From American Songwriter · Jim Beviglia · · 40s
4 Acts Who Carried the Torch for Melodic Pop
Four artists continued The Beatles' melodic pop legacy after their breakup.
In brief
Four artists continued The Beatles' melodic pop legacy after their breakup. Badfinger, Bee Gees, Gilbert O'Sullivan, and Emitt Rhodes carried melodic pop after The Beatles broke up. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Badfinger
Badfinger stood out as the glaring exception to The Beatles' Apple Records rule of signing artists whose music sounded little like their own.
“Without You”
Bee Gees
The Bee Gees delivered lush pop melodies in the late 60s and early 70s before disco.
“Without You”
Gilbert O'Sullivan
Gilbert O'Sullivan made 'Alone Again (Naturally)' an american star with his uncanny melodies.
“Alone Again (Naturally)”
Emitt Rhodes
Emitt Rhodes released melodic albums in the early 70s with a vocal timbre resembling paul mccartney.
“With My Face On The Floor”
The big picture
Badfinger, Bee Gees, Gilbert O'Sullivan, and Emitt Rhodes carried melodic pop after The Beatles broke up.
