This John Lennon album track is a rocker with one of the best bands of session players one could assemble at the time. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

Ray Davies released some of his finest material on his solo albums, including this song which is funky and poppy, and beautiful all at once. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

The evolution of this song from early takes to final release proves that The Beatles were never opposed to new ideas or scrapping work for a better product. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

One of the Kinks' biggest hits and a staple of classic rock and roll. Incidentally, also one of the Doors' biggest hits. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

More time was devoted to recording this one song than was devoted to the entirety of The Beatles' first album. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

Often cited as John's first introspective song, this country ditty was recorded remarkably fast for the Beatles For Sale album. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

This Kinks song features two musicians who aren't truly Kinks members, a stale guitar riff, and one of Dave's most shredding solos. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

It's rare for The Beatles to release a heavy bluesy waltz with a bridge in 12/16 time but, the one time they do it, it really works well. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

Nobody writes a slow swing song about the depression following the end of a sporting season quite like Ray Davies. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe