Golden Dogs not Lou Dawgs

Good evening.

Well just sitting back and having a listen of the 2007 release of the Golden Dogs Big Eye, Little Eye. What a wonderful little piece of musical experience. The golden dogs are a fantastic band that seem to have the inklings of amazing possibility. We will not claim to know all that there is to know about these local boys, but we am certain that the music is spot on.

We always find ourselves getting an overwhelming feeling when bands cover songs done by the Beatles. Things can go so right, when the moons align and the voices harmonize, guitars synergize, it is pure and sweet popification. But really, it is a great experience when someone does something well. The Golden Dogs do that with their cover of Paul McCartney's band Wings, 1985.

A great rendition that melds harmonies and a raw power that the song innately possesses itself. The Dogs do a wonderful job in harnessing the energy and transforming it into a concentrated ball of 1980's rock. From the driving guitars, the subtleties of the keyboard, to the beat of the drums that made it feel as though Ringo Starr could possibly be in the building.

As we sit back and follow the music through a heart-wrenching solo, we can only imagine the sweat and heat rising from the raucous crowd. We can feel the drummer flowing through rolls and fills crashing from cymbal to cymbal. The bassist ensuring that time stays constant while throwing in his own variations to keep everyone on their toes.

We think back to how the creation of this song probably started on Sir Paul McCartney's piano. We would like to say on behalf of all those who love rock and roll, thank you Sir Paul McCartney and thank you to those that continue to produce pure rock and roll.


A&D