Review REVOLUTION IN THE HEAD by Ian MacDonald | #116 Pop Goes the 60s 2026-09-24 | Review REVOLUTION IN THE HEAD by Ian MacDonald | #116
History of the BEAU BRUMMELS | #300 Pop Goes the 60s 2025-09-27 | The Beau Brummel’s career spanned a lengthy 6 years and despite being often overlooked as a British Invasion group, they produced a surprisingly amount of quality work that spanned several genres including folk rock, psychedelia, and country rock. Built on the song writing and instrumentation of guitarist Ron Elliot and singer Sal Valentino, their entire 1960s career is given a deep dive here on Pop Goes the 60s.Your Support is most welcome!*Tip Jar:* tinyurl.com/4m8w2tebSupport Pop Goes the 60s with *PATREON:* https://rb.gy/nhcy3Pop Goes the 60s *MERCH:* popgoesthe60s.com/merch
History of the EASYBEATS | #299 Pop Goes the 60s 2025-09-17 | Australia's finest, the Easybeats, came on the world wide scene with their hit Friday On My Mind. Though considered a "one-hit-wonder" by many the Easybeat had 7 albums with hits, near hits, and quality deep cuts and Matt goes into their catalog to mine some nuggets.Your Support is most welcome!*Tip Jar:* tinyurl.com/4m8w2tebSupport Pop Goes the 60s with *PATREON:* https://rb.gy/nhcy3Pop Goes the 60s *MERCH:* popgoesthe60s.com/merch
Spinal Tap II FILM REVIEW | #298 Pop Goes the 60s 2025-09-14 | I just saw the sequel Spinal Tap: The End Continues and it was a fun romp of a well done follow up that took 41 years. Your Support is most welcome!*Tip Jar:* tinyurl.com/4m8w2tebSupport Pop Goes the 60s with *PATREON:* https://rb.gy/nhcy3Pop Goes the 60s *MERCH:* popgoesthe60s.com/merch
Beatles CARNIVAL OF LIGHT | #297 Pop Goes the 60s 2025-09-05 | Carnival of Light is an electronic/avant-garde piece of music the Beatles created for a London event in 1967 called The Million Volt Light and Sound Rave, also known as "Carnival of Light." Matt covers what led to the creation of this track, it's execution, and the reason some Beatles do not want it out. Your Support is most welcome!*Tip Jar:* tinyurl.com/4m8w2tebSupport Pop Goes the 60s with *PATREON:* https://rb.gy/nhcy3Pop Goes the 60s *MERCH:* popgoesthe60s.com/merch
Beatles ANTHOLOGY 4 Preview | #296 Pop Goes the 60s 2025-08-27 | They actually changed a lyric for the Free As A Bird 2025 Mix! Didn't see that coming. Matt gives a brief overview of Apple's latest offering: Anthology 4 which give us mostly previously released material. As the masses wait in vain for the Rubber Soul Box set, Anthology 4 is the thing gruel offered to Beatlemaniacs instead.Your Support is most welcome!*Tip Jar:* tinyurl.com/4m8w2tebSupport Pop Goes the 60s with *PATREON:* https://rb.gy/nhcy3Pop Goes the 60s *MERCH:* popgoesthe60s.com/merch
History of the 5TH DIMENSION part two | #295 Pop Goes the 60s 2025-08-22 | This part two of the history of the 5th Dimension Matt covers the 1970s and how the group successfully made the transition to the new decade but it couldn’t last, could it? Your Support is most welcome!*Tip Jar:* tinyurl.com/4m8w2tebSupport Pop Goes the 60s with *PATREON:* https://rb.gy/nhcy3Pop Goes the 60s *MERCH:* popgoesthe60s.com/merch
History of the 5TH DIMENSION part one | #294 Pop Goes the 60s 2025-08-17 | One of the most successful pop groups from the mid-60s to the early 70s were the 5th Dimension, whose unmistakeable sound outlasted many 60s bands. Matt takes you through the end of the decade of the 60s in this part one episide. Your Support is most welcome!*Tip Jar:* tinyurl.com/4m8w2tebSupport Pop Goes the 60s with *PATREON:* https://rb.gy/nhcy3Pop Goes the 60s *MERCH:* popgoesthe60s.com/merch
