He is credited with being one of the first musicians to go to extreme lengths to create high-quality recordings that took full advantage of the technical capabilities of home audio equipment of the late 1950s and early 1960s, particularly stereo effects that bounced the sounds between the right and left channels (often described as “ping-pong”).
The first of the albums produced on his record label, Command Records, Persuasive Percussion, became the first huge hit based solely on retail sales. His songs received little or no airplay on the radio, because AM radio, the standard of the day, was monaural. Light went on to release several albums in the Persuasive Percussion series, as well as a Command test record.
Enoch Light released myriad albums in various genres of music under a variety of names during the late 1950s and early 1960s. Some were released under Grand Award Records, a subsidiary label he founded earlier. The music was intended for older audiences, as opposed to most popular music of the time, which was usually aimed at teenagers. During this time, he pioneered many recording techniques, such as the use of 35 mm opical sound film instead of magnetic tape, thereby reducing the effects of “wow” and “flutter”. The recordings were released under the “35MM” series, starting from “Stereo 35-MM” released by Command Records. Musicians who appeared on Light’s albums include The Free Design, The Critters, Rain, Doc Severinsen, Tony Mottola, Dick Hyman, and arranger Lew Davies.
In 1965, Light sold the Command record label, which had released the Persuasive Percussion series, to ABC Records, which itself was subsequently sold to MCA Records. ABC continued the Command label, and launched an experimental rock label ABC Command Probe as part of the division. This label was the first home of the Soft Machine. When ABC Records issued quadraphonic records in the 1970s, they were issued on the Command label.
Night And Day
Enoch Light and His Orchestra Lyrics
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It's been a hard day's night, I should be sleeping like a log
But when I get home to you I find the things that you do
Will make me feel alright
You know I work all day to get you money to buy you things
And it's worth it just to hear you say you're going to give me everything
So why on earth should I moan, 'cause when I get you alone
When I'm home everything seems to be right
When I'm home feeling you holding me tight, tight
It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog
It's been a hard day's night, I should be sleeping like a log
But when I get home to you I find the things that you do
Will make me feel alright, ow
So why on earth should I moan, 'cause when I get you alone
You know I feel OK
When I'm home everything seems to be right
When I'm home feeling you holding me tight, tight
It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog
It's been a hard day's night, I should be sleeping like a log
But when I get home to you I find the things that you do
Will make me feel alright
You know I feel alright
You know I feel alright
The song "Night And Day" by Enoch Light and His Orchestra is not the song being referred to in the beginning of this prompt, so let's focus on the lyrics of "A Hard Day's Night" by The Beatles. This song was the title track for their third studio album and also the soundtrack for their debut film of the same name. The lyrics describe the exhaustion and hard work of a day's labor, but the singer finds solace in the love and affection of his partner.
The opening lines of the song, "It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog," set the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The singer is tired and should be sleeping, but instead finds comfort in the presence of their significant other. The second verse emphasizes the efforts made by the singer to provide for their partner and the joy they feel when their hard work is appreciated. The chorus is repeated throughout the song, highlighting the relief and happiness that is found upon arriving home to their loved one.
One interpretation of these lyrics is that they represent a hard day's work being balanced by the love and support of a partner. The singer may feel overworked and overwhelmed, but the love and comfort received at home make it all worthwhile. It's a nostalgic ode to the simpler things in life, and the idea that happiness can be found in the smallest moments.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog
I've had a tiring day and worked very hard just like a dog
It's been a hard day's night, I should be sleeping like a log
I should have fallen asleep as soon as I hit the bed
But when I get home to you I find the things that you do
However, upon arriving home, your activities involuntarily alter my mood
Will make me feel alright
You have the tendency to ease my tiredness and make me feel better
You know I work all day to get you money to buy you things
I spend my entire day working only to gather enough resources to buy you stuff
And it's worth it just to hear you say you're going to give me everything
But it's completely worth it just to hear you saying that you will provide me with everything
So why on earth should I moan, 'cause when I get you alone
So what reason do I have to complain when I'm alone with you
You know I feel OK
You make me feel perfectly alright
When I'm home everything seems to be right
Whenever I'm in the comfort of my home, everything just falls into place
When I'm home feeling you holding me tight, tight
And more so, when I'm home cuddled up tightly by you
It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog
I've had a tiring day and worked very hard just like a dog
It's been a hard day's night, I should be sleeping like a log
I should have fallen asleep as soon as I hit the bed
But when I get home to you I find the things that you do
However, upon arriving home, your activities involuntarily alter my mood
Will make me feel alright, ow
You have the tendency to ease my tiredness and make me feel better
So why on earth should I moan, 'cause when I get you alone
So what reason do I have to complain when I'm alone with you
You know I feel OK
You make me feel perfectly alright
When I'm home everything seems to be right
Whenever I'm in the comfort of my home, everything just falls into place
When I'm home feeling you holding me tight, tight
And more so, when I'm home cuddled up tightly by you
It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog
I've had a tiring day and worked very hard just like a dog
It's been a hard day's night, I should be sleeping like a log
I should have fallen asleep as soon as I hit the bed
But when I get home to you I find the things that you do
However, upon arriving home, your activities involuntarily alter my mood
Will make me feel alright
You have the tendency to ease my tiredness and make me feel better
You know I feel alright
You make me feel perfectly alright
You know I feel alright
You make me feel perfectly alright
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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