1964 in Music

British invasion began in earnest. Beatlemania exploded in America. They arrived at Kennedy Airport to screaming throngs and then appeared on Ed Sullivan three times in February. Meanwhile, Elvis transitioned to motion pictures and enters into a musical wilderness. Meanwhile, the Rolling Stones released their debut album. Pete Townshend accidentally broke his first guitar and created a sensation. The Kinks made their American debut. On the American side, Bob Dylan releases his anthem "The Times They Are-A Changing", Simon and Garfunkel record for Columbia, The Supremes score five straight number ones, and Sam Cooke is murdered.

#1 song:
I Wanna Hold Your Hand by The Beatles.

Important recordings:
All Day and All of the Night by The Kinks
Can't Buy Me Love by The Beatles
Dancing in the Streets by Martha and the Vandellas
Goldfinger by Shirley Bassey
Hello, Dolly! by Louis Armstrong
I Get Around by The Beach Boys
The Way You Do The Things You Do by The Temptations
Twist and Shout by The Beatles
A World Without Love by Peter and Gordon
You Really Got Me by The Kinks
She Loves You by The Beatles
A Hard Day's Night by The Beatles

Other notable hits:
As Tears Go By by Marianne Faithfull
Come See About Me by The Supremes
Do Wah Diddy Diddy by Manfred Mann
Gloria by Them
I'm Into Something Good by Herman's Hermits
Little Red Rooster by The Rolling Stones
My Guy by Mary Wells
Rag Doll by The Four Seasons
She's Not There by The Zombies
Tobacco Road by The Nashville Teens
Glad All Over by The Dave Clark Five

1963 in Music

The Beatles begin their domination of the U.K. In response, The Daily Mirror coined the term "Beatlemania." They would launch the British Invasion in 1964. In the states, Bob Dylan releases The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan. The Kingsmen's "Louie Louie" is deemed indecent because no one can understand it. The Beach Boys had a big year with several notable recordings. On a sad note, Patsy Cline perished in a plane crash.

The #1 song of 1963:
Sugar Shack by Jimmy Gilmer and The Fireballs.

Important tracks:
Louie Louie by The Kingsmen
Be My Baby by The Ronettes
Blowin' In The Wind by Peter, Paul, and Mary
Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash
Surfin' USA by The Beach Boys

Other notable songs:
It's My Party by Leslie GoreLs
Another Saturday Night by Sam Cooke
Da Doo Ron Ron by The Crystals
Little Deuce Coup by The Beach Boys
Heat Wave by Martha and the Vandellas
My Boyfriend's Back by The Angels
Puff the Magic Dragon by Peter, Paul, and Mary
Surf City by The Beach Boys
Little Surfer Girl by The Beach Boys
Walk Like a Man by The Four Seasons
Wipeout by The Safaris

Lou Adler: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2013

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/lou-adler/bio/



Lou Adler cowrote "River Rock" with Herb Alpert.

River Rock (1958): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqdhknToSSY



Adler also managed Jan and Dean. He produced The Mamas and the Papas, Sam Cooke, and others.

He founded Dunhill Records (1964) and Ode Records (1967).

Adler also produced The Rocky Horror Picture Show and directed Up in Smoke.

1960 in music

In the year Kennedy won the White House, Elvis was discharged and hit the charts full steam. Ben E. King went solo. The Beatles make their Hamburg debut. Neil Young forms his first band at age 14.

#1 song:
It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkMVscR5YOo



Other classics:

Are You Lonesome Tonight? by Elvis Presley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPjnE1WRMKo

Beyond the Sea by Bobby Darin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8OlDPqYBLw

Cathy’s Clown by The Everly Brothers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXvKAWiU_cQ

Chain Gang by Sam Cooke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmZdvVnMXCc

El Paso by Marty Robbins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-y3DB0wLh4

Only the Lonely by Roy Orbison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjq4wYuwgxs

Shop Around by The Miracles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQGXa3FiXKM

Walk, Don’t Run by The Ventures: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW21rcHiVU0



Chubby Checker set off a major dance craze:

The Twist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=im9XuJJXylw



and then this...

Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini by Brian Hyland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ge9Ou3-YyqU

Bobby Womack: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2009

Bobby Womack began recording in the early 60s. He wrote hits for the Rolling Stones and played guitar for Sam Cooke. He went solo in the late 60s and became a star in the 70s.

