Welcome back to Weekend Music Share; the place where everyone can share their favourite music.
Last week I asked you to share a song that told us a little bit about you.
I came up with a song that I thought said a lot about me as an author and writer. If you’ve read any of my short stories or flash fiction, you’ll know how I like surprise endings. But it’s not only stories with surprise endings that I like.
Can you guess what it was about this song and video that surprised me?
Released in 1964, Have I The Right? was the début single for the group The Honeycombs, and became a number one hit single in the UK. The song peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.A.
Composed by writers Ken Howard and Alan Blaikley, the song was recorded in the apartment of the producer, Joe Meek, in North London.
This week, share a favourite song that took you by surprise and tell us what it was that surprised you about it. Share a link to it in the comments, or link back to this post from your blog.
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My thanks to Erika Kind for the inspiration for this feature.
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This is a catchy song, Hugh! I was 4 when it debuted and I’m sure my mom didn’t listen to this genre of music. I love the female drummer—a’la Karen Carpenter. Speaking of amazing drummers, I recently watched a 2017 Def Leppard concert on TV. I loved this band back in the early 80s and probably would have left my then husband for Joe Elliott, LOL! I’m sure you know the whole story of drummer Rick Allen’s car accident which left him with one arm. He still successfully plays to this day. The band members all look good as they approach age 60. They’ve stood the test of time. Here is “Photograph” I never knew I would love photography
I admire Rick Allen and his determination to carry on doing what he loves doing despite the awful accident he was involved in, Terri. Like you, I’m always amazed at how some pop stars from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s still look, especially given that rock and roll were always linked to drugs and too much alcohol back then. When Rick Astley brought on his ’50’ album to celebrate his 50th birthday a few years ago, I was gobsmacked by how he still had his ‘boyish’ looks from the ’80s.
Thanks for sharing the track. One that indeed tells us about your love of photography.
In retrospect, that song probably wasn’t that much of an inspiration as it was a great tie-in to your music share prompt, Hugh. 🙂
Hello Hugh, I came over from Norah’s blog to visit you. I remember loving the song the first time I heard it. I had the same surprise you did when I saw the group had a female drummer. Back then it was more a shock than a surprise! I was full of admiration with a slight overtone of disapproval inherited from the older women around me, at the daring of her to enter a male dominated domain. I was 13 and just about to throw myself into the whole world of teenage angst and women’s lib 🙂 Nice to meet you Hugh, Pauline
Hi Pauline, thank you so much for coming over from Norah’s blog.
I must admit that when I first saw the video, I was shocked to see a female drummer, but only because the video and song were from 1964. I can’t imagine what Honey (the drummer) must have gone through back then with comments from people saying how wrong it was that she was a drummer in a male-dominated band. But, good for her. I’ve also read that many saw it as a bit of a gimmick. However, the band were successful with their music, so well done to all of them for producing something a lot of people enjoyed.
Great song choice, I always loved this one and the fact the drummer was female.
It was a lovely surprise to me when I saw the video, Cathy. I love the fact that the group had a female drummer.
Awh, the 60s 😍 That typical sound. Thanks for sharing, Hugh! Have a great weekend 😊
You’re welcome, Erika. Enjoy the rest of your weekend too.
Thank you and you too!
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Fascinating to see and read all the comments abiut the female drummer Hugh. Quite the thing, well done her and a great new music share. 🙂
I know, Marje. She’s certainly a great talking subject. Given the time when she was a drummer, in The Honeycombs, I’m not the least bit surprised.
Thanks so much for reblogging and sharing the post.
The only thing I thought was surprising for that era was a woman drummer 🙂
Agreed, Debby. So unusual for the time, don’t you think?
Progressive thinkers! 🙂
I noticed Honey right away! Definitely a nice surprise – especially for 1964!
I agree, Donna. It was a lovely surprise for me when I watched the video. It took my breath away.
Wow, a female drummer in 1964! It’s a good song, Hugh.
I know, Rob. I was so surprised to see a pop group from the 1960s have a female drummer. The group were quite successful, but I wonder what people at the time thought about her playing the drums?
