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Revision as of 17:44, 3 January 2015 by Miszatomic (talk | contribs) (added Category:1966; removed {{uncategorized}} using HotCat)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)"Grim Reaper of Love" is a single by The Turtles released in May, 1966. It was written by Turtles members Chuck Portz and Al Nichol. It is an early example of raga rock, using a Vinnie Bell electric sitar. It also appears to be the first released rock record that uses a 5 rhythm (3-2 on the opening verse), predating the Beatles "Within You Without You", Frank Zappa's "Flower Punk", and the Byrds "Tribal Gathering".
References
- Liner notes for the CD "Save the Turtles: The Turtles Greatest Hits", Flo and Eddie Inc. (Manifesto Records), 2009.