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Kinks and Beats is a daily look at two of the greatest musical acts of all time. Every day, host Tony Frye will tackle one song from The Beatles or The Kinks and discuss aspects related to music theory, cultural impact, or just his own thoughts about the song. Listeners are encouraged to call in t…

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    Now and Then by The Beatles

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 56:02


    This has never happened before and it will probably never happen again but today we take a deep dive into a NEW Beatles single, Now and Then!

    Nothing to Say by The Kinks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 10:07


    A deep dive into the song “Nothing to Say” from the album Arthur (or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire) by The Kinks.Join our Kinks & Beatles discussion group to chat with fans about these great bands! Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

    Monkberry Moon Delight by Paul McCartney

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 10:19


    Join us for a deep dive of the song Monkberry Moon Delight from the Paul McCartney album RAM. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

    Young and Innocent Days by The Kinks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 13:27


    A deep dive into the song Young and Innocent Days by The Kinks from their album Arthur (or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire).Be sure to visit Hero Habit to join our all new Kinks/Beatles community!★ Support this podcast ★ Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

    Heart of the Country by Paul McCartney

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 13:18


    A deep dive into the song Heart of the Country by Paul McCartney from his album RAM.★ Support this podcast ★ Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

    She's Bought a Hat Like Princess Marina by The Kinks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 16:03


    A deep dive into the song She’s Bought a Hat Like Princess Marina by The Kinks.Help support The Kinks and Beatles Daily Deep Dive with a one time or recurring contribution of $5. Every contribution helps ensure that this podcast can continue to be produced until we run out of songs to talk about. Please visit Hero Habit for more details.★ Support this podcast ★ Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

    Smile Away by Paul McCartney

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022


    A deep dive into the song Smile Away by Paul McCartney.Help support The Kinks and Beatles Daily Deep Dive with a one time or recurring contribution of $5. Every contribution helps ensure that this podcast can continue to be produced until we run out of songs to talk about. Please visit Hero Habit for more details.★ Support this podcast ★ Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

    Shangri-La by The Kinks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 18:37


    A deep dive into the song Shangri-La by The Kinks.Help support The Kinks and Beatles Daily Deep Dive with a one time or recurring contribution of $5. Every contribution helps ensure that this podcast can continue to be produced until we run out of songs to talk about. Please visit Hero Habit for more details.★ Support this podcast ★

    Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey by Paul McCartney

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 19:24


    A deep dive into the song Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey by Paul McCartney.Help support The Kinks and Beatles Daily Deep Dive with a one time or recurring contribution of $5. Every contribution helps ensure that this podcast can continue to be produced until we run out of songs to talk about. Please visit Hero Habit for more details.★ Support this podcast ★

    Australia by The Kinks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 15:56


    A deep dive into the song Australia by The Kinks.Help support The Kinks and Beatles Daily Deep Dive with a one time or recurring contribution of $5. Every contribution helps ensure that this podcast can continue to be produced until we run out of songs to talk about. Please visit Hero Habit for more details.★ Support this podcast ★

    Dear Boy by Paul McCartney

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 20:06


    A deep dive into the song Dear Boy by Paul McCartney.Help support The Kinks and Beatles Daily Deep Dive with a one time or recurring contribution of $5. Every contribution helps ensure that this podcast can continue to be produced until we run out of songs to talk about. Please visit Hero Habit for more details.★ Support this podcast ★

    Drivin' by The Kinks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 10:01


    A deep dive into the song Drivin' by The Kinks.Help support The Kinks and Beatles Daily Deep Dive with a one time or recurring contribution of $5. Every contribution helps ensure that this podcast can continue to be produced until we run out of songs to talk about. Please visit Hero Habit for more details.★ Support this podcast ★

    Ram On by Paul McCartney

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 12:26


    A deep dive into the song Ram On by Paul McCartney.Help support The Kinks and Beatles Daily Deep Dive with a one time or recurring contribution of $5. Every contribution helps ensure that this podcast can continue to be produced until we run out of songs to talk about. Please visit Hero Habit for more details.★ Support this podcast ★

