A Delicious Decade of Music

Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head

2012-01-31T11:47:00.000-07:00

From the early 70's, this song by Burt Bacharach was featured in the very popular movie, "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid".

I love the lyric, "Nothing's worrying me." This is a happy song, and when you get it in your mind, you'll find yourself singing it for days!

"We've Only Just Begun"

2012-01-26T13:05:00.000-07:00

"We've Only Just Begun" is The Carpenters' signature song. Although it was recorded in early 1970, it is still much in demand as a wedding song.

Love Theme from "Romeo and Juliet"

2012-01-19T09:36:00.004-07:00

For Valentine's Day, enjoy the love theme from my favorite movie of all-time, Franco Zeffirelli's "Romeo and Juliet". This masterpiece film came out in 1968, and though it was a tragic tale of "two star-crossed lovers from Verona".... it was more truly a story of pure, innocent, endless love.

I still have the soundtrack from this movie, and when I listen to it, time stands still. The actual name of this piece is most appropriately, "A Time For Us".

Elvis' Last Song

2012-01-03T14:37:00.000-07:00

Elvis' last song, from his last concert before his untimely death in 1977, was his version of the the #1 hit of the decade of the '60's, "Unchained Melody".

This song made famous by the Righteous Brothers, was just made for Elvis' deep voice, and it's somehow fitting that it was his last song.

"Mary Did You Know?"

2011-12-19T11:49:00.001-07:00

Kenny Rogers became a popular singer in the '60's. He had many hits with the band "The First Edition" and with country singer Dolly Parton.

I love his version of the deeply meaningful Christmas song, "Mary Did You Know?"

"Do You Hear What I Hear?"

2011-12-04T12:18:00.000-07:00

This sweet Christmas song came out in the '60's and became an instant holiday favorite. Here is the original recording of "Do You Hear What I Hear?" by the Harry Simeone Choir.

A Gift to Be Simple

2011-11-22T15:39:00.001-07:00

Being Grateful is Timeless!
Enjoy your Thanksgiving and Advent Season,
with Delicious Music

"If We Never Meet Again This Side of Heaven"

2011-11-15T14:39:00.001-07:00

Before there was Michael Jackson and his troubled life and death, there was Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley, in the 50's and 60's. They both had troubled lives, in part due to their fame and celebrity, and maybe even due to over-prescribing doctors. But they both had spiritually devoted mothers who taught them to love Jesus. The two mothers probably hoped their sons would pursue the ministry rather than the limelight. Both Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley, during their careers, made albums of heart-felt Christian hymns. Throughout their troubled lives, they both retained their mother's spiritual teachings.

I hope they are both rejoicing now, in answer to their mom's prayers, in Heaven's Bright City!

Turn, Turn, Turn

2011-10-20T09:13:00.000-06:00

Another great "folk song" from the '60's. This is by the group "The Byrds", "Turn, Turn, Turn" (To Everything There is a Season) Some of the lyrics are quotes from the Holy Bible.

The Seekers

2011-10-17T08:57:00.001-06:00

Folk songs were very popular in the '60's. One of the top groups during this time was "The Seekers", and their top hit was "I'll Never Find Another You".

"You Better Move On"

2011-10-13T15:02:00.000-06:00

Very early Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones.

Unchained Melody

2011-09-16T12:18:00.000-06:00

From the amazing '60's, one of the most romantic songs of all Time.....

"We've Got to Be Magic"

2011-07-30T15:43:00.001-06:00

An oldie, not from the '60's, but should have been!

One of Olivia Newton John's top hits, "We've Got to Be Magic", from the musical romance movie, "Xanadu" (1980). If you listen closely to the lyrics you will understand how spiritual this song really is. In the movie, "Xanadu", Olivia Newton John (Kira, really a muse), was the Spiritual Guide of her earthly partner.

"I'll be guiding you
You have to believe we are magic
Don't let your aim ever stray
And if all your hopes survive
Your destiny will arrive."

"Runaway"

2011-07-18T17:31:00.001-06:00

Originally a hit by Dell Shannon, I love the way Elvis energized "Runaway", in 1969.

House of the Rising Sun

2011-07-01T18:15:00.000-06:00

One of the top hits of the '60s, "House of the Rising Sun"

"Turn Around, Look At Me"

2011-06-20T17:59:00.001-06:00

This was a big hit for The Vogues, in the summer of 1968. I think it was the B Side of "My Special Angel". Another Vogues hit was "Five O'Clock World".
But this one was always one of my all-time favorites! Do you remember?

"Brown-eyed Girl"

2011-06-13T13:46:00.000-06:00

One of my favorites from the '60's. I remember receiving this 45rpm single as a gift, because I was that brown-eyed girl!
"Do you remember when we used to laugh and play behind the
stadium....you my brown-eyed girl." A '60's Classic!

"Summer Song"

2011-06-09T16:56:00.000-06:00

Finally summer is just around the corner! So this is a perfect song for this time of year. I remember it from my high school years, in the'60's...also known as "The British Invasion" era. The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, The Dave Clark Five, Herman's Hermits, Chad and Jeremy, Peter and Gordon, etc....all from Britain.

"Love Is All Around"

2011-05-06T14:46:00.000-06:00

The Troggs biggest hit in the 1960's was the classic, "Wild Thing", but my favorite from this group has always been this happy song, "Love Is All Around".

"Just One Look"

2011-04-19T11:14:00.000-06:00

One of the popular love ballads of the '60's, "Just One Look", by The Hollies....

Jonathon Livingston Seagull

2011-03-28T18:09:00.000-06:00

"Anthem" by Neil Diamond, is one of my favorite songs from the movie "Jonathon Livingston Seagull", from the early '70's. All the songs in this movie were written by Neil Diamond and they were all deeply touching and heart opening.

