Tag Archives: Paul Samwell-Smith

David French: Shapes Of Things

November 12, 2024

Lulu 2024 Subtitled “From The Yardbirds to Yusuf” and spanning his formative years, a compendium of conversations with a man who helped shape rock as we know it. Widely know for his work, has somehow managed to remain an enigma … Continue reading →

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Paul Samwell-Smith’s Memories Make A Dedicated Book

October 14, 2024

It’s impossible to overestimate the significance of ‘s contribution to popular music. A “mere” bassist with THE YARDBIRDS, it was him who came up with the famous rave-up, cowrote such much-covered classics as “Still I’m Sad” with drummer and co-produced … Continue reading →

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Interview with Paul Samwell-Smith

December 8, 2022

He had been a member of THE YARDBIRDS, a British blues band acclaimed for their sonic experiments that would be deemed legendary, and a successful songwriter whose numbers would be covered by hundreds of artists, including David Bowie and RAINBOW. … Continue reading →

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Interview with PAUL SAMWELL-SMITH

December 6, 2022

December 2022 In terms of perspective, he seemed to have everything: he was a member of THE YARDBIRDS, a British blues band acclaimed for their sonic experiments that would be deemed legendary, and a successful songwriter whose numbers would be … Continue reading →

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