    Victoria by The Kinks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 23:16


    A deep dive into the song Victoria by The Kinks.Help support The Kinks and Beatles Daily Deep Dive with a one time or recurring contribution of $5. Every contribution helps ensure that this podcast can continue to be produced until we run out of songs to talk about. Please visit Hero Habit for more details.★ Support this podcast ★

    3 Legs by Paul McCartney

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 15:00


    A deep dive into the song 3 Legs by Paul McCartney.Help support The Kinks and Beatles Daily Deep Dive with a one time or recurring contribution of $5. Every contribution helps ensure that this podcast can continue to be produced until we run out of songs to talk about. Please visit Hero Habit for more details.★ Support this podcast ★

    Life Goes On by The Kinks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 14:54


    A deep dive into the song Life Goes On by The Kinks.Help support The Kinks and Beatles Daily Deep Dive with a one time or recurring contribution of $5. Every contribution helps ensure that this podcast can continue to be produced until we run out of songs to talk about. Please visit Hero Habit for more details.★ Support this podcast ★

    Too Many People by Paul McCartney

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 13:46


    A deep dive into the song Too Many People by Paul McCartney.Help support The Kinks and Beatles Daily Deep Dive with a one time or recurring contribution of $5. Every contribution helps ensure that this podcast can continue to be produced until we run out of songs to talk about. Please visit Hero Habit for more details.★ Support this podcast ★

    Full Moon by The Kinks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 16:13


    A deep dive into the song Full Moon by The Kinks.Help support The Kinks and Beatles Daily Deep Dive with a one time or recurring contribution of $5. Every contribution helps ensure that this podcast can continue to be produced until we run out of songs to talk about. Please visit Hero Habit for more details.★ Support this podcast ★

    Penny Lane by The Beatles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 20:09


    A deep dive into the song Penny Lane by The Beatles.Help support The Kinks and Beatles Daily Deep Dive with a one time or recurring contribution of $5. Every contribution helps ensure that this podcast can continue to be produced until we run out of songs to talk about. Please visit Hero Habit for more details.★ Support this podcast ★

    Sleepless Night by The Kinks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 11:18


    A deep dive into the song Sleepless Night by The Kinks.Help support The Kinks and Beatles Daily Deep Dive with a one time or recurring contribution of $5. Every contribution helps ensure that this podcast can continue to be produced until we run out of songs to talk about. Please visit Hero Habit for more details.★ Support this podcast ★

    Hello Goodbye by The Beatles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 16:53


    A deep dive into the song Hello Goodbye by The Beatles.Help support The Kinks and Beatles Daily Deep Dive with a one time or recurring contribution of $5. Every contribution helps ensure that this podcast can continue to be produced until we run out of songs to talk about. Please visit Hero Habit for more details.★ Support this podcast ★

    Brother by The Kinks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 18:31


    A deep dive into the song Brother by The Kinks.Help support The Kinks and Beatles Daily Deep Dive with a one time or recurring contribution of $5. Every contribution helps ensure that this podcast can continue to be produced until we run out of songs to talk about. Please visit Hero Habit for more details.★ Support this podcast ★

    Your Mother Should Know by The Beatles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 17:08


    A deep dive into the song Your Mother Should Know by The Beatles.Help support The Kinks and Beatles Daily Deep Dive with a one time or recurring contribution of $5. Every contribution helps ensure that this podcast can continue to be produced until we run out of songs to talk about. Please visit Hero Habit for more details.★ Support this podcast ★

    Sleepwalker by The Kinks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 14:01


    A deep dive into the song Sleepwalker by The Kinks.Help support The Kinks and Beatles Daily Deep Dive with a one time or recurring contribution of $5. Every contribution helps ensure that this podcast can continue to be produced until we run out of songs to talk about. Please visit Hero Habit for more details.★ Support this podcast ★

    Blue Jay Way by The Beatles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 22:09


    A deep dive into the song Blue Jay Way by The Beatles.Help support The Kinks and Beatles Daily Deep Dive with a one time or recurring contribution of $5. Every contribution helps ensure that this podcast can continue to be produced until we run out of songs to talk about. Please visit Hero Habit for more details.★ Support this podcast ★

    Life on the Road by The Kinks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 14:43