SPIRIT Addendum | #293 Pop Goes the 60s 2025-08-08 | Matt adds a few chestnuts to his History of Spirit by filling in some gaps in the band's history post 1971. Your Support is most welcome!*Tip Jar:* tinyurl.com/4m8w2tebSupport Pop Goes the 60s with *PATREON:* https://rb.gy/nhcy3Pop Goes the 60s *MERCH:* popgoesthe60s.com/merch
The History of SPIRIT | #292 Pop Goes the 60s 2025-08-03 | Spirit is one of the more eclectic bands to emerge out of the mid-60s L.A. music scene. Combining rock, folk, blues, classical, and jazz made them an exciting live unit that few bands could compete with. Their studio work is also impressive with 6 albums of material featuring Randy California, Jay Ferguson, John Locke, Mark Andes and Ed Cassidy. Matt goes over the band history and plays many deep cuts that show the depth of Spirit. Your Support is most welcome!*Tip Jar:* tinyurl.com/4m8w2tebSupport Pop Goes the 60s with *PATREON:* https://rb.gy/nhcy3Pop Goes the 60s *MERCH:* popgoesthe60s.com/merch
Defining Songs of the 1960s | #291 Pop Goes the 60s 2025-07-29 | Matt takes us through the 1960s be offering 3 songs per year that really define the period. Put yours in the comments below!Your Support is most welcome!*Tip Jar:* tinyurl.com/4m8w2tebSupport Pop Goes the 60s with *PATREON:* https://rb.gy/nhcy3Pop Goes the 60s *MERCH:* popgoesthe60s.com/merch
Raffle Winners! | #290 Pop Goes the 60s 2025-07-23 | Matt picks winner of his latest Patreon raffle.Listen to DRUG SONGS: bit.ly/3amOit5Listen to LEI'D IN HAWAII: tinyurl.com/enecp57s Your Support is most welcome!Tip Jar: tinyurl.com/4m8w2tebSupport Pop Goes the 60s with PATREON: https://rb.gy/nhcy3Pop Goes the 60s MERCH: popgoesthe60s.com/merch
History of the RISING SONS | #289 Pop Goes the 60s 2025-07-18 | The Rising Sons were a blues rock group that formed in 1965 in Los Angeles and is know for members Taj Mahal, Ry Cooder, Gary Marker, Jesse Lee Kincaid, Ed Cassidy, and Kevin Kelley. Despite a formidable lineup, commercial success eluded them for a number of very good reasons that Matt explains in this band history.Your Support is most welcome!*Tip Jar:* tinyurl.com/4m8w2tebSupport Pop Goes the 60s with *PATREON:* https://rb.gy/nhcy3Pop Goes the 60s *MERCH:* popgoesthe60s.com/merch
Got Broke. Paul Returns | #288 Pop Goes the 60s 2025-07-16 | Paul McCartney's Got Back Tour continues in the United States with plenty of 21st Century pricing. Matt also talks about the upcoming Raffle for Patreon subscribers. Your Support is most welcome!*Tip Jar:* tinyurl.com/4m8w2tebSupport Pop Goes the 60s with *PATREON:* https://rb.gy/nhcy3Pop Goes the 60s *MERCH:* popgoesthe60s.com/merch
Review Living in the Material World | #287 Pop Goes the 60s 2025-07-11 | John Heaton once again joins Matt for a Review and discussion on George Harrison's Living In the Material World lp.John Heaton's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@UCzYfEz99hIa4ERr_zjgEYeQ Your Support is most welcome!*Tip Jar:* tinyurl.com/4m8w2tebSupport Pop Goes the 60s with *PATREON:* https://rb.gy/nhcy3Pop Goes the 60s *MERCH:* popgoesthe60s.com/merch
Paul Revere & the Raiders Pop Goes the 60s 2025-07-11 | A string of hits from 1961-1971 make Paul Revere and The Raiders one of the most popular bands of the 1960s. Matt takes you through their formation and into their "classic lineup" period and plays all the hits and several excellent album tracks in this part one video that covers 1961-1967.
