By SoDak
One of my favorite songs from the 1960s is “Sorry” by The
Easybeats (1964-1969), an underappreciated band from Australia. It opens with
an infectious guitar riff that is very punchy and that is maintained throughout
the song. It creates excitement. It has a delightful bounce. If I were alive in
1966, when it was released, I would have been rolling around on the ground,
flooring moshing if you will, going nuts while listening to this song. It grabs
me the same way that “You’re Gonna Miss Me” by 13th Floor Elevators
does. George Young, who played guitar, co-wrote most of the songs for The
Easybeats, including such great songs as “Something Wrong,” “I’ll Make You
Happy,” “Friday on My Mind,” “Come and See Her,” “Saturday Night,” and “Tell
Your Mother.” The Easybeats fit nicely with The Animals, Beatles, Rolling
Stones, and Kinks. They had a raw, rambunctious energy. The Easybeats released
six records and disappeared. George Young, who was the brother of Malcolm and
Angus Young, went on to produce the first six AC/DC records, which is notable.
But I will always remember him for throwing down the riff in “Sorry.” Love it.
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