Music news for February 1969
Launch party for Mary Hopkin’s debut album “Post Card”, at the Post Office Tower restaurant in London, England; attendees include producer Paul McCartney, songwriter Donovan, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Brian Jones. Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash record an album that is never released.
Top 500 Albums of All-Time for February 1969
MC5 – Kick Out the Jams
- Genre: Proto-Punk, Garage Rock
- Billboard Chart Peak: #30
- Standout Tracks: Kick Out the Jams, Come Together, Motor City is Burning
- Influence: Kick Out the Jams had a major influence on many genres of music, including Punk, Heavy Metal and Grunge
Spotify Preview Link: https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/0kT4F2mSpvTk3stwiaEStp?utm_source=generator
The Flying Burrito Brothers – The Gilded Palace of Sin
- Release Date: February 1st, 1969
- Genre: Country Rock
- Billboard Chart Peak: #164
- Standout Tracks: Sin City, Hot Burrito #1, Christine’s Tune, Dark End of the Street, Wheels
- Influence: The album fused traditional country with soul, psychedelic rock and gospel. It influenced major acts such as The Rolling Stones, Tom Petty and Elvis Costello.
Spotify Preview Link: https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/6VWKy5o2OcdeWa7yolazjU?utm_source=generator
Album Rewind Pick of the Month for February 1969
The Temptations – Cloud Nine
- Release Date: February 17th, 1969
- Genre: Soul, Funk
- Billboard Chart Peak: #6, #2 on R&B Chart
- Standout Tracks: Cloud Nine, Love is a Hurtin’ Thing, Why Did She Have To Leave Me
Spotify Preview Link: https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/5ETcOu2ITbVLilnw3QQqSX?utm_source=generator
Other Notable Albums for February 1969
The Beach Boys – 20/20
- Release Date: February 10th, 1969
- Genre: Pop Rock
- Billboard Chart Peak: #68
- Standout Tracks: Do it Again, I Can Hear Music
Spotify Preview Link: https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/2vFDenbFedYVMOwDqTiw82?utm_source=generator
Cream – Goodbye
- Release Date: February 5th, 1969
- Genre: Blues Rock
- Billboard Chart Peak: #2
- Standout Tracks: Badge
Spotify Preview Link: https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/2tVc8PhqDSRkpgiGOw7Ukb?utm_source=generator
Album Rewind Rating for February 1969 = 7.5/10
If you have Spotify you can click on this link to listen to my Playlist for 1969. Enjoy!