Songs from the '60s era weren’t just earworms (though some were certainly that, too); rather, they spoke to a unique and powerful cultural movement. From Aretha Franklin to the Beatles ...

The Sound of Music,' 60 this year, is one of the most successful films of all time. It also marked a cultural crossroads.

Stuck on a song title, but can't remember the actual song? This quiz will put your 60s music knowledge to the test! We've selected 15 unforgettable verses that don't mention the song title.

In the late 50s and all through the 60s, teenage death ballads narratively describing tragedies were immensely popular.

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Enjoy this special collection of concert performances of hit songs from the 60s, featuring The British Beat, Motown, 60s Pop, Rock & Soul.