60s music
Groove along to Beat Media's breakdown of the bands, artists, songs and culture that defined the 60s.
By the Beautiful Sea
Some of the best songs about the sea have been recorded across many different music genres such as pop, rock, R&B, hip-hop, country, jazz, and disco. Songs about the sea are sung just about the sea as the main topic or about water sports, and a great deal are about love and romance which include many different lyrical interpretations. Here are some of the most popular.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Beat
Down By the Riverside
“Moon River” is a song that was composed by Henry Mancini with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. It was written to be performed by British actress Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 movie “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”. The song won the 1962 Grammys for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. In 1999 Mancini’s recording was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Beat
Rebound
Introduction Whenever I am away I always hope to find somewhere where I can buy a record or two, with a preference for vinyl, if I find it interesting enough. I do have a huge CD and digital collection so I seldom buy things in digital format, and the reality is that I don't need any more vinyl but often find something that piques my interest.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Beat
Jumping Across Stepping Stones
“Heart of Stone” is a song that was recorded by the English rock band The Rolling Stones. It is credited to the songwriting partnership of Jagger/Richards. The song came out as a single in 1964 and is featured on their albums The Rolling Stones Now! and Out of Our Heads. It became their second Top 20 US hit.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Beat
The ABC's of the 60's
I enjoy music that spans across a range of decades. From the music of today to that of the 60’s. A little variety! As a kid, I was forced (I mean introduced!) to listen to music from the 60’s. I’m glad to have been introduced to music decades before I was born. Many of these songs remain timeless even today.
By Jasmine Aguilar3 years ago in Beat
The Dear Departed. Content Warning.
Introduction In the fifties and sixties, there was a remarkable obsession with songs about lovers and friends who died, usually in violent circumstances. These were not like the folk songs and murder ballads that I wrote about here, but romanticized death in these three-minute eulogies.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Beat
