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Tom · 03-28-2001, 09:27 PM

Frankv,

1969

I've continued to think about this, I wanted to think it was 1970. Now I really think popular music peaked in 1969!

"Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In" by The 5th Dimension was the top song of 1970...6 weeks @ #1! The other big hits of the year were "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" Marvin Gaye, "Everyday People" Sly & the Family Stone, "Get Back" The Beatles(w/Billy Preston), "Spinning Wheel" Blood Sweat & Tears, "Honky Tonk Woman" The Rolling Stones, "Sugar Sugar" The Archies, "Suspicious Minds" Elvis, & "Leaving on a Jet Plane" Peter Paul & Mary. Gordon Lightfoot released the live album "Sunday Concert" in May 1969.

The "Peace Love & Harmony" 6o's idealism peaked at @ Woodstock August 15th-17th, 1969. Then the reality check happened @ Altamont in December which began the slow decline of middle America and the loss of its value system.

Have a nice day!

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03-28-2001, 09:27 PM	#7
Tom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Detroit, USA Posts: 280	Frankv, 1969 I've continued to think about this, I wanted to think it was 1970. Now I really think popular music peaked in 1969! "Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In" by The 5th Dimension was the top song of 1970...6 weeks @ #1! The other big hits of the year were "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" Marvin Gaye, "Everyday People" Sly & the Family Stone, "Get Back" The Beatles(w/Billy Preston), "Spinning Wheel" Blood Sweat & Tears, "Honky Tonk Woman" The Rolling Stones, "Sugar Sugar" The Archies, "Suspicious Minds" Elvis, & "Leaving on a Jet Plane" Peter Paul & Mary. Gordon Lightfoot released the live album "Sunday Concert" in May 1969. The "Peace Love & Harmony" 6o's idealism peaked at @ Woodstock August 15th-17th, 1969. Then the reality check happened @ Altamont in December which began the slow decline of middle America and the loss of its value system. Have a nice day! [This message has been edited by Tom (edited March 28, 2001).] [This message has been edited by Tom (edited July 21, 2002).]