WHVO - 1967 - THE Queen Rocks

1967 - THE Queen Rocks

1967 has been deemed "The Summer of Love" by many rock historians. Rock 'n' roll continued to influence pop culture in 1967! The "hippie" look was in style, and the success of the Beatle's "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" album was seen as a new direction for pop music because of its psychedelic elements. Motown groups such as the Supremes had hit after hit. Aretha Franklin, THE Queen of Soul, had 3 classic hits in 1967: "Respect," "Chain of Fools," and "A Natural Woman". American views were changing, and the artists had to adjust their music. Many groups adjusted, but some just went away.

Important Fact: Rolling Stone magazine was founded in 1967. It was devoted to "rock journalism", which indicated that rock and roll wasn't just about playing drums in the garage but was a serious business. Many say, this changed rock and roll forever!

The Rolling Stone named 500 of the greatest songs of all time. 27 songs made the cut in 1967!

362 All You Need Is Love - The Beatles

449 Penny Lane - The Beatles

26 A Day In The Life - The Beatles

304 With A Little Help From My Friends - The Beatles

76 Strawberry Fields Forever - The Beatles

363 The Letter - The Box Tops

63 For What It Is Worth - Buffalo Springfield

450 By The Time I Get To Phoenix - Glen Campbell

328 The End - The Doors

35 Light My Fire - The Doors

186 I Never Loved A Man Like I Love You - Aretha Franklin

5 Respect - Aretha Franklin

249 Chain Of Fools - Aretha Franklin

473 Do Right Woman, Do Right Man - Aretha Franklin

412 Ode to Billy Joe - Bobby Gentry

370 The Wind Cries Mary - Jimi Hendrix

17 Purple Haze - Jimi Hendrix

274 Somebody To Love - Jefferson Airplane

478 White Rabbit - Jefferson Airplane

109 Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison

57 A Whiter Shade of Pale - Procol Harum

303 Ruby Tuesday - The Rolling Stones

458 Soul Man - Sam and Dave

159 I'm Waiting For The Man - The Velvet Underground

448 Heroin - The Velvet Underground

258 I Can See For Miles - The Who

246 (Your Love Keeps Listing Me) Higher and Higher - Jackie Wilson