#154 - The 64s (60th Anniversary LPs)
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Welcome to the latest episode of edition of WorkTape, where we take a retrospective journey back to 1964, to celebrate 60 years of some of the year's most interesting albums. We dive into the early years of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, the rise of motown with Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson, and examine the impact of artists like Bob Dylan and Sam Cooke. Join us as we reflect on how the early 60s pre-Vietnam era influenced music, the significance of surf rock and jazz during this period, and how these iconic sounds laid the foundation for generations to come. Don't miss this deep dive into one of the most transformative times in music history!
Episode Highlights:
- What was the influence of Motown on the music of the early 60s?
- How did Bob Dylan's "The Times They Are A-Changin'" pave the way for conscious music?
- What was the impact of Chuck Berry's music on bands like The Beatles and The Beach Boys?
- How has surf rock played a role in the evolution of indie music?
- How did the 60s set the stage for the psychedelic sounds of the 70s?
- Were The Who and The Kinks the harder side to bands like The Rolling Stones and The Beatles?
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