    A deep dive into the song Life on the Road by The Kinks.Help support The Kinks and Beatles Daily Deep Dive with a one time or recurring contribution of $5. Every contribution helps ensure that this podcast can continue to be produced until we run out of songs to talk about. Please visit Hero Habit for more details.★ Support this podcast ★

    Flying by The Beatles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 15:42


    A deep dive into the song Flying by The Beatles.Help support The Kinks and Beatles Daily Deep Dive with a one time or recurring contribution of $5. Every contribution helps ensure that this podcast can continue to be produced until we run out of songs to talk about. Please visit Hero Habit for more details.★ Support this podcast ★

    Got To Be Free by The Kinks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 18:55


    A deep dive into the song Got To Be Free by The Kinks.Help support The Kinks and Beatles Daily Deep Dive with a one time or recurring contribution of $5. Every contribution helps ensure that this podcast can continue to be produced until we run out of songs to talk about. Please visit Hero Habit for more details.★ Support this podcast ★

    The Fool on the Hill by The Beatles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 20:35


    A deep dive into the song The Fool on the Hill by The Beatles.Help support The Kinks and Beatles Daily Deep Dive with a one time or recurring contribution of $5. Every contribution helps ensure that this podcast can continue to be produced until we run out of songs to talk about. Please visit Hero Habit for more details.★ Support this podcast ★

    Rats by The Kinks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 13:53


    A deep dive into the song Rats by The Kinks.Help support The Kinks and Beatles Daily Deep Dive with a one time or recurring contribution of $5. Every contribution helps ensure that this podcast can continue to be produced until we run out of songs to talk about. Please visit Hero Habit for more details.★ Support this podcast ★

    Magical Mystery Tour by The Beatles

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 18:15


    A deep dive into the song Magical Mystery Tour by The Beatles.Help support The Kinks and Beatles Daily Deep Dive with a one time or recurring contribution of $5. Every contribution helps ensure that this podcast can continue to be produced until we run out of songs to talk about. Please visit Hero Habit for more details.★ Support this podcast ★

    A quick announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 3:38


    A quick announcement about the future of the podcast!

    A Long Way From Home by The Kinks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 11:02


    This quiet gem from the Lola album features a beautiful melody and some of John Dalton's most prominent and gorgeous ballad bass work.Help support The Kinks and Beatles Daily Deep Dive with a one time or recurring contribution of $5. Every contribution helps ensure that this podcast can continue to be produced until we run out of songs to talk about. Please visit Hero Habit for more details.★ Support this podcast ★

    Run of the Mill by George Harrison

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 19:41


    George himself thought the lyrics to this song were his first that could be read as a poem and it's hard to argue with him on that. Gorgeous lyrics over a complex melody make this a Harrison classic.Help support The Kinks and Beatles Daily Deep Dive with a one time or recurring contribution of $5. Every contribution helps ensure that this podcast can continue to be produced until we run out of songs to talk about. Please visit Hero Habit for more details.★ Support this podcast ★

    The Moneygoround by The Kinks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 10:44


    If ever you wondered what it's like to create something and watch 15 other people make more money off of it than you did, this is the song for you!Help support The Kinks and Beatles Daily Deep Dive with a one time or recurring contribution of $5. Every contribution helps ensure that this podcast can continue to be produced until we run out of songs to talk about. Please visit Hero Habit for more details.★ Support this podcast ★

    Let It Down by George Harrison

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 15:53


    One of George's most romantic lyrics and quite possibly his least "rock and roll" chord progression but an All Things Must Pass gem through and through.Help support The Kinks and Beatles Daily Deep Dive with a one time or recurring contribution of $5. Every contribution helps ensure that this podcast can continue to be produced until we run out of songs to talk about. Please visit Hero Habit for more details.★ Support this podcast ★

    Top of the Pops by The Kinks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2022 13:34


    This rocker tells the world that The Kinks, at their heart, are still a great rock and roll band and probably should have been the follow-up single to Lola.Help support The Kinks and Beatles Daily Deep Dive with a one time or recurring contribution of $5. Every contribution helps ensure that this podcast can continue to be produced until we run out of songs to talk about. Please visit Hero Habit for more details.★ Support this podcast ★

