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1960s Archives: 06/2026

Carole King - Cash Box - 1971

The 1962 song that rendered Carole King speechless: “We were stunned into silence”

A new world beckoned.

Lauren Hunter
Jun 27, 2026
Dolly Parton - Musician - Singer - 1967

‘Dumb Blonde’: the story of Dolly Parton’s 1967 chart breakthrough

The beginning of her story.

Lauren Hunter
Jun 27, 2026
Frank Zappa performing in Copenhagen - 1967

The songs that made Frank Zappa physically sick: “They gag me”

“They’re out there sweating – and looking at their watches.”

Tom Phelan
Jun 26, 2026
Neil Young - 1980s - Musician

The 1962 song Neil Young called “the most beautiful” ever made

The most sentimental tune.

Tim Coffman
Jun 26, 2026
The 10 longest charting Motown singles of all time are still classics

The 1966 Motown classic that was originally a hit way back in 1936

Reinvention.

Lauren Hunter
Jun 26, 2026
Jimmy Page - 1983 - Guitarist - Led Zeppelin - Dana Wullenwaber

The 1964 song Jimmy Page called “one of the best” ever made

The best kind of pop single.

Tim Coffman
Jun 26, 2026
Crazy Elephant - 1969

Crazy Elephant: The 1960s band who pretended to be Welsh in a bid to top the charts

A rogue stunt.

Dale Maplethorpe
Jun 26, 2026
Paul McCartney - Ringo Starr - John Lennon - George Harrison - 1967 - The Beatles

The Beatles songs that secretly reference each other

How many can you think of?

Jack Whatley
Jun 26, 2026

Fred Neil: The reclusive 1960s folk singer who made a million dollars and walked away forever

A mentor to Dylan, David Crosby, Joni Mitchell, and many more.

Andrew Clayman
Jun 26, 2026
The Essex - 1963

The US Marines had their own hit band until a tragic armed robbery in 1966

Marching to the beat.

Tom Phelan
Jun 25, 2026
‘Ain’t No Question Hard Enough’- Far Out’s ultimate Motown quiz

‘Ain’t No Question Hard Enough’: Far Out’s ultimate Motown quiz

Do you know your Stevies from your Marvins?

Ben Forrest
Jun 25, 2026
Joni Mitchell - Musician - 1960s

The 1967 classic Joni Mitchell thought was never her “best work”

Below her standards.

Reuben Cross
Jun 25, 2026

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