Transcend.....Purify.....Glorious

"The Unicorn Song"

2011-03-17T12:44:00.002-06:00

For St. Patrick's Day, a cute folk song from the '60's..."The Unicorn Song"

If I Can Dream

2011-03-13T18:03:00.000-06:00

Recorded forty-three years ago and still the best song ever made,
with a message that is even more timely for today's world.

Magic Moment

2011-02-21T13:01:00.004-07:00

"This Magic Moment"

Another of my favorites from the '60's. Best music decade ever!
A most magical time!!!

Once Upon A Time

2011-01-17T15:53:00.000-07:00

"Once Upon a Time" was sung by many popular vocalists in the early 1960's. It's a haunting ballad of first love. This version is by Jack Jones.

Elvis Sings Silent Night

2010-11-26T17:03:00.000-07:00

One of the best Christmas songs ever, by one of the best singers ever!

Elvis sings "Silent Night, Holy Night"

"Never My Love"

2010-11-02T16:18:00.001-06:00

In the 60's my favorite group was "The Association", and one of their top hits was "Never My Love". This youtube video has a mistake in the lyrics, but I like the pictures, they go with the music so nicely.

"Temporary Home"

2010-10-06T13:27:00.001-06:00

This isn't a '60's song, but I just heard it and love it!!!
Listen to the words, it will touch your heart.
"Temporary Home", by Carrie Underwood

"Johnny Angel"

2010-09-06T16:20:00.001-06:00

If you remember this #1 hit from the early '60's you are a legit "baby boomer"!
This song by Shelley Fabares (from "The Donna Reed Show"), made it to the top of the teen hit charts in 1962. Fabares stared in 3 movies with Elvis Presley. As an adult, she appeared in several tv sitcoms. "Johnny Angel" was her greatest hit.

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Vinyl Albums Comeback

2010-08-01T16:22:00.000-06:00

Did you hang on to your vinyl record albums? Most have gone up in value, and collectors now flock to record shows and conventions.

Now, vinyl records may once again be coming back into current production. At least one company still produces them. Music like it used to be! A vinyl revival!

Old School Albums

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April Come She Will

2010-03-19T10:00:00.007-06:00

This is one of my favorites from Simon & Garfunkel, "April Come She Will". A short and sweet song comparing the warmth and renewal of Spring to the surprise and joy of young, First Love.

That's my interpretation anyway, what do you think?

"April come she will
When streams are ripe and swelled with rain;
May, she will stay,
Resting in my arms again.

June, she'll change her tune,
In restless walks she'll prowl the night;
July, she will fly
And give no warning to her flight.

August, die she must,
The autumn winds blow chilly and cold;
September, I'll remember
A love once new has now grown old."

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"Lovely Day"

2010-03-02T11:14:00.001-07:00

"Lovely Day" song and a scene from the Movie "Brother Sun, Sister Moon' (the story of St. Francis), sung by Donovan.

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"Stones"

2010-02-25T14:07:00.005-07:00

One of the best Neil Diamond songs, "Stones". Do you remember this one?
The lyrics will touch your heart. Weren't we all "wildflowers" in the '60's?

"Just two wildflowers who grow...on stones."

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This Magic Moment

2010-02-19T11:03:00.000-07:00

"This Magic Moment" was recorded by Jay and the Americans in 1969 and hit number 6, earning gold record status.

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Valentine Memories

2010-02-14T11:40:00.001-07:00

This seems like the perfect song for Valentine's Weekend. Hope you enjoy it!
I remember watching this Elvis Special in 1968, it's when I first discovered what a wonderful singer he was!

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!

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A Time For Us Someday Will Be

2010-02-12T10:27:00.008-07:00

One of the saddest, but most beautiful movies ever made, "Romeo and Juliet" 1968. This clip has scenes from the movie and the original song, " A Time For Us"

A clip with more scenes from this classic movie, along with the original dialogue

Happy Valentine's Day!

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Turn Around

2010-02-09T09:47:00.000-07:00

The year was '68-'69, the movies were "Love Story" and "Romeo & Juliet", it was a time of rEVOLution, and for me, it was a time of awakening and wonder. This love ballad by The Vogues was #1 for several weeks. And it still opens my heart whenever I hear it. Enjoy!

"There is someone walking behind you,
turn around, look at me.
There is someone watching your footsteps,
turn around, look at me
There is someone who really needs you,
here's my heart in my hand.
Turn around, (turn around,) look at me,
(look at me,) understand,understand,
That there's someone who'll stand beside you.
Turn around, look at me.
And there's someone who'll love and guide you.
Turn around, look at me.
I've waited, but I'll wait forever for you to come to me.
Look at someone (look at someone) who really loves you,
yeah, really loves you. Turn around, look at me."
(TPW)

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"The Heidi Game"

2010-02-08T09:23:00.011-07:00

If you are old enough to love '60's music, you probably remember the classic football game of 1968 known as "The Heidi Game". I still remember it well. It seemed funny to me, but the guys were SO mad!!!

In tribute to the 44th Super Bowl, here is a clip that tells the story of the "catastrophe", fondly remembered as "The Heidi Game".

"A famous American Football League (AFL) game between the New York Jets and the Oakland Raiders, played on November 17, 1968 in Oakland, California. The fame of this game is the result of a decision by the NBC television network to terminate their broadcast with 65 seconds left to play in the game and instead broadcast a pre-scheduled airing of Heidi, a new made-for-TV version of the classic children's story".

Those were the days! Do you remember???

Sidenote: The New York Jets went on to win "Super Bowl III" two months later. (against the Colts!)