    Behind That Locked Door by George Harrison

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 13:08


    If you're into slow country waltzes then I have the perfect song for you.Help support The Kinks and Beatles Daily Deep Dive with a one time or recurring contribution of $5. Every contribution helps ensure that this podcast can continue to be produced until we run out of songs to talk about. Please visit Hero Habit for more details.★ Support this podcast ★

    Lola by The Kinks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 19:26


    One of the most important songs Ray Davies ever wrote for The Kinks and one of the most recognizable and beloved songs of the classic rock era.Help support Kinks and Beats with a one time or recurring contribution of $5. Every contribution helps ensure that this podcast can continue to be produced until we run out of songs to talk about. Please visit Hero Habit for more details.★ Support this podcast ★

    If Not For You by George Harrison

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 14:52


    If Not For You is the lone cover on All Things Must Pass and, in many ways, outshines the original.Help support Kinks and Beats with a one time or recurring contribution of $5. Every contribution helps ensure that this podcast can continue to be produced until we run out of songs to talk about. Please visit Hero Habit for more details.★ Support this podcast ★

    Get Back in Line by The Kinks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 13:06


    When it comes to under-the-radar Kinks ballads, this tune has to rank high on the list. Beautifully arranged and performed with a great lyric, this is a Kinks gem through and through.Help support Kinks and Beats with a one time or recurring contribution of $5. Every contribution helps ensure that this podcast can continue to be produced until we run out of songs to talk about. Please visit Hero Habit for more details.★ Support this podcast ★

    What Is Life by George Harrison

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2022 17:53


    What Is Life was George Harrison's second top 10 hit in less than a year following The Beatles break up and it's pop perfection from start to finish.Help support Kinks and Beats with a one time or recurring contribution of $5. Every contribution helps ensure that this podcast can continue to be produced until we run out of songs to talk about. Please visit Hero Habit for more details.★ Support this podcast ★

    Denmark Street by The Kinks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 15:58


    Nobody can blend vaudeville and rock or homage and indictment quite like Ray Davies and on Denmark Street, The Kinks hit all of those points effortlessly. Help support Kinks and Beats with a one time or recurring contribution of $5. Every contribution helps ensure that this podcast can continue to be produced until we run out of songs to talk about. Please visit Hero Habit for more details.★ Support this podcast ★

    Wah-Wah by George Harrison

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 20:30


    Written in the hours following George Harrison's walk out during the Get Back sessions, this rocker cooks from start to finish and assembles some of the greatest musicians in the world at the time.Help support Kinks and Beats with a one time or recurring contribution of $5. Every contribution helps ensure that this podcast can continue to be produced until we run out of songs to talk about. Please visit Hero Habit for more details.★ Support this podcast ★

    Strangers by The Kinks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 16:39


    This Dave Davies masterpiece is as close to a perfect song as anyone has ever written and much of its beauty lies in its simplicity.Help support Kinks and Beats with a one time or recurring contribution of $5. Every contribution helps ensure that this podcast can continue to be produced until we run out of songs to talk about. Please visit Hero Habit for more details.★ Support this podcast ★

    I'd Have You Anytime by George Harrison

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 21:00


    It takes some guts to make the first track of your solo debut a quiet ballad but George Harrison did it and he did it well.★ Support this podcast ★

    Holiday by The Kinks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 17:12


    If you can't picture Ray Davies singing this on a cloudy day on the beach with a cigar hanging from his mouth, maybe you're not listening to music the same way as the rest of us.

    Mother Nature's Son by The Beatles

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 14:14


    Another of Paul's solo efforts within the Beatles is a simple folk song recorded on the same sessions as an abandoned Harrison track, an abandoned McCartney track, and one of the worst tracks on The White Album.

    Wait Till the Summer Comes Along by The Kinks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2020 16:27


    The first Kinks song to feature a solo Dave Davies writing credit is a fun country ditty with a deceptively unique structure.

    Only Mama Knows by Paul McCartney

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 12:24


    This rocker hearkens back to McCartney's days with Wings and is a highlight of his more recent output.

    Back in the Day by Ray Davies

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 14:48


    On this acoustic driven track, Ray pays tribute to many of the American acts that inspired him in his youth.

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