Music news for April 1969
The band Chicago release their debut album. The Beatles release their hit single, “Get Back”. Jimi Hendrix was arrested in Toronto for narcotics possession. Bob Dylan releases a country album, Nashville Skyline.
Top 500 Albums of All-Time for April 1969
“None”
Album Rewind Picks of the Month for April 1969
Joe Cocker – With a Little Help from My Friends
- Release Date: April 23rd, 1969
- Genre: Blues Rock
- Billboard Chart Peak: #35
- Standout Tracks: Feelin’ Alright, Bye Bye Blackbird, Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood, With a Little Help From My Friends, I Shall Be Released
- Did You Know: The title track, originally recorded by The Beatles, features Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin) playing lead guitar.
Spotify Preview Link: https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/74sIm8QdXqFwYeDS7OfYVw?utm_source=generator
Bob Dylan – Nashville Skyline
- Release Date: April 9th, 1969
- Genre: Country Rock, Folk Rock
- Billboard Chart Peak: #3 and #1 on UK Chart
- Standout Tracks: Girl From the North Country (dues with Johnny Cash), Lay Lady Lay, I Threw it All Away, Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here With You
- Did You Know: The song “Lay Lady Lay” was originally going to be on the “Midnight Cowboy” soundtrack but was replaced by “Everybody’s Talkin”
Spotify Preview Link: https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/5WBx64FIN04CvM2T1MGrUN?utm_source=generator
Other Notable Albums for April 1969
Leonard Cohen – Songs From a Room
- Release Date: April 7th, 1969
- Genre: Singer-Songwriter
- Billboard Chart Peak: #63
- Standout Tracks: Bird On a Wire, The Partisan, Lady Midnight
Spotify Preview Link: https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/2pTyJZOTqFYn2UPP30zZNl?utm_source=generator
Johnny Winter – Johnny Winter
- Genre: Blues Rock
- Billboard Chart Peak: #24
- Standout Tracks: I’m Yours and I’m Hers, Be Careful With a Fool, I’ll Drown in My Tears
- This an Album Rewind Hidden Gem!
Spotify Preview Link: https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/5RNAJslV8AaTq2gM5JJ9Ch?utm_source=generator
Chicago – Chicago Transit Authority
- Release Date: April 28th, 1969
- Genre: Jazz-Rock, Progressive Rock
- Billboard Chart Peak: #17
- Standout Tracks: Beginnings, I’m a Man
Spotify Preview Link: https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/4DjSI3qiOKsUlZo4NsgYFq?utm_source=generator
Album Rewind Rating for April 1969 = 7.6/10
If you have Spotify you can click on this link to listen to my Playlist for 1969. Enjoy!