Johnny Rivers/Yardbirds
Wednesday, April 18th, 2007I always assumed the Whisky a Go Go live albums Johnny Rivers released were, in truth, of the Beach Boys Party variety, where a “live” setting was re-created in the studio. It’s a non-issue, but I still sometimes wonder. (“Memphis” was Johnny’s Chuck Berry-via-Lonnie Mack breakthrough hit.)
I’ve also always thought that Rivers’ voice sounded identical to the Yardbirds’ Keith Relf.
Johnny Rivers – “Memphis”
The Yardbirds – “Evil Hearted You”