"Super Bowl III was the third AFL-NFL Championship Game in professional American football, but the first to officially bear the name "Super Bowl". (Although the two previous AFL-NFL Championship Games came to be known, retroactively, as "Super Bowls".) This game is regarded as one of the greatest upsets in sports history. The heavy underdog American Football League (AFL) champion New York Jets (11-3) defeated the National Football League (NFL) champion Baltimore Colts (13-1) by a score of 16–7. It was the first Super Bowl victory for the AFL. The game was played on January 12, 1969, at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida."

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Avatar Song, "I See You"

2010-02-02T09:11:00.006-07:00

Like the love ballads of the 60's, the beautiful "I See You", from the soundtrack of "AVATAR", is a song that could easily become a choice for "Our Song".

It really should have been nominated for an Oscar by the Academy Awards committee, but it was overlooked. Although, the movie soundtrack, including the song, was nominated.

Listen to "I See You" written by James Horner and sung by Leona Lewis. What an incredible love song! Share it with someone special this coming Valentines Day! It may become for you both, "Our Song"!

Read the beautiful and touching lyrics from "I See You" on my new "AVATAR" blog:

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Why Can't Every Day Be Like Christmas

2009-12-21T09:07:00.001-07:00

This is a great Christmas video of an Elvis song. Enjoy!

"I hear the bells
Saying christmas is near
They ring out to tell the world
That this is the season of cheer

I hear a choir
Singing sweetly somewhere
And a glow fills my heart
I'm at peace with the world
As the sound of their singing fills the air

Oh why cant every day be like Christmas
Why cant that feeling go on endlessly
For if everyday could be just like Christmas
What a wonderful world this would be

I hear a child
Telling santa what to bring
And the smile upon his tiny face
Is worth more to me than anything"

I don't know how "American Idol" did this, but I LOVE it! One of my favorite songs, "If I Can Dream", not a Christmas song, but in the Spirit of Christmas.
Great Video !! Elvis and Celine !!!?

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Do You Hear What I Hear?

2009-12-07T10:04:00.002-07:00

"Do You Hear What I Hear?" is a Christmas song written in October 1962 with lyrics by Noël Regney and music by Gloria Shayne Baker. The pair were married at the time, and wrote it as a plea for peace during the Cuban Missile Crisis. It has sold tens of millions of copies and has been covered by hundreds of different artists.

"Do You Hear What I Hear?" was released shortly after Thanksgiving in 1962. The song was originally recorded by Harry Simeone Chorale. It went on to sell more than quarter-million copies during the 1962 Christmas holiday season.

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Nights in White Satin

2009-11-04T13:45:00.000-07:00

The Moody Blues were one of my favorite groups in the '60's and "Night's in White Satin" was a classic, still is!

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"Secret Agent Man"

2009-08-24T11:00:00.000-06:00

Johnny Rivers (born John Henry Ramistella, 7 November 1942, in New York) is an American rock and roll singer, songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. He was versatile enough to do folk songs, blues, and revivals of old-time rock 'n' roll music songs and some original material. Rivers's greatest success came in the mid and late 1960s with a series of successful songs (including "Seventh Son", "Poor Side of Town", "Summer Rain", and "Secret Agent Man"), but he has continued to record and perform to the present.

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Reliving the '60's

2009-08-14T09:44:00.008-06:00

Lots of great links today for those of us who loved the delicious decade of the '60's and wonder where we can relive it. With the up-coming 40th anniversary of the Woodstock festival, baby-boomers will enjoy these fun articles from "US News and World Report" online.

10 Places to Relive the '60's

Slide Show of 10 Great Places to Relive the '60's

And if you haven't visited this site yet, you are in for a real treat, it's one of my favorites:

The 60's Official Site

Finally, from MSNBC, today's kids are discovering the 60's:

They Love the '60's

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"I'm A Believer"

2009-08-13T08:57:00.000-06:00

"The Monkees were a pop rock quartet assembled in Los Angeles in 1966 for the American television series The Monkees, which aired from 1966 to 1968. The members were Americans Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and Englishman Davy Jones, who were supervised and popularized by Don Kirshner.

At the time of the band's formation, its producers saw The Monkees as a Beatles-like band. At the start, the band members provided vocals, and were given some performing and production opportunities, but they eventually fought for and earned the right to collectively supervise all musical output under the band's name. The group undertook several concert tours, allowing an opportunity to perform as a live band as well as on the TV series. Although the show was canceled in 1968, the band continued releasing records until 1970. In the 1980s, the television show and music experienced a revival, which led to a series of reunion tours, and new records featuring various incarnations of the band's lineup." (wikipedia.com)

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"Let's Get Together

2009-08-10T10:10:00.001-06:00

In 1967, The Youngbloods released their version of the song under the title "Get Together". It became a minor Hot 100 hit for them, peaking at number sixty-two. However, renewed interest in the Youngbloods version came when it was used in a television public service announcement as a call for brotherhood by the National Conference of Christians and Jews. Re-released as a single in 1969, it became a top ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number five. This version remains the most-remembered today. The Youngbloods version of the song has been featured in several films, including Purple Haze, Forrest Gump, and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. (from wikipedia.com)

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"My Cup Runneth Over"

2009-08-05T15:59:00.000-06:00

A great 60's love song by Ed Ames. It reached # 8 on the billboard charts in 1967. Ed Ames was not only a great singer, but an actor as well. He played in the hit series "Daniel Boone", as the native american friend, "Mingo", to Daniel Boone.

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"Crying"

2009-08-01T14:45:00.001-06:00

Roy Orbison had several mega-hits during the 60's including "Pretty Woman", "Only the Lonely", and my favorite, "Crying".

"Crying" was released as a 45rpm single by Monument Records in July 1961 and went to No. 2 on the Billboard pop music charts.

The song contains "a vivid combination of hurtful romantic longing combined with near operatic vocals".

