1960 to 1965
Music speaks what can't be expressed,
Soothes the mind and gives it rest,
Heals the heart & makes it whole,
Flows from heaven to the soul
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In this Chapter on early 60's, we will cover:
Terry Melcher
Chubby Checker
Folk Music Revival
British Bands
Rock Early 60's
Garage Rock
American Blues Rock
Pop
Country
Soul
An Overview of the Early 1960's Music
An Overview of the Early 1960's Music
In North America and Europe the Pop and Rock and Roll trends of the 1950's continued. It became more international and began to become influenced by Pop Rock, Blues Rock and Folk Rock.
In North America and Europe the Pop and Rock and Roll trends of the 1950's continued. It became more international and began to become influenced by Pop Rock, Blues Rock and Folk Rock.
Rock and Roll was changing. Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and the Big Bopper were killed in the 1959 Plane crash. Chuck Berry served a couple years in prison. Little Richard had returned to preaching the gospel for 5 years. Elvis served in the Army 1959 to 1960 and just didn't come back the same. Rock and Roll was evolving, changing, and developing in the early years of the 1960's.
Chubby Checker and the Dance Craze
Ernest Evans was born in Spring Gully, South Carolina. A dancer and singer, he is widely known as Chubby Checker and popularized the twist dance style. His 1960 hit cover of "Hank Ballard and The Midnighters" R&B hit "The Twist" was recorded in 1960. He also popularized the "Limbo Rock" and limbo dance.
Ernest Evans was born in Spring Gully, South Carolina. A dancer and singer, he is widely known as Chubby Checker and popularized the twist dance style. His 1960 hit cover of "Hank Ballard and The Midnighters" R&B hit "The Twist" was recorded in 1960. He also popularized the "Limbo Rock" and limbo dance.
Chubby Checker was raised in the projects of South Philadelphia. By the age of eight, he was singing with a street-corner harmony group. Entering high school, he entertained his classmates performing songs of popular entertainers. He took piano lessons became friends with Fabiano Forte who would become a performer in the late 50's and early 60's as "Fabian". After school, Evans would work for a Poultry Farm and Market singing for customers. He auditioned recorded a song and presented it to Dick Clark of "Bandstand" fame. Dick Clark's wife asked Evans what his stage name was. He said "my friends call me "Chubby". She said " as in Checker?". The name stuck and he kept the name. Chubby referring to a little plumpness and Checkers after "Fat's Domino".
Chubby Checker was raised in the projects of South Philadelphia. By the age of eight, he was singing with a street-corner harmony group. Entering high school, he entertained his classmates performing songs of popular entertainers. He took piano lessons became friends with Fabiano Forte who would become a performer in the late 50's and early 60's as "Fabian". After school, Evans would work for a Poultry Farm and Market singing for customers. He auditioned recorded a song and presented it to Dick Clark of "Bandstand" fame. Dick Clark's wife asked Evans what his stage name was. He said "my friends call me "Chubby". She said " as in Checker?". The name stuck and he kept the name. Chubby referring to a little plumpness and Checkers after "Fat's Domino".
At 18, Chubby Checker's "The Twist" was a smash success and performing on "American Bandstand" teenagers enjoyed dancing the twist. Other hits followed such as "The Hucklebuck", "The Fly", "Dance the Mess Around", and "Pony Time". His second twist song was "Let's Twist Again" and won a Grammy Award for Best Rock and Roll Solo Vocal performance.
At 18, Chubby Checker's "The Twist" was a smash success and performing on "American Bandstand" teenagers enjoyed dancing the twist. Other hits followed such as "The Hucklebuck", "The Fly", "Dance the Mess Around", and "Pony Time". His second twist song was "Let's Twist Again" and won a Grammy Award for Best Rock and Roll Solo Vocal performance.
Dance hits continued for Chubby Checker and in some ways he felt the "Twist" had nearly ruined his life. He had been on his way to being a performer and no one thought he could do anything else but dance tunes. A quote from him was "no one believed I had talent." But by the end of 1965, "The Twist" had sold 15 million copies and had multiple gold discs.
