The LuLac Edition #5, 790, October 9th, 2026

 

 

 

 Rainy Day Women #12 & 35 

Rainy Day Women #12 & 35" was written and recorded by the American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. Columbia Records first released an edited version as a single in March 1966, which reached numbers two and seven in the US and UK charts respectively. A longer version appears as the opening track of Dylan's seventh studio album, Blonde on Blonde (1966), and has been included on several compilation albums. It was recorded in one take in Columbia's Nashville, Tennessee studio with session musicians.   Time was 4;26 seconds.

 

The Beach Boys – "Wouldn't It Be Nice"

"Wouldn't It Be Nice" is a song by the American rock band the Beach Boys and the opening track from their 1966 album Pet Sounds. Written by Brian Wilson, Tony Asher, and Mike Love, it is distinguished for its sophisticated Wall of Sound–style arrangement and refined vocal performances, and is regarded among the band's finest songs. With its juxtaposition of joyous-sounding music and melancholic lyrics, it is considered a formative work of power pop,[3] and with respect to musical innovation, progressive pop.

The lyrics describe a young couple who feel empowered by their relationship and fantasize about the romantic freedom they would earn once married to each other. Wilson produced the record between January and April 1966 with his band and 16 studio musicians.

Otis Redding – "Try a Little Tenderness"

Released in ‘;66, The phrase "try a little tenderness" encourages gentle, empathetic behavior toward someone who is weary or burdened by life’s challenges. In Otis Redding’s rendition, it is not merely a romantic suggestion but a broader plea for understanding and emotional support. The song addresses a partner who may be exhausted, worn down by unfulfilled dreams, or struggling with daily hardships, highlighting that tenderness can ease emotional pain where material solutions cannot.   This was a precursor to his 1968 hit “Dock of the Bay”.