Besides "Surfin' Bird", by the Trashmen, I consider "7 and 7 Is" the first PUNK song I ever heard. I actually remember where I was and what I was doing, when I first heard it. It blew my mind. The next time I went to the record store, I asked for the single and bought it (I still have it), and played it over and over. Still one of my all-time favorite tracks.
Probably the best and most catchy psychedelic lyrics ever. No writer has ever come close to "If I don't start cryin it's because that I have GOT NO EYES
In S.F. this song came out on AM radio around July 1966. The following year I was in a band that "attempted" to do this song, and learned you could get that explosion-like sound at the end by kickcking your spring- reverb amp (they all were back then) with the reverb on.
I remember dancing to this furious little ditty with a couple of girls as strobes flashed all around us. The air was permeated with marijuana smoke, strawberry and sandalwood incense, and cheap perfume. Man, we were soooo young and free!
For artists at that early stage of rock to push themselves so far, so hard, almost as if they were channelling some higher creative force - that's awe-inspiring.
LOVE, one of the most underrated FANTASTIC kick ass bands of all time!!!!!!!!!!!! 7 and 7 is, will wake any lethargy one may have, hell, if your clinically dead this will WAKE you the f up!!!!
Several bands have tried to cover this song with few reaching the perfection of the original. Arthur Lee was right, it had to be done this way and the end product was worth the effort. The imagery in the lyrics is masterful for an upbeat rock and roll song. Grossly underrated band.
H o w d y from Dallas Texas, in early 1967 I bought love's first two albums, probably at Kmart, because of Little Red Book and seven and seven is, both were played on Dallas AM radio. I must have been pretty hip for a 10 year old. De Capo is still one of my favorite records and would love to have anyone who played on the record autograph my copies. In the movie about the doors they say wouldn't it be great if we could be as big as love!
Hes wrong that it was "blessedly short" everything Arthur Lee did for Punk,Neofolk,and possibly Early Metal as well as for The Garage Rock of that era. Its a shame we don't have as many bands like Love or Musicians like Arthur Lee today. Maybe we only have what we have now because of what he did. Classical Influences definetely key but so much going on there from RnB,Eurofolk,Latin,Military,Country,and Soul Music too.
50 years ago... I lived at 8328 Kirkwood Dr. Laurel Canyon,,, 4 houses down from Michael Stuart... Miss not keeping connected with our Laurel Canyon days...
Great thanks rare. I remember in 1966 or so a neighbor kid maybe 9 years old kept playing it cause he loved the atom bomb blast at the end...I was surprised to learn years later the group was staying in a mansion maybe a mile from us.
the driving drums reminds me of surf records with similar pattern on the tom toms. I always loved this song, so kick ass -- kick out the jams, muthafuckas!
The Capo was the first record album that I know of that have a song that was 10 or 15 minutes long. It was the entire flip side called revelation and even had the first rock drum solo
It blew me away when I first heard it. That was one thing great about Love. They could do a heavy song like this or Signed DC and then switch over and do Softly to me or She comes in colors.
@Jeffrey Lear - answers my question on the other page. Not The Castle but, MSW's home Here's your old home (28 photos) Cheers www.zillow.com/homedetails/8328-Kirkwood-Dr-Los-Angeles-CA--46/20797880_zpid/
Its funny....hilarious almost . because I could play these drum parts easily..and with taste..I mean so could many other good modern drummers out there. Its funny and crazy how much drumming has advanced in the last 40-50 years alone.
Frank Converse while I can’t always echo the pile on another TH-cam Commenter who probably just doesn’t know what the situation was like back then - you’re right. So many of the individuals behind these garage rock bands that were pushing the boundaries or breaking new, harsher ground were just kids, playing what they could or what they were told to. Wasn’t the keyboardist in the Mysterians like sixteen or seventeen years old? In Love’s case, the backbeat of 7 And 7 Is... is a constant flurry, with little to no breaks until the ending. Most non-jazz drummers signed up for some boom-tap boom-tap or something similar in a 4/4 time; but obviously this song is a different animal altogether. At least we all still recognize that much.
7 & 7 Is considered by a lot of people to be one of the first "punk" records. When The Ramones first started in 1974, Tommy said he auditioned countless drummers because none of them could understand that quick, steady, chaotic rhythm he was looking for. It's not complicated, but it can be exhausting. He finally gave up and did it himself.
Love who did a lot of great songs turned this Album into lousy and unmarketable with the 20 minute nonsense noise" Revelation " I am thinking this was the height of their drug use. Forever Changes is a Outstanding album. The various song side of Da Capo was very good.
Besides "Surfin' Bird", by the Trashmen, I consider "7 and 7 Is" the first PUNK song I ever heard. I actually remember where I was and what I was doing, when I first heard it. It blew my mind. The next time I went to the record store, I asked for the single and bought it (I still have it), and played it over and over. Still one of my all-time favorite tracks.
Probably the best and most catchy psychedelic lyrics ever. No writer has ever come close to "If I don't start cryin it's because that I have GOT NO EYES
seriously,this is the most important song that way too few people know about.
In S.F. this song came out on AM radio around July 1966. The following year I was in a band that "attempted" to do this song, and learned you could get that explosion-like sound at the end by kickcking your spring- reverb amp (they all were back then) with the reverb on.
Amazing!
The fury of this is still breathtaking all these years later.
One of my favourite racks by Love. The drumming alone is spectacular - who has that much force and energy.
The pulsating drums really drive this song.....so unique.
Punk Rock that was ahead of its time
In a perfect world this would have won the Record of the Year Grammy.
This song is powerful bursting with energy and a favorite!!❤
I like the fast tempo of this song. Love was such a great unique band.
