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Isolated Tracks: Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway To Heaven”
I don’t think that there’s a more iconic song than Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway To Heaven.” It embodies the sound of an era, to be sure, but it’s also a brilliant work on its own. Indeed, the songwriting, production, and performances of a band at its peak marked an indelible stamp on listeners everywhere when it […]
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The Beatles “Please, Please Me” Isolated Vocals
It’s time for some Beatles, and who could argue with that. Let’s listen to the isolated lead and background vocals on their big hit “Please, Please Me.” Not to be confused with the UK album of the same name, “Please, Please Me” was the second single that the band released and prompted the record label […]
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Mark Knopfler “Sultans Of Swing” Isolated Guitar Track
If you’re a guitar player of a certain age then you’ve probably been trying to cop the licks of one of the best guitar songs ever – Dire Straits “Sultans Of Swing.” When the song came out in 1977 the clean jangly Strat guitar sound was totally opposite from the much heavier distorted tones that […]
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Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” Isolated Vocal Track
When I do Song Critiques for my Hit Makers Club, I frequently come across songs that are pretty well put together and recorded, but lack the pizzaz that a hit has. The reason why is that the songwriters thought more about crafting their song than their production. Like all musicians, the first thing that you […]
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Here’s Just The Bass On The Entire Beatles Abbey Road Album
It’s always such a treat to get to hear isolated tracks from big hits no matter how far back they go. We can always learn something from them, and often there are surprises that are covered up by the entire mix. That’s the case here as we can listen to the Paul McCartney’s isolated bass […]
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Pete Townshend Isolated Guitar Track On “Won’t Get Fooled Again”
This is a fun one. For everything that thinks they know how to play The Who’s iconic “Won’t Get Fooled Again” guitar part, think again. Here’s the original isolated guitar track in all its glory and you’ll probably gain new respect for Pete Townshend as a result of a listen. One of the things about […]
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Check Out Pete Townshend’s “Pinball Wizard” Isolated Guitar Tracks
We haven’t done an isolated track for a while so it’s time for another one. For those of you who have heard The Who’s “Pinball Wizard” over and over for the last 50 years, you’ve probably never heard some of the parts in great detail (I know I haven’t). Here are the isolated acoustic and […]
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Isolated Track: Keith Richards Guitar Solo On “Sympathy For The Devil”
We haven’t done an isolated track for a while but this one popped up and it’s a good one, especially if you’re a Rolling Stones fan. It’s the isolated guitar solo track by Keith Richards on the classic “Sympathy For The Devil.” The song was recorded for the Beggars Banquet album in early June of […]
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Blue Öyster Cult “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” Isolated Rhythm And Backing Vocal Tracks
I bet you’ve heard Blue Oyster Cult’s “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” at least a thousand times already, as it’s been an FM radio and film staple since it was released in 1976. I bet even after all those listenings you never heard the clavinet in the song, or noticed the guiro. And I bet you didn’t hear […]
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This Mashup Between RATT And Marvin Gaye Shouldn’t Be This Good
Things like this aren’t supposed to happen. With all due respect, Marvin Gaye and RATT aren’t exactly in the same league, but sometimes there’s an unexpected synergy that happens that just defies every expectation. That’s what happens in this mashup between RATT’s hit “Round and Round” background track and Marvin Gaye’s “Heard It Through The […]
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Journey “Don’t Stop Believin'” Isolated Vocal
“Don’t Stop Believin’” is one of those classic rock songs that keeps on going and refuses to fade away. You hear it at sporting events, on television and movies, and on the radio even after 35+ years since it was recorded. Journey had a lot of success at its peak, but this may be song […]
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Best And Worst Isolated Live Vocal Feeds Of 10 Top Artists
Usually on a Friday I post an isolated track from the studio mix of a hit song. The studio is one thing, since we’re after perfection and there are many tools to help achieve that (including hard work). That said, top artists make most of their money from live performances, so maybe we should take a […]
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Ozzy Osbourne “Crazy Train” Isolated Guitar
There are few guitar players that you can truly say are influential, but Randy Rhoads is certainly one of them. His playing on Ozzy Osbourne’s initial solo album set the guitar world on fire, and for many metal players, it’s still the bar that everyone aims for. When “Crazy Train” exploded onto the radio guitar players […]
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Edgar Winter Group “Free Ride” Isolated Guitars
For years now we’ve heard The Edgar Winter Group’s “Free Ride“on classic radio, movies and commercials, and as with all hits, there’s a lot of subtle expertise that’s gone into the track. Let’s take a listen to the isolated guitars. 1. The opening guitar riffs, played by songwriter Dan Hartman, is one of the prettiest […]
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Journey “Any Way You Want It” Isolated Organ
Usually less is more, and that’s what you’ll find in today’s isolated track. Greg Rollie is a great Hammond player and his performance on Journey’s big hit “Any Way You Want It” shows why. There’s feel, tone and dynamics – all the things that lifts the level a performance. Here’s what to listen for. 1. The organ […]
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