William's Song a Day Blog - est. September 2007

From: Sings for 'in' Crowders That Go 'Go Go' ; Year: 1965; Genre: Soul I was checking out more of Dobie Gray's discography today and found this gem that I felt like making as today's song pick.    Hear The 'in' Crowd on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Ozric Tentacles - Dissolution (The Clouds Disperse)   My song pick 2 years ago today: Bob Dylan - Main Title Theme (Billy) My song pick 3 years ago today: Pat Metheny - Bright Size Life My song pick 4 years ago today: Earth, Wind & Fire - Back on the Road My song pick 5 years ago today: Neil Young & Crazy Horse - Cinnamon Girl My song pick 6 years ago today: Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) - Another Heart Breaks My song pick 7 years ago today: Jethro Tull - Critique Oblique My song pick 8 years ago today: Hawkwind - Adjust Me My song pick 9 years ago today: Frank Zappa - Treacherous Cretins My song pick 10 years ago today: Charlie Barnet & His Orchestra - Skyliner...

This song is another one of those rare tracks that can be played in almost any setting and be liked. It has a bit of it all: a massive amount of hooks, kick ass bass line, excellent guitar work, beautiful introspective lyrics, and mostly: excellent soulful vocals. Watch the music video on YouTube. Here is a live performance on YouTube. +