He wrote:
It's All Over Now by The Rolling Stones: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH0DxBIP3wE

Breezin' by George Benson: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14pitnJlcv4



As a solo artist:

That's the Way I Feel about Cha (1972): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uyt106EA9w0

Woman's Gotta Have It (1972): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X23t2MCZsHE

Lookin' For Love (1974): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X23t2MCZsHE

Daylight (1976): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLG1UGz4Re8

If You Think You're Lonely Now (1982): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbbZ_k1Z8gU

Livin' in a Box (1987): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JX9Z2Fb9qFo

Stylo w/Gorillaz (2010): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1rJiCviCe0

1957 in music

Elvis Presley had another monster year. He scored three #1 hits, bought Graceland, and made his last Ed Sullivan appearance. At the same time, Jerry Lee Lewis released two songs that made him immortal. At the same time, Ricky Nelson, Bo Diddley, and the Everly Brothers record iconic tracks. Meanwhile, John Lennon and Paul McCartney meet for the first time and Simon and Garfunkel unite as Tom and Jerry.


#1 song of 1957:
Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gj0Rz-uP4Mk



Other Elvis #1s:
All Shook Up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rQEbQJx5Bo


Teddy Bear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89MihWd6zKk




Other important songs of 1957:
Bo Diddley by Bo Diddley: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMZjAOoX6nw


Great Balls of Fire by Jerry Lee Lewis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IjgZGhHrYY


Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On by Jerry Lee Lewis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yRdDnrB5kM


That’ll Be the Day by Buddy Holly and the Crickets: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq9FCBatl3A


Wake Up Little Susie by the Everly Brothers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4X7b2E_Jq-k


You Send Me by Sam Cooke: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX6QlnlMqjE



Other hits:
Young Love by Tab Hunter: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQNu4Vc7Yl8


Tammy by Debbie Reynolds: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ew3mtNZFrMY


Diana by Paul Anka: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDDgYDQjtEs


At the Hop: Danny and the Juniors: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIXMKA7d4to


Chances Are by Johnny Mathis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEH3uqbpsm8


Not Fade Away by Buddy Holly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyTtFNGzFsE


Oh Boy by Buddy Holly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkJT1cgQeGI


Rock and Roll Music by Chuck Berry: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XSaKQlBZuE


Stardust by Nat King Cole: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VezW1PtDq5E

The Soul Stirrers: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1989

Their career in links.

Rock Hall Bio:
http://rockhall.com/inductees/the-soul-stirrers/bio/

Official Site:
http://soulstirrers.com/

The Soul Stirrers created “Quartet” Gospel, which eventually led to Doo Wop, Soul, and Motown.

They formed in 1935. In 1950, Sam Cooke joined the band. He left in 1957.

Lord, Remember Me:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ij3HxwmtdQ

Wonderful: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjtcOh4hmyE

Stand By Me Father:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioYx-ZgM4Ps

Ben E. King turned “Stand By Me Father” into “Stand By Me.”

The band’s biggest hit:

Jesus Gave Me Water (1951):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slFSzUzI8c8

Sam Cooke: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1986

Sam Cooke: His life in links:

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/sam-cooke/bio/

1957:

You Send Me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqzv1ZS6uZs

Summertime: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWFJLUBwpSY

I’ll Come Running Back to You: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqQ92JLKRSg

1960s:

Chain Gang: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRyDlVOE86U

Twistin’ the Night Away: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSoPeZMHMf4

Another Saturday Night: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i98_Lqcryp8

1963: Cooke’s 18 month old son wandered off from his mother and drowned in a pool. The singer fell into a deep depression.

1964: He died at the Hacienda Hotel in Los Angeles when a hotel manager shot and killed Cooke. She claimed self defense and the singer was found by police without a shirt or pants on.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMKnQWEvwlc
The Death of Sam Cooke:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly5X_ujTlyM&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZ0FDIL5gX0&feature=related

Released shortly after his death, “A Change Is Gonna Come” became an anthem for the Civil Rights Movement. The song is especially powerful considering how Cooke died.

A Change Is Gonna Come: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQU4torUz-Q

After his death, Motown honored Cooke with a Supremes album of cover songs:

Ain’t That Good News: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYnkshAo0eE