40 Hits, 40 Stories: Behind Top Songs of the 1960s and 1970s

The 1960s and 1970s saw a rise in innovative sounds in pop, rock, and soul, appealing to a broader audience. This book examines forty songs featured on song charts of the era, discussing the factors that contributed to their popularity through author interviews with songwriters, musicians, and artists.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 277 pages
Publication date: 28 October 2022
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc

The vibrant and diverse sounds of pop, rock, and soul in the 1960s and 1970s reached unprecedented heights, captivating a wider audience than ever before. While some songs embraced a broad appeal, others specifically targeted specific demographics, resulting in varying degrees of success across different chart genres. This captivating book delves into the examination of forty iconic songs that graced the song charts of this remarkable era. These charts include the esteemed Billboard Pop, Billboard Soul, Adult Contemporary, Cashbox, and British Charts. Each entry in this book provides a comprehensive analysis of the factors that propelled these songs to popularity. Through engaging author interviews, we gain insights into the creative processes and personal stories behind some of the most beloved and influential songs of the 1960s and 1970s. The voices of songwriters, musicians, and artists like KC (of KC and the Sunshine Band), Mark Farner (of Grand Funk), Jerry Butler, Ron Dante (of the Archies and the Cuff Links), Freda Payne, Lou Christie, Tommy Roe, The Spinners, and many others come alive, shedding light on the creative forces that shaped this iconic musical era.

Weight: 103g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781476683751