Music news for March 1967
The Rolling Stones hit “Ruby Tuesday” , written by Keith Richards, reaches number one. At the 9th annual Grammy Awards, Frank Sinatra wins best record with “Strangers in the Night” and the Beatles “Michelle” wins best song.
Top 500 Albums of All-Time for March 1967
Aretha Franklin – I Never Loved A Man The Way I Love You
- Release Date: March 10th, 1967
- Genre: Soul
- Billboard Chart Peak: #2, #1 on Billboard R&B chart
- Standout Tracks: Respect (reached #1), Drown in my own Tears, Soul Serenade, I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)
- Did you know: Aretha’s sisters Erma and Carolyn sang backup vocals on the album. The smash hit “Respect” was originally written and recorded by Otis Redding
- This is an ALBUM REWIND All-Time Favorite
Spotify preview link: https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/5WndWfzGwCkHzAbQXVkg2V?utm_source=generator
The Velvet Underground – The Velvet Underground and Nico
- Release Date: March 12th, 1967
- Genre: Art Rock, Garage Rock
- Billboard Chart Peak: #171
- Standout Tracks: Waiting for the Man, Heroin, Venus in Furs
- Music genres influenced: Punk, glam, indie, alternative rock
- Bands and Artists Influenced: David Bowie, Sex Pistols, Joy Division, U2, Nirvana
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Album Rewind Picks of the Month for March 1967
James Carr – You Got My Mind Messed Up
- Genre: Soul
- Billboard Chart Peak: #7 on Billboard R&B
- Impact: Although the album initially failed commercially, it is now considered one of the greatest soul albums of all-time
Spotify preview link: https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/1akOJm6k5Y4Kp0NdoBNa8j?utm_source=generator
Nina Simone – Sings the Blues
- Release Date: March 20th, 1967
- Genre: Soul, Blues
- Billboard Chart Peak: #29 on Billboard R&B
- Standout Tracks: Do I Move You?, Since I Fell For You, Backlash Blues
- Melting Pot: This album blends together blues, jazz, gospel and soul
Spotify preview link: https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/12aKG91Tj6hJFOe90TzcX2?utm_source=generator
Other Notable Albums for March 1967
Frank Sinatra – Frank Sinatra and Antônio Carlos Jobim
- Genre: Genre: Bossa Nova, Vocal Jazz, Standards
- Billboard Chart Peak: #19 (on the charts for 28 weeks)
- Standout Tracks: The Girl From Ipanema, Change Partners, I Concentrate On You
- Highlight: The album was nominated for a Grammy for Album of the Year
The Jazz Corner – Jazz Picks for March 1967
Thelonious Monk – Straight, No Chaser
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Album Rewind Rating for March 1967 = 9/10
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