Contents:
(1) The Sixties: In the late-sixties, after the British Invasion, music began to evolve into a heavier sound. With a blues-inspired, guitar-driven sound and trippy lyrics, this new hard rock seared its way to the top of the charts. Features full song performances of White Rabbit (Jefferson Airplane), People Are Strange (The Doors), My Generation (The Who), Sunshine of Your Love (Cream), Itchycoo Park (Small Faces), Magic Carpet Ride (Steppenwolf), Summertime Blues (Blue Cheer), On The Road Again (Canned Heat), Purple Haze (Jimi Hendrix), Try (Janis Joplin).
(2) The Soul Years: In the mid-sixties, a smoother style of Rhythm & Blues emerged to take the music world by storm. From the catchy tunes of Motown, to the gritty sounds of Stax, Soul music became the sound of the times. Includes full song performances of I Feel Good (James Pown), Try A Little Tenderness (Otis Redding), Respect (Aretha Franklin), My Girl (The Temptations), Stand By Me (Ben E. King), Fingertips (Stevie Wonder), River Deep Mountain High (Ike &Tina Turner), Hold On I'm Coming (Sam & Dave), When A Man Loves A Woman (Percy Sledge).
(3) The San Francisco Sound: In the "Summer of Love," when Haight-Asbury was the center of the hippie universe, musicians began exploring the boundaries of rock and roll with free-form, blues-inspired song structures that reflected the social and political upheaval of the times. This psychedelic sound became the soundtrack for an unforgettable era. Features full song performances of Domino (Van Morrison), Ball & Chain (Janis Joplin w' Big Pother), Truckin' (Grateful Dead), Jingo (Santana), Living in the USA (Steve Miller), Feel Like I'm Fixin' To Die (Country Joe and the Fish).
(4) The British Invasion: In the mid 1960s a wave of British rock groups crossed the Atlantic to rule the charts in America. Ranging from hard rock to bouncy pop, with catchy melodies and ringing guitars, the British Invasion changed the sound of rock and roll forever. Includes full song performances of Delta Lady (Joe Cocker), You Really Got Me (The Kinks), He Ain't Heavy (The Hollies), Heart Full of Soul (The Yardbirds), How Do You Do It? (Gerry and the Pacemakers), World Without Love (Peter and Gordon), Mighty Quinn (Manfred Mann), Salty Dog (Procol Harum), Wild Thing (Troggs), 40,000 Headmen (Traffic).
(5) Elvis: The Echo Will Never Die: This memorable and compelling program tells you the real story behind the legend: from Elvis's early days at Sun Records through serving his country in the U.S. Army, from the Vegas years to his final, tragic end at Graceland. It examines his record-peaking career, from his 33 feature films, to the history-making television specials, to his incredible 114 top forty songs. Featuring interviews with special guests Tom Jones, B.B. King, Sammy Davis, Jr., Ursula Andress, David Marsh, and more, this program pays homage to the greatest legend in American music and uncovers the many reasons for Elvis' enduring appeal.