Dance hits continued for Chubby Checker and in some ways he felt the "Twist" had nearly ruined his life. He had been on his way to being a performer and no one thought he could do anything else but dance tunes. A quote from him was "no one believed I had talent." But by the end of 1965, "The Twist" had sold 15 million copies and had multiple gold discs.
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As Rock and Roll became increasingly popular in the mid-1950s, so too did television. By the end of the decade, more than 67 million American households owned a television set. Television programmers sought to draw in the newly emerging teenage market by capitalizing on the growing demand for all things Rock and Roll . Teen dance shows, airing in the late afternoons as the target audience came home from school and featuring fresh-faced teens dancing to the latest hits, soon became common among television’s offerings.
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How might the popularity of artists such as Checker and dances such as the Twist helped pave the way for integration down the road?
How might the Twist have represented a new kind of freedom for teens? Was it about dancing or somethng else?
Television dance shows and popular dances such as the Twist changed America by____________________________.
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Who is the best boy dancer? 1:18
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Folk Music Revival
Folk Music Revival -
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The Kingston Trio, the Weavers, Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, Peter, Paul and Mary, Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, The Byrds, Judy Collins, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Phil Ochs, Tom Paxton, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Gordon Lightfoot, Arlo Guthrie and more were instrumental in launching the folk music revival of the early 1960's. Bob Dylan's "Blowin in the Wind" gave a protest song to the public (1963). By the mid 60's Bob Dylan took the lead in merging folk and rock and released "Like a Rolling Stone" 1965.
The Kingston Trio, the Weavers, Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, Peter, Paul and Mary, Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, The Byrds, Judy Collins, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Phil Ochs, Tom Paxton, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Gordon Lightfoot, Arlo Guthrie and more were instrumental in launching the folk music revival of the early 1960's. Bob Dylan's "Blowin in the Wind" gave a protest song to the public (1963). By the mid 60's Bob Dylan took the lead in merging folk and rock and released "Like a Rolling Stone" 1965.
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British Bands
By 1962 the British Bands were showing their influence from the Americans including soul music, rhythm and blues and surf music. These bands combined their rock compositions with these musical ideas. The Rolling Stones, Animals, Yardbirds, Beatles, Hollies, became popular in the UK. "Love Me Do" was released in the UK as the debut single of the Beatles in 1962. Peaked at 17 on the UK charts.
By 1962 the British Bands were showing their influence from the Americans including soul music, rhythm and blues and surf music. These bands combined their rock compositions with these musical ideas. The Rolling Stones, Animals, Yardbirds, Beatles, Hollies, became popular in the UK. "Love Me Do" was released in the UK as the debut single of the Beatles in 1962. Peaked at 17 on the UK charts.
"Just One Look" became a hit in the United Kingdom via a cover by the Hollies which reached No. 2 on the Record Retailer chart in April 1964. 2:28
Doris Troy was a hit with "Just One Look" in 1963.
"Bus Stop" is a song recorded and released as a single by the British rock band the Hollies in 1966. 2:57
The Yardbirds toured Britain as the back-up band for blues legend Sonny Boy Williamson II in December 1963 and early 1964. Recordings from the performances were released two years later during the height of Yardbird popularity on the album Sonny Boy Williamson and the Yardbirds.
The Clapton line-up recorded two singles, the blues "I Wish You Would" and "Good Morning, School Girl", before the band scored its first major hit with "For Your Love", a Graham Gouldman composition with a prominent harpsichord part by Brian Auger. "For Your Love" topped the charts in the UK and Canada and reached number six in the US, but it displeased Clapton, a blues purist whose vision extended beyond three-minute singles. Frustrated by their commercial approach, he abruptly left the band in March 1965, shortly after the single was released.
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Rock-
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In the Rock genre, Elvis continued to have hit after hit during the early 1960's. Roy Orbison was writing ballads and continued having success.
