Music news for May 1968
The Beatles begin recording their legendary “White Album”, it will be released in November 1968. The Beatles also announce the formation of Apple Corp. which includes a record label, clothing store and recording studio.
Top 500 Albums of All-Time for May 1968
Johnny Cash – At Folsom Prison
- Release Date: May 6th, 1968
- Genre: Country
- Billboard Chart Peak: #13, #1 on Country charts
- Standout Tracks: Folsom Prison Blues, Cocaine Blues, Jackson
- Live: This album comes from two live recordings at Folsom Prison. One show was in the morning and the other in the afternoon. Most of the songs on the album are from the morning show.
Spotify Preview Link: https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/4TJIdlY9hGSSTO1kUs1neh?utm_source=generator
Album Rewind Pick of the Month for May 1968
Small Faces – Ogdens’ Nut Gone Flake
- Release Date: May 24th, 1968
- Genre: Psychedelic Rock/Pop
- Billboard Chart Peak: #159, # on UK Chart
- Standout Tracks: Afterglow, Song of a Baker, Lazy Sunday, Rollin’ Over
- Name: The album title comes from a popular pipe tobacco brand – “Ogden’s Nut Brown Flake”
- Did You Know: Singer and guitarist of Small faces, Steve Marriott, was originally asked to be the singer of Led Zeppelin by Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page.
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Other Notable Albums for May 1968
Quicksilver Messenger Service – Quicksilver Messenger Service
- Release Date: May 1st, 1968
- Genre: Psychedelic Rock
- Billboard Chart Peak: #63
- Standout Tracks: Pride of Man, It’s Been Too Long
Spotify Preview Link: https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/2jQEpak8oXYb6dh9sCZqqY?utm_source=generator
The Mamas & the Papas – The Papas & the Mamas
- Genre: Pop
- Billboard Chart Peak: #4
- Standout Tracks: Dream a Little Dream Of Me, Safe In My Garden
Spotify Preview Link: https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/0JJMI060q086v9ul5gHdey?utm_source=generator
The Delfonics – La La Means I Love You
- Release Date: May 14th, 1968
- Genre: Soul
- Billboard Chart Peak: #100
- Standout Tracks: La-La Means I Love You, Break Your Promise
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Album Rewind Rating for May 1968 = 8/10
f you have Spotify you can click on this link to listen to my Playlist for 1968. Enjoy! https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/2Dc8m5e6poo3Afc6Mqoumq?utm_source=generator