Wednesday, June 10, 2026
BEATLESQUE-TOP 50-#49-Come Around And See Me-Raspberries
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#49-Come Around and See Me — Raspberries
Come Around and See Me appears on the Raspberries’ 1972 self‑titled debut album, and it’s one of the clearest examples of how the band absorbed the Beatles’ style without ever slipping into imitation. The song features bright, jangly guitars, layered harmonies, and a classic verse–chorus–bridge structure that instantly evokes the Beatles’ A Hard Day’s Night era. Fun fact-The lead vocal on this song is Wally Bryson, not Eric Carmen.
Several elements make the Beatles influence unmistakable:
Rickenbacker‑style jangle — The chiming guitar tone recalls George Harrison’s 12‑string work from 1964–65.
Tight, stacked harmonies — The Raspberries were masters of the Lennon/McCartney/Harrison harmony blend, and this track uses that same bright, major‑key vocal layering.
Melodic bass movement — Eric Carmen’s bass lines often mirror McCartney’s approach: tuneful, forward‑pushing, and integral to the hook.
Clean, upbeat pop production — The arrangement has the crisp, optimistic feel of early Beatles pop, especially the A Hard Day’s Night and Beatles for Sale period.
Emotional tone — The song balances sweetness and longing, a hallmark of mid‑’60s Beatles songwriting.
The result is a track that channels the Beatles’ melodic and harmonic vocabulary while still sounding unmistakably like the Raspberries. It’s a perfect example of how the band honored their influences while crafting their own identity.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
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Sunday, June 7, 2026
BEATLESQUE-TOP 50-#50 Another 1000 Years-World Party
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Another 1000 Years — World Party
World Party has no shortage of Beatles‑inspired songs, and Karl Wallinger never hid his love for the Fab Four. His songwriting consistently reflects intricate melodies, lush harmonies, and ’60s‑style arrangements, all traits critics have long linked to Beatles influence . “Another 1000 Years,” from what would be his final full studio album in 2000 (with four additional tracks appearing on a 2012 compilation), is a clear example.
The track carries distinct echoes of “Baby You’re a Rich Man”—not in direct imitation, but in feel and construction. The resemblance comes from several Beatlesque elements:
Rolling, hypnotic groove — similar to the looping, mantra‑like rhythm of “Baby You’re a Rich Man.”
Psychedelic‑pop textures — Wallinger often drew from the Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour era, using swirling keyboards and layered production, a hallmark noted across his catalog.
Melodic sophistication — Wallinger’s knack for memorable, hook‑rich melodies mirrors the Beatles’ craftsmanship, something critics consistently highlight in his work.
Genre‑blending arrangements — like the Beatles, he mixes pop, rock, and light psychedelia into a seamless whole, a tendency widely recognized in World Party’s sound.
The result is a track that doesn’t copy the Beatles but channels their spirit—a warm, melodic, slightly psychedelic pop song that feels like it could sit comfortably alongside their late‑’60s output.
Friday, June 5, 2026
Countdown Within the Blog-Beatlesque Songs
Quite some time ago, Sam and Brock had a conversation on Saturday Night Live about songs that sound like the Beatles. As a lifelong Beatles fan, it got me thinking about my own favorite Beatlesque tracks. Brock made mention wondering about how many songs sound like the Beatles. At that time I decided to do a Top 50 of my favorites, and I have now finished my Top 50 list. I decided to try something new instead of simply posting the chart on the blog.
I am guessing most of these songs have probably never been heard by FOX listeners, but they all have a distinctly Beatlesque feel — so I’m guessing they’ll go over well to Beatles as well as Fox Oldies fans. Here’s the breakdown of their chart history:
17 songs — never released as singles
21 songs — never charted in the U.S.
4 songs — didn’t make the Top 40
8 songs — reached the Top 40 (only six on Billboard)
Starting this coming Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning — and continuing every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning— I’ll post a link to one song from the Top 50 (counting down from #50 to #1) along with a write‑up about why it’s Beatles‑influenced. At the end of each week I will also post of poll so you can vote for which song you like better. Hopefully listeners will discover some new favorites.
Sam has done “Countdowns within the Countdown,” so consider this a Countdown within the blog.
Hope you enjoy it.