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And the streets are paved with gold

"A House Is Not a Motel" is a song written by Arthur Lee and first released by Love on their 1967 album Forever Changes. The song was likely inspired by the song A House Is Not a Home written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, given that Arthur Lee was a fan of their work. It features a descending/ascending psychedelic melody and a folk-rock rhythm. Lee's vocal performance has been described as snarling. According to a friend, Lee got the line about blood mixing with mud turning grey from a Vietnam War veteran. The song begins with a 12-string guitar playing a riff in E… read more
"A House Is Not a Motel" is a song written by Arthur Lee and first released by Love on their 1967 album Forever Changes. The song was likel… read more
"A House Is Not a Motel" is a song written by Arthur Lee and first released by Love on their 1967 album Forever Changes. The song was likely inspired by the song A House Is Not… read more

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Love is an American psychedelic rock group formed in Los Angeles in 1965. They were led by singer, songwriter and guitarist Arthur Lee (March 7, 1945 - August 3, 2006) and the group's second songwriter, guitarist Bryan MacLean (September 25, 1946 - December 25, 1998). One of the first racially diverse American pop bands, their music reflected a remarkable array of influences, combining elements of rock and roll, garage rock, folk, showtunes and psychedelia. Other members included John Echols, Johnny Fleckenstein, Don Conka, Alban Snoopy Pfisterer, Ken Forssi, Tjay Cantrelli, Mi… read more
Love is an American psychedelic rock group formed in Los Angeles in 1965. They were led by singer, songwriter and guitarist Arthur Lee (March 7, 1945 - August 3, 2006) and the group's … read more
Love is an American psychedelic rock group formed in Los Angeles in 1965. They were led by singer, songwriter and guitarist Arthur Lee (March 7, 1945 - August 3, 2006) and the group's second songwriter, guitarist Bryan MacLean (Se… read more

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