10-08-2013, 04:01 PM
"You Really Got Me" by The Kinks is potentially one of the most important songs in rock and roll history. Released in 1964, it was a massive hit in both the US and the band's native UK. And, it would provide the blueprint for hard rock music. Essentially, without this one song, hard rock, punk rock and heavy metal would not exist as we know it. But the unique sound of the guitar is what set it apart.
How did that sound come up? Instead of recording the guitar directly, they recorded guitarist Dave Davies (real name David Davies, no joke) playing through a blown amp. And by blown, I mean Dave had spliced the thing purposefully with a razor blade and poked it with pins. Before the guitar solo at 1:16 starts, if you listen veeeeeeerrrrrrrryyyy closely, you can actually hear Dave also say "F*ck off". The scream of "oh no" was actually added to make it harder to hear the profanity.
How did that sound come up? Instead of recording the guitar directly, they recorded guitarist Dave Davies (real name David Davies, no joke) playing through a blown amp. And by blown, I mean Dave had spliced the thing purposefully with a razor blade and poked it with pins. Before the guitar solo at 1:16 starts, if you listen veeeeeeerrrrrrrryyyy closely, you can actually hear Dave also say "F*ck off". The scream of "oh no" was actually added to make it harder to hear the profanity.