A Shift Toward Roots in February 1969

PLAY THE SHOWAfter the wild indulgences of Psychedelia, it’s only natural that a backlash would take place. Slowly, rock and roll started to shift to a place where it could acknowledge a few of its influences. The Band kicked things off with their debut album in late 1968, but things really got rolling by early 1969.

Here a re a few songs that made a difference forty years ago this month;

1)    Proud Mary – Creedence Clearwater Revival

2)    Time of the Season - The Zombies

3)    My Whole World Ended – David Ruffin

4)    Games People Play – Joe South

5)    Today I Sing the Blues – Aretha Franklin

6)    Hot Burrito#1 – The Flying Burrito Brothers

7)    Hot Burrito #2 –The Flying Burrito Brothers

8)    Good Times Bad Times – Led Zeppelin