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IIRC, Willy was an orange cat. The hits by Sweet are all very different from one another. Aside from this one, there's "Ballroom Blitz," "Love is Like Oxygen," and "Fox on the Run."

I might have the story slightly wrong. But, if memory serves me right, Little Willy was the name of one of the band member's mom's cat. I think they practiced in the garage and the cat liked to hang out there...

This song is full of wisdom.

I thought it was about somebody's little brother? Either way, it's a cool song, I remember it from way back!

This classic was released in late 1966 (it's hard to believe it's over 55 years old!). They had a string of hit songs and this is one that still holds up after all these years.

Have I mentioned we did a lot of drugs back then? hahahaha

This song is such a classic! Much loved. Be sure to hit "Where is the Love" (1972), "Feel Like Making Love" (1974), and "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" (1969). Dionne Warwick is not quite the same, but in the progressing timeline somewhat similar. She had 60s mainstream hits like "What the World Needs Now is Love" (1965, by Burt Bacharach), "I Say A Little Prayer" (1967, Bacharach), "Do You Know the Way to San Jose" (1968, Bacharach), "I'll Never Fall in Love Again" (1969, Bacharach), and "Then Came You" (1974, with the Spinners).

The song is supposed to hit you right in the gut because this guy is singing a song but it's about her life any standing up there singing it so yeah he's ripping her apart this song is supposed to cut right through you😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

You need to eat some shrooms before doing this

A feast for the ears.

About the time the Beatles met up with Bob Dylan, they also started hanging out with Donovan. My understanding is that Donovan was basically a big fan of nonsense lyrics that still somehow sound right in the song. So you've got more autobiographical references as an influence coming from Dylan, and a nonsense lyrics influence coming from Donovan. While this song was composed by John, in the end it was Paul who followed the nonsense lyrics credo, and John who mostly followed Dylan's credo of talking about real life. IIRC, Donovan was with the band for the recording of "Yellow Submarine." Classics by Donovan include "Mellow Yellow," "Season of the Witch," "Hurdy Gurdy Man," "Sunshine Superman," "Atlantis," and "Barabajagal."

You are getting into their experimental music period. They got famous with many hits and tried something new. Here is an example.

You need to hit more Triumph. Fight the Good Fight, Magic Power, Hold On, Time Goes By, Never Surrender, Say Goodbye

One of many great hits.

SWEET was formed in early 1970's. This is their first hit. Then a succession of great glamrock hits were released until their lead singer (Brian Connolly) got in a fight and was beaten up on his throat, which made him lose his voice to a certain degree. Smoking and booze made things worse and he eventually left the band or was kicked out. Anyway, today, only one member of the group is still alive and continues to keep the myth. Wanna hear more SWEET? Listen to "Ballroom Blitz", "Blockbuster", "Teenage Rampage", "Love is like oxygen". By the way, it's better to watch the videos instead of the Lyrics videos. Glamrock is about the group, the look, the attitude, more than the lyrics or the message.

Have you ever seen Iggy Pop doing Lust for Life in the TopPop video. He doesn't like palmtrees 😉

Go back and listen closely as the song fades out. You can hear a quote from Shakespeare. King Lear Act 4. You should be able to find the quote online. Just when Oswald is killed.

SWEET❣

If i had my choice of hearing little Willie or the cow... Well i want to hear the cow! 🐮

Sweet is another great 70s band with only one surviving original member.

Tired of fans thinking every word of every song has a personal meaning to the writer or singer. John heard there were college students trying to decipher the hidden meaning of the songs. John, knowing that all they usually are is a string of rhymes with clever turns of phrase or painting mental imagery for "far out" scenes in your head. He filled this song with nonsensical phrases that have absolutely nothing to do with each other, and Koo koo k'joob is just gibberish. With a smile on his face, John said' Hmmmm. Let them try to figure this one out. Hahahaaha"

Ballroom Blitz.

Try listening to some Slade …. Cmon feel the noise or My oh My 👍🏻

Her voice never disappoints 💯💯

First Time Ever I saw Your Face. Have a listen. Great review.

Ian Dury is a legend in the UK, he had Polio as a child which explains his posture. An incredible song writer.

Phrasing is the term for what you were describing about word pacing and placement. Please do the live version of "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" next.

I still have this 45 record! 😂

SWEET… Fox On The Run!! ❤

Ace, The Monkees influenced the Beatles. The Monkees sued the Beatles for ripping off their look and several of their melodies. The Beatles started a smear campaign against The Monkees with the help of Nixon and his henchmen. Richard Nixon was a huge Beatles fan and hoped that the band would help expand the consciousness of the masses and lead to a more enlightened and just nation. The law suits were quickly and mysteriously dismissed and The Monkees never spoke an ill word of the Beatles again. Play Daydream Believer by The Monkees and you'll see how The Beatles totally ripped them off.

"Cold".

The voices chanting are a group called the Mike Sammes Singers. The men say “Oompah, oompah, stick it up your jumper” while the women say “Everybody’s got one, everybody’s got one.” The dialogue at the end is from a BBC radio performance of Shakespeare’s King Lear that was playing while they were mixing the song. The idea was to include a live radio feed in the mix and that’s what was on.

Great classic track!!

Roberta’s voice is pure joy!

Roberta Flack Was The First Woman to Go Back to Back #1 Songs of The Years in 1972 With "First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and 1973 With "Killing Me Softly"! And, Both Songs Were Back to Back Grammy Records and Songs of The Year in 73 and 74!!!

Written about Don McLean, but not written by Roberta Flack.

This gave me a Beatles' vibe. I heard no moos. Have you ever heard "Winchester Cathedral" by The New Vaudeville Band? (One hit wonder).

Don’t know if it’s true but the story I heard was that Little Willy was the name they gave a cat that kept hanging around and wouldn’t go home.

Bubblegum phase. If you want a real banger, check out Set Me Free. 🏄‍♂️

LSD DAYS. This shit was top shelf specially stoned or tripping. Cutting edge for the time.

"That was PRETTY good." So it wasn't obvious from the first few seconds that this music has been created by someone egregiously more TALENTED than any of us mortals?

Hi Ace! Just so you know, I don’t hear a cow. Maybe it needs more cowbell, lol! Love your reactions. Keep up the good work!

Brian Wilson was, and still is, a Genius. Watching videos of him in recording sessions is so fascinating. Pet Sounds is one of the best albums of all time. My favorite BB song is Sloop John B. You should check it out for sure. It's not a song written by The Beach Boys but it became one of the fans favorites.

It’s good not to research if its your first time 😊

Beatles were the best ever. No pigeon hole. You have to loosen up

This is their first hit. I still have the 45 rpm

Actually this song is from 1972 so it´s way older than you think. 😉

Sweet started playing together in the 70’s.

Robert’s Flack was great! Love this song and your reaction! 😍

Please listen to First Time Ever I Saw Your Face… Roberta will blow you away with this one too 😊