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The forum discussion centers on the exploration of iconic music from the 1960s, with participants sharing their favorite songs and artists from that era. Key mentions include The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Beach Boys, with specific tracks like "Good Vibrations," "I Want to Hold Your Hand," and "Sympathy for the Devil" highlighted. The conversation also touches on various albums and lesser-known tracks, emphasizing the rich diversity of music during this decade. Participants suggest a wide range of songs, indicating the era's significant impact on popular culture.

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  • Familiarity with 1960s music genres, including rock and pop.
  • Knowledge of influential artists such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Beach Boys.
  • Understanding of key albums from the 1960s, like "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" and "Pet Sounds."
  • Awareness of cultural and historical context surrounding the music of the 1960s.
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Music enthusiasts, historians, and anyone interested in the cultural significance of 1960s music will benefit from this discussion. It provides insights into the era's influential artists and tracks, making it valuable for both casual listeners and serious collectors.

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So, we plan to meet our neighbors on Christmas and to listen to sixties music. I already have plenty of titles ready (including Polish songs that you have most likely never heard), there are plenty of lists on the web, but I wonder what are favorite sixties songs of other PFers.
 
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So much great music came out in the sixties so it's difficult to know where to begin but anything from the Beatles or Rolling Stones may be a good starting point.
 
These might qualify





If you can extend to 1971:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dipFMJckZOM



legendary in Holland

First in 1969:

 
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Beach Boys:

Good Vibrations
California Girls
Surfer Girl

Beatles:

I Want to Hold Your Hand
Hey Jude
The Ballad of Rocky Raccoon

Rolling Stones:

Sympathy for the Devil
Paint It Black
Beast of Burden

The Doors:

Riders of the Storm
People are Strange
LA Woman

Donovan:

Sunshine Superman
Season of the Witch
Hurdy Gurdy Man

The Supremes:

Stop in the Name of Love
Where Did Our Love Go
You Can't Hurry Love

Cream:

Tales of Brave Ulysses
Strange Brew
Sunshine of your Love

The Who:

Pinball Wizard
Sally Simpson
Behind Blue Eyes

Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young:

Deja Vu
Our House
Ohio

Etc.............
 
The Momas & The Papas:

California Dreaming

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0UcQDUR-fU
 
One per year, 1969 - 1960.

1969: White Bird - It's a Beautiful Day.


1968: White Room - Cream.


1967: White Rabbit - Jefferson Airplane.
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The Isley Brothers!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yiOqTG9Nno
 
The Rascals - "Good Lovin'" (1966), "Groovin'" (1967), and "People Got to Be Free" (1968).

Blood, Sweat & Tears - Albums
Child Is Father to the Man (1968)
Blood, Sweat & Tears (1968)

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - Albums
Crosby, Stills & Nash (1969)
Déjà Vu (1970)

The Byrds - best hits Turn, Turn, Turn (1965), Eight Miles High (1966)

The Hollies

The Moody Blues - Albums:
Days of Future Passed (1967)
In Search of the Lost Chord (1968)
On the Threshold of a Dream (1969)
To Our Children's Children's Children (1969)
A Question of Balance (1970)

Traffic - Albums (info from Wikipedia):

Mr. Fantasy (first US pressing issued with title Heaven Is In Your Mind) – 1967 UK #8, US #88
Traffic – 1968 UK #9, US #17
Last Exit (side 2 live at The Fillmore West) – 1969 US #19
John Barleycorn Must Die – 1970 UK #11, US #5
The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys – 1971 US #7

King Crimson, In the Court of the Crimson King (1969)

Quicksilver Messenger Service - Albums
Quicksilver Messenger Service (1968)
Happy Trails (1969)
Shady Grove (1969)
Just for Love (1970)
What About Me (1970)

The Guess Who - Album: Canned Wheat (1969) - Song: No Time

Ted Nugent & the Amboy Dukes
The Amboy Dukes (1967)
Journey to the Center of the Mind (1968)
Migration (1969)


Iron Butterfly - In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida (1968)

Jimi Hendrix - Are You Experienced (1967), Axis: Bold as Love (1967), Electric Ladyland (1968).

Spirit
Spirit (Ode, 1968)
The Family That Plays Together (Ode, 1968)
Clear (Ode, 1969)
Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus (Epic, 1970)
 
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The Zombies - Time of the Season


The Zombies - This Will Be Our Year


The Foundations - Baby, Now That I've Found You


The Foundations - Build Me Up Buttercup


Jackson Five - I Want You Back


The Beach Boys - Wouldn't It Be Nice


Bob Dylan - Don't Think Twice, It's Alright


The Monkees - Daydream Believer


The Who - The Kids Are Alright
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afam2nIae4o&ob=av2e

Creedence Clearwater Revival - Fortunate Son
 
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I have so many more in this genre, but don't know if you like it Borek.

