Here are the top-selling songs of the 1960s by year, according to Billboard's Year-End charts. Release date: September 1959 "Theme from A Summer Place" was composed by Max Steiner for the 1959 ...
Here are four largely forgotten country albums from the 1960s released by some of the genre's most enduring legends.
The novelty of bubblegum pop eventually wore off and critics dismissed the music as disposable. Aimed at the youth, it’s like the flavor of chewing gum, immediately sweet and satisfying, though the ...
The Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center’s latest musical revue is a hair-raising trip back to the 1960s when the coifs were tall and pop hits were belted out with gusto. “Beehive: The ’60s Musical,” ...
Pop music has always been a significant driver of social change, and feminism within this genre has played a crucial role in shaping societal norms and perceptions. From the early years of pop music ...
Jack Jones, a traditional balladeer and TV who was famous for hits like 'The Impossible Dream' and 'Wives and Lovers' in the ...
Tommy James & The Shondells were a hit machine during the 1960s. The British Invasion had no effect on the New Jersey based pop-rock band, which consistently reached the radio. "Hanky Panky" and ...
8 and charted for 15 weeks. “The Greeks Don’t Want No Freaks” was not a hit but it proves that The Eagles were true children of the 1960s music scene.
Donovan quoted another 1960s rock star to explain the darkness behind his most famous song: "Season of the Witch." ...