It didn’t even begin until 1963

Between 1960 and 1963 the charts were dominated by middle of the road crooning purveyed by jumper-wearing men like Pat Boone, Perry Como and Bobby Vinton and light jazz for cocktail parties. Elvis had sold his soul to Hollywood and the most dangerous artist of the era was Cliff Richard. The Beatles changed everything, of course, but at least one-third of the decade’s music is utter pish.

 

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  1.  
    J from Lancashire says:
    Jun 10, 22:37

    How many people will be humming along to some of the rubbish we have today in 40+ years time? The sixties gave us some classic songs.

  2.  
    Nick from Bristol says:
    Jun 10, 22:36

    The 60s. Rock & Roll, Blues, Soul, Reggae, Ska, Rock. Nothing of note then? So why they still playing it now?

  3.  
    Jimmy from Motherwell says:
    Jun 10, 22:28

    the worst decade for music by far was the 90s.

  4.  
    H from Swansea says:
    Jun 10, 22:26

    What a ridiculous question!?!?! The 60's was THE best decade ever for music......that's all I am saying! :o )

  5.  
    Andy from Hamilton says:
    Jun 10, 22:25

    The author of this drivel is a complete dick. Obviously the same dick who had Depeche Modes Enjoy the Silence in the ten greatest songs of all time.

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