Youngbloods Darkness Darkness



Buffalo Springfield For what it's worth

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gp5JCrSXkJY&feature=related

Byrds - Turn Turn Turn

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4ga_M5Zdn4&feature=related


Mr Tambourine Man



The Zombies - She's not here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5IRI4oHKNU&feature=related

The Yardbirds - For your love

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn6cxaKRwtk&feature=related

Heartful of Soul

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9mQkFpkShg&feature=related

Shape of things

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zn2JFlteeJ0&feature=related

Animals - Don't let me be misunderstood

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2FT4FprxDg&feature=related

It's my life

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNzmrEgz_GI&feature=related

We got to get out of this place

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mugcw3aJqp8&feature=related

Kinks - tired of waiting for you

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDDoS_r_YKY&feature=related

You Really Got Me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f18jPNS-i2c&feature=related

Mamas and Papas - Twelve Thirty

www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xa7NWRJjPQ
 
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Velvet Underground--Anything, the fact that it wasn't "hit" music in the 60s shouldn't matter.
Waiting for my man, Femme Fatale, Stephanie Says, Sweet Jane, and, of course
Rock and Roll


but probably not White Light/White Heat, not for a party
 
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This was huge in the 60s. :biggrin:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIjobdArtiA
 
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Just for fun, how about a non-hit.

 
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Phil Spector made a great holiday album, "A Christmas Gift For You", featuring some great girl groups - The Crystals, The Ronettes, Darlene Love, plus Bob B. Soxx and the Blue Jeans.

Respectfully,
Steve
 
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Math Is Hard said:
Just for fun, how about a non-hit.



A non-hit but a true work of art!
 
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  • #17
Nobody mentioned Frankie Valli & The 4 Seasons!
 
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aga1BOSu7yY
 
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Dr Hook!
(warning, you might want to look away and just listen; the lead tends to creep people out)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdT9sPP4e3c
 
  • #20
I was too immersed in music in the 60's - both listening to it and performing it. Any detailed post would have to be a page long. Lots of good suggestions here, anyway.
 
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turbo said:
I was too immersed in music in the 60's - both listening to it and performing it. Any detailed post would have to be a page long. Lots of good suggestions here, anyway.

You'd have to admit though, The Sound of Music is probably your favorite.
 
  • #22
The 60s didn't get rolling till about '63. Here's some that I like from the early 60s.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRGRKMWEe-c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFeB7zTGesk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-wJNpWgss8
This one is from 1966
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8raabzZNqw
 
  • #24
Evo said:
The Guess Who
Abbott: I need you to make up a poster for the concert. There are three acts.
Costello: OK, Who's on first?
Abbott: Guess.
Costello: I'm asking you who's on first.
... lots of miscommunication.
Costello: Never mind first, who's on second?
Abbott: Guess Who
... more miscommuniation.
Costello: Are you going to tell me who's on third?
Abbott: Yes.
Costello: Well, I'm waiting.
etc.

Note: Not my original, it was the Conception Corporation.
 
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BTW Jimmy, he who doesn't get the joke laughs last. I'm betting that's never you.
 
  • #26
More hits from nuns [nuns were huge in the sixties]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHhyyRByuJ0

There's a shot of the PF sisters in there.
 
  • #27
music

The beginnings of Rock and Rock and Roll can be traced back to 1955, at least. Waylon Jennings and Carl Perkins (Blue Suede Shoes) took that to new places.



This was a big hit! Unfortunately "race music" never penetrated the mainstream music market unless it was "reinterpreted" by white musicians.



Here is a huge hit from Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac. The song was a hit in England, but never became a chart-topper in the US until Santana covered it.



Another hit that slightly pre-dated 1960. Chuck's guitar style is derivative of T-Bone Walker's style. Common guitar strings back then were generally Black Diamonds, and they were heavy and all nickel-wound, so it took good hand-strength to be able to bend individual strings or partial chords.

 
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  • #28
Just in case you think I don't care - I am reading and listening to everything :smile:
 
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Then there were the Beatle clones:

The Dave Clark Five
Herman and the Hermits
The Monkees
 
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And then, contrary to everything else, there was this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5WJJVSE_BE
 

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