1967 has been deemed "The Summer of Love" by many rock historians. Rock 'n' roll continued to influence pop culture in 1967! The "hippie" look was in style, and the success of the Beatle's "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" album was seen as a new direction for pop music because of its psychedelic elements. Motown groups such as the Supremes had hit after hit. Aretha Franklin, THE Queen of Soul, had 3 classic hits in 1967: "Respect," "Chain of Fools," and "A Natural Woman". American views were changing, and the artists had to adjust their music. Many groups adjusted, but some just went away.
Important Fact: Rolling Stone magazine was founded in 1967. It was devoted to "rock journalism", which indicated that rock and roll wasn't just about playing drums in the garage but was a serious business. Many say, this changed rock and roll forever!
The Rolling Stone named 500 of the greatest songs of all time. 27 songs made the cut in 1967!
362 All You Need Is Love - The Beatles
449 Penny Lane - The Beatles
26 A Day In The Life - The Beatles
304 With A Little Help From My Friends - The Beatles
76 Strawberry Fields Forever - The Beatles
363 The Letter - The Box Tops
63 For What It Is Worth - Buffalo Springfield
450 By The Time I Get To Phoenix - Glen Campbell
328 The End - The Doors
35 Light My Fire - The Doors
186 I Never Loved A Man Like I Love You - Aretha Franklin
5 Respect - Aretha Franklin
249 Chain Of Fools - Aretha Franklin
473 Do Right Woman, Do Right Man - Aretha Franklin
412 Ode to Billy Joe - Bobby Gentry
370 The Wind Cries Mary - Jimi Hendrix
17 Purple Haze - Jimi Hendrix
274 Somebody To Love - Jefferson Airplane
478 White Rabbit - Jefferson Airplane
109 Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
57 A Whiter Shade of Pale - Procol Harum
303 Ruby Tuesday - The Rolling Stones
458 Soul Man - Sam and Dave
159 I'm Waiting For The Man - The Velvet Underground
448 Heroin - The Velvet Underground
258 I Can See For Miles - The Who
246 (Your Love Keeps Listing Me) Higher and Higher - Jackie Wilson
E-Mail
Print
