100 SONGS THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING. This post: EIGHT MILES HIGH. Continues tomorrow.

Caffè Lattè pays tribute to 100 songs that innovated, changed the rules, defied convention and had a significant impact on the evolution of pop and rock music, presented in chronological order…

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100 SONGS THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING

1966

💥28 Eight Miles High

The Byrds

Regarded by many as the first psychedelic rock song, “Eight Miles High” was a watershed release in the history of the group. This would be Gene Clark’s final contribution to The Byrds’ songbook. He co-wrote the influential track with bandmates David Crosby and Roger McGuinn. Although inspired by the band’s flight to the United Kingdom, many soon recognized the drug references. Some radio stations banned the song. Although planes usually fly 6 miles high, it was thought that 8 sounded better. Regardless of what type of “high” the group was referring to, the cut featured some impressive guitar work. This was particularly true  of McGuinn, who was channelling John Coltrane in the studio.

1965-   The Sounds Of Silence

            My Generation

            Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag

            (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction

            I’ve Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now)

1964-  You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’

           You Really Got Me

           The House Of The Rising Sun

           Where Did Our Love Go

1963-  I Want To Hold Your Hand

           Blowin’ In The Wind

           Be My Baby

1962- Misirlou

1961- Crazy

1960- The Twist

          Cathy’s Clown

1959- There Goes My Baby

          What’d I Say (Parts 1 & 2)
1957- Great Balls Of Fire
          Jailhouse Rock

          You Send Me

          That’ll Be The Day

1955- Tutti Frutti

           Maybellene

1955- Rock Around The Clock

1954- That’s All Right Mama

1951- Rocket 88