This Issue of the Chronicle, we present Part #9 (1954) of our 12-part series of the "History of the Sounds of Modern Music." Our objective is to follow the Sounds made by innovative Humans and their Instruments that have evolved throughout the Centuries of Man-on-Earth.
Part #1 - Early Civilizations Part #2 - Pre Civil War
Part #3 - Civil War and Post Part #4 -New Orleans Scene
Part #5 - The River Boat Era Part #6- The Big Cities
Part #7A(1-2) - Roaring 20s Part #7B - The BIG Band Era
Part #8 - Pre-Rock n Roll Part #9 - The 1950s (1954)
Part #10 - The 1960s Part #10B - Woodstock Era
Part #11 - The 1970s Part #12 - The 1980s
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History of the “Sounds” of Music Part #1954
The 1960s..."The Road to Woodstock" Evolution of the Sounds of Music
By William W. Nelson
Founder of the Asheville School of Classic Rock
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1954
Introduction
My Take:
As you can see, the number of new Artists and rejuvenated Ones are showing up on our Charts (Pop and R&B)... 1961 was a year that laid the groundwork for the diverse and innovative sounds that would define the rest of the 1960s, with new Artists, Styles, and production techniques emerging alongside established Stars.
Chart-toppers: The Billboard Hot 100 saw a variety of hits, including "Tossin' and Turnin'" by Bobby Lewis, which was the top song of the year. Other major hits included "I Fall to Pieces" by Patsy Cline and "Crying" by Roy Orbison.
New artists: 16 acts achieved their first number one song in 1961, including The Shirelles, Del Shannon, Roy Orbison, and The Marvelettes, indicating a fresh wave of talent.
The development of Regional Music Scenes:
Surf music emerged from Southern California
Phil Spector began developing his influential "Wall of Sound" production technique.
Record labels: Berry Gordy's Tamla/Motown label had its first number one hit and signed The Supremes, setting the stage for future success.
Crossover appeal: The music of 1961 showed increasing crossover between pop, R&B, and country, as exemplified by Patsy Cline's success.
You can just start to feel things a Changin' on "Down the Road."
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