Dave is Team Belinda
Marvin Gaye, What's Goin' On
Another of the great political songs that speaks immediately to what was going on at the time - Vietnam, civil rights movement - that still resonates today, 50 years later.
Gerry and the Pacemakers, How Do You Do It?
Pale imitators of the Beatles, a weak entry of the British Invasion. Next.
Gary Glitter, Rock n' Roll Part 2
Glam rock is campy, vampy, and fun, a response to the seriousness of the times. It's entirely too bad what he did in the future. Don't touch kids.
Go Go's, We Got the Beat
I'm ooooooooold! There is a documentary out about the band, and how groundbreaking they were. And I experienced them first time around. I didn't think about them being revolutionaries at the time, I just danced.
Golden Gate Quartet, Rock My Soul
I don't know where or how to define this. I hear gospel, I hear soul, I hear a little country twang.
Grand Funk Railroad, We're an American Band
Another classic rock staple, notable for its celebration of the groupie Sweet Connie. Not particularly a fan.
Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five, The Message
Early days of rap music, a simpler sound, simple sample, but the message complex.
The Grateful Dead, Dark Star, Uncle John's Band
Enjoyed the Dead but not a Deadhead. Prefer Ripple, which was my introduction to the band, from the soundtrack to the movie Mask. I will reference that movie again when I get to Bob Seger.
Al Green, Let's Stay Together
Another one that is featured on the soundtrack (Pulp Fiction) to introduce it to another generation. Smooth soul from the 70s.
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