Lay Lady Lay - Bob Dylan 1969

Lay Lady Lay was from the album Nashville Skyline (released in 1969). This song was Dylan's first top ten hit in three years. It did not really sound like the Dylan we were used to hearing. In fact, the album was nice melodies, and the sound was definitely more country.

Johnny Cash even made a guest appearance on one of the songs (Girl from The North Country).


The B-Side was a cute song called Peggy Day. Dylan was in country-crooning voice on this album. This is a scan of the Columbia 45 (Canada). Both songs were short, and written by Bob Dylan. The album has sold over a million copies.

Here is a sample of Lay Lady Lay: click here

I just found this neat Dylan site, that lists all of his albums (with nice photos). click here

Summer Wind - Frank Sinatra - 1966

Summer seems to flying by, and I have not posted since May. This song is from the album, Strangers in The Night, and it won him three Grammy Awards. The album also sold over a million copies in the U.S. An amazing feat, since it was not classic Sinatra. However, it did feature a classic song, Summer Wind.

It was released on single by Sinatra in 1966. The song had a resurgence in the 2000s and it was featured in the movie, Matchstick Men (2003). As well, it was recorded by crooner Michael Buble, for his self titled debut album.

This is a scan of the single Summer Wind, Reprise Records (Made in the USA). The other side has the song, You Make Me Feel So Young. It is a live version, from the lp, Sinatra at the Sands.

For a sample of Summer Wind, click here

For a sample of You Make Me Feel So Young, click here

There are plenty of fan websites out there about Frank Sinatra and his music. For more information about Old Blue Eyes, click here.

Pinball Wizard - The Who - 1969

Pinball Wizard was the hit song from the rock opera (movie) called Tommy. The version (45 single) I have posted, was released by The Who in 1969.

This is a scan of Decca single (Made in Canada), with a time of 2:55. The song was written by Pete Townshend. The B Side is Dogs Part Two.

The song reached as high as #4 in the UK, and #19 in the U.S.

If you click here, to find out more information about the movie Tommy.

If you click here, you can here a sample of the song.

Check out the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame website. Click here.

Sunshine Of Your Love - Cream - 1968

Sunshine Of Your Love is a hard hitting song by the Supergroup Cream. The group was made up of three band members: guartarist Eric Clapton, bassist Jack Bruce, and drummer Ginger Baker. This song was on the album Disraeli Gears (November 1967), and this song was released as a single the next year (September 1968).

This is a scan of the Polydor single (Cananda), with a time of 4:07. The time of the single on the radio was 3:03, but this version is about a minute longer. The other side is the single SWALBR.

If you click here, you can hear a sample of Sunshine Of Your Love.

Like CCR, there are many fan sites about Cream. If you click here, to find out more about the first Rock Supergroup (from the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame).

Bad Moon Rising - CCR - 1969

Bad Moon Rising was the breakthrough hit for the Creedence Clearwater Revival (aka CCR). The song is from one of their best selling album, Green River. It was released in December 1969 on the Fantasy Label in the U.S., and Liberty in the U.K.

Bad Moon Rising was written by John Fogerty, and it was a #1 single for CCR in the U.S., and #2 in the U.K.

This is a scan of Fantasy Label 622, (either U.S. or Canada pressing). The other side of the single is the song Lodi, also written by John Fogerty.

If you click here, you can here a sample of the song Bad Moon Rising.

There are many fan sites on the Internet, and you can find lots of information about the band if you do a google search. You can also click here, and it is an excellent history of the band from the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame.

Piece of My Heart - Big Brother & The Holding Company - 1968

Janis Joplin was the lead singer of this group, and the song Piece of My Heart definitely shows off her voice. The song was from their second album "Cheap Thrills" released by Columbia Records, and it sold over 2 million copies. The song was a breakout hit for the band, reaching #4 in the U.S.

That album introduced us to Janis Joplin, but she soon left for a solo career. She tagically died of a heroin overdose in 1970.

This is a scan of the single (Made in Canada). The other side of the single has the song Turtle Blues.

If you click here, you can hear a sample of the song Piece of My Heart.

Janis Joplin had a short career, and if you want to know more, click here.

Something - The Beatles - 1969

This is a lovely ballad written by George Harrison, performed by The Beatles. It was from the album "Abbey Road" released by Apple Records in 1969. The reached song reached #3 on the U.S. charts. It has been recorded by many artists, including Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, James Brown, and Smokey Robinson. Sinatra once commented that Something was "the greatest love song ever written".

This is a scan of the Stereo 2654 single (Label only says Recorded in England). The other side of the single is Come Together written by Lennon / McCartney.

I am sorry to report a sample of the song available on the Internet.

There are lots of websites about The Beatles. You can check out this website all about The Beatles, and album Abbey Road.

Up On Cripple Creek - The Band - 1969

This song was written by Robbie Robertson. It was from the album "The Band" released by Capitol in 1969. The song hit #25 in the U.S., in November 1969. It was the only top 30 hit for The Band.

This is a scan of the Stereo 2635 single (Made in Canada). One side has Up On Cripple Creek, and the other side has The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down. Robertson wrote both songs.

If you click here, you can here a sample of the song Up On Cripple Creek.

Want more information about The Band? Check this website about The Band.

All I Really Want To Do - The Byrds - 1965

This hit song by The Byrds was written by Bob Dylan. Columbia released this single in 1965, from the album Mr. Tambourine Man. Other artists that have recorded this song include: Duanne Eddy, The McCoys, The Hollies, and The Four Seasons. Cher had a big hit with this song (it was her debut single) and it charted well in several countries in 1965.

This is a scan of the Mono single (Made in Canada) One side has All I Really Want To Do and the other side has I'll Feel A Whole Lot Bettter. It was written by Gene Clark.

If you click here, you can listen to a sample of the song All I Really Want To Do.

If want to start to know about The Byrds, check out this website: ByrdWatcher.