Sounds
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Composers and arrangers often include different sounds in their songs to create a distinctive and catchy element. In their masterpiece Good Vibrations as well as the title, an unusual instrument, the Electro-Theremin, is employed by The Beach Boys. Named the ‘father of exotica’, arranger/composer Martin Denny uses all kinds of sounds heard in an African village in his popular instrumental Quiet Village. Shirley Ellis has a great time with the exuberant Clapping Song. Sam Cooke evokes the sounds of a prison chain gang in his big hit Chain Gang while The Beatles rock it out with their version of Twist And Shout. Playlist: Quiet Village – Martin Denny There’s A Kind Of Hush – Herman’s Hermits Good Vibrations – The Beach Boys Boom Sha La La Lo – Hans Poulsen The Sound Of Silence – Simon & Garfunkel Rhythm Of The Rain – The Cascades Sound Of Then (This Is Australia) – GANGgajang The Clapping Song – Shirley Ellis Chain Gang – Sam Cooke Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead – The Fifth Estate Clap Your Hands – The Beau-Marks Twist And Shout – The Beatles Yesterday Once More is presented by Rob and Mossy each Sunday afternoon at 5 Sounds was broadcast on Sunday August 10, 2025 JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station The post Sounds appeared first on Yesterday Once More.
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