From the opening sweep of strings on “United We Stand” – the cut leading off Elton John’s Spirit In The Sky – there’s little doubt we’re back in the 1960s. It’s sunshine personified and stands in stark contrast to the brooding paranoia that would flow through soon-to-be classics such as “Madman Across The Water” just [...]
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Scotland: The country that claims Braveheart, kilts, Loch Ness and single-malt whisky also has been the birthplace and home to many of music’s greatest artists. From folk to hard rock, here’s a look at 10 great Scottish artists and acts. Lonnie Donegan – Lonnie Donegan’s influence on a generation of musicians has been huge, particularly [...]
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The Turtles, like many of their ’60s pop-rock peers, aren’t remembered as an “album” band, largely due to the popularity of a handful of hugely successful singles. But The Turtles were far more adventurous than most one-hit wonders of the day. And though their reputation was built and remains on “boy-meets-girl” love songs, it’s startling [...]
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Wisconsin in the ’60s is the latest installment in Gear Fab Records’ Psychedelic States series (now totaling 17 releases), each showcasing local acts from a specific state. Wisconsin in the ’60s contains 31 tracks from 45 rpms recorded from 1965-69. Most of these bands never broke beyond the Badger State, although some members went on [...]
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A real gem from Badfinger. Not a huge hit, but my favorite song from them. Great, raw performance.
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