1964 saw the release of Bewitched, an American sitcom based on the premise if an all powerful woman who gives it all up to please her man. The humor of bewitched was in Samantha’s failure to control the behavior of everyone else in her family who correctly saw Darwood as an insecure pain. Honey Lantree broke new ground. My guess is she was seen as either odd or avant garde.
I remember watching ‘Bewitched’, a show I liked very much, Rob. You’re spot on with how people would have judged Honey Lantree. Thank goodness there was no such thing as social media back then.
I shudder to think of what might never have happened had we had something like twitter in the 1960’s. Twitter provides an almost perfect illusion of ‘activism’ – I also loved bewitched. I was a child when the show was released. I didn’t realize how weird the premise of ‘Bewitched’ was until my teens when I became part of the effeminist movement.
I always wanted to play drums, only got the triangle when the instuments came out in infants and juniors. I can’t remember ever seeing a lady drummer. Good for her, I wonder how her career progressed?
I only got the xylophone at school. I tried learning to play the recorder, but could only manage the opening line of ‘Three Blind Mice’.
When The Honeycombs split in 1967, Honey Lantree disappeared from the music scene to raise a family, but in later life returned to playing live with a reincarnated version of the group from the 80s onwards. She passed away last year at the age of 75.
I remember that song, particularly the lead guitar sound that was so unique. One song that surprised me was “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” I assumed the solo was played by George Harrison, but learned later it was Eric Clapton. Apparently George thought he would ruin the song if he did it himself, but I think he was more than up to the task.
I don’t know the song, Brian, but I wonder why George thought he wasn’t up to performing the song?
It appears on The Beatles’ White Album, and is perhaps the best-known song on that release.
Thanks for the link, Brian. Having listened to the song. I still don’t know it. A new one on me.
Hi Hugh,
Here is my flash and surprise from the past.
Hi Chuck,
Your choice of song was featured in my ’49 Days in 1988′ series from last year. I’ve always loved the song, but why did it surprise you? I’m intrigued to know.
It was the slapping in the video. I didn’t expect it from a video that started sort of sexy.
I was surprised back in the day by Honey Langtree as well. I was only two years older than she and definitely had a crush. There is something intriguing about a female drummer.
I agree, John. I’ve not heard (or seen) many other female drummers. Honey was unique.
The Coors drummer is female. Well the rest (except one) are too. (Maybe doesn’t count)
I’m sure there are lots of female drummers, John. We just didn’t see many of them in the 1960s or 1970s.
I agree. 😊
I have not seen these video’s before. Why is one black and white? Different times of the recordings.
No, I’m guessing that colour was added to the first one, Robbie. I recently watched some footage from the ‘First World War’ where colour had been added. It really bought the video alive.
I had forgotten about the woman drummer, and always loved this song AND the show “Shindig!”
I don’t know anything about the show, Becky, but the woman drummer was a lovely surprise. It kinda made my day.
Thanks for the memories!
You’re welcome, Jennie. I hope they were all good. 😀
You’re welcome, Hugh. They were. 🙂
Hi Hugh. Thanks for energizing my morning with a great song. (The coffee wasn’t quite doing the trick. …Or maybe it’s just the knowledge that I intend to spend the rest of the day bending and stretching and otherwise torturing myself to paint these walls!)
Hugs on the wing.
Good luck with the painting, Teagan. Maybe some music while you paint will help? I know it always works for me when I’m doing a big job.
Hugs to you.
Here is my entry Hugh
Thanks, Willow. Will be over to check your post.
Well, the girl drummer is fabulous. I wonder what her name is and what became of her.
I agree. Her name is Honey Lantree. When the Honeycombs split in 1967, she disappeared from the music scene to raise a family, but in later life returned to playing live with a reincarnated version of the group from the 80s onwards. She passed away in 2018 at the age of 75.
Thanks for the info.
Honey Lantree (born Anne Margot Lantree,[5][6] 28 August 1943, Hayes, Middlesex,[2] died 23 December 2018)[7]– drums and singer read more here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Honeycombs.
Yes indeed Hugh the female drummer. I remember this song well 🙂
Yes, you’re right, Willow. I was surprised to see the drummer was a woman, especially given that I don’t recall seeing many female drummers. Given it was 1964, I think it also makes it more surprising. What a pleasant surprise I got when I watched the video.
extremely radical for way back then ❤