Since the day we each picked up our instruments for the very first time, The Beatles have been part of our journey. It's a joy--and an amazing education--to learn their songs, to play them in front of an audience, to know them inside out. Here's our modern indie rock take on their late career masterpiece, I Want You (She's So Heavy). We just love this one for its passion and drama. Let us know what you think!

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Jesse Gentry - Bass, Vocals
Jaze Uries - Vocals, Drums
Silas Durocher - Guitar, Vocals
Chuck Lichtenberger - Keys, Vocals
Produced by Silas Durocher
Recorded at Echo Mountain Studio by Julian Dreyer and assistant engineered by Kenny Harrington
Mixed by Matt Zutell at Coast Records
Mastered by Dave Harris at Studio B Mastering
Written by Lennon-McCartney

I Want You (She's So Heavy) - The Beatles Cover

The guys are back with 2 more hours of prime classic soul, R&B, funk, rock, pop, and other mostly 1960s movers, shakers, and shuffles, all on original 45 rpm vinyl.  

Today's artists you might not expect to hear on That Driving Beat: Meat Loaf and Tennessee Ernie Ford!

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That Driving Beat — 15 July 2025

“Rose Rosse” (“Red Roses”) is an iconic Italian love song first released in 1968 by singer-songwriter Massimo Ranieri. Written by Franco Califano and Enrico Polito, the song quickly became Ranieri’s breakthrough hit, celebrated for its sweeping melody and heartfelt lyrics about longing and lost love. “Rose Rosse” remains a staple of the Italian romantic repertoire, beloved for its drama and emotional intensity, and is often associated with the golden age of Italian pop.

Our version honours the classic’s lush sentiment while adding a touch of Dai Ciccio’s signature style—inviting listeners to rediscover this unforgettable ballad.

Rose Rosse

“Nessuno” is an iconic Italian pop song written by Antonietta De Simone and Edilio Capotosti in 1959. The song gained legendary status thanks to the unforgettable performance by Mina at the Sanremo Music Festival, where her bold, jazzy reinterpretation transformed “Nessuno” from a gentle ballad into a spirited anthem of independence and defiance. Mina’s electrifying delivery broke away from the conventions of the era, marking a turning point in Italian pop and helping establish her as one of Italy’s most innovative voices.

Our rendition nods to Mina’s trailblazing spirit, bringing new energy to this classic while honouring its place in Italian music history.

Nessuno

Intercept

Lyrics:

In the dead of summer, when the days run long
We still have each other, we still belong
I want to grow up and never grow cold
Wiser, bolder, hearts of gold

I gave up all my vices, the ones that held me down
They led me here to you, and now I’ve found my ground
I learned to love again, when I had lost the will
Over and over again, and I'm learning still

In the dead of summer, when the days burn gold
We’ve got time to wander, to be brave and bold
I want to grow older, softer, wiser too
But never lose the fire I found in you

In the dead of summer, with the stars above
We still burn like thunder, still believe in love
I want to grow stronger, lighter, full of truth
But hold the wonder I knew in my youth

Now faces come and go, like echoes on the breeze
But every step we take still whispers memories
The silence in the street, the voices in the trees
They all still sing of us, like faded melodies

In the dead of summer, when the days burn gold
We’ve got time to wander, to be brave and bold
I want to grow older, softer, wiser too
But never lose the fire I found in you

It’s the dead of summer...
But we're still alive
Still reaching for the sky
Still burning in July

Dead of Summer

There's big news in That Driving Beat's world, as Uwe will soon be leaving Louisville for the next stage of his career, leaving the show down one host.  Enjoy these last few episodes with both James and Uwe sharing their records for the radio dance party.  

Uwe has found some records he hasn't seen in a long time as he's sorting and moving his collection, and James has, or course, done a little record digging out in the wilds since last week and has some good stuff to share.

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That Driving Beat — 22 July 2025

A little throwback to the 60's with this short little demo. Here ya hear an Epiphone Bass and Les Paul Studio Guitar, along with my SG. All the guitars in a Vox amp simulation pedal.

I Have You

Dave Warren ASCAP/BMI
Lyrics:
(Verse 1) In the 1960s, a decade of change was born The Civil Rights movement gained momentum, a new era was sworn Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech echoed through the land As the US entered the Vietnam War, protests took to the stand 
(Chorus) Oh, the sixties, a time of revolution and sound The music reflected the society, a cultural shift was found From folk to rock, to Motown's beat The 1960s were a time of change, a new world to greet
(Verse 2) The British Invasion took the US by storm The Beatles, Rolling Stones, and more, their music was the form Bob Dylan's protest songs spoke to the youth As the folk revival grew, a new voice was the truth 
 