In the Rock genre, Elvis continued to have hit after hit during the early 1960's. Roy Orbison was writing ballads and continued having success.
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Garage Rock
Garage rock songs were thought to be bands that rehearsed in their family garage. Their subjects were usually about high school life, girls and girls. In garage band style there is sometimes shouting. Early example would be "Louie Louie" by the Kingsmen in 1963.
Garage rock songs were thought to be bands that rehearsed in their family garage. Their subjects were usually about high school life, girls and girls. In garage band style there is sometimes shouting. Early example would be "Louie Louie" by the Kingsmen in 1963.
Garage rock is sometimes referred to as garage rock and garage punk. Is an energetic, raw style of music that became of age in the mid 1960's. Most noted in USA and Canada. Basic chord structures, electric guitars, and sometimes aggressive lyrics,
Garage rock is sometimes referred to as garage rock and garage punk. Is an energetic, raw style of music that became of age in the mid 1960's. Most noted in USA and Canada. Basic chord structures, electric guitars, and sometimes aggressive lyrics,
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American Blues- rock
Lonnie Mack was one of the pioneers of early 1960's American Blues-rock. It flourished by the mid 1960's. The genre would include Paul Butterfield, early Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix. The band Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Allman Brothers Band would incorporate country elements into their style of blues rock and produce a distinctive Southern rock style.
Lonnie Mack was one of the pioneers of early 1960's American Blues-rock. It flourished by the mid 1960's. The genre would include Paul Butterfield, early Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix. The band Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Allman Brothers Band would incorporate country elements into their style of blues rock and produce a distinctive Southern rock style.
Mack emerged in 1963 with his breakthrough LP, The Wham of that Memphis Man. It earned him lasting renown as both a blue-eyed soul singer and a lead guitar innovator. The album's instrumental tracks included two hit singles, "Memphis" and "Wham". In them, Mack, using "top-quality technique" and "pristine" phrasing, added "edgy, aggressive, loud, and fast" melodies and runs to the predominant chords-and-riffs pattern of early rock guitar. These tracks raised the bar for rock guitar proficiency and helped launch the electric guitar to the top of soloing instruments in rock. They served as prototypes for the lead guitar styles of blues rock and Southern rock.
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Pop
In the 60's pop was alive and well. Carole King and Gerry Goffin became well known for writing pop music. Includes the Shirelles "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" and the 1962 number one hit "The Locomotion" by Little Eva. Sugar Sugar is a pop hit for the "Archies" which was defined as bubble gum pop. The Monkees were a made for TV band and had hits without playing their own instruments.
In the 60's pop was alive and well. Carole King and Gerry Goffin became well known for writing pop music. Includes the Shirelles "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" and the 1962 number one hit "The Locomotion" by Little Eva. Sugar Sugar is a pop hit for the "Archies" which was defined as bubble gum pop. The Monkees were a made for TV band and had hits without playing their own instruments.
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Country
Country was alive and well in the early 1960's. The style was called the Nashville Sound. Artists at this time were Jim Reeves, Eddy Arnold, Ray Price, Patsy Cline, Floyd Cramer, Roger Miller.
Country was alive and well in the early 1960's. The style was called the Nashville Sound. Artists at this time were Jim Reeves, Eddy Arnold, Ray Price, Patsy Cline, Floyd Cramer, Roger Miller.
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Soul
Motown began a long series of hits in 1961. Was the answer to R&B, soul music. The Marvelettes with "Please Mr. Postman".
Motown began a long series of hits in 1961. Was the answer to R&B, soul music. The Marvelettes with "Please Mr. Postman".
Motown was incorporated as the Motown Record Corporation in April of 1960. The name was combined from motor and town. The label was originally located in Detroit.
Motown was incorporated as the Motown Record Corporation in April of 1960. The name was combined from motor and town. The label was originally located in Detroit.
1961
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John Denver wrote which 1960's folk-rock standard?
a. Leaving on a Jet Plane
b. Blowing in the Wind
c. If I had a Hammer
d. Positively 4th street
Arrange these 1960's songs from the number one hit to the number 10 hit.
