Johnnys Rock Blogs
Thin Lizzy -The Farmer b/w I Need You
Their debut Irish release on Parlophone DIP 513 and with Thin Lizzy spelt wrongly is one...
Davie Jones and The King Bees - Liza Jane b/w Louie Louie Go Home
In 1964, the man who was to become David Bowie laid down his first ever...
Yes - Sweetness b/w Something's Coming
Yes's debut single emerged, blinking into the sunlight on Atlantic Records, and to general indifference,...
The Who - I Can't Explain b/w Bald-headed Woman
Their first single remains a classic of mid-60s rock and a staple live classic ever...
Pink Floyd - Arnold Layne
Pink Floyd's debut single is a gem. Worth £80 in mint condition, a black and...
Genesis - The Silent Sun b/w That's Me
Oh look it's 2nd February 1968 and prog rock hasn't even been invented yet but...
Jethro Tull - Sunshine Day b/w Aeroplane
Tull's first single appeared in 1967 on the MGM label (always thought that was an...
Deep Purple - Hush
Deep Purple - Hush b/w One More Rainy Day. From the swell of the organ...
Grateful Dead - Dark Star
Grateful Dead - Born Cross-Eyed b/w Dark Star. Culled from their debut album, this was...
Black Sabbath - Evil Woman
Black Sabbath - Evil Woman b/w Wicked World. Written and originally recorded by Minneapolis-based band...
Queen - Keep Yourself Alive
Queen - Keep Yourself Alive/Son and Daugher. Now listen here. It is my, admittedly non-authoritative...
Led Zeppelin - Communication Breakdown
Led Zeppelin - Communication Breakdown b/w Good Times Bad Times Zep didn't release singles in...