The Best Backing Vocals, Opinions on BROCKHAMPTON & Eleventh Dream Day
This week hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their favorite songs defined by their backing vocals, much like Merry Clayton left her mark on The Rolling Stones' song "Gimme Shelter." Plus they review the new album from Eleventh Dream Day and learn what they're missing in Brockhampton.
The Beach Boys, "Sloop John B," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966
Sam Cooke, "Bring It On Home to Me," (Single), RCA, 1962
Billy Joel, "The Longest Time," An Innocent Man, Columbia, 1983
The Turtles, "Elenore," The Turtles Present the Battle of the Bands, White Whale, 1968
Laura Nyro and Labelle, "I Met Him on a Sunday," Gonna Take a Miracle, Columbia, 1971
Ray Charles, "(Night Time Is) The Right Time," The Genius Sings the Blues, Atlantic, 1961
David Bowie, "Young Americans," Young Americans, RCA, 1975
Eric B. & Rakim, "Paid in Full," Paid in Full, Island, 1987
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