The Supremes: Reflections (1967)

The Supreme fired Florence Ballard shortly after recording this classic. The song also reflects the psychedelic movement of the period. At the same time, the country seemed to be going crazy. So, the song had to have resonated with people wanting a return to normalcy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhxUmjVQNtI

Donovan: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2012

Official Site: http://www.donovan.ie/en/

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/donovan/bio/


Donovan began as a folk singer, but incorporated jazz, folk, pop, psychedelia, and calypso into his music. He signed his first contract in 1965. By the mid-60s, he was a star.
Catch the Wind (1965): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8hjEYTpwE8

Colours (1965): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoEle04qu_U

The Universal Soldier (1965): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UC9pc4U40sI

Sunshine Superman (1966): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTuPbJLqFKI

Mellow Yellow (1966): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64mb_hUOb4g

Epistle to Dippy (1967): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s39grPU-qKk

There is a Mountain (1967): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcMM5-zBCEc

Jennifer Juniper (1968): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCtcXDCxh7w

Hurdy Gurdy Man (1968): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHV8Wzldlck

Atlantis (1968): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leI7sfmipuI

Barabajagal (1969): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgpmebgHoFU



His fortunes swooned after the sixties because people associated him with the decade and hippie music.
I Like You (1973): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEH-3pQC7LQ

Dare to be Different (1977): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xu4g6lxHfYw

Neutron (1981): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZFeJCNeWEE

To Love You (2013): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ve4iNMSjfJ8

As of 2014, Donovan is still out and about.

The Byrds: Eight Miles High (1966)

The Byrds created folk rock by combining Dylan with the Beatles. In 1966, they released "Eight Miles High." The song was banned because of supposed drug connotations. The Byrds denied the linkage at the time, but later admitted the song was inspired in part to their trips.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLzzlQj6b6M

The Who: Armenia City in the Sky (1967)

The Who go psychadelic! The opening track on The Who Sell Out, "Armenia City in the Sky" was written by friend of the band Speedy Keen. The vocals do not sound like Roger Daltrey at all....unless he's on helium.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7wrwctQS3s