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Born In The 50’s - The Police

More specifically, October 2, 1951. Sting’s Baby Boom anthem.

Beggin’ - Madcon

Popularized by The Four Seasons in ’67 and then covered in ’07 by this Norwegian hip-hop band.

Moody Trudy - Giorgio Moroder

Inspiration…clearly The Beach Boys.

Animal Of One - The Fresh & Onlys

Two lane highway, middle of nowhere, top down and something bad is going to happen.

Go Now - Bessie Banks

Bessie Banks vs. The Moody Blues…we side with this version - way more soulful.

Ponta De Laca Africano (Umbabaraúma) - Jorge Ben

Just wait for the breakdown at about 1:31 - pure Brazilian soul.

We Did It Again - Soft Machine

Middle track, side two of their debut album in ’68 - written by Kevin Ayers.

DWYCK - Gang Starr

Do what you can, kid.

Okie From Muskogee - Merle Haggard

Late ‘60’s commentary on Middle-America from The Man from Bakersfield.

Love Came Tumblin’ Down - The Monks

Ahead of its time in ’65; we hear comparisons to what Vampire Weekend is doing today.