So Lonely

Prepare to cry,  because this week's episode centers on the sad & spangly song "So Lonely", originally done by The Hollies in 1965 (1:21). A perfect pop tune! The riff is beautiful & bright, sad & sharp, but it's underpinned by heavenly harmonies and some surprisingly groovy drum fills by Bobby Elliott. The Everly Brothers essayed the number in 1966, and those Kentucky kids sing for their supper (and our tears) ... the vocals are so incandescent that you'll git a funny feeling (46:25). Finally, in 1967, The Fyrebirds tinkered with the song in the garage and souped it up somewhat, which simply means they added ORGAN & retitled it "I'm So Lonely" for added emphasis (1:01:28). These'll keep you satisfied forever, but we plan to do a Part Two because there's so many other  great versions of this song!!