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 ...
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 ...
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 ...