American Songwriter explores all genres of music – from country to hip-hop, folk to classical, rock to pop, blues to electronica and soul to r&b. The website provides daily news, new album reviews, video interviews, in-office video recording sessions, live photos, business insight, blogs and online exclusive content for aspiring or professional songwriters and serious music enthusiasts.

Links to articles and videos on some of the major events, figures, trends, and issues of the 1960's.

A through 10 episode documentary on the events, changes, and pop culture of the 1960's. The DVD is available for checkout at Alameda County Library. Or clips are available on CNN.com

When researching the a song it is often beneficial to learn more about the artist or song writers life.

AllMusic is a comprehensive and in-depth resource for finding out more about the albums, bands, musicians and songs you love.

Songfacts is a searchable database of song information where you can find out the stories behind the songs, get the lyrics, and watch the videos.

Has articles on political movements, musical trends artists, and songs. Alameda County Library Card required to access.

Presents a year-by-year record of human events from prehistory to the present. Each chapter is organized by era or year, and within each year featuring political events and wars, but also events in the arts and humanities, education, transportation, science and medicine, and social trends.

Covers topics and persons in major areas of popular culture: film, music, print culture, social life, sports, television and radio, and art and performance (including theater, dance, stand-up comedy, and other live performance).

Offers multiple perspectives on momentous events. This volume introduces and provides a brief overview of the major factors that contributed to activism by college students in the 1960s. Alameda County Library Card required to access.

The almanac covers major issues of the period, from Cold War politics and the civil rights movement to antiwar protests and Motown.

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