Music news for July 1967
The Beatles, Sgt. Pepper’s album reaches #1 in the US. Jimi Hendrix quits as the Monkees opening act. The Doors single, “Light My Fire” is the #1 single. After serving a one month sentence for drug charges, Keith Richards and Mick Jagger are released from jail.
Top 500 Albums of All-Time for July 1967
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Album Rewind Pick of the Month for July 1967
Canned Heat – Canned Heat
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Tier ranking of my top 5 albums for July 1967
S Tier:
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A Tier:
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B Tier:
Canned Heat – Canned Heat (blues, blues rock)
The Young Rascals – Groovin’ (rock, R&B)
The Grass Roots – Let’s Live For Today (folk rock, psychedelic rock)
C Tier:
The Temptations – With a Lot O’ Soul (soul)
Four Tops – Reach Out (R&B, soul)
Random Musings:
Did you know? – Creed Bratton, the actor who played Creed on the hit TV show The Office, was a guitar player for the band, The Grass Roots.
I was pleasantly surprised with this album – Canned Heat – Canned Heat. I didn’t realize they were such a good blues band!
Notable Singles released this month – The Beatles – All You Need Is Love /// The Youngbloods – Get Together
Album Rewind – Favorite Songs for July 1967:
- Four Tops – Reach Out I’ll Be There
- The Young Rascals – Groovin’
- The Temptations – (I Know) I’m Losing You
- Canned Heat – Evil Is Going On
- Canned Heat – Goin’ Down Slow
- The Grass Roots – Tip of My Tounge
- The Grass Roots – Let’s Live for Today
Album Rewind Rating for July 1967 = 7.5/10