Arrange these 1960's songs from the number one hit to the number 10 hit.
We will play the video to find out the correct order. Take a guess!
We will play the video to find out the correct order. Take a guess!
- Running Bear "Johnny Preston"
- The Twist "Chubby Checker"
- It's Now or Never " Elvis Presley"
- Cathy's Clown "Everly Brothers"
- Stuck on You "Elvis Presley"
- . Theme From A Summer Place "Percy Faith"
- He'll Have to Go "Jim Reeves"
- Teen Angel "Mark Dinning"
- Handy Man "Jimmy Jones"
- I'm Sorry "Brenda Lee"
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John Denver wrote which 1960's folk-rock standard?
a. Leaving on a Jet Plane answer (Peter, Paul, and Mary)
b. Blowing in the Wind
c. If I had a Hammer
d. Positively 4th street
The 1963 Top Hits of the Year (not a video)
The 1963 Top Hits of the Year (not a video)
Sugar Shack
Surfin USA
The End of the World
Rhythm of the Falling Rain
He's Fo Fine
Blue Velvet
Hey Hey Paula
Fingertips
Washington Square
It's Alright
Homework and things to think about:
In the early 1960's, there were a wide variety of musical styles being offered to the American Youth. All these styles competed to be the next big thing in Rock and Roll. If the Beatles had not come along, what musical style do you think would have been the next big success?
The surf music had a little different sound. What were the influences on the surf music you hear?
Recording companies of the 60's, producers, were doing things a little differently from the 50's. What do you hear that makes the early 60's music sound a little different?
Listen to at ten songs from the early 1960s.
- In the 60's, Rock and Roll became more international and began to become influenced by Pop Rock, Blues Rock and______________.
- When did Motown begin a long series of hits?___________
Name three artists from the Folk Music Revival.
1. ___________________ 2.________________3.________________________
Who recorded "Dance the Mess Around"? ______________________
5. What was The Marvelettes first major hit? ___________________________
6. The Yardbirds toured Britain as the back-up band for blues legend_______________________
7. Elvis continued to have hit after hit during the early 1960's. True or False
8. Carole King and Gerry Goffin became well known for writing____________________________
9. Lonnie Mack was one of the pioneers of early 1960's ____________________________
10. What record was released in the UK as the debut single of the Beatles in 1962? ___________________
Answers to Quiz
- In the 60's, Rock and Roll became more international and began to become influenced by Pop Rock, Blues Rock and______________. Folk Rock
- When did Motown begin a long series of hits?___________ in 1961.
Name three artists from the Folk Music Revival.
1. ___________________ 2.________________3.________________________
The Kingston Trio, the Weavers, Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, Peter, Paul and Mary, Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, The Byrds, Judy Collins, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Phil Ochs, Tom Paxton, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Gordon Lightfoot, Arlo Guthrie
The Kingston Trio, the Weavers, Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, Peter, Paul and Mary, Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, The Byrds, Judy Collins, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Phil Ochs, Tom Paxton, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Gordon Lightfoot, Arlo Guthrie
Who recorded "Dance the Mess Around"? ______________________Chubby Checker among others
5. What was The Marvelettes first major hit? ___________________________ "Please Mr. Postman".
6. The Yardbirds toured Britain as the back-up band for blues legend_______________________
7. Elvis continued to have hit after hit during the early 1960's. True or False True
8. Carole King and Gerry Goffin became well known for writing____________________________ pop music
9. Lonnie Mack was one of the pioneers of early 1960's ____________________________American Blues-rock.
10. What record was released in the UK as the debut single of the Beatles in 1962? "Love Me Do"
Otis presented the Moog Synth with his project last week. Here are some examples of the music it can create.
Sources:
JT Curtis: History of Rock and Rock "1960's
2. A Concise History of Rock 'n'Roll By Kevin W. Buck
3. Fun Music Company 2010
4. YouTube
5. Wikipedia
6. The Billboard Charts of Number 1 Hits
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