The Music Of The Sixties
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LONESOME COWBOY
THE SIXTIES, A GREAT ERA FOR MUSIC
It was the sixties and the early seventies that produced some really fascinating music, some of which I am fortunate enough to have in my collection right now.
Listening to these tracks even today brings back to mind events of yesterday, some of them associated with the period of time during which I first heard a particular song. The radio was one source of music. The other source was vinyl records. Instrumental music was more popular at that time than it is now.
The 45 rpm records known as singles contained one song on each side. When an artist releases a single, he also has to simultaneously record another song to occupy the flip side of the record.
We referred to this as the B-side. Sometimes songs from movies are released as singles, and in such instances another song from the movie occupies the flip side. 45 rpm records also contained more than one song per side on some occasions.
These were known as EPs, or extended play records. The grooves on EP records were closer together than that on the normal 45 rpm singles.
WHITER SHADE OF PALE
THOSE WERE THE DAYS
WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD
THE RECORD PLAYER
Then there were the 33 rpm long play albums which contained six or more tracks per side. These were known as LPs. Sometimes the entire soundtrack of a movie could be found on one single 33 rpm LP.
My brother, who was fourteen years older, owned a large collection of records. The record player we had at that time was "PYE," a brand which is not heard of these days. Although it had a built in amplifier, my brother preferred to make use of the amplifier of our radio.
Our Telefunken radio had provision to connect an external devise like a microphone or a record player. The output of the record player was linked to the radio's amplifier and the volume control of the radio was used to control the degree of loudness.
The transistor had not been invented at that time. Radios and amplifiers used something known as the grid valve to amplify electrical signals. They resembled a light bulb and emitted heat as well as light. Each of them was the size of a human finger. Our Telefunken radio contained twelve valves, whereas the amplifier of the record player had only four.
There have been some rare occasions when my brother assigns me the task of selecting some records and spinning them. This occurs when he sits at the main table with a set of HB graded pencils and drawing paper to indulge in one of his hobbies - drawing. I used to relish this. I rush to pick up the records before he withdraws his command. I had a fear that he would withdraw it on seeing my enthusiasm in executing it! However, fortunately for me, he never did!
ALL ABOUT MUSIC
- CAN YOU IDENTIFY YOUR FAVORITE MUSIC?
Here is a list of tracks from the early sixties up to the late nineties. You are certain to find at least five tracks which you may identify as your favorites. - THE SOUND OF MUSIC
A movie which was very popular in the late sixties and the early seventies. Check out the review and some tracks from the movie.
PUPPET ON A STRING
THEME FOR A DREAM
MY FAVORITE TRACKS
I usually used to select the discs in this order,
- jailhouse rock - Presley
- living doll - Cliff
- dynamite - Cliff
- diana - Paul Anka
- come prima - Lanza
- raunchy - Billy Vaughn
Due to some fault in the record changer's mechanism it did not support piling up more than six records in one sitting. So the second session usually is,
- wont you wear my ring around your neck - Presley
- blue boy - Reeves
- sail along silv'ry moon - Billy Vaughn
- on an evening in roma - Dean Martin
- lonesome cowboy - presley
- islands of hawaii - marty robbins
Well, what do you think of my selection? These were some of my favourites at that time and even now!
Of course, these songs and other similar ones were "put on hold" for a period of time with the emergence of the Rolling Stones, Beatles, Chicago, Bee Gees, Bob Dylan, Three Dog Nite, Mungo Jerry, T-Rex, Deep Purple ...
These artists too, with their mastery, made a permanent impression on the music scene of the world. Especially the Rolling Stones with their unique brand of music.
With the Rolling Stones a new era, was just beginning. Of course a new chapter in music was dawning. The Rolling Stones, the greatest band ever ... was now rising like the rays of the sun ... soon it will be noon ...
... concluded
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Contemporary issues and reviving old memories.
- A BRIEF HISTORY OF MICHAEL JACKSON
Michael Jackson died on the 25th of June 2009, of a possible heart attack. Here is a brief history of Michael Jackson, his life and the entertainment he provided his numerous fans all over the world. - COMPARING ELVIS PRESLEY WITH MICHAEL JACKSON
Michael Jackson has been constantly compared with Elvis Presley. What is your opinion? Check out the article and participate in the survey, or leave a remark, or better still, do both! - THE MUSIC OF THE BEATLES
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CLASSICAL, POP, OR ROCK?
WHAT KIND OF MUSIC DO YOU LIKE?
See results without voting
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MORE ON MUSIC OF THE SIXTIES
- INTERNET RADIO STATION WITH THE MUSIC OF THE SIXTIES AND SEVENTIES
Click for the offshore music radio, and check out this very interesting site, with links to top 500 hits. A very popular site indeed. - A BRIEF HISTORY OF MUSIC IN THE SIXTIES - MOSTLY POP AND ROCK
Pop and Rock Music of the sixties - Here is a brief history of the roots of rock and roll, commencing from the end of 1945, the discussion goes on about the evolution and revolution of music. Ideally suited for those interested in the sequence. - POPULAR OLD FAVORITES
Popular old favorites by order of the year in which they were released. You could re-arrange them to appear in alphabetical order. Get access to the lyrics to these songs here. - MUSIC FROM THE FIFTIES ONWARDS
The music scene as it was from the fifties and the sixties, discussing Chubby Checker, Elvis Presley, the Beatles and many more artists of that era. A very interesting site indeed. Check it out!