Freakbeat – 20 Key Songs | #286 Pop Goes the 60s 2025-07-03 | Freakbeat is a subgenre of 60s music that was prevalent in the UK in the mid to late sixties that bridged the gap between mod music and British psychedelia. Matt chooses 20 essential songs that showcase the early freakbeat period through the latter days which spans roughly 1965-1968.Psychedelic Web Radio: techwebsound.comYour Support is most welcome!*Tip Jar:* tinyurl.com/4m8w2tebSupport Pop Goes the 60s with *PATREON:* https://rb.gy/nhcy3Pop Goes the 60s *MERCH:* popgoesthe60s.com/merch
Byrds: An Intro Pop Goes the 60s 2025-06-24 | The Byrds are possibly the most important American band of the 1960s
BEATLES GUITAR SHOP with Antony Rotunno | #285 Pop Goes the 60s 2025-06-22 | Guest Antony Rotunno joins Matt for this Pop Goes the 60s look at the Beatles guitar work. Matt and Antony look at 10 songs and dissect the guitar by playing them and listening to stems from song deconstructions.*Antony's podcasts: *Glass Onion On John Lennon: bit.ly/3BEoBkeLife & Life Only: lifeandlifeonly.podbean.comFilm Gold: https://anchor.fm/filmgoldYour Support is most welcome!*Tip Jar:* tinyurl.com/4m8w2tebSupport Pop Goes the 60s with *PATREON:* https://rb.gy/nhcy3Pop Goes the 60s *MERCH:* popgoesthe60s.com/merch
SLY & BRI Losing 2 Heavy Hitters | #284 Pop Goes the 60s 2025-06-18 | Sly Stone and Brian Wilson are the latest casualties of the 60s generation. Matt reflects on them during a walk through the woods. Your Support is most welcome!*Tip Jar:* tinyurl.com/4m8w2tebSupport Pop Goes the 60s with *PATREON:* https://rb.gy/nhcy3Pop Goes the 60s *MERCH:* popgoesthe60s.com/merch
Bogie At the Hair Salon Pop Goes the 60s 2025-06-16 | Little Bogie, production assistant on Pop Goes the 60s, visits the hair salon
Interview with Writer Geoffrey Giuliano | #283 Pop Goes the 60s 2025-06-14 | Matt opens the forum up to writer Geoffrey Giuliano, whose reputation as a Beatles biographer is second only to Albert Goldman. Geoffrey discusses his reputation and the publishing process with which his books were vetted.Geoffrey Giuliano website: geoffreygiuliano.comGeoffrey Giuliano YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@UCl3FT2BEJErcvvCDQKeLp_A Your Support is most welcome!*Tip Jar:* tinyurl.com/4m8w2tebSupport Pop Goes the 60s with *PATREON:* https://rb.gy/nhcy3Pop Goes the 60s *MERCH:* popgoesthe60s.com/merch
Pete Best Out Because of Jealousy? #thebeatles Pop Goes the 60s 2025-06-10 | It was jealousy – according to Pete Best's mother, Mona.
Beatles Anthology REVIEW | #282 Pop Goes the 60s 2025-06-09 | The Beatles Anthology was a much anticipated multi-media project in 1995 and though it was the 'official' story of the Beatles, it is now viewed as dated, biased, and lacking in many areas, Despite its shortcomings, it still offers a wonderful history with loads of video, live performances and new interviews by the principal players. Your Support is most welcome!*Tip Jar:* tinyurl.com/4m8w2tebSupport Pop Goes the 60s with *PATREON:* https://rb.gy/nhcy3Pop Goes the 60s *MERCH:* popgoesthe60s.com/merch
The Compleat Beatles REVIEW | #281 Pop Goes the 60s 2025-06-04 | The Compleat Beatles was the first full documentary on the Beatles career and though mainly forgotten, it stands as a more than competent telling of one of the most amazing stories of the 20th Century. View it here: archive.org/details/the-compleat-beatles-1982Your Support is most welcome!*Tip Jar:* tinyurl.com/4m8w2tebSupport Pop Goes the 60s with *PATREON:* https://rb.gy/nhcy3Pop Goes the 60s *MERCH:* popgoesthe60s.com/merch
The 60s Group The Association Pop Goes the 60s 2025-06-03 | Some of the best 60s hits are by the Association, yet few people remember the bands name, let alone the band members.
The Delightful Dolores: The Whipped Cream Model Pop Goes the 60s 2025-05-28 | Dolores Erickson posed for perhaps the most recognizable album cover ever with Herb Alpert's Whipped Cream & Other Delights.
Uber Macca Fans In Action! | #280 Pop Goes the 60s 2025-05-26 | Uber Macca Fans can be a sight to behold. Two prominent YouTubers demonstrate this type 2 Paul McCartney fan, unfortunately at Matt's expense. But Matt is willing to take one for the Classic Rock McCartney Fan team!*2Legs video: *Music Snobbery: Why Limiting Yourself Makes You Ignorant*youtube.com/shorts/lyhmvcIv_-cYour Support is most welcome!*Tip Jar:* tinyurl.com/4m8w2tebSupport Pop Goes the 60s with *PATREON:* https://rb.gy/nhcy3Pop Goes the 60s *MERCH:* popgoesthe60s.com/merch
History of CHAD & JEREMY | #279 Pop Goes the 60s 2025-05-24 | Chad Stuart & Jeremy Clyde had an impressive string of hits from 1964-65 but then had to make the transition through the different 1960s music trends. They did this successfully albeit not in the commercial realm but yet they wrote and produced some fine pop-psych music. Your Support is most welcome!*Tip Jar:* tinyurl.com/4m8w2tebSupport Pop Goes the 60s with *PATREON:* https://rb.gy/nhcy3Pop Goes the 60s *MERCH:* popgoesthe60s.com/merch
Love Misses Monterey Pop Goes the 60s 2025-05-19 | The story of Love tracks the transformation of folk rock into something more refined without losing its rough edges. Arthur Lee steers this group through many twists and turns in a 2-part video series on Pop Goes the 60s.
