In the 1960’s, the impact that The Beatles, The Rolling Stones & Bob Dylan had on popular culture was huge, almost overwhelming. “Psychedelic Music” and “youth culture” was adopted by the older generation and could be seen on television programs and all forms of advertising.
The direct effect it had on the music industry was that nearly every musician or artist jumped on the bandwagon and made a “turned on” or “psychedelic” record. Today I thought it might be fun to listen to a few those records, “Psychedelic music” made by musicians or celebrities, who I suppose wanted to remain relevant, or hip
Del Shannon- I Think I Love You
The Everly Brothers – Talking To The Flowers
Duane Eddy – Monsoon
The Shadows – Paperback Writer
Sergio Mendes – For What it’s Worth
The Free Design – California Dreamin’
William Shatner – Mr. Tambourine Man
Bob Darin – Distractions Part 1
Mae West – If You Gotta Go
Eartha Kitt – Hurdy Gurdy Man
Chris Farlowe – Paint It Black
Gene Vincent – Born To Be A Rolling Stone
Vincent Bell- Eleanor Rigby
The Johnny Mann Singers – Heart Full Of Soul
Mel Torme – Sunshine Superman
Astrud Gilberto- Light My Fire
Rufus Harley- Eight Miles High