The sixties in a song

“Mr. Tambourine Man” was a song that marked the peak of The Byrds’ success in the 60s. The song was a cover of Bob Dylan’s original, and The Byrds’ version added their signature jangly, electric sound that became known as the “folk rock” genre. The band was at the forefront of the 60s counterculture movement, and their music was a reflection thereof.

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La La means I love you

The Delfonics’ “La La Means I Love You” is a classic love song that helped establish the Philadelphia soul sound of the 1960s and 1970s. The song, released in 1968, was written by lead singer William Hart and producer Thom Bell. Its distinctive opening with the spoken word “la-la-la-la-la-la” was inspired by a lullaby Hart’s mother used to sing to him as a child.

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Way back when in ’67

“Hey Nineteen” is a song by American jazz rock band Steely Dan. It was released in 1980 on their seventh studio album “Gaucho.” The song became a commercial success for the band, reaching the 10th spot on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

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Please don’t bother trying to find her

“She’s Not There” is a classic rock song by the British band The Zombies. The song was written by keyboardist Rod Argent and was released in 1964. The song’s moody, minor-key melody and haunting vocals helped make it a hit in the UK and US, reaching the top 20 on the charts in both countries. The song’s lyrics are about a mysterious, elusive woman who seems to be constantly slipping away, leaving the narrator feeling lost and alone.

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