In 2002, "Crying" was honored with a Grammy Hall of Fame Award. In 2004, Rolling Stone Magazine ranked it #69 on their list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time."
(from wikipedia.com)

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(You're My) Soul and Inspiration

2009-07-30T11:12:00.000-06:00

"(You're My) Soul and Inspiration" was a number one hit for the Righteous Brothers in 1966. The Righteous Brothers were a popular "blue-eyed soul" vocal duo, who had many hits in the 60's including, "Unchained Melody", "Just Once in My Life", "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" and "Ebb Tide". I just learned they also had a religious song titled "He", that went to #18 in 1966. I am trying to locate a video of that one. Has anyone ever heard of it?

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The Four Tops

2009-07-27T09:53:00.001-06:00

The Four Tops from Detroit, Michigan had several top hits during the 60's and into the 70's. Their passionate love songs were some of my favorites..."Bernadette"('67), "Reach Out I'll Be There"('66), "Baby I Need Your Lovin'('64), "Can't Help Myself"('65). The group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.

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"Good Day Sunshine"

2009-07-25T15:05:00.000-06:00

"Good Day Sunshine" is a song by The Beatles on the 1966 album 'Revolver'. It was written by Paul McCartney, though like all Beatles songs written by either of them, it is credited as Lennon/McCartney. Leonard Bernstein praised the song for its construction in a 1967 CBS News documentary.

McCartney said that he was influenced by The Lovin' Spoonful in writing this song, whose bouncy harmonies and upbeat lyrics recall the Spoonful's "good-time music".

(from Wikipedia.com)

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"Classical Gas"

2009-07-21T16:43:00.001-06:00

One of the great instrumental hits of the 60's was "Classical Gas", by Mason Williams. Mason Williams, a folk guitarist, was also a comedy writer for 'The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" (1967-69). "Classical Gas" reached #2 on the Billboard Top 40 Hits in the summer of 1968 and it was Mason Williams' only hit.

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"Someday We'll Be Together"

2009-07-20T10:31:00.006-06:00

Today is the 40th anniversary of the moon landing. If you are a baby-boomer you probably remember exactly where you were on that day. The whole country could be found in front of their televisions watching the 6:00pm news. It was a day when all of America came together.

Do you remember where you were on July 20, 1969?

One of the top hits of the year of 1969 was "Someday We'll Be Together" by Diana Ross and the Supremes, one of the most popuar Motown groups from Detroit. The hit reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 40 chart.

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"You Didn't Have To Be So Nice"

2009-07-18T13:58:00.000-06:00

From the popular teen tv show Hullabaloo (1965), The Lovin Spoonful performing their hit:
"You Didn't Have To Be So Nice".

A fun look at an excellent band from the 60's.

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"Tell Me Baby"

2009-07-17T11:47:00.005-06:00

Herman's Hermits was one of the groups I saw perform live in Detroit, in the 60's.

All the young teenage girls loved Peter Noonan and his silly smile.

This is the Herman's Hermits song, "Tell Me Baby". It is from the original 1965 LP album, "Herman's Hermits On Tour".

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"I Wonder What She's Doing Tonite"

2009-07-16T11:57:00.001-06:00

Here is "I Wonder What She's Doing Tonite" by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart. In 1968 it climbed to #8 on the Charts and stayed on the Top 40 for 9 weeks. It was their biggest hit.

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"One" ~ Three Dog Night

2009-07-15T15:47:00.000-06:00

"One" is a song by Harry Nilsson, famous for its opening line "One is the loneliest number that you'll ever do."

In 1969, rock band Three Dog Night covered the song on their debut album Three Dog Night. The song was released as a single and became a hit, reaching number 5 in the Billboard Hot 100.

In the Billboard 1969 Year-End Hot 100, "One" came in at #11.

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"Good Vibrations"

2009-07-13T12:10:00.001-06:00

The Beach Boys began in the early '60's with their hit "Surfin' Safari" and had several surfing music hits. They continued recording into the '80's and their last big hit was "Kokomo" in 1988. This clip is of a live performance of "Good Vibrations" from 1966. This hit reached #1 and was on the top 40 hits chart for 12 weeks.

In the '60's, I had almost all of The Beach Boys surfing albums and dreamed of visiting the Pacific Ocean, but had to settle for the surf of Lake Michigan!

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Brother Sun, Sister Moon

2009-07-12T09:12:00.001-06:00

Donovan had several hits during the '60's, but my favorites are some of his songs that aren't so well known. Donovan did the soundtrack for the early '70's movie, "Brother Sun, Sister Moon", the story of the life of St. Francis of Assisi.

The movie and the music are life changing. If you haven't seen the film or listened to the soundtrack, you are in for a treat! Here is a small taste. It is 'delicious'.

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The Age of Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In

2009-07-10T13:50:00.000-06:00

This medley from the off-Broadway rock musical "Hair", was #1 on the charts in 1969 for several weeks. It is by the group "The 5th Dimension". In the Billboard list
of top hits of the entire 60's decade, this song came in at #7.

It came out just after I turned 18 and I remember it as a song of independence, freedom, love and happiness. It still brings up those feelings everytime I hear it.

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Four Favorites from the 'Fab Four'

2009-07-09T09:47:00.003-06:00

Here's a few of my favorite Beatle songs, from live performances in the 60's.

Enjoy "This Boy", "Til There Was You", "If I Fell", and "You're Gonna Lose That Girl".

Do you have a favorite Beatle song? Who was your favorite of the 'Fab Four'? My favorite was always the "spiritual one", George.
But I liked them all.

I can hardly believe two are gone already!
Rock 'n Roll Heaven is filling up way too fast.

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"Let's Live for Today"

2009-07-08T14:44:00.001-06:00

"Let's Live for Today" by the Grass Roots was a big hit in the 60's and the lyrics seemed to make total sense at age 18.

