Music news for February 1968
The Beatles “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart Clubs Band” wins album of the year at the 1968 Grammys. Fleetwood Mac releases their debut album. Pink Floyd’s Syd Barrett, checks himself into a psychiatric hospital and is replaced by David Gilmour.
Top 500 Albums of All-Time for February 1968
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Album Rewind Picks of the Month for February 1968
Otis Redding – The Dock of the Bay
- Release Date: February 23rd, 1968
- Genre: Soul
- Billboard Chart Peak: #4, #1 on R&B chart
- Standout Tracks: (Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay, Tramp, Nobody Knows You
- Did You Know: The Song (Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay was recorded in December of 1967, just three days before Otis Redding died in a plane crash. The whistling part at the end of the song was originally meant to be replaced with lyrics.
Spotifiy Preview Link: https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/03HMOcANauhLD0WNrMkmLU?utm_source=generator
Etta James – Tell Mama
- Genre: Soul
- Billboard Chart Peak: #23
- Standout Tracks: I’d Rather Go Blind, Tell Mama, I’m Going to Take What He’s Got, Steal Away
- Production: The album was recorded with the legendary Muscle Shoals “Swampers” rhythm section.
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Other Notable Albums for February 1968
Fleetwood Mac – Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac
- Release Date: February 24th, 1968
- Genre: Blues Rock
- Billboard Chart Peak: #198, #4 on UK Charts
- Standout Tracks: My Baby’s Good To Me, Long Grey Mere, My Heart Beat Like a Hammer
- Did You Know: Peter Green named the band Fleetwood Mac to encourage drummer Mick Fleetwood and bassist John McVie to join the band
Spotify Preview Link: https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/4QtzKoXiBdSUTJbukiEiPr?utm_source=generator
Tomorrow – Tomorrow
- Release Date: February 1st, 1968
- Genre: Psychedelic Rock/Pop
- Billboard Chart Peak: Did not chart
- Standout Tracks: My White Bicycle, Hallucinations, Now Your Time Is Come
- Did You Know: The band Tomorrow featured guitarist Steve Howe, who would later join the band Yes
Spotify Preview Link: https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/6gmuS1rovdlLAVAvHrZOKY?utm_source=generator
Waylon Jennings – Hangin’ On
- Genre: Country
- Billboard Chart Peak: #9 on Billboard Country
- Standout Tracks: Gentle on my Mind, Julie, The Chokin’ Kind
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Album Rewind Rating for February 1968 = 8/10
If you have Spotify you can click on this link to listen to my Playlist for 1968. Enjoy! https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/2Dc8m5e6poo3Afc6Mqoumq?utm_source=generator