Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young: “Helplessly Hoping”
C.S.N.& Y captures the essence of folk-rock with acoustic instruments, close vocal harmonies, and thought-provoking lyrics. Listen to the genius alliteration of Stills’ lyrics.
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The Byrds: “Mr. Tambourine Man”
In April 1965, the Byrds released their first song – a #1 hit version of Dylan’s song, which he had released just one month earlier. It signifies the beginning of the folk-rock sound of the ’60s.
The Golden Age of Bubble Gum Rock
From 1966 to 1970, fictitious bands, teen idols, and controlling producers created hit songs which represent some of the finest “ear-worms” of rock history. This documentary unfolds it’s impact and importance.
The Partridge Family: “I Think I Love You”
Like the Archies and other pseudo-groups of the bubble-gum rock sound, The Partridge Family was a fictitious family of fictitious musicians. While Shirley Jones (who played mother) was well known as a singer on Broadway and the movies, it was teen idol David Cassidy (in real-life, Jones’ son) who was the musical performer of the …
The Monkees: “Daydream Believer”
In December, 1967, The Monkees had their last #1 hit song with “Daydream Believer”, which remained at the top for one month.
The Monkees: “Last Train to Clarksville”
With hit songs, hit television program and a movie, The Monkees were, without a doubt, the most commercially and artistically successful group of the ’60s bubble-gum rock sound.
The Archies: “Sugar, Sugar”
Perhaps the epitome of the “bubble-gum rock” sound of the late ’60s were cartoon songs “performed” by fictional artists like The Archies.
Aretha Franklin: “R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
No one song is so closely associated with the “Queen of Soul” as this one. It conveys grit, attitude, independence, and determination lyrically and musically.