In this clip, the group is introduced by the late comedian Jimmie Durante, who makes a corny joke saying, "This group, 'The Grass Roots' don't have a manager.... they have a gardener." Innocent 60's humor. :)

Enjoy "The Grass Roots" once again.

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"Jersey Boys"

2009-07-06T09:15:00.002-06:00

Gosh, I really must be 'stuck in the sixties'! I just heard about the Broadway show "Jersey Boys", which is the story of and a tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, and it's been around for years!

At the Washington,D.C. fireworks musical show, Saturday night on PBS, the 'Jersey Boys' performed. I had never heard of this show, and it's been around for about four years now! And won lots of awards.

I see on their website they are touring now. I would love to see it!!!

Has anyone here seen it? I'd love to hear your review of the show.

Jersey Boys Official website

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Top Patriotic Song of the 60's

2009-07-04T15:40:00.000-06:00

Happy 4th of July!!!

Probably the most patriotic song during the decade of the 60's was "The Ballad of the Green Berets". This song was #1 on the charts for five weeks, during the year of 1966. It was written and sung by Staff Sergeant Barry Sandler, who served in Vietnam with the U.S. Army Special Forces. SSgt. Sadler died of heart failure at age 49, in 1989.

In 1968, John Wayne starred in a movie of the same name, "The Green Berets", and the popular ballad from 1966 was featured on the soundtrack.

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More 60's Summer Songs

2009-07-03T12:07:00.002-06:00

Celebrate summer with memories of great oldies from the 60's....

Wonderful Summer
Robin Ward
# 14 in 1963-64

Remember (Walkin' In the Sand)
Shangri-Las
#5 in 1964

Summer Wine
Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazelwood
1967

Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows
Lesley Gore
1965

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Just Like Romeo and Juliet

2009-07-01T17:01:00.000-06:00

This video is of a concert reunion of The Reflections doing their hit "Just Like Romeo and Juliet." In 1964, this song rose quickly to the top ten on the pop charts. The group still has good harmony and continues to do reunion concerts around the country.

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Do You Believe In Magic?

2009-06-30T18:01:00.001-06:00

The Lovin' Spoonful's biggest hit was "Summer in the City", but their happy and catchy song "Do You Believe In Magic?" was my favorite of their hits from the 60's. It reached #9 on the charts in the autumn of 1965. The group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.

Betcha'll be humming this tune for the rest of the week!

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"Ruby Tuesday"

2009-06-29T16:00:00.000-06:00

The Rolling Stones had a #1 top hit in 1967 with "Ruby Tuesday". This video is a live performance of that hit, some years later. Mick Jaggar asks the audience,
"Ready for a little bit of romance?"

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We Were "Born Free"

2009-06-28T08:28:00.001-06:00

During the 60's, many top hits came from movie soundtracks. One of the most loved of these was the theme from the 1966 movie, "Born Free". It was almost the rally cry of a generation!

Remembering those days, we didn't know how blessed we were.

Words by Don Black and Music by John Barry

Oscar-winning title song from the 1966 film, Barry also won for soundtrack
Charted in 1966 at # 7 by Roger Williams and # 35 by Matt Monro

"Born free, as free as the wind blows
As free as the grass grows
Born free to follow your heart

Live free and beauty surrounds you
The world still astounds you
Each time you look at a star

Stay free, where no walls divide you
You're free as the roaring tide
So there's no need to hide

Born free, and life is worth living
But only worth living
'cause you're born free

Stay free, where no walls divide you
You're free as the roaring tide
So there's no need to hide

Born free, and life is worth living
But only worth living
'cause you're born free"

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"Over You"

2009-06-27T15:13:00.003-06:00

One of my favorite groups of the 60's was Gary Puckett and the Union Gap. They had lots of hits, including "Lady Willpower", "This Girl is a Woman Now", "Woman, Woman","Young Girl", and my favorite , "Over You." Enjoy this colorful video and remember the fun of listening to the Golden hits of Gary Puckett and the Union Gap.

Gary Puckett and the Union Gap Website

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Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5

2009-06-26T06:25:00.002-06:00

Yesterday we lost a pop music icon...a Super Star. Michael Jackson died early at age 50. We was well loved and had millions of fans who now mourn his loss. He was a child star and became an even bigger name as an adult. His international popularity was similar to that of Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley or The Beatles, in their eras. Michael Jackson was known as "The King of Pop". He began his spectacular career at age 4, and was planning a comeback tour this summer in London. Michael Jackson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001. He will be remembered as one of the music industry's top entertainers... ever.

In this video, Dick Clark introduces 'The Jackson 5' and their newest record in 1970, "A B C", with lead singer, Michael Jackson. He was about 12 years old at the time.

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"You've Made Me So Very Happy"

2009-06-25T10:05:00.002-06:00

From March 1969, David Clayton-Thomas and 'Blood, Sweat and Tears' had a top hit with, "You've Made Me So Very Happy". Since that time, this song has been a favorite at weddings and an anthem of young and old :) lovers everywhere.

Blood Sweat and Tears had two other top ten hits in 1969, "And When I Die" and "Spinning Wheel". They continued recording into the '70's and today still do 60's reunion concerts.

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"So Much in Love"

2009-06-24T12:27:00.002-06:00

The Tymes, a rhythm and blues group, from Philadephia, PA had two top hits in 1963.
Their first hit "So Much in Love", was a story of summer love. It was #1 on the charts for 12 weeks that summer. Their second hit in 1963, "Wonderful, Wonderful" came out in late August '63 and made it to #7 on the charts.

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The Record Shop

2009-06-23T13:00:00.002-06:00

Record stores are getting harder and harder to find, but they still do exist today, all over the country. A great article about the best record shops was featured on PasteMagazine.com.

The article "The Record Store:A Good Thing" lists several record stores still thriving around the country, and the author includes links to all the stores' websites.

Most of these stores stock vinyl LPs, 45's and lots of oldies.

