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Recalling The Knickerbockers Hit, 'Lies'. A Great One-Hit-Wonder Song! Beatle-esque In Sound And Energy!

from My Boomer Buddies Podcast Telling It Like It Was And Is! · host Rick Reed

Send us Fan MailSummaryRick Reed reminisces about the one-hit wonder song 'Lies' by the Knickerbockers. He discusses how the band 'Beatle-fied' the song and how the lead singer's voice sounds like John Lennon. Rick also comments on the appearance of the band members and the hairstyles of the time. He reflects on the energy and fun of the song and mentions that the Knickerbockers were a one-hit wonder. Rick invites listeners to suggest other one-hit wonders for future episodes.KeywordsRick Reed, Boomer Buddies podcast, one-hit wonder, Lies, Knickerbockers, Beatles, reminiscing, music, hairstyles, bandTakeawaysThe Knickerbockers' song 'Lies' was a one-hit wonder that was often mistaken for a Beatles song.The lead singer's voice and the use of a Rickenbacker guitar in the song give it a Beatles-like sound.The hairstyles of the band members and the crowd reflect the changing trends of the time.The song evokes a sense of energy and fun, and Rick Reed enjoys reminiscing about it.The Knickerbockers' record company failed to properly promote their follow-up track, leading to the band's decline.TitlesThe Beatles Influence on the Knickerbockers' 'Lies'Hairstyles and Fashion Trends in the 1960s Music SceneSound Bites"Yeah, his voice sounds very much like Lennon""When you're young, you have fun. And when you're older, you look back and you go, oh man, look at the fun I was having.""The Knickerbockers were a one hit wonder technically because their follow-up track Mind, did not hit the top 40."Chapters00:00Introduction and Playing 'Lies' by the Knickerbockers00:31The Knickerbockers' Resemblance to the Beatles02:39Nostalgia and Fun of the 1960s04:13Changing Hairstyles and Fashion05:20The Knickerbockers as a One-Hit Wonder05:55Inviting Suggestions for More One-Hit WondersHere is the link to “Lies” by The Knickerbockers so you can watch without interruption.  My thanks to its creator, Smurfstools Oldies Music Time Machine. No infringement is intended. Love of oldies music brought us all together. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gimeFYu29x4&list=PPSVContact us at [email protected] with thoughts, comments and Boomer content you may want us to touch on. Also find us on YouTube. 

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