The article explores the dichotomy of 1960s music, contrasting the iconic revolutionary artists like Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix with the more commercial pop charts that featured novelty songs and bubblegum hits. The podcast episode, hosted by Chris Molanphy, delves into forgotten chart-toppers such as Bobby Vinton and Jeannie C. Riley, highlighting how the pop music of the era reflects an easier listening experience rather than the counterculture often associated with the decade. The narrative suggests that the mainstream music was often overlooked despite its notable presence.
When you think of music in the 1960s, some groundbreaking artists probably come to mind: Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, and the Jefferson Airplane.
But the pop charts paint a very different picture of that decade, which embraced easy listening, groovy bubblegum, novelty and instrumental records.
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