Music news for May 1967
Paul McCartney meets his future wife Linda Eastman at a club in London. Jimi Hendrix releases his debut album, Are You Experienced. Pink Floyd has the first concert with quadraphonic sound at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London.
Top 500 Albums of All-Time for May 1967
The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club Band
- Release Date: May 26th, 1967
- Genre: Psychedelic Rock, Psychedelic Pop
- Billboard Chart Peak: #1 (15 consecutive weeks)
- Standout Tracks: With a Little Help From My Friends, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, Within You Without You, A Day in the Life
- Impact: Sgt. Pepper popularized the album format, the album also revolutionized popular music by transitioning music from being singles based to a serious art form
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The Jimi Hendrix Experience – Are You Experienced
- Release Date: May 12th, 1967
- Genre: Psychedelic Rock, Blues Rock
- Billboard Chart Peak: #5
- Standout Tracks: Purple Haze, Hey Joe, Fire, Foxey Lady, Red House
- Impact and Influence: Laid the foundation for heavy metal (Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath). Influenced a wide array of artists: Cream, Jeff Beck, Pink Floyd, Prince, Robert Trower, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Funkadelic
- This is an ALBUM REWIND All-Time Favorite
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Album Rewind Pick of the Month for May 1967
Country Joe and The Fish – Electric Music for the Mind and Body
- Release Date: May 11th, 1967
- Genre: Psychedelic Rock, Blues Rock
- Billboard Chart Peak: #39
- Standout Tracks: Flying High, Deathsound, Love
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Other Notable Albums for May 1967
The Mothers of Invention – Absolutely Free
- Release Date: May 26th, 1967
- Genre: Experimental Rock
- Billboard Chart Peak: #41
- Standout Tracks: Plastic People, Big Leg Emma, Why Don’tcha Do Me Right
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The Monkees – Headquarters
- Release Date: May 22, 1967
- Genre: Pop Rock
- Billboard Chart Peak: #1
- Standout Tracks: For Pete’s Sake, Sunny Girlfriend, Randy Scouse Git, A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You
- Interesting Facts: This is the 3rd Monkees album, but the first album written and performed by the band.
The Jazz Corner – Jazz Picks for May 1967
Jimmy Smith & Wes Montgomery – Jimmy & Wes: The Dynamic Duo
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Album Rewind Rating for May 1967 = 9.5/10
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