here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTPCQ7kf-wI

Other links

  • Use our music reference database to search for information on artists, music styles or instruments (flametreepro.com)
  • Check out a music learning website  with the chords and scales audio for guitar and piano (flametreemusic.com)
  • You can also buy this music, and so much more at Rough Trade, one of the best indie stores in the world.

‘Hey Hey, My My (Into The Black)’. Neil Young and Crazy Horse

Posted: March 14, 2013 in 70's Rock, Hard Rock
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This track was based on a full-pelt, distorted guitar riff which combined early 90’s grunge patterns with Young’s iconic vocal line. The lyrics of this song questioned how artists should react to changing tastes in music, and had the effect of revitalizing Young’s career, leading him to collaborate with punk pioneers Devo alongside his classic style. An extract from the song, “It’s better to burn out than to fade away”, was famously quoted in Kurt Cobain’s suicide note.

Buy this song at iTunes or Amazon. The official band site is here.

‘The Boys Are Back In Town’. Thin Lizzy

Posted: March 11, 2013 in 70's Rock, Hard Rock
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Known for its stunning opening riff and mesmerising dual guitar harmonies by Scott Graham and Brian Robertson, ‘The Boys are Back in Town’ is Thin Lizzy’s most popular hit. With lyrics telling of laddish behaviour, the song perfectly captures the band’s ‘party hard and reap the rewards’ attitude to life. Interestingly, the song is now played at most Irish rugby matches as the team run onto the pitch.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyJt05xVUJo

‘All Right Now’. Free

Posted: March 11, 2013 in 70's Rock, Blues Rock, Hard Rock
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With its two world class riffs, one of which is played on bass, ‘All Right Now’ has been drawing generations onto the dance floor for decades. The hit was reportedly written by Andy Fraser and Paul Rogers whilst they were hanging out in Durham University Student Union. Since its release, ‘All Right Now’ has been covered by a host of other musicians, and its legacy lives on.

Buy this song at iTunes or Amazon. The official band site is here.

‘Life In The Fast Lane’. The Eagles

Posted: March 10, 2013 in 70's Rock, Hard Rock
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With Eagle fever at its height in 1970s America, The Eagles released the adrenaline-pumping ‘Life in the Fast Lane’. Fast, dynamic and exciting, the song (and the nifty riff by guitarist extraordinaire Joe Walsh that starts it) was a far cry from the nasal strumming which country listeners had come to expect.

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‘Up Around The Bend’. Creedence Clearwater Revival

Posted: March 10, 2013 in 70's Rock, Roots Rock
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An American rock band with a difference, Creedence Clearwater Revival offered a combination of country music meets laid-back rock when they exploded onto the music scene in the late sixties.  ‘Up Around The Bend’ opens with a wailing riff delivered by lead guitarist and vocalist John Fogerty.  Although the track peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard singles chart in spring 1970, it went on to sell over a million copies.

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‘(Don’t Fear) The Reaper’. Blue Öyster Cult

Posted: March 10, 2013 in 70's Rock, Hard Rock, Psychedelic rock
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Blue Öyster Cult guitarist Donald ‘Buck Dharma’ Roeser’s drone riff in A minor, devolving into distinct sections, is as much part of the American landscape as the Hollywood sign or the four presdients on the face of Mount Rushmore.  ‘(Don’t Fear) The Reaper’ remains one of those great American rock tracks of the seventies – with a lengthy, rousing guitar solo, Roeser and members address the eternal themes of love and death.

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‘Stranglehold’. Ted Nugent

Posted: March 9, 2013 in 70's Rock, Blues Rock, Hard Rock, Psychedelic rock
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Ted Nugent introduces ‘Strangehold’ with a memorable riff, that is still known to rock fans today.  Nugent, a contradiction of sorts, was more likely to have been found enjoying outdoor pursuits during the seventies, than drinking and taking drugs (the perceived norm for this decade of music stars).  It is interesting that the song’s extended mid-section, in which Nugent solos, would be the perfect entertainment for hippies, in diametric opposition to its composer’s intentions.

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‘Kashmir’. Led Zeppelin

Posted: March 8, 2013 in 70's Rock, Hard Rock
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In the whole of 1970s rock music, few songs have as much weight or as much continued relevance as ‘Kashmir’. The song is over eight minutes long and everything about it screams ‘epic’. Robert Plant called it ‘the pride of Led Zeppelin’ and there is something about the ambition of ‘Kashmir’ that makes it unique.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp3nCW8VkJ8

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