Groovin’ On A Sunday Afternoon: The Sound Of The Hippie Generation

I tried to capture the sound of the hippie generation in the late 1960s, early 1970s. Its epicentre was without any doubt in California. When the Vietnam War ended in the mid-seventies, the protest movement and its culture faded out. However, the musical legacy that came from this period is a hopeful, peaceful and often joyful sound that is still influential today. No better way to start spring time, if you ask me. :-) 

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Tracklist:

Rotary Connection – Songs (1969)
Al Wilson ‎– The Dolphins (1972)
Jessie Ware – Remember Where You Are (2020)
David Cassidy ‎– How Can I Be Sure (1972)
Brewer & Shipley – Dreamin’ In The Shade (1968)
Judee Sill – Lady-O (1971)
Odyssey – Our Lives Are Shaped By What We Love (1972)
The Spiral Staircase – More Today Than Yesterday (1968)
Dave Grusin – California Montage (1969)
Paul Carrack – Groovin’ (2001)
The Lovin' Spoonful ‎– Darling Be Home Soon (1966)
The Zombies ‎– Whenever You're Ready (1965)
Paul & Barry Ryan ‎– Have Pity On The Boy (1966)
Vic Dana ‎– Let The Good Times In (1968)
Michael Gately ‎– Shine Your Light On Me (1969)
Jo Ann Love ‎– Everything I Need (1972)
Little Anthony & The Imperials ‎– Help Me Find A Way (To Say I Love You) (1970)
American Breed – To Put Up With You (1968)
Stouffville Grit – ‘Cause I Don’t Have You (1971)