In my neigborhood, Salt Lake City, there is a neat record shop that opened in 1978 and celebrated 30 years in business last year. Randy's Records is a "goldmine" for vinyl record collectors.

Here is an interesting review and interview with the shop's owner, Randy, from Slugmag.com "Bury My Heart in a Record Sleeve"

Randy's Records MySpace page

Is there still a record shop in your area? What's the best record shop you've ever visited? Where is it? Or do you just order your records online? I'd like to add links to all the best record shops and online stores for vinyl collectors. Please let me know about your favorites so I can add them.

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Summer Songs

2009-06-23T09:21:00.000-06:00

There have been many "summer songs" through the years, in the 60's there were " Summer Rain" ('68), "Summer Wind" ('66), "Theme from a Summer Place"('60), and "Summer in the City"('66.) I think my favorite was "Summer Song"('64) by the Bristish duo, Chad and Jeremy. This classic hit was popular during the summer of 1964, the same year of the debut of the classic and timeless Ford Mustang. I'm still hoping for a light blue mustang convertible...someday!

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Bonanza Stars Sing "Shenandoah" and "Mariah"

2009-06-22T10:11:00.002-06:00

In the 60's, I had this special novelty LP album (shown in first video) by the cast of the #1 tv show, "Bonanza". Michael Landon (Little Joe Cartwright), who all the teenage girls loved, was really quite a good singer! To me, he sounded a lot like Bobby Rydell. I loved his version of "Shenandoah". He also sang the roguish "Careless Love", which fit his character of Little Joe, perfectly.

On the same album, Pernell Roberts (Adam Cartwright, the oldest and most serious of the three brothers on "Bonanza") sang "They Call the Wind Mariah", beautifully.

I've always loved these songs, and now I remember why. It's so good to hear them again from this special album I loved so much in the 60's.

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Remembering Ricky Nelson

2009-06-19T10:45:00.006-06:00

My first teen idol was Ricky Nelson, in the early sixties. He starred on the classic tv show "Ozzie and Harriet" (1952-1966), and always closed the show with one of his songs. His dad was a band leader and his mom was a singer. Ricky and his brother David appeared on their parents radido show beginning in 1949. Ricky Nelson began his singing career in the late 50's, and in the early 60's he became known as Rick Nelson. He had many hits during the 60's, including "Travelin' Man", "Hello Mary Lou", "Teenage Idol", and "It's Up to You". His last hit "Garden Party" was in 1972. Ricky Nelson began a comeback in the 80's doing oldies concerts, but in 1985 he died in a plane crash on the way to a concert. He was only 45 years old.

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"Never My Love"

2009-06-18T10:23:00.004-06:00

One of the best groups of the 60's was "The Association". I played their albums over and over. Their perfect harmony and sweet ballads of undying love just made you feel so happy!

They had several top 10 hits in the 60's, including "Cherish", "Windy", and the one featured today, "Never My Love". "The Association" was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2003. Enjoy this old favorite once again

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The Seekers

2009-06-17T12:03:00.000-06:00

"The Seekers" were a pop-folk group formed in Australia during the 60's. Their most popular hit was "Georgy Girl", from a movie by the same name.

Their first hit in 1965 went to #4 on the charts and was my favorite, "I'll Never Find Another You".

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A Favorite: "Unchained Melody"

2009-06-16T17:53:00.004-06:00

The Billboard "Hot 100 Hits" lists "Hey Jude" by the Beatles as the #1 top hit of the entire 60's decade. It surely had the most sales for the decade. And, it was probably #1 on the charts for the most weeks, during the 60's.

"The 60's Official Site" just completed a survey poll of their readers, asking what was their favorite top hit of the 60's. "Hey Jude" came in #2, behind the #1 winner, "Unchained Melody" by the Righteous Brothers.

I agree with that choice. I love this song, it's a true classic.
If you had voted, what would be your #1 favorite hit of the 60's decade?

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Sweet Hits of 1962

2009-06-15T10:15:00.003-06:00

In 1962, I was 11 years old and began collecting 45 rpm records. My biggest request on my birthday that year was for my own radio; and I listened to it constantly. One of the hits of the year 1962 was: "Johnny Angel" by Shelley Fabares. I played that record so much I wore it out! It finally warped and I had to buy a second copy.

Shelley Fabares also starred in a popular early 60's family televison series, "The Donna Reed Show".

Other hits were: "The Rhythm of the Rain" by the Cascades, "Soldier Boy" by the Shirells, and "Sherry" by the Four Seasons. Do you remember these?

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Happy Birthday to the 45 rpm Record

2009-06-12T15:14:00.008-06:00

When I was a teen, back in the late 1960's, 45 rpm vinyl records were what we spent all our money on. There were no CD players or Ipods, we either played records on a record player (now an antique) or listened to our favorite radio station. When I first started collecting records, the singles (the 45 rpm records) were about 79 to 89 cents each. Later they went to about $1.99 each. I remember some weeks all my allowance and babysitting money went to purchase the latest top hit 45 rpm records. I probably had over 100 or more records at one point. I really should have held on to them through the years, today they are collectors items, and most sell for over $5.oo each. Some rare ones probably go for hundreds of dollars. Now that it's been about 40 years since I bought my last 45 record, I would once again like to start collecting my old favorites again. A friend I've just met online, has given me permission to publish an article he wrote recently, detailing the history of the 45 rpm record. Can you believe the 45 rpm is now 60 years old!!! Hope you enjoy this article , and please visit the author's website, you will learn alot about the history of vinyl records and how to begin collecting them.

Happy Birthday to the 45rpm Record

by Robert Benson

"Happy Birthday and welcome back to an old friend, the 45 rpm record officially turned 60 years old on March 31. British trade journals are reporting that single song 45rpm records are now outselling their CD counterparts and many American bands are now releasing music via this historic audio medium.