I remember dancing to this furious little ditty with a couple of girls as strobes flashed all around us. The air was permeated with marijuana smoke, strawberry and sandalwood incense, and cheap perfume. Man, we were soooo young and free!
Incredible record
Amazingly creative psychedelic blues-rock band! Love this song!
For artists at that early stage of rock to push themselves so far, so hard, almost as if they were channelling some higher creative force - that's awe-inspiring.
Truly one of the Greatest LP ever made True Kings of the Sunset Strip
Song of my youth. Loved it.
LOVE, one of the most underrated FANTASTIC kick ass bands of all time!!!!!!!!!!!! 7 and 7 is, will wake any lethargy one may have, hell, if your clinically dead this will WAKE you the f up!!!!
Yeah it's up there with the great songs I've heard. Truly ahead of its time
Adore this song!!!!!
Thank god they didn't give up. They got it.
Several bands have tried to cover this song with few reaching the perfection of the original. Arthur Lee was right, it had to be done this way and the end product was worth the effort. The imagery in the lyrics is masterful for an upbeat rock and roll song. Grossly underrated band.
Damn glad they stuck it out and recorded it. Fantastic song.
Definitely
one thing that makes this such a great tune is how it resolves at the end, and becomes a little reflective. The calm after the storm.
That's just a flat out roller coaster ride of a song...so unique
H o w d y from Dallas Texas, in early 1967 I bought love's first two albums, probably at Kmart, because of Little Red Book and seven and seven is, both were played on Dallas AM radio. I must have been pretty hip for a 10 year old. De Capo is still one of my favorite records and would love to have anyone who played on the record autograph my copies. In the movie about the doors they say wouldn't it be great if we could be as big as love!
you got all of that right, sir.
Hes wrong that it was "blessedly short" everything Arthur Lee did for Punk,Neofolk,and possibly Early Metal as well as for The Garage Rock of that era. Its a shame we don't have as many bands like Love or Musicians like Arthur Lee today. Maybe we only have what we have now because of what he did. Classical Influences definetely key but so much going on there from RnB,Eurofolk,Latin,Military,Country,and Soul Music too.
Creatively GREAT!
Ferocious!
50 years ago... I lived at 8328 Kirkwood Dr. Laurel Canyon,,, 4 houses down from Michael Stuart... Miss not keeping connected with our Laurel Canyon days...
Young sir, then you must read Weird Insides The Canyon by Dave MacGowan.
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This song put me into my musical direction just liked the loud heavy riffs a song that was ahead of its time and holds up well even today.
I always loved this song ...
Jac Holzman Elektra records plus Arthur/Johnny wow
One of the best songs EVER!!!!!
Great thanks rare. I remember in 1966 or so a neighbor kid maybe 9 years old kept playing it cause he loved the atom bomb blast at the end...I was surprised to learn years later the group was staying in a mansion maybe a mile from us.
This song rules!!!!
Punk before Punk.
My favorite psychedelic rock song.
the driving drums reminds me of surf records with similar pattern on the tom toms. I always loved this song, so kick ass -- kick out the jams, muthafuckas!
All these takes have been released , which are stunning.......sometimes I set this track on endless repeat , which is quite an experience....
Fantastic find.
Phenomenal track.
The Capo was the first record album that I know of that have a song that was 10 or 15 minutes long. It was the entire flip side called revelation and even had the first rock drum solo
It blew me away when I first heard it. That was one thing great about Love. They could do a heavy song like this or Signed DC and then switch over and do Softly to me or She comes in colors.
Shame don conca couldn’t be brought back for this recording. If he was the drummer they say he was this would have been right up his alley
Love the tree fort!
Flat out, pedal to the metal, it took me awhile for me to get it right, it's all in the wrists........nice one, Vivian........
Great track. I saw them play it live a few years ago. It was really loud. Too loud. It was fucking great.
I saw Love in '03, at one point Arthur lifted his shades to reveal the weirdest eyes I've ever seen.
strangest of the strange..
Classical?
@Jeffrey Lear - answers my question on the other page.
Not The Castle but, MSW's home
Here's your old home (28 photos)
Cheers
www.zillow.com/homedetails/8328-Kirkwood-Dr-Los-Angeles-CA--46/20797880_zpid/
producers never understand songwriters
Its funny....hilarious almost . because I could play these drum parts easily..and with taste..I mean so could many other good modern drummers out there. Its funny and crazy how much drumming has advanced in the last 40-50 years alone.
Frank Converse while I can’t always echo the pile on another TH-cam Commenter who probably just doesn’t know what the situation was like back then - you’re right. So many of the individuals behind these garage rock bands that were pushing the boundaries or breaking new, harsher ground were just kids, playing what they could or what they were told to. Wasn’t the keyboardist in the Mysterians like sixteen or seventeen years old? In Love’s case, the backbeat of 7 And 7 Is... is a constant flurry, with little to no breaks until the ending. Most non-jazz drummers signed up for some boom-tap boom-tap or something similar in a 4/4 time; but obviously this song is a different animal altogether. At least we all still recognize that much.
7 & 7 Is considered by a lot of people to be one of the first "punk" records. When The Ramones first started in 1974, Tommy said he auditioned countless drummers because none of them could understand that quick, steady, chaotic rhythm he was looking for. It's not complicated, but it can be exhausting. He finally gave up and did it himself.
@@Slig1977 Yea they've labled it a "Proto Punk" song. I noticed a lot of the 70s punk bands cover "7".
Love who did a lot of great songs turned this Album into lousy and unmarketable with the 20 minute nonsense noise" Revelation " I am thinking this was the height of their drug use. Forever Changes is a Outstanding album. The various song side of Da Capo was very good.