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Jan 12, 2012 · The Ides Of March singing their only hit song Vehicle in 1970. Music in stereo.
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Oct 20, 2012 · Vehicle is the debut studio album by The Ides of March, released in 1970. The single and title of the album, "Vehicle," became the fastest selling single in ...
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Feb 11, 2023 · A hot live performance of their smash hit "Vehicle" from the PBS Soundstage special, "Cornerstones Of Rock." Originally recorded in October of 2015. The Ides are still performing, with the ...
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- The Ides Of March Official
- Girls Don’T Grow on Trees
- Swagger Ft. Mark Farner
- #8- Home
- #7- Melody
- Tie-Dye Princess
- Roller Coaster
- Superman
- L. A. Goodbye
- You Wouldn’T Listen
- Vehicle
Coming in at number ten is the upbeat hit “Girls Don’t Grow on Trees.” It is quite a shame that this ravishing hit received insufficient airplay. “Girls Don’t Grow on Trees” brings out the best of the band’s musicianship. Thanks to the insightful lyrics that the song hooks us from the beginning to the end. The Ides of March unleashes great instrume...
The Ides of March might not have made a comeback like ABBA, but their song “Swagger” reminded us of a once reputable band from the ’60s and early ’70s. Decades of releasing no major hit, The Ides of March had something to pride itself with finally. “Swagger” finds the band teaming up with former Grand Funk Railroad guitarist and singer Mark Farner....
Coming in at number eight is the hit “Home,” a pianissimo song from the album Vehicle (1970). The song features some of the best lyrics ever penned by the band. “Home” is delivered in awe-inspiring vocals over some great strings and horns. The term home is held in high regard by many. When the band wished to reunite after some long time in hiatus, ...
The Ides of March were quite a reputable act in the late sixties and early seventies, having them release top hits such as “Melody.” “Melody” is featured in the band’s album Vehicle (1970). What makes the song quite a hit is its expressive vocals backed up by some sublime instrumentation. The horn and the bass in this song adds to the song’s glamor...
Number six on our top 10 songs from The Ides of March is the hit “Tie-Dye Princess.” The song features some heavy drumming that is quite unique. Jim Peterik mentioned in an interview that the drums on the song sound like cannons. Again, the horns in the song add some charm to the song. Just a few seconds after the song’s first minute, some awe-insp...
“Roller Coaster” is a 1966 ballad that reminds us of the burgeoning rock scene in the mid-’60s. The song features hard-hitting and rattling guitars riffs that provide the song with a powerful melody. If you love massed vocal harmonies, then this upbeat hit might suit you well. “Roller Coaster” was quite a successful release having it reach number n...
When the famous comic book was published back in 1939, the whole world got in the “Superman” hype. Many wished to be associated with some superheroes like superman. The Ides of March had their version of “Superman” back in 1970, credit to Jim Peterik, who penned the song. Jim just realized that he could spice up his romantic talk and chase for a wo...
Jim Peterik was quite a force to reckon with back in the days when it came to penning lyrics to songs (he still can pull a surprise I am sure). He is the brains behind this vocal-driven hit from the band’s sophomore album Common Bond (1971). The best about this song is how the band presents to its fans and the rock scene with magnificent harmonies....
When the band released the hit “You Wouldn’t Listen” under Parrot Records, no one knew that the song would bring the band to newfound fame. The song came immediately after the band changed its name from The Shon-Dels. “You Wouldn’t Listen” rose to number forty-two on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966.
Coming in at number one on our top 10 songs from The Ides of March is the hit “Vehicle.” The song was penned by Jim Peterik, having it released as the band’s lead single to the band’s 1970 album Vehicle. Its lyrics allude to a lady who Jim revealed used him to get to where she wished. “Vehicle” saw the band hit commercial success, having it termed ...
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"Vehicle" is a song recorded by American rock band the Ides of March for their debut album Vehicle (1970). The song was released as the lead single from the album in March 1970 through Warner Bros. Records.
With its unforgettable horn hook and its rock-funk drum groove, “Vehicle” propelled Chicago-based The Ides of March onto the national charts in April of 1970 and endures to this day as a ...
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Mar 15, 2024 · The Ides of March released a 55th anniversary album, Play On, in 2019 with 14 new songs and a re-release of “Vehicle.” Special guests on the album include Grand Funk Railroad alum Mark Farner, Joe Bonamassa, Ambrosia’s former singer David Pack, and Paul Shaffer.
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