Just as everyone loves movies of some sort, the same goes for music. When I was a kid, I had the radio going all the time in my room. Music of one sort or another provided the background for all of my imaginary exploits. One falls in love listening to certain songs; a familiar old tune can transport us back to a certain time in one's life. Read here about some noteworthy artists, bands, albums (yes, albums, you whipper-snappers), songs, and musical trends.


Abba
    Video: Abba's "S.O.S."

Aerosmith

the Archies

Syd Barrett

Jack Costanzo

Martin Denny

Video: Astrud Gilberto - "The Girl From Ipanema"

Video: Booker T and the M.G.'s: "Green Onions"

Isaac Hayes

New Video: The Animals - "House of the Rising Sun"

Humble Pie

Stan Kenton

Video: Peter Frampton: "Show Me The Way"

Video: Greg Lake: "Still You Turn Me On"

"King Tut"

The Strange Cult of Elvis Presley

Surf music
    Video: Dick Dale and the Del-Tones: "Miserlou"

"Valley Girl"