Ep.118 - Rewind to 1967: The Year That Changed Music Forever

Milk Crates and Turntables. A Music Discussion Podcast

What if we told you that the summer of 1967 could hold the secrets to some of the greatest music ever? With our old pals, Scott, Mark and Lou of the Music Relish Show, we rewind time to this iconic year, unearthing fascinating stories and dissecting pivotal moments in music history. From The Doors' groundbreaking debut album to the first Shafa music festival in Central Park, our conversation takes unexpected twists, even as we navigate technical glitches, sharing laughs, and profound insights along the way.
Drum roll, please! We explore the importance of drumming in setting the tone of a song, using The Doors' debut album as a case study. Our banter veers from the arrest of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards to the Beatles' promotional film for Strawberry Fields Forever. But it's not all music - we also dive into the movies, TV shows, and pop culture moments that defined 1967. Elvis Presley's Clambake, the anti-war movie You Only Live Twice, and TV classics like Hill Street Blues and Kojak are all up for discussion.
Finally, our conversation circles back to the bands that shaped the sound of '67, featuring Credence Clearwater Revival, Fleetwood Mac, and Earth, Wind, and Fire, among others. We debate the controversy surrounding Bob Welch's exclusion from Fleetwood Mac and reflect on the Grammy Award win of Jethro Tull. It's a vibrant, exhaustive discussion that doesn't shy away from personal anecdotes and playful banter. So, sit back, relax, and let us take you on a sonic journey through 1967 - a year that forever changed the face of music and pop culture.