Wilson came in, and originally sang the tune as a ballad. The song was first offered to The Dells, but was never released. The instrumental for the 1967 hit was written by Gary Jackson, Raynard Miner, and Carl Smith. The bass sounds like it was recorded in a hermetically sealed vacuum, while the iconic conga groove pops without a crinkle or crack. The instrumentation for Jackie Wilson’s “(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher” is as crisp as it gets. & The M.G.’s “Green Onions.”Ĭlick to load video 98: Jackie Wilson – (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher (1967) The band truly came into their own once Fame ditched his piano for a Hammond organ, a decision that was directly inspired by Booker T. Shortly after topping the UK charts, “Yeh, Yeh” reached #21 on the Billboard Pop charts, proving that the song was more than a UK wonder. The group’s version of “Yeh Yeh,” topped the Beatles’ “I Feel Fine” on the UK chart, ending a five-week run from the Liverpool chaps. Georgie Fame and his band, The Blue Flames, found the perfect intersection of pop, jazz, and R&B. The song’s stripped-down style allows for many different interpretations, but it’s Miller’s original, built around the singer’s charmingly beautiful voice, that remains the definitive “King of the Road.” 99: Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames – Yeh, Yeh (1964) The smooth-as-whiskey melody and straightforward instrumentation has made it a reliable cover for country stars and rock bands alike, with artists as diverse as Glen Campbell and Reverend Horton Heat covering the tune. The song’s most famous line, “I’m a man of means, by no means, king of the road” was bitingly cynical, reveling in the freedom of refusing to conform to societal norms. The track, a delightful country-pop crossover, tells the story of a nomadic hobo, untethered from all obligations and material goods. Roger Miller’s “King of the Road” shines a light on the traveling man. 100: Roger Miller – King of the Road (1965) Looking to explore some of our best songs of the 60s? Check out our two playlists on Spotify: Volume 1 and Volume 2. With that preamble out of the way, enjoy the list!
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