Category: 1960s

When Jimi Hendrix unleashed “Voodoo Child (Slight Return)” on the world in 1968, he wasn’t just closing out an album—he was rewriting the very definition of what a guitar could do. The final track on Electric Ladyland feels like the musical equivalent of lightning striking the earth. It’s raw, spiritual, dirty, transcendent, and somehow both…

There are rock songs, and then there are detonations. “Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” released in 1968 by The Rolling Stones, doesn’t so much start as it erupts—a gritty, swaggering blast of defiance that sounds like it clawed its way straight out of the mud. It was a rebirth, both for the band and for rock itself,…

The Rolling Stones’ “You Can’t Always Get What You Want,” released in 1969 on the iconic album Let It Bleed, stands as one of the most profound and enduring statements in rock history. Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the song transcends its era to become a philosophical anthem about life, desire, and human…

Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Fortunate Son,” released in 1969 on their album Willy and the Poor Boys, is more than just a rock song — it is a cultural statement, a political commentary, and an anthem of dissent that has resonated for over half a century. With its driving guitar riffs, swampy Southern rock vibe, and…

Among the catalog of The Rolling Stones, a band often associated with grit, blues swagger, and the darker edges of rock and roll, lies a sparkling gem that shimmers with color, light, and unexpected tenderness. She’s a Rainbow, from their 1967 album Their Satanic Majesties Request, is unlike almost anything else in the Stones’ discography.…

Few songs capture the spirit of adventure, longing, and mythic storytelling as perfectly as Led Zeppelin’s “Ramble On.” Released in 1969 as part of their critically acclaimed album Led Zeppelin II, the song showcases the band’s ability to blend hard rock, folk influences, and lyrical storytelling into a cohesive, unforgettable experience. With Robert Plant’s ethereal…

Jefferson Airplane’s “Volunteers,” released in 1969 as the title track of their politically charged album Volunteers, stands as one of the most iconic and enduring songs of the late 1960s counterculture movement. A potent blend of psychedelic rock, folk-rock, and acid-infused urgency, the track exemplifies Jefferson Airplane’s unique ability to combine musical experimentation with socially…

When Light My Fire by The Doors burst into the cultural ether in 1967, it was more than just another rock single competing for airtime—it was a revelation, an expansive, swirling sonic journey that managed to simultaneously seduce, shock, and inspire. The song captured something ineffable about the late sixties: the collision of rebellion and…