GOING BACK TO 1966!

The music of 1966 served as a backdrop to the following events:

March 4, John Lennon of The Beatles states, “We’re more popular than Jesus now,” sparking a major controversy.

May 16, Beach Boys release PET SOUNDS.

August 29, The Beatles play their very last concert in Candlestick Park in San Francisco, CA.

September 12, The TV series THE MONKEES premiers on NBC.

October 16, Grace Slick performs the first time with Jefferson Airplane.

Here are some of the artists who had hit songs that year:

Mamas and the papas, The Monkees, Young Rascals, The Righteous Brothers, The Happenings, Johnny Rivers, Mindbenders, The Hollies, The Lovin’ Spoonful, Bob Lind, Simon & Garfunkel, The Beatles,  The beach Boys, Shadows of Night, & The Vogues.  Enjoy!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/19oGL1ytm49s6NICE86uRu?si=cc3cedc99e2d4101

 

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