Live (The Merry-Go-Round song)

"Live" is a 1967 The Merry-Go-Round song, written by Emitt Rhodes, from the band's self-titled debut album.[1] The song was a regional hit, and later covered by The Bangles, also for their debut album.[2][3][4]

References

  1. ↑ Bruce Pollock Rock Song Index: The 7500 Most Important Songs 2014 p219 LIVE Artist: Merry-Go-Round Written by: Emitt Rhodes From the album: The Merry-Go-Round Label: A&M Produced by: Larry Marks Year: 1967 The original folkie sound of the paisley underground. Covered by the ..."
  2. ↑ John M. Borack Shake Some Action - The Ultimate Guide To Power Pop 2007 -- Page 10 "There was also Emitt Rhodes, former leader of The Merry-Go-Round, a mid- '60s light pop band from L.A. who'd enjoyed a regional hit with "Live" (a song later covered by The Bangles)."
  3. ↑ Colin Larkin The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music 1995- Page 2798 " Merry-Go-Round Formed in Hawthorne, California, USA, in 1966, the Merry-Go-Round were bit players in the Los Angeles ... of the group's issued and unissued recordings in 1985, and the Bangles recorded their 'Live' for their debut album."
  4. ↑ Spin (magazine) Dec 1988 - Page 120 "Ditto on the next tune, the Merry Go Round's "Live." The Bangles are rusty and they know it. "I hope y'all are warmed up," Vicki announces in a fake Texan drawl, "cuz we shore ain't." With each ensuing song, the Bangles get one breath closer ..."


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