One of the first rock bands from Israel, Jericho began life in 1965 as The Churchills. They gained popularity through an association with Israeli rock pioneer Arik Einstein. Eventually, they relocated to England and recorded their self-titled album in 1972.
Don't You Let Me Down is its second track, and it's straightforward mid-tempo rock n roll. After a brief acoustic opening, it soon locks into a toe-tapping groove that should be a classic rock staple. It follows a typical pattern of verse-chorus-verse-chorus-guitar solo-chorus-verse-chorus-fade out. The chorus is catchy as anything, and the higher voice reminds me of Paul McCartney on The Beatles' Don't Let Me Down or Helter Skelter. An overlooked gem that I'm glad I found.
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