Music news for March 1968
The Monkees release their 58th and final episode of their TV show. June Carter and Johnny Cash get married in Kentucky on March 1st. The Beatles “Hey Jude” hits #1 in the UK.
Top 500 Albums of All-Time for March 1968
Mothers of Invention – We’re Only In It For The Money
- Release Date: March 4th, 1968
- Genre: Experimental Rock
- Billboard Chart Peak: #30
- Standout Tracks: Absolutely Free, Who Needs the Peace Corp?
- Satire: Considered a satirical masterpiece attacking the 60’s counterculture, the hippie subculture and the Beatles Sgt. Pepper album.
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Album Rewind Picks of the Month for March 1968
The Electric Flag – A Long Time Comin’
- Genre: Blues Rock, Soul, Psychedelic Rock
- Billboard Chart Peak: #31
- Standout Tracks: Killing Floor, Sunny, Groovin’ Is Easy, Over-Lovin You, Texas
- Blended: The album is a mix of blues, soul, jazz and rock and features a horn section and Mike Bloomfield on guitar
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Buddy Guy – A Man and the Blues
- Genre: Chicago Blues
- Billboard Chart Peak:
- Standout Tracks: #1 on the Blues Album Chart
- Nursery Rhyme: The album features a blues take on nursery rhyme “Mary Had a Little Lamb” which was later covered by another blues legend, Stevie Ray Vaughn
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Other Notable Albums for March 1968
Laura Nyro – Eli and the Thirteenth Connection
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- Release Date: March 13th, 1968
- Genre: Pop Soul, Singer-Songwriter
- Billboard Chart Peak: #181
- Standout Tracks: Sweet Blindness, Stoned Soul Picnic, Luckie
- Influence: Major influence on Elton John and Todd Rundgren
Joni Mitchell – Song to a Seagull
- Release Date: March 23rd, 1968
- Genre: Folk, Singer-Songwriter
- Billboard Chart Peak: #189
- Standout Tracks: Cactus Tree, Night in the City
- Did You Know: This is Joni’s debut album and was produced by David Crosby
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Album Rewind Rating for March 1968 = 7.4/10
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