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MaVolta
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October 13, 2019

What songs from the 1960's are still on your playlist?

  • October 13, 2019
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The 1960's boasts a vast array of music styles and genres throughout the decade. Many genres crossed and blurred lines, and new sub-genres or were created.

 

Throughout the 60's, we had a variety of pop, rock, Motown / R&B and soul. There were all of those tragedy songs, muscle car songs, and surf songs playing on the radio. Then came The Beatles and the British invasion. Folk music evolved into folk-rock, and Bob Dylan became one of the most influential songwriters of the decade and beyond. Folk music became a popular genre for the counterculture and protest songs (anti-war, civil rights). Folk-rock segued into psychedelic rock and songs of the drug culture. Elvis made a comeback in '68. Later in the decade, progressive rock began to merge various genres and styles, including classical music. And by the end of the decade, blues rock was moving to hard rock and heavy rock territory.

 

So much happened? What did I miss?

 

Here's an article that I found for a memory refresher.

http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/60smusic.html

 

So, what songs from the 1960's are still on your playlist today?

    311 replies

    MaVolta
    MaVoltaAuthor
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    October 13, 2019

    To lead off, I will first qualify that The Beatles have a playlist all to themselves. (Bet many of you do too!)

     

    One of my favorite songs of the early 60's that I still love toplay:

     

    The Lion Sleeps Tonight - The Tokens (1961)

    “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” - Jimi Hendrix
    BeatleloverKT
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    October 13, 2019

    Excellent topic choice @MaVolta!  I have many favorites from the 60's but I will start off with Five O'Clock world by the Vogues. (1965) Great song. Also anything by the Dave Clark Five- Glad all over (1964) is my fav by them. Also anything by the Animals, especially It's my life. (1965) We should have fun with this! 😎

    ManicProgressive
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    October 14, 2019

    I was a kid.  My dad listened to country, so I had to.  😄 

     

    I still listen to:

    Wolverton Mountain - Claude King

    Big Bad John - Jimmy Dean

    El Paso - Marty Robbins

    Dang Me - Roger Miller

    Harper Valley PTA - Jeannie Riley

    Mamma Tried - Merle Haggard

    Flowers on the Wall - Statler Brothers

    Anything Johnny Cash, especially A Boy Named Sue

     

     

    John Birch Society - Chad Mitchell Trio

    Any and all of Tom Lehrer -- I wish he were writing songs today.  

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    November 28, 2019

    Like some songs on your list (my family did not listen to country music but we loved Roger Miller) but great kudos go to your shout out of Tom Lehrer!  He was a staple in our album playing throughout the 60's and beyond. Too bad not may people know about him (or would appreciate him).

    WebWiseWoman
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    October 14, 2019

    Excellent topic, @MaVolta !!!!! tysvm for thinking of this!

     

    So, # 1 for me is Iron Butterfly's "In A Gadda Da Vita" (1968)! Lots of people didn't like it due to length, but for me it's still a great "stuck in traffic" song, as I can rock out and everyone enjoys the old lady in the car next to them smiling while rocking out, instead of angry at traffic 😉

     

    Note: I used to listen to Metallica on the drive then realized when I walked into the office and announced I knew why Lars was so angry and everyone gave me a hug while laughing that I needed to change that out...

     

    # 2 on the 60's play list is Janis and her "Kosmic Blues"; so powerful and poignant.

     

    # 3 is definitely John Lennon "Come Together" especially this version which he has so much fun with his original composition, not the earlier released version.

     

    I shouldn't go on as it will make the post too long, but, again, thanks for this great topic! Can't wait to read others so I can add to my play list!