(Chorus) Oh, the sixties, a time of revolution and sound The music reflected the society, a cultural shift was found From folk to rock, to Motown's beat The 1960s were a time of change, a new world to greet
(Bridge) Commercialism rose, as consumer culture grew The birth control pill was introduced, a new era for women too The space race heated up, as the US and USSR collided The 1960s were a time of turmoil, but also a time of pride 
(Verse 3) Surf rock and psychedelia emerged, a new sound was born The Beach Boys and The Ventures, their music still resonates today The counterculture movement grew, as young people took a stand Against the mainstream, a new identity was planned 
 
(Chorus) Oh, the sixties, a time of revolution and sound The music reflected the society, a cultural shift was found From folk to rock, to Motown's beat The 1960s were a time of change, a new world to greet

Times Change (Live)

DJ Terry Askew presents The Radio Haven Vintage Album Chart Show, today featuring tracks from the Top 20 album listings of July 1967)

The Vintage Album Chart Show 17 - 07 - 2017 (July 1967)

Dai Ciccio is Melbourne’s cheekiest Italian band, serving up vintage swing, classic Italian hits, and a healthy dose of chaos at every show. Founded by Italian-Australian soprano Cristina Russo and jazz double bassist Tom Flenady, the band brings la dolce vita to every stage—no passport required.

The Get Right Band is a psychedelic indie rock group committed to relentlessly following their muses to honest self-expression, to whatever excites them and pushes them into unexplored territory, to capturing some version of truth. American Songwriter writes that the Asheville, NC based group, “filters 60’s/70’s psychedelia and 90’s alternative rock through a modern lens–as if Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Nirvana co-wrote an album produced by Danger Mouse and Dan Auerbach.”
 
The Get Right Band formed in 2011, built around the musical brotherhood that guitarist/singer/songwriter Silas Durocher and bassist Jesse Gentry have formed playing music together since middle school. Durocher, who is a trained composer and has been commissioned to write for symphonies and chamber groups, has guitar chops that can soothe or rage, with a charismatic swagger as frontman and singer. Gentry’s virtuosic bass playing “catapults from elastic to nasty” (The Mountain Xpress). Completing the team is drummer extraordinaire, Jaze Uries, who is also a singer, songwriter, producer, photographer, and DJ. Over the years, GRB has defined their sound through constant evolution, building to the hook-driven, synth-heavy pop/rock/psych band they are today. The Huffington Post writes, "their songs are infectious and take you immediately to a place. The lyrics are smart and bear weight." 
 
The Get Right Band has shared the stage with Dr. Dog, Everclear, Cracker, UB40, Rusted Root, Smash Mouth, and Lifehouse; been featured on NPR’s World Cafe, Paste Studio, and WTF with Marc Maron; and performed at major venues and festivals including The Fillmore, Brooklyn Bowl, Theatre of the Living Arts, The Orange Peel, FloydFest, Bristol Rhythm & Roots, and Riverbend Fest. They have released four studio albums and a live album, and their latest LP, iTopia, dropped on April 7, 2023. 

The Get Right Band has been compared to other modern indie rock bands with a psychedelic bent such as The Black Keys, My Morning Jacket, Gorillaz, Tame Impala, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, and MGMT.

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Amateur songwriter/musician originally from Texas now living in Virginia thru parts of North Carolina. Don't ask.

My story:

I got somewhat into recording in the mid 80's briefly with a Tascam Porta One, but used it mostly as a scratch pad while writing songs. When the 90's hit, life hit, and all this stuff took a back seat for the next 25+ years. 

For therapeutic reasons, and the pandemic as well (having to spend more time at home), I decided it was time (2020) to get back into it, and I absolutely love it!

I like all kinds of music from pop, country, electronic, rock, folk, big band, orchestral, blue-grass, americana, etc. I'm really all over the map. As a kid I religiously watched anything relating to the NFL (yes I was a Cowboys fan) because of the music of NFL Films. I still listen to it today.

Some artists and bands I have liked over the years are Collective Soul, Cheap Trick, The Stones (of course), Waylon Jennings, Travis Tritt, John Mellencamp, and Glen Campbell. I even liked KISS as kid in the 70's. Of course when they got into disco and then hair-metal, that was an ender for me but I still like their stuff in the 70's quite a bit.

I got "more" into music at about 14 (1980). That summer Eddie Rabbit released an album named "Horizon" (which I played endlessly) and about a month later AC/DC released "Back in Black". Now that's a combination for you! While they were miles apart sonically, they had one thing in common: good, catchy songs.

With all that said, the one band that I've always loved, and just struck a chord with me, is The Who. Not sure how to explain it. I "discovered" them well after their heyday of course. Maybe it's the anthemic nature of their songs? Maybe it's the creative genius of their chief songwriter/guitarist (my opinion)? Maybe it's the sound they produced as a 3-piece band, where they didn't really have a "lead" guitarist -- their bassist essentially filled that role (and quite admirably too)? Maybe the drummer, who played everything as one big fill? I don't know but I thought they were fantastic. Still do.

-Frank Wood

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