The Two Types Of Paul McCartney Fans | #278 Pop Goes the 60s 2025-05-19 | There are Two Types of McCartney Fans that don't really get along. Matt, with the help of Joe Mayo from the Mean Mr. Mayo channel, shows the dynamics of these two types. MeanMrMayo's Video:youtube.com/watch?v=YW2MQdtoYP8&t=611sYour Support is most welcome!*Tip Jar:* tinyurl.com/4m8w2tebSupport Pop Goes the 60s with *PATREON:* https://rb.gy/nhcy3Pop Goes the 60s *MERCH:* popgoesthe60s.com/merch
Matt Strikes Back! | #277 Pop Goes the 60s 2025-05-14 | Beatles Fans can't handle other fans favorite Beatles songs and lash out in the comments section.Your Support is most welcome!*Tip Jar:* tinyurl.com/4m8w2tebSupport Pop Goes the 60s with *PATREON:* https://rb.gy/nhcy3Pop Goes the 60s *MERCH:* popgoesthe60s.com/merch
The Argument – George & Paul from the Get Back Sessions Pop Goes the 60s 2025-05-13 | John offers a solution to "the argument."#beatlesbreakup Your Support is most welcome!*Tip Jar:* tinyurl.com/4m8w2tebSupport Pop Goes the 60s with *PATREON:* https://rb.gy/nhcy3Pop Goes the 60s *MERCH:* popgoesthe60s.com/merch
Why the Beatles Broke Up #thebeatles #beatlesbreakup Pop Goes the 60s 2025-05-06 | youtu.be/rC5M747NmqIThe age-old question as to why The Beatles broke up is explored here in the first of three videos that discusses 10 main reasons. This is part one of three videos.Your Support is most welcome!*Tip Jar:* tinyurl.com/4m8w2tebSupport Pop Goes the 60s with *PATREON:* https://rb.gy/nhcy3Pop Goes the 60s *MERCH:* popgoesthe60s.com/merch
YOUR BEATLES FAVORITES Survey Results | #276 Pop Goes the 60s 2025-05-02 | Thank you for taking the survey listing YOUR FAVORITE BEATLES SONGS! Matt lists your 50 top picks and dives into the results. Your Support is most welcome!*Tip Jar:* tinyurl.com/4m8w2tebSupport Pop Goes the 60s with *PATREON:* https://rb.gy/nhcy3Pop Goes the 60s *MERCH:* popgoesthe60s.com/merch
Interview with Writer David Leaf | #275 Pop Goes the 60s 2025-04-29 | Matt interviews writer, director David Leaf to discuss his new book SMiLE: The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of Brian Wilson. Order David's book*SMiLE: The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of Brian Wilson: * amzn.to/3GqAQIXListen to *Matt's Mix of SMiLE*: tinyurl.com/muvwz39aYour Support is most welcome!*Tip Jar:* tinyurl.com/4m8w2tebSupport Pop Goes the 60s with *PATREON:* https://rb.gy/nhcy3Pop Goes the 60s *MERCH:* popgoesthe60s.com/merch
Matts Favorite BEATLES Songs | #274 Pop Goes the 60s 2025-04-22 | Matt talks about a few of his favorite Beatles songs and gives some personal history behind each song. *List Your Beatles Favorites Here:* surveymonkey.com/r/ZZGQYVWYour Support is most welcome!*Tip Jar:* tinyurl.com/4m8w2tebSupport Pop Goes the 60s with *PATREON:* https://rb.gy/nhcy3Pop Goes the 60s *MERCH:* popgoesthe60s.com/merch
Interview with Writer/Musician JONATHAN GOULD | #273 Pop Goes the 60s 2025-04-15 | Jonathan Gould wrote the very excellent Beatles biography Can't Buy Me Love and he and Matt discuss the Beatles and how he approach writing about their rich history. *Can’t Buy Me Love: The Beatles, Britain, & America* amzn.to/4cxqhQ9*Otis Redding: An Unfinished Life* amzn.to/4lOukfl*Burning Down The House Talking Heads & the New York Scene* amzn.to/4lxZEP1Your Support is most welcome!*Tip Jar:* tinyurl.com/4m8w2tebSupport Pop Goes the 60s with *PATREON:* https://rb.gy/nhcy3Pop Goes the 60s *MERCH:* popgoesthe60s.com/merch