     

    #VegasStrong

     

     

    MaVolta
    MaVoltaAuthor
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    October 14, 2019

    @WebWiseWoman  - Great choices! In A Gadda Da Vida was one of my brother's favorites. I remember it blasting from the 8-track deck in his car. Hadn't thought about that song in a while. I was mostly into folk & folk-rock, but he got me listening to hard rock, including these from my playlist -

     

    By Steppenwolf:

    Born To Be Wild (1968)

    Magic Carpet Ride (1968)

    It's Never Too Late (1969)

    Jupiter's Child (1969)

    Rock Me (1969)

     

     

    “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” - Jimi Hendrix
    MaVolta
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    October 14, 2019

    Hey everyone! Keep the music coming. This is a running list so please post as many times as you like. I have a looooong way to go! Maybe others will join us. I love reading your posts and comments!

    “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” - Jimi Hendrix
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    October 14, 2019

    The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore: The Walker Brothers

    Silence Is Golden: The Tremeloes 

    (and about 200 others)

    Community Champion ⭐
    October 14, 2019

    What a great music era!! I have a few songs to share; White Rabbit by Jefferson Airplane "Like a Rolling Stone" by Bob Dylan "Good Vibration" Beach Boys " Reach Out I'll be there" by Four Top's and You've lost that lovin feeling' by Righteous Brothers  so many great songs!!

    BeatleloverKT
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    October 14, 2019

    White Room by Cream- 1967

    Here comes my baby by the Tremuloes- 1967

    Have I the right by the Honeycombs- 1964

    Anything by the Four Tops but today I'll go with Shake me, Wake me (When it's over)- 1966

    Soul and Inspiration by the Righteous Brothers- 1966

    Mountain of love by Johnny Rivers- 1964

    Carrie Anne by the Hollies- 1967

    Do you believe in Magic by the Lovin Spoonful- 1965

    More tomorrow! Lol

    Community Champion ⭐
    October 15, 2019

    Oh my just a few more how about music from Sly and Family Sloan !! " Turn Turn Turn" by Byrd's  Going to a Go Go" Miracles  the list goes on!!!

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    October 15, 2019

    I meant to say Sly and Family Stone

    BeatleloverKT
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    October 15, 2019

    Hush by Deep Purple- 1968

    MaVolta
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    October 15, 2019

    @BeatleloverKT wrote:

    Hush by Deep Purple- 1968


    Ditto! . . . and the entire album Shades of Deep Purple (1968)  &  Book of Taliesyn (1968)

     

    Love the songs Anthem and Shield (from Taliesyn) and Rod Evans voice!

    “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” - Jimi Hendrix
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    October 17, 2019

    Silver Threads And Golden Needles: The Springfields (Dusty on lead) 1962

    MaVolta
    MaVoltaAuthor
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    October 17, 2019

    From Neil Diamond -

     

    Cherry Cherry (1966)

    Solitary Man (1966)

    Red Red Wine (1967)

    Kentucky Woman (1967) (+ cover by Deep Purple 1968)

    Sweet Caroline (1969)

    Holly Holy (1969)

     

    The first concert I went to was to see Neil Diamond in 1985!

    “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” - Jimi Hendrix
    BeatleloverKT
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    October 17, 2019

    Mamas and the Papas Playlist

    California Dreamin- 1965

    Creeque Alley- 1967
    Dedicated to the one I love- 1967

    Dream a little dream of me- 1968

    Go where you wanna go- 1965

    I saw her again- 1966

    Monday Monday- 1966

    Twelve thirty (Young girls are coming to the canyon)- 1967

    Words of love- 1966

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    October 21, 2019

    What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted

     

    I've Passed This Way Before

     

    Jimmy Ruffin (maybe he didn't have quite the voice as his brother David [who did?] he still had two great songs).

    Community Champion ⭐
    October 21, 2019

    I have 2 classic songs: Medley "Age of Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In"  by:5th Dimensions and "Happy Together" by: The Turtles: 

    BeatleloverKT
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    October 22, 2019

    My Hollies Playlist

    Bus stop- 1966

    Stop stop stop- 1966

    Carrie Anne- 1967

    On a carousel- 1967

    He ain't heavy, he's my brother- 1969

    MaVolta
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    October 22, 2019

    From The Guess Who (1969)

     

    These Eyes

    Laughing

    No Time

    Undone

    “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” - Jimi Hendrix