The 45rpm record was initially introduced in 1949 by RCA as a smaller, more durable replacement for the heavy 78rpm shellac-based records of the time. The 45 was created by RCA as a competitive move against one their rival record companies, Columbia, which had just introduced the new microgroove 33 1/3 rpm LP. The number 45 came from taking 78 and subtracting Columbia's new 33 to equal the 45. Record companies and consumers alike faced an uncertain future as to which format would survive the 78rpm or the 45rpm; in what was known as the “War of the Speeds.” In 1949Capitol and Decca started issuing the new LP format and RCA relented and issued its first LP in January 1950. But the 45 rpm was gaining in popularity and Columbia issued its first 45s in February 1951. Soon other record companies saw the mass consumer appeal the new format allowed and by 1954 more than 200 million 45s had been sold.

So On March 31, 1949, RCA Victor released "Texarkana Baby" b/w "Bouquet of Roses" by Eddy Arnold. The first 45 to hit the was "A -- You're Adorable" by Perry Como, listed on the charts on May 7, 1949. The next week, the year's biggest hit appeared on the Billboard charts -- "Riders In The Sky (A Cowboy Legend)” by Vaughn Monroe. The first 45rpm records were monaural and as stereo sound became more prevalent and popular in the 1960s, almost all 45rpm records were manufactured in stereo.

The historical and commercial significance of the 45rpm record has varied over time, the technological developments in recorded music and according to the audience of the particular artists and musical genres. In general, 45 records were more important to the music acts who sold music to the younger audiences (mostly teenagers) who tend to have limited financial resources and shorter attention spans. That said, the golden age for the 45 was in the 1950s and 1960s in early development of rock music. They were affordable and allowed artists the freedom of releasing a single song as opposed to a whole LP. Conversely, some singles helped to launch the sales of the albums that the musicians were promoting.

The length of the songs also evolved. In the 1950s, it was common for songs to be anywhere from two to two and a half minutes long and in the 1960s; the three minute single became the norm. This length was very convenient and fit the AM Radio format very well. Millions of demo records were sent out to radio stations with specific instructions as to which song was supposed to be the ‘hit single,’ although there were some DJs that played the ‘B’ sides and those songs became hits. Elvis Presley was one of the first artists to release the ‘double-sided single’, meaning that both songs would ultimately end up on the charts. The Beatles followed suit and were also one of the first recording artists to push the envelope, so to speak and commonly had songs over the three-minute norm. In fact, there are some singles that had to be edited by radio stations and shortened to fit their particular formats. Don McLean’s 1972 hit “American Pie” is an example, the single was split up into two parts on the 45. The Beatles broke new ground in 1968 with their over seven minute epic “Hey Jude.”

The sales of the 45s were recorded on the record charts in most countries in a Top 40 format and these charts were often published in magazines (Billboard), television shows (American Bandstand) and radio programs often had the Top 40 countdown shows (Casey Kasem).

Nowadays, they still manufacture 45 rpm records, but on a much smaller scale than decades ago. Indie bands, r&b artists and punk bands love the format; it makes the music affordable for their target audience and, after all these years, are still highly sought after by collectors. Happy Birthday to an old friend, here’s for many more! "
~ Robert Benson

Author Robert Benson writes about rock/pop music, vinyl record collecting and operates Collecting Vinyl Records, where you can pick up a copy of his FREE ebook called "The Fascinating Hobby Of Vinyl Record Collecting." You can also have your vinyl records appraised at Vinyl Record Appraisals

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"Venus" by Shocking Blue

2009-06-09T13:17:00.001-06:00

The Dutch group, Shocking Blue, had one smash hit in America, during the 60's.
"Venus" was on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 13 weeks and on February 1970 reached #1.

Initially the disc was a big hit in the Netherlands, where it reached #3 in the summer of 1969. It subsequently sold 350,000 copies in Germany, and topped the U.S. chart for three weeks, becoming the Netherlands first American #1 hit. It sold over one million copies in the U.S. by January 1970, and received a gold disc awarded by the Recording Industry Association of America. Global sales exceeded five million copies.

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Bad Boys of the 60's

2009-06-08T10:47:00.004-06:00

The Beatles took over the decade of the 60's after 1964, when the "British Invasion" landed in the U.S., and the " Fab Four" had more #1 hits than any other group. But the "bad boys" of the 60's were also from Britian; Mick Jaggar and The Rolling Stones had "attitude". While the Beatles were sweet, smooth and sensitive, The Rolling Stones were arrogant, seductive and seemed just a little dangerous. The crowds, especially the young women, loved them. They had several #1 hits, including "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction", "Ruby Tuesday", "Paint It Black" and "Honky Tonk Women". Their hits continued through the 70's and 80's, and they still do sold-out reunion concerts. Some of the Rolling Stones' songs which never made it to #1, but are cuts from their early albums are some of their best songs, and are not as well known.

Enjoy a very young Mick Jaggar on these videos:
"Play With Fire", "As Tears Go By", "Get Off My Cloud", and "It's All Over Now".

With the Rolling Stones.... it will never be over!

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"Honey" ~ Bobby Goldsboro

2009-06-06T09:02:00.001-06:00

This love ballad still makes me cry every time I hear it. "Honey" was a huge hit in 1968, it was #1 on the charts for five weeks. "Honey" was #1 on both the Country hit chart and the Adult Contemporary chart. It finished #16 for the decade. Bobby Goldsboro had a couple other hits, "See the Funny Little Clown", and "Watching Scotty Grow", but "Honey" was his only hit to reach #1.

