Various - Sounds Of The Sixties 1969 The End Of A Musical Era

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Review by Marc Lightner

Sounds Of The Sixties 1969: The End Of A Musical Era – A Wild, Nostalgic Ride Alright, buckle up. This ain’t your grandma’s playlist—unless she was cool enough to jam out to "Proud Mary" or lose her mind over “Je T'Aime... Moi Non Plus.” Sounds Of The Sixties 1969: The End Of A Musical Era is a chaotic yet oddly satisfying trip through rock, pop, and reggae vibes that’ll slap you in the face with nostalgia so hard, you might cry. Released by Reader's Digest in 2000, this UK-born compilation feels like someone raided their parents’ vinyl stash and slapped it onto one CD for maximum impact. Let’s cut straight to the chase: this album isn’t perfect. It jumps genres faster than you can say “reggae-pop,” but damn if it doesn’t work somehow. John K Hall deserves props for curating something this wild without making it sound like a mess. And let’s be real—it’s not every day you hear tracks like “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” sandwiched next to “In The Year 2525 (Exordium And Terminus).” That combo alone should come with a warning label. Now, let me tell ya why two tracks stuck in my brain like gum under a table. First off, “Proud Mary.” You know it, you love it, even if you don’t wanna admit it. Tina Turner’s version may have stolen all the thunder later on, but Creedence Clearwater Revival’s original still hits harder than a punch from Mike Tyson. When that riff kicks in? Forget about it. Your soul gets hijacked. Every time I hear it, I feel like grabbing a guitar and starting a band called Riverboat Gamblers just to honor its vibe. Then there’s “Je T'Aime... Moi Non Plus.” Holy hell, this song is sex wrapped in vinyl. Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin didn’t just record music—they made art that could get banned in five countries while still climbing charts worldwide. Listening to this track feels illegal, like you’re sneaking into some smoky Parisian club at 3 AM where everyone speaks French and drinks absinthe. It’s weird, uncomfortable, and kinda genius—all at once. If this doesn’t make you blush, check your pulse. The rest of the album? Hits and misses galore. Tracks like “Everybody’s Talkin’” and “Aquarius” bring back memories of bell-bottoms and questionable haircuts, while others like “Ragamuffin Man” are just… there. But hey, isn’t that what compilations are supposed to do? Throw everything at the wall and see what sticks? Here’s the kicker: as much as this collection screams “sixties nostalgia,” it also reminds you how far we’ve come—and maybe how far we haven’t. Listening to these songs today feels like flipping through an old photo album filled with both joy and awkwardness. Like, sure, people were dropping acid and protesting wars back then, but they were also singing about painted smiles and liquidators. What does that even mean?! Who cares—it slaps. So yeah, Sounds Of The Sixties 1969 is messy, loud, and occasionally brilliant. Kinda like life itself. Now go blast “Proud Mary” and pretend you’re steering a boat down the Mississippi. Or crank “Je T'Aime” and hope your neighbors don’t call the cops. Just promise me one thing—you won’t listen to this sober. Trust me on that one.

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TrackDurationPreview
A Boy Named Sue03:40
The Night They Raided Minsky's02:36
Ballad Of Easy Rider02:02
Do What You Gotta Do04:03
Make Me An Island02:57
All The Love In The World02:48
In The Bad, Bad Old Days (Before You Loved Me)03:24
Long Shot Kick De Bucket02:45
Hello Suzie02:42
Everyday People02:20
Melting Pot03:48
Nobody's Child04:25
The Price Of Love03:40
Dick-A-Dum-Dum (King's Road)02:22
Liquidator02:45
Love Is All03:48
Galveston02:39
My Sentimental Friend03:16
Surround Yourself With Sorrow02:43
Man