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The Beat Goes On
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A re-imagining of a song by Sony & Cher from 1967
hypnotic beatnik groove
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Pop/Rock, Psychedelic, Ambient, Rhythm & Blues and beyond.
Major Snagg is the invented name of the 'band' that perform all my own musical creations. (songs and instrumentals). I play guitars, bass, rudimentary keyboards, harmonica, and sing. Melody has always been important to me... lyrics and guitar solos have to say or communicate something. I create musical worlds that I hope that you dear listener, will also want to explore and live in for a few moments...or longer if you feel that way inclined.
Song Info
Genre
Pop • Cover Songs
Charts
Peak #15
Peak in subgenre #3
Author
Sony Bono
Rights
original song writer
Uploaded
October 02, 2024
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MP3 8.2 MB • 320 kbps • 3:35
Character
Energy
relaxed, cool
high-energy
Danceable
coffee-place
dancefloor
Story behind the song
I've always liked this song. It has that certain mid sixties, 'Hey, what's happening man', attitude. So it seems a perfect song to include in my 1960s themed album, London Aftershock (volume 2). Not only is the groove 'hypnotic', it's also very 'Hip-notic' :-)
Lyrics
The Beat Goes On (c)1967, Sony Bono. The beat goes on, the beat goes on. the beat goes on, the beat goes on. Drums keep pounding a rhythm to the brain. La-de-da-de-de, La-de-da-de-da Charleston was once the rage, ah huh. History has turned the page, ah huh. The miniskirt's the current thing, ah huh. Teenybopper is our our new-born king, ah huh. And the beat goes on, the beat goes on, Drums keep pounding a rhythm to the brain. La-de-da-de-de, La-de-da-de-da. The grocery store's the super mart, ah huh. Little girls still break their hearts, ah huh. And men still keep marching off to war. Electrically they keep the baseball score. And the beat goes on, the beat goes on, instrumental section ... Grandmas sit in chairs and reminisce. Boys keep chasing girls to get a kiss. The cars keep going faster all the time. Bums still cry, "hey buddy, can you spare a dime?". and the beat goes on, the beat goes on, La-de-da-de-de, La-de-da-de-da. and the beat goes on, the beat goes on, and the beat goes on, the beat goes on, and the beat goes on, the beat goes on ... ... fade-out ...
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Ridiculousdream
Oct 28, 2024
La dee da dee da indeed! Great cover Bro.
AlexisPatrick
Oct 16, 2024
Wow, David....Great vocals and superb music you have played. Excellent choice of songs.
Tony DeLecce
Oct 16, 2024
Well this is quite a novel track to tackle. You’ve done a great job with it. Love the bass. Cher who ?
LeeBoos
Oct 06, 2024
I love your spin on this tune well done. Bravo
rodrica
Oct 04, 2024
So glad you did this one...I'd forgotten all about it, great to hear it again! Fantastic job. Far out...groovy man :))
Ken Sacco
Oct 04, 2024
Great job sounds fantastic!
Nigel Hardy
Oct 04, 2024
This brings back memories! Superbly performed. Your vocals are really great on this. Bass and drums really drive this. Brilliant!!
steveweyman
Oct 03, 2024
I can’t keep up with all your tracks ! Love the bass on this ! Great performances as per !
JESUS OLDMAN
Oct 02, 2024
Holy Fucking Cow. This is GREAT. Look at You! Well DONE.