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"Seattle"

2009-06-05T14:33:00.001-06:00

This was a well-known tv theme in the late 60's, "Seattle" was the theme song of the popular televison show, "Here Come the Brides". The story was about three brothers, Jason, Joshua and Jeremy Bolt, in frontier Seattle. The star of the show was the youngest brother, played by Bobby Sherman. Due to the popularity of the show, Bobby Sherman became a teen idol and had at least three hits in the top ten charts. His biggest hit was "Little Woman", followed by "Easy Come,Easy Go", and "Julie, Do You Love Me?"

Today, Bobby Sherman is a Los Angeles police officer. In this video, Bobby Sherman sings "Seattle", the theme from "Here Come the Brides", a family-friendly hit tv program, with scenes from the show. Fun memories!

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"Love is Blue"

2009-06-04T14:28:00.002-06:00

Another very popular instrumental from the 60's is "Love is Blue" by Paul Mauriat. According to the "Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits", "Love is Blue" came out in 1968 and was the #12 most popular song from 1960 through 1969. Do you remember this beautifully sweet melody?

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Love Theme From Romeo and Juliet

2009-06-03T14:27:00.004-06:00

Forty years ago, this instrumental love song was on the top of the charts. It ranked #6 for the entire year of 1969. "A Time for Us", is from the soundtrack of the 1968 movie "Romeo and Juliet" by Franco Zeffirelli. I believe this was the most passionate and heart-wrenching movie ever made, and the musical score just intensified the story of young love denied. The soundtrack was composed by Henry Mancini, who had many other hits during the Sixties, but none will ever compare to this masterpiece.

This song, with the lyrics, was also recorded by many popular artists of the times, including Andy Williams and Johnny Mathis.

"A time for us some day there'll be
When chains are torn by courage born of a love that's free
A time when dreams so long denied
Can flourish as we unveil the love we now must hide

A time for us at last to see
A life worthwhile for you and me

And with our love through tears and thorns
We will endure as we pass surely through every storm
A time for us some day there'll be a new world
A world of shining hope for you and me

For you and me

And with our love through tears and thorns
We will endure as we pass surely through every storm
A time for us some day there'll be a new world
A world of shining hope for you and me

A world of shining hope for you and me"

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"Love Is All Around Me"

2009-06-02T17:08:00.000-06:00

This is one of my favorite hits from the 60's (as you can see by my sidebar). "Love is All Around Me", by the Troggs is such a sweet love ballad. I think their top hit was another song that they did and everyone surely remembers, "Wild Thing", you make my heart sing! The Troggs were a very versatile group!

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Elvis Comeback Special 1968

2009-06-01T20:11:00.001-06:00

"If I Can Dream" was the show closer of the December 3, 1968 Elvis Comeback Special. The show was the highest rated television special of the year.

I remember watching the show. It was my first introduction to Elvis Presley, since I was too young to remember his initial fame in the 1950's. In the years following 1968, I owned every Elvis album made during his comeback.

"If I Can Dream" was one of my favorites, it was almost like a gospel song and Elvis put his whole heart into it.

Elvis 1968 Comeback Show

"If I Can Dream"

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"Can't Take My Eyes Off You"

2009-05-31T12:07:00.000-06:00

Frankie Vallie and the Four Seasons were a top group of the 1960's and still do reunion concerts for their loyal fans. They had tons of hits during the decade

One of their most popular hits was "Can't Take My Eyes Off You".
It's just one of the best love songs ever.

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"Ain't No Mountain High Enough"

2009-05-30T13:37:00.000-06:00

Diana Ross was one of my favorite female vocalists of the 60's. She is still a popular performer. This video shows her huge concert in New York's Central Park. She also performs live shows in Las Vegas, forty years since her career began. This video is of one my favorite Diana Ross hits, "Ain't No Mountain High Enough". Many performers have done their versions of this song, but no one does it like Diana Ross.

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Summer Oldies Concerts

2009-05-29T11:27:00.000-06:00

I love summer concerts, inside or outdoors. I've only been to a few, and it was years ago. I saw Elvis in live in concert in Detroit, also Herman's Hermits and a folk group called The Kingsmen.

Now you can find 60's reunion group concerts happening across the country on the internet. Some are outside venues, in amphitheaters, in stadiums, in parks, many at State Fairs.

There is a great FREE series of concerts happening in Boston this summer, that includes the popular 60's group, The Beach Boys. If you are near the Boston area,
check out this link:
Oldies 103.3 proudly presents The 2009 Free Summer Concert Series Line-Up!

Another good source for concert info is:
Park Concerts 2009

This site lists many concert events of 60's artists:
Last.fm

Hope you get out to an oldies concert this summer!

If you know of any happening in your area, let me know, and I'll post 'em up.

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"Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show"

2009-05-28T17:00:00.000-06:00

One of my favorite Neil Diamond hits, from the 60's. Do you remember this one?
"Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show". Hallelujah!

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"So Happy Together"

2009-05-27T16:02:00.000-06:00

A top hit for The Turtles that's still popular. "So Happy Together" makes everyone who listens to it, just that, happy!

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"Cherish"

2009-05-26T14:11:00.000-06:00

One of the top groups of the 60's, The Association, performing their first #1 hit "Cherish".

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Welcome to the Sixties!

2009-05-25T14:47:00.000-06:00

Welcome to this new blog about the music of the Sixties. Many think the Sixties was a time of war, political turmoil and revolution. To me, the Sixties was a time of fun, freedom, love, joy and adolesence. I wasn't a flower child, or a hippie or a protestor, I was just a teenager full of anticipation and hope. It was probably the most exciting decade of my life, and a big part of that time was the music.

The music of the Sixties is the best EVER, and many of us remember it with love and nostalgia, while others are just now discovering it.

This blog will highlight, mostly through YouTube videos, the top hits of the Sixties and also advertise any Sixties Revival concert events.

Your comments and suggestions are always welcome.

Thanks for visiting "A Delicious Decade of Music"!

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