There will never be another decade like 60s, as women’s rights, racial equality, and civil unrest (The Vietnam War) collided with the counter culture drug scene in a way we’ve yet to see again. The music of that time tells the story, so here is part two of our “Top 60s Albums.”
Live albums simply weren’t done in the early 60s, but “Live at the Apollo” was a colossal hit. James Brown’s record label refused to financially back the album, so James paid for the production and recording himself. “Live at the Apollo” features the classic 10 minute live version of “Lost Someone.”
“Tapestry” by the young Carole King opened the hearts of women everywhere and proved she was the best female song writer of her time. The album also served up the material that made the career of young James Taylor with “You’ve Got a Friend” and gave Aretha Franklin her “Natural Woman.”
“The Sounds of Silence” by Simon and Garfunkel was leveraged in the movie blockbuster “The Graduate,” and certified their careers.
It’s hard to believe that “Pet Sounds” is 50 years old, but The Beach Boys hanged the harmonies and sound of rock n’ roll forever with this album, opening the door to all possibilities.
“Meet the Beatles” is considered the epicenter of all rock n’ roll as The Beatles appeared on the Ed Sullivan show and took America by storm. This album introduces the most influential band of all time.
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