I 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”

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