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Thanks for your comment, newcapo. In my hub on "can you identify your favorite music," I have mentioned the Stones, Hendrix, Led Zep, Dylan and the rest. However I had forgotten Steppenwolf. The only track of theirs I have heard is "born to be wild." 10 years after was featred in the doccumentary "Woodstock," along with Crosby, Stills, Nash, Young and Taylor, Dallas and Greg Reeves. :)
I have always loved Music from the Sixties. Sunday was always sixties day on the Radio when I was listening to music. I loved the Beatles, Birds, the Turles and all the other animail groups. Thanks for the memories.
Thanks JB, thanks for your visit and your comment. :)
I will always love the music of the 60's. I still often listen to the oldies radio station to get my fill. Somewhere in this house and I just went to look but couldn't find it is a record player. I love Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. The Moody Blues was one of my favorites that I am listening to right now....Your Wildest Dreams, Nights in White Satin, The Lost Performance, Ride My See-Saw, No more Lies, and I could go on about these guys....
Thanks quicksand, I really enjoyed your hub and the music of the 60's.
Thanks for your comments Dottie. I had left out Sly and the Family Stone, Steppenwolf, Simon and Garfunkel, and many more. When I rummage through my collection of casettes, I find more interesting music. Must put them on CD.
Thanks once again for your visit. :)
The songs of the 60's are never ending. Loved Sly and the Family Stone....Hot Fun in the Summertime, Family Affair, Everyday People, Take you Higher.....on and on :)
Thanks for commenting, Dottie. I had a close look at Sly in the doccumentary entitled "Woodstock." The other artists featured were, Ten Years After, the Who, Richie Havens, Joe Cocker, Country Joe McDonald, Joan Baez ... oh! I forget the rest! :)
Some of the best music was made in that era - I also like the music of the fifties - how can I not like people like The Everly Brothers, The Drifters, Ritchie Valens etc.
Muser, thanks for your visit! I remember Ritchie Valence of La-Bamba fame. The Everly Brothers had a track called Take a message to Mary, and the Drifters recorded Save the Last Dance.
I believe that the Drifters also sang "Greenfields," am I right?
Nope - haven't heard that one by the Drifters.
Although I was never famous I played in a "garage band" and we won a recording contract on Orlyn Records. We were known as The Corals and had a local following in Chicago. It was a great time!
Great hub!
Cheers!
Chef Jeff
Yes Jeff, being a musician is certainly one way of having a great time. Listening to music is another way, more passive though!
Thanks for your comment, and your visit. :)
Quicksand,
A nice hub. "Those Were the Days" features some of the finest lyrics ever written. I loved seeing Mary Hopkins sing it (recorded on Broadway?).
James
Hi James,
Mary Hopkins really does a great job with the lyrics. Thanks for checking out my hub. :)
I don't believe it...we had a Pye radiogram as well! There was also a Pye record label with bands such as the Searchers (I am showing my age now!).
My first 45 (single) that was my very own was "I Got You Babe" by Sonny and Cher - loved it.
I loved the 60's but my favourite era has to be the 70's with the emergence of David Bowie, Glam Rock, Disco and my favourite, errr sorry about this...Prog Rock with ELP, Yes, Pink Floyd, Rick Wakeman etc etc.
I am now ready to be musically "flamed" :>)
Cheers
Derek
Hi Derek, Oh, I do remember the term "radiogram!" It is is one unit which consists of radio, record player, and a tape recorder.
Thanks for visiting my hub! :)
Mine was so ancient the cassette recorder hadn't been invented!
I still had a reel to reel at that time with a mic that ised to stand in front of the speakers!!!
Now I really have given my age away :>(
BTW did you hear that White Shade of Pale has been designated the most payed tune of all time (according to the BBC yesterday)!
Yeah, those radio grams did have reel to reel tape. The cassette recorder was not invented at that time. We too used to transfer music by holding a mike in front of the record player's speaker.
Those were the days! If I could just go back in time for a while, I certainly would. But I would definitely want to get back to this era. I dont wanna miss the Internet!
Thanks a lot Derek, for your interesting remarks. :)
There has never been anything like that period. It was real music. Nuf said! Thanks.
You said it, Gypsy Willow! Appreciate your visit. :)
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newcapo says:
15 months ago
Excellent hub, I really dig the music of the '60s man...no seriously :-)
Great read.
I was not alive during the 60s, but much of the music of that era has been part of my life since I was a teenager.
Beatles, Stones, Hendrix, Joplin, Dylan, Steppenwolf, CSN&Y,Ten Years After, and Zeppelin put out their first LP in 1969 I believe so they count. There are many more, those just surface into my consciousness first.