DizRotus Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 (edited) I've been asked to put together a playlist of songs from '64 through '67. There is a wealth of material from that period. The songs will be randomly shuffled from a digital player. What songs from that 4 year period would you include? Secondarily what songs would you exclude? Since the reunions are in Michigan, it is imperative that Michigan based songs are included. As I type this, "Hanky Panky" by Tommy James & The Shondells (Niles, MI) is playing from Pandora. Edited May 28, 2016 by DizRotus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 (edited) California Dreamin... mamas and the papas... White Rabbit... Jefferson Airplane... Edited May 28, 2016 by Schu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 A Jimi Hendrix song or 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted May 28, 2016 Moderators Share Posted May 28, 2016 Michigan, 1967, only one name, The Stooges And a lot of Doors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Bob Seger Heavy Music Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Soul man. Ruby Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted May 28, 2016 Moderators Share Posted May 28, 2016 Snoopy vs. The Red Barron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted May 28, 2016 Moderators Share Posted May 28, 2016 ? and the Mysterians, solid Michigan group, and there hit had to be all over Michigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 (edited) From the Wiki Edited May 28, 2016 by USNRET 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paducah Home Theater Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 (edited) You guys are old. My dad graduated shortly after that but my uncle was about this age, totally different musical tastes just within a couple of years according to my dad. Edited May 29, 2016 by MetropolisLakeOutfitters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossy bottom Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 The Beatles of course..."A little Help From my Friends" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 just after that you could use styx, reo and dan fogelberg (although they are from Illinois.) The band First Friday was from northern Indiana. i have their only lp I could rip for you. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 just after that you could use styx, reo and dan fogelberg (although they are from Illinois.) The band First Friday was from northern Indiana. i have their only lp I could rip for you. Bruce I don't think they had any music out in 1967 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 That's why i said "just after that"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerolW Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 I'm Free - The Who, from Tommy. jerol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fjd Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 (edited) I had to look up a portion of these to make sure I got the band right for the time period (many songs have remake versions after those on my list) and verify they fall between 64 and 67; however, I remember listening to them from the radio, Mom's records, Dad's records, television, commercials, movies, etc. The following songs in the first group had always given me the impression of having somewhat of a 1950's "style" of "rock n roll" music and an "American Bandstand / Dick Clark" type of dancing. Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels: Devil With A Blue Dress On and Good Golly Miss Molly Lovin' Spoonful: Do You Believe In Magic Searchers: Love Potion Number Nine ? and The Mysterians: 96 Tears Sam The Sham and The Pharaohs: Wooly Bully Beach Boys: Help Me, Rhonda Tom Jones: It's Not Unusual Four Tops: I Can't Help Myself Sugar Pie Honey Bunch Supremes: Stop! In The Name Of Love Gerry and The Pacemakers: Ferry Cross The Mersey Beach Boys: California Girls Petula Clark: Downtown James Brown and The Famous Flames: Papa's Got A Brand New Bag Lovin' Spoonful: Summer In The City Nancy Sinatra: These Boots Are Made For Walkin' Beach Boys: Barbara Ann Manfred Mann: Do Wah Diddy Diddy Martha and The Vandellas: Dancing In The Street Drifters: Under The Boardwalk Surfaris: Wipe Out Aretha Franklin: Respect Sam and Dave: Soul Man Association: Windy Easy Beats: Friday On My Mind Spencer Davis Group: Gimme Some Lovin' Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell: Ain't No Mountain High Enough Peter, Paul and Mary: I Dig Rock And Roll Music Jackie Wilson: Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher And Higher Roy Orbison: Oh, Pretty Woman Beach Boys: I Get Around Kingsmen: Louie Louie Louis Armstrong: Hello, Dolly! Shangri-Las: Leader Of The Pack Reflections: (Just Like) Romeo And Juliet Roger Williams: Born Free This group is representative of the type of "rock n roll" records that I had bought back in the day. Buffalo Springfield: For What It's Worth Bobby Gentry: Ode To Billie Joe Doors: Light My Fire Rolling Stones: I Can't Get No Satisfaction Byrds: Mr. Tambourine Man Troggs: Wild Thing Bob Dylan: Like A Rolling Stone Yardbirds For Your Love Animals: We Gotta Get Out Of This Place Standells: Dirty Water Box Tops: The Letter Jefferson Airplane: Somebody To Love Who: I Can See For Miles Kinks: You Really Got Me Animals: The House Of The Rising Sun Rolling Stones: Ruby Tuesday Turtles: Happy Together Mama's and The Papa's: Monday, Monday Simon and Garfunkel: The Sounds Of Silence Simon and Garfunkel: Homeward Bound This group that follows are my examples of songs for "slow dances" with either the "partner" you brought or maybe the "partner" you want to take home. Neil Diamond: Cherry, Cherry Dusty Springfield: You Don't Have To Say You Love Me Brenda Lee: Coming On Strong Frankie Valli: Can't Take My Eyes Off You Neil Diamond: Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon Dusty Springfield: Wishin' And Hopin' Sonny and Cher: I Got You Babe Marvin Gaye: How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) Procol Harum: A Whiter Shade Of Pale Temptations: My Girl Righteous Brothers: (You're My) Soul And Inspiration Frank Sinatra: Strangers In The Night Percy Sledge When A Man Loves A Woman Lou Rawls: Love Is A Hurtin' Thing Ray Conniff and The Singers: Somewhere My Love Four Tops: Reach Out I'll Be There Righteous Brothers: You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' Finally, the last group contains a selection of the obligatory Monkees and Beatles songs. Monkees: Last Train To Clarksville Monkees: I'm A Believer Beatles: Help! Beatles: Ticket To Ride Beatles: Eight Days A Week Beatles: We Can Work It Out Beatles: Paperback Writer Beatles: Yellow Submarine Beatles: A Hard Day's Night Beatles: Twist And Shout . Edited May 29, 2016 by Fjd 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eth2 Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 (edited) The Letter Incense and Peppermint- Strawberry Alarm Clock Edited May 29, 2016 by eth2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 (edited) Cherish......The Association Released in 1966 Edited May 29, 2016 by Tarheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted May 29, 2016 Author Share Posted May 29, 2016 (edited) I appreciate the feedback. Even repeating the obvious choices is valuable as it confirms a consensus. Every now and then a sleeper is exposed, such as: Admittedly, this was a truly local hit in 1965, but it was a hit, People who matriculated around here then will recall it. It was further burned into my memory by my sophomore roommate who was also from Allen Park (the Detroit Lions train in Allen Park, but it seems to do them no good). That same roommate caused me to know the Allen Park Jaguars fight song (sung to the tune of Washington & Lee Swing) as well as my own. He always sang it while in the shower. Edited May 29, 2016 by DizRotus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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