Boy, does “Have I the Right?” take you back or what? You’d hardly believe it now, but back in ’64 when The Honeycombs hit the scene, they weren’t just another band from London—they brought something entirely new to the table. Honey Lantree on the drums was something to see. She was smashing those drums like nobody’s business, making it all look so easy and fun with just a simple kit. And that wasn’t even the best part.
Their producer, Joe Meek, he had this knack for capturing magic in a studio the size of a cupboard. He had folks stomp on the wooden stairs to give the song that thumping beat, something you wouldn’t think of trying. Every stomp, every beat just hits you right in the chest, doesn’t it?
You should’ve seen how Honey Lantree broke all those norms. A woman on the drums was unheard of back then, and here she was, not just playing, but owning the stage. She and Denis D’Ell, the lead singer, they made sure you couldn’t look away—not even for a second.
Now, remember those lyrics? They were penned by Ken Howard and Alan Blaikley, and they sure knew how to write a catchy tune. It’s one of those songs that gets stuck in your head, and you find yourself humming it all day long without even realizing it.
And the video, well, it’s a crisp slice of the ’60s. It’s just so vibrant and full of energy. Everyone’s having a good time, and it just pulls you right in. You can’t help but feel a bit nostalgic, wishing you could jump right through the screen and join them.