1960s Archives: 01/2026

Aimee Fatale brings promise to fruition on 'Blood'

Aimee Fatale brings promise to fruition on ‘Blood’

PJ Harvey meets 1960s prom pop.

Jan 29, 2026

The first song to debut at number one in the charts

What was the worst number one of 1965?

Insufferable.

Jan 28, 2026

Aretha Franklin - The Beatles - Split

What was the most problematic number one of the 1960s?

The dark side of the 1960s.

Jan 25, 2026

The Final Solution - 1965-1967

The Final Solution: The twisted tale and unfortunate name of San Francisco’s lost psych-rock pioneers

Finally on vinyl after 60 years.

Jan 24, 2026

Quick Fire Questions- 10 minutes with Vehicle

Quick-fire Questions: 10 minutes with Vehicle

Bob Dylan or Leonard Cohen?

Jan 23, 2026

Paul McCartney - John Lennon - Ringo Starr - George Harrison - 1963 - The Beatles

The song that launched The Beatles: “That was the one”

The Beatles were here to stay.

Jan 21, 2026

How many jazz albums have hit number one in the charts?

Did one prolific three album run prove output was the key to the 1960s?

Hat trick.

Jan 19, 2026

The Marvelettes - 1960's

How old were The Marvelettes when they changed the world with ‘Please Mr Postman’?

Wait a minute Mr Postman

Jan 18, 2026

Charts - Official Charts - Gold - Platinum - Music - General - Single

What was the worst number one in 1969?

Let’s just forget about it.

Dale Maplethorpe

Jan 17, 2026

Brian Eno - 801 - 1976

Who was the ‘Miss Shapiro’ that Brian Eno sang about?

Misery and mystery.

Jan 17, 2026

Which song held the number one spot for the longest in 1983 - Charts - General

What was the best-selling song of 1966?

A strong year…

Jan 12, 2026

Bob Weir - Far Out Magazine

Rhythmic genius: How to play guitar like Bob Weir

Weir is a singular force on guitar.

Jan 11, 2026