🎸CLASSIC ROCK🎸 Scorsese’s New Beatles Doc | Steely Dan Drama | Monkees’ Troubadour

We’ve got a hot-off-the-press teaser for Scorsese’s Beatles ’64 documentary, plus a wild story where Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen shows why he’s not one to mess with. And if you’re a Springsteen fan, we’re highlighting the Boss’s unsung masterpieces written for other artists. Ready to dive in?

🤔 Rock Trivia Question:

Who wrote the song "Piece of My Heart," which was made famous by Janis Joplin?

📰 Classic Rock News

• BEATLES '64 Documentary Trailer Drops! Scorsese has done it again—get a sneak peek into Beatlemania's biggest year with the Beatles ’64 trailer. Check it out and get ready for a trip back in time! Watch the new trailer

• Donald Fagen’s Blow-Up on Yacht Rock Director! Steely Dan fans, you’ll want to hear this: Donald Fagen recently gave a documentary director a piece of his mind (and then some)! Read why he was so fired up

• The Songs Bruce Springsteen Gifted to Other Artists Ever wonder what songs the Boss let slip into other artists’ catalogs? Discover Springsteen's hidden gems

• Monkees’ Micky Dolenz Drops New Live Album The Troubadour never sounded so sweet! Micky Dolenz revisits a rock landmark with this new live album— Read All About It…

📅 On This Day in Rock History

• 1956: Elvis Presley makes his film debut in Love Me Tender—a smash despite mixed reviews! Watch the full movie for free here

• 1965: The Rolling Stones make their US TV debut on Hullabaloo with “Get Off My Cloud.” See the Stones first US TV performance

• 1969: Janis Joplin gets arrested in Tampa after clashing with police mid-concert. She stood her ground, no surprise there! Relive “Piece of My Heart” here

• 1969: John Lennon creates his “Bed Peace” sign for his Montreal bed-in. In 2023, it sold for $155,600! Watch the Full Bed Peace documentary

• 1981: Thin Lizzy’s Renegade album is released, packed with gritty rock anthems. Stream the full album

🎂 Rock Star Birthdays

• 1905: Mantovani, the Italian master of easy listening, would have turned 119 today. Enjoy his greatest hits

• 1932: Petula Clark, the Brit pop icon, celebrates her 92nd birthday! Watch “Downtown” from 1964

• 1931: Ike Turner, one of rock’s pioneers, would have been 93 today. Hear his classic “Rocket 88” considered to be the first Rock & Roll song

• 1957: Kevin Eubanks, jazz guitarist and Tonight Show bandleader, turns 67. Laugh along with his BB King exchange

🕊️ Remembering a Legend

• 2015: P.F. Sloan, the mind behind “Eve of Destruction,” passed away at 70. Hear Barry McGuire’s classic track

• 2018: Roy Clark, country legend and banjo virtuoso, passed away at 85. Watch his hilarious “Folsom Prison Blues” performance

🎧 Essential Track for Today

The Beatles - “A Hard Day’s Night”
With that iconic opening chord ringing out, “A Hard Day’s Night” grabs your attention and never lets go. This 1964 classic showcases The Beatles at the height of Beatlemania, blending infectious energy with their signature harmonies and Lennon-McCartney magic. The song’s lyrics capture the exhaustion and excitement of life in the spotlight, but also the joy of returning home to someone who makes it all worthwhile. It’s pure, joyful rock ‘n’ roll—a reminder of the irresistible charm that made The Beatles a global sensation. Relive the thrill with a live version of “A Hard Day’s Night”

🔦 Deep Track Spotlight

The Beatles - “I’ll Be Back”
Tucked away as the closing track on A Hard Day’s Night, “I’ll Be Back” often gets overshadowed by the album's bigger hits. But this introspective gem stands out with its melancholic tone and unique chord changes, showing the Beatles’ growing sophistication in songwriting. John Lennon’s wistful lyrics and the song’s gentle acoustic strumming create a sense of vulnerability that hints at the more complex themes the band would explore in later years. It’s a deep cut that feels ahead of its time, offering a quieter, reflective side of Beatlemania. Give “I’ll Be Back” a listen

🌈 Rock & Roll Inspiration

Watch this 1964 Promo Film for Downtown by Petula Clark

Trivia Answer:

Answer: Jerry Ragovoy and Bert Berns co-wrote “Piece of My Heart” before Janis Joplin made it her own!

Have a Rockin’ Day!
Hippy Pete