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For the curious, an explanation:
"1-4-5" is a nod to something called the Nashville Number System, a shorthand method of writing musical arrangements that was developed by Nashville studio musicians.
It is a powerful tool in the written communication of music.
This system uses Roman Numerals or Arabic Numbers instead of chord letters
because people do not always play the same song in the same key.
Also, some will use a capo, while others will not.
This system prevents the musician from having to rewrite chord charts to reflect his/her own key preference.
All numbers are relative to the key you decide to play it in.
For example, the "3rd" in a C chord is an E note; using the root (C) as the number one, and counting upwards ie.
C = 1, D = 2, and E = 3, etc.
With the Nashville Numbering System, we can then base these Roman Numeral / Arabic Numbers by Key to find what they are.
So, with all that said, here is my mix featuring only those songs with 3 chords - the ever popular "1-4-5":
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The Kingsmen - L-L-L-L-L-L-Louie, Louie
Tommy James - Mony Mony
The Beach Boys - 409
Sam the Sham - Wooly Bully
Dave Clark Five - Do You Love Me
Booker T & The MG's - Time is Tight (DJ Useo Rename)
Desmond Dekker - The Israelite
The Loving Spoonful - Nashville Cats
The Who - Squeeze Box
The McCoys - Hang on Sloopy
AC/DC - You Shook Me All Night Long
The Rolling Stones - Satisfaction
The Beatles - Twist and Shout
Tesla - Honky Tonk Woman
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Last edited by The Geez : 14-08-2007 at 11:02 PM.
Reason: Dead brain cells
Great idea for a set.Loved your extra touches.The cover is brill!
I live right now in the hometown of tommy james! Lol Haven't heard this track since yesterday! Honestly!
All these tracks are great.They transcend the time barrier & are big pleasers.
I'm not certain,but is that booker t track actually green onions?
I'd never heard the tesla cover before.It's a good job.
Does everyone understand how to transpose,now? lol
I'm not certain,but is that booker t track actually green onions?
I'd never heard the tesla cover before.It's a good job.
Does everyone understand how to transpose,now? lol
DOH!!! You're right, I was wrong . . . that toon is "Time is Tight".
Updating a whole lot of places now. Ta-Ta!
The Geez - Variations on the 1-4-5 
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