Rubber Soul Train

Derek’s Daily 45 dropped this one on me. “Devil In His Heart” by The Donays is not only amazing, but was also an early Beatles cover. I like how Derek explores the notion that the Beatles were listening to soul around the time they first began.

Check out the original post from Derek’s Daily 45, HERE!

The Donays’ version is below. It reminds me that the best songs are simple ones.


With The Beatles is where this version appears. George Harrison on lead vocals yo.

Because I'm Getting Old...

…songs about youth make a lot more sense. Maybe its because I’m 28 and my hairline is 48. But I digress…

The Parlettes’ “Because We’re Very Young” (flip side to record above ) is a doo-wop-ish gem with a back beat that knocks. I know nothing of the group, so I’m not gonna front like I do (if anyone has info about the song or its makers, please drop us a line!). Clocking in at just under 2-minutes, the tune is long enough to make its mark, and short enough to make you wanna hear it again. This is a girl-group banger with killer harmonies, thick drums, and a sweet melody. Aahhh, to be young (or at least, just not old).

Hear it here: