Music news for May 1969
The Who release their rock opera “Tommy”. Simon and Garfunkel’s single, “Mrs. Robinson” reaches #1. The Beatles make headlines with their rooftop concert and the release of “Get Back”.
Top 500 Albums of All-Time for May 1969
The Who – Tommy
- Release Date: May 23rd, 1969
- Genre: Rock Opera
- Billboard Chart Peak: #4
- Standout Tracks: Acid Queen, Pinball Wizard, I’m Free
- Did you know: Tommy is considered the first rock opera. At the time, The Who was struggling financially and had not broken big in the US until the release of Tommy. The album was a huge gamble that paid off for Pete Townshend and the rest of the band.
Spotify Preview Link: https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/5cT7ee1sy2oEbFalP4asS4?utm_source=generator
Neil Young – Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
- Release Date: May 14th, 1969
- Genre: Country Rock
- Billboard Chart Peak: #34
- Standout Tracks: Cinnamon Girl, Everybody Knows, Down by the River
- I have a fever: The songs “Cinnamon Girl”, “Down by the River”, and “Cowgirl in the Sand”, were all written and recorded while Neil had the flu and a temperature of 103!
Spotify Preview Link: https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/70Yl2w1p00whfnC7fj94ox?utm_source=generator
Sly & The Family Stone – Stand!
- Release Date: May 3rd, 1969
- Genre: Soul, Funk
- Billboard Chart Peak: #13
- Standout Tracks: I Want To Take You Higher, Everyday People
Spotify Preview Link: https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/7iwS1r6JHYJe9xpPjzmWqD?utm_source=generator
Crosby, Stills & Nash – Crosby, Stills & Nash
- Release Date: May 29th, 1969
- Genre: Folk Rock
- Billboard Chart Peak: #6
- Standout Tracks: Suite: Judy Blue Eyes, Helplessly Hoping
- Interesting fact: All of the music, besides the drums, were played by Stephen Stills
Spotify Preview Link: https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/6vUWpE8qciYHOhf7mgaGny?utm_source=generator
Album Rewind Pick of the Month for May 1969
Joni Mitchell – Clouds
- Release Date: May 1st, 1969
- Genre: Singer-Songwriter, Folk
- Billboard Chart Peak: #31
- Standout Tracks: Chelsea Morning, Both Sides Now
- Movie Soundtrack: The Song “Both Sides Now” is featured in the 2021 film Coda, which won best picture.
Spotify preview link: https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/03iFLgmgkLT7X5gnXVPID5?utm_source=generator
Album Rewind Rating for May 1969 = 9.5/10
If you have Spotify you can click on this link to listen to my Playlist for 1969. Enjoy!