History of the HOUR GLASS | #272 Pop Goes the 60s 2025-04-09 | The much overlooked HOUR GLASS is the group Duane and Gregg Allman led prior to forming the Allman Brothers Band and they left behind an interesting body of work that spanned pop, psychedelia, blues rock, and the bands own version of what was to become southern rock.Your Support is most welcome!*Tip Jar:* tinyurl.com/4m8w2tebSupport Pop Goes the 60s with *PATREON:* https://rb.gy/nhcy3Pop Goes the 60s *MERCH:* popgoesthe60s.com/merch
ALBUM REVIEW Beatles VI | #271 Pop Goes the 60s 2025-04-02 | The Beatles VI was an early 1965 Capitol release that was essential a remake oYour Support is most welcome!*Tip Jar:* tinyurl.com/4m8w2tebSupport Pop Goes the 60s with *PATREON:* https://rb.gy/nhcy3Pop Goes the 60s *MERCH:* popgoesthe60s.com/merch
Early Beatles ALBUM REVIEW | #270 Pop Goes the 60s 2025-03-27 | The Early Beatles was a Capitol release that was essentially a remake of Introducing The Beatles, which was originally released on the Vee-Jay label in early 1964. The license for Vee-Jay had run out allowing Capitol to release their own version in March of 1965.Your Support is most welcome!*Tip Jar:* tinyurl.com/4m8w2tebSupport Pop Goes the 60s with *PATREON:* https://rb.gy/nhcy3Pop Goes the 60s *MERCH:* popgoesthe60s.com/merch
Beatles 65 ALBUM REVIEW | #269 Pop Goes the 60s 2025-03-22 | Beatles '65 was the North American version of Beatles For Sale, the band's late 1964 album. Matt compare the two albums and explains the Duophonic sound Capital used to "update" the Beatles' sound.You can support Pop Goes the 60s in a number of ways:*Tip Jar:* tinyurl.com/4m8w2tebSupport Pop Goes the 60s with *PATREON:* https://rb.gy/nhcy3Pop Goes the 60s *MERCH:* popgoesthe60s.com/merch
Beatles For Sale ALBUM REVIEW | #268 Pop Goes the 60s 2025-03-19 | Matt goes over the history of Beatles For Sale, listening to some song clips, and busting a few myths along the way.You can support Pop Goes the 60s in a number of ways:*Tip Jar:* tinyurl.com/4m8w2tebSupport Pop Goes the 60s with *PATREON:* https://rb.gy/nhcy3Pop Goes the 60s *MERCH:* popgoesthe60s.com/merch
Happy St Patricks Day | #267 Pop Goes the 60s 2025-03-17 | Happy St. Patrick's Day!*Tip Jar:* tinyurl.com/4m8w2tebSupport Pop Goes the 60s with *PATREON:* https://rb.gy/nhcy3Pop Goes the 60s *MERCH:* popgoesthe60s.com/merch
A Hard Days Night UK ALBUM REVIEW | #266 Pop Goes the 60s 2025-03-13 | This is a second part to Matt's look into the US and UK versions of the A Hard Day's Night album. The focus here is on the UK version which is a proper album in comparison with the US version, which is an unabashed soundtrack album. *Tip Jar:* tinyurl.com/4m8w2tebSupport Pop Goes the 60s with *PATREON:* https://rb.gy/nhcy3Pop Goes the 60s *MERCH:* popgoesthe60s.com/merch
History of the FREE DESIGN | #265 Pop Goes the 60s 2025-03-07 | The Free Design was one of the best vocal groups of the 60s and their seven albums showcase their fine singing, vocal arrangements, and production, courtesy of Enoch Light's Project 3 label. Matt goes through their catalog, playing many of their highlights and outlining their great run of critically acclaimed songs. *Tip Jar:* tinyurl.com/4m8w2tebSupport Pop Goes the 60s with *PATREON:* https://rb.gy/nhcy3Pop Goes the 60s *MERCH:* popgoesthe60s.com/merch
BEATLES Book Review: Cant Buy Me Love | #264 Pop Goes the 60s 2025-02-28 | Matt reviews the Beatles Biography Can't Buy Me Love by Jonathan Gould. *Buy Can't Buy Me Love:* amzn.to/43nc2el Support Pop Goes the 60s with *PATREON:* https://rb.gy/nhcy3Pop Goes the 60s *MERCH:* popgoesthe60s.com/merch*Tip Jar:* tinyurl.com/4m8w2teb
