Category: The Easybeats

When the driving guitar riff of The Easybeats’ ‘Friday on My Mind’ begins to play, it’s almost impossible not to be transported back to the era of mod fashion and liberation movements. Released in 1966, this seemingly simple tune captured more than just a catchy beat—it encapsulated the zeitgeist of a generation yearning for the weekend’s promise of freedom and escape.

“Friday on My Mind” from 1966? Absolute banger by the Aussie rockers, the Easybeats. George Young and Harry Vanda from the band whipped up this gem, and it blew up big time! It hit...