BringMetheHeadofLeonLett Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 When it all comes down to it, the 60's are absolutely my favorite decade for modern pop and everything music. Except for the occasional stale stuff, everything was so original. There were no boundaries, the 50's were escaped, and absolutely nothing was defined. The claws of business would keep trying to entrench, but for a brief, shining, moment... they didn't know what the ***** to do, and the music was all over the place. I took an uber ride to the airport recently and Modest Mouse's 'Dashboard' came on. Ryan said it was a great classic, and I said... classic? ***** I remember when it was brand new... Point being, nothing is a classic- it all dropped for the first time at some point. I love to imagine how a song sounded as a listener the moment that needle first hit the vinyl on the radio station... when nothing like it had ever been discovered before. The 60's are just amazing for that, like no other decade. Looking forward to your finest psychedelic Kenny Rogers memories, pale rabbits, soundtracks and maybe a Perry Como gem. Cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pete Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 1967-1972 and 1989-1994 are the two greatest musical periods in history IMO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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muppy Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 (edited) I have backstory to go with this clip which is why I chose this particular song . My best true recollections of the 60's involved me being beaten up by my big sister Kathy for little sister crimes. But said MEAN (lol) big sister was in a sports contest run at our high school called Sports Nite. Girls in teams of girls "Blue and white" team. It included a number of contests including best promo posters relating to the theme, basketball, dance. contest That is where "Purple Haze" came from. My sisters team year 1968 I believe chose this song, and created a dance routine based off of it which included white mini skirts and choreography with black lights. It was AWESOME. "scuse me while I kiss the sky* **guitar wail~~~~~~~~~~ VIVID memory. I was ten when this happened 1968 Edited March 18 by muppy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 3 minutes ago, BillsPride12 said: It was dancing to this song that I discovered that Bride the First (in her pre-bride days) did a dance that oddly resembled a chicken. * "That ain't dancing, Sally!" * I wasn't much better. All I did was a free form body shake that included a Ukrainian Hopak stage dance, the 'Cossack Dance'. * Also remarkable that the song qualifies Steppenwolf as an official 'Canadian content' band for the CRTC's music police, due to band members being Canadian as well as the group recording some of their material in Canada. 🙄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyMannn Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 3 hours ago, BringMetheHeadofLeonLett said: An 18 year old Ed King is big on composing this song. 5 years later his friend Ronnie says join my band. Ed writes one of the greatest guitar intros of all time, together they do Sweet Home Alabama and many other Lynyrd Skynyrd hits https://youtu.be/m9pf9BL38BY?si=pG1waKUh4RL2NJ6o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 I didn't look to see if this one was posted but it's one of my favorites, youtube has a video of it being performed live with a full orchestra that never get tired of listening to. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCockSportif Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 I wasn't born 'til 71, but Electric Ladyland remains a favorite. Some say that it's an album that was born of a days-long party in the studio, and I kinda believe it. Still, I hear something new each time I listen to it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 (edited) On 3/18/2024 at 4:52 AM, Pete said: 1967-1972 and 1989-1994 are the two greatest musical periods in history IMO Both were excellent periods. The early 90's were great and stayed that way through much, though not all of the decade. In 89, Jerry Garcia was sober, or at least close to it. The Dead concerts in Philly, Buffalo, and the Meadowlands were superb. A case could be made that 1967-1972 changed the entire musical scene. Edited March 30 by Bill from NYC 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrW Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 5 hours ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Also remarkable that the song qualifies Steppenwolf as an official 'Canadian content' band for the CRTC's music police, due to band members being Canadian as well as the group recording some of their material in Canada. 🙄 Steppenwolf's front man, John Kay, is actually German by birth. He and I have the same first name (which English speakers usually cannot pronounce) and we grew up in the same city in Germany, Hannover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 23 minutes ago, DrW said: Steppenwolf's front man, John Kay, is actually German by birth. He and I have the same first name (which English speakers usually cannot pronounce) and we grew up in the same city in Germany, Hannover. So you're really Johann Gambolputty de von Ausfern-schplenden-schlitter-crasscrenbon-fried-digger-dingle-dangle-dongle-dungle-burstein-von-knacker-thrasher-apple-banger-horowitz-ticolensic-grander-knotty-spelltinkle-grandlich-grumblemeyer-spelterwasser-kurstlich-himbleeisen-bahnwagen-gutenabend-bitte-ein-nürnburger-bratwustle-gerspurten-mitzweimache-luber-hundsfut-gumberaber-shönendanker-kalbsfleisch-mittler-aucher von Hautkopft of Ulm?! I am impressed! * I think I will still call you DrW. 🤔 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Poleshifter Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 6 hours ago, BillsPride12 said: Magic Carpet Ride was my favorite song in 1968, when I was a freshman at Brockport State. Enjoying my first pair of headphones! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poleshifter Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 3 hours ago, TheCockSportif said: I wasn't born 'til 71, but Electric Ladyland remains a favorite. Some say that it's an album that was born of a days-long party in the studio, and I kinda believe it. Still, I hear something new each time I listen to it. One of the stores (Twin Fair, probably) had the record bin mislabeled as Electric Landlady. We got a big kick out of that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 54 minutes ago, Poleshifter said: To me that's the song that epitomizes the late 60s...I just wish the song was longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 37 minutes ago, DaBillsFanSince1973 said: I always get a laugh over stations and listeners who think recent Winwood tracks are his crowning achievement, and haven't a clue regarding early work with the Spencer Davis Group, Traffic, and Blind Faith. * Same with J. Geils Band. The old tracks are the best. Take 'Centerfold' and throw that on the music trash heap. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 13 hours ago, Pete said: Thought that you might like this..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DrW Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 4 hours ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: I always get a laugh over stations and listeners who think recent Winwood tracks are his crowning achievement, and haven't a clue regarding early work with the Spencer Davis Group, Traffic, and Blind Faith. * Same with J. Geils Band. The old tracks are the best. Take 'Centerfold' and throw that on the music trash heap. On the other hand, there are certainly some artists who are not proud of the "sins of their youth". Example: David Bowie (1967) 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoTier Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 I find it interesting that a thread about "The 60s Music" doesn't mention Bob Dylan whose folk songs became anthems for the civil rights and anti-war movements or the Beatles who had a profound influence on American music, including sparking the "British Invasion" of the US music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrW Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 11 minutes ago, SoTier said: I find it interesting that a thread about "The 60s Music" doesn't mention Bob Dylan whose folk songs became anthems for the civil rights and anti-war movements or the Beatles who had a profound influence on American music, including sparking the "British Invasion" of the US music. The problem with the Beatles is that they wrote so many excellent songs in different styles that it is impossible to select one representing the full spectrum of their music. Perhaps the closest to a consensus, at least among professional critics, "A Day In The Life". My personal favorites (probably not shared by many), "Hey Bulldog"... ...and "The Continuing Story Of Bungalow Bill" (this one mostly because of the lyrics). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 this is so cool. Purrrrrrr meowwww. Fun video and eye candy for the brethren. win-win. 60's music indeed. 🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Jokeman Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 16 hours ago, SoTier said: I find it interesting that a thread about "The 60s Music" doesn't mention Bob Dylan whose folk songs became anthems for the civil rights and anti-war movements or the Beatles who had a profound influence on American music, including sparking the "British Invasion" of the US music. Perhaps they go without mentioning because everyone knows how influential these artists were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringMetheHeadofLeonLett Posted March 19 Author Share Posted March 19 On 3/18/2024 at 1:52 AM, Pete said: 1967-1972 and 1989-1994 are the two greatest musical periods in history IMO I did college radio from about '89-'93, so definitely agree on that! Frickin awesome period for music as the 80's were getting blown out of the water. I'd go in off-shift just to listen through zillions of albums in total bliss. I'm a bit earlier on the 60's- maybe '64-'68 for the excitement phase, with '67 just hitting a beautiful pinnacle. Definitely still great stuff heading into the early 70's, but the rawness and thrill was starting to get more bloated and distorted to me. Not trying to get down on any period- there's been great stuff in every decade... including the 80''s and the 50's. Speaking of bloated, yet thrilling: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 3 hours ago, The Jokeman said: Perhaps they go without mentioning because everyone knows how influential these artists were. @SoTier the "without mentioning" may mean there are turns for everyone to contribute. And that band just hasn't come up yet. If you want to see a music thread explode check out the "songs with a persons name" thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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muppy Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 (edited) the funny crazy purple things have not really been addressed yet @BringMetheHeadofLeonLett I found a couple that qualify for this thread. Check out purple kitty yo. He clearly belongs here. then I saw pumpkins ion a bad acid trip this one clearly belongs here LOL Edited March 20 by muppy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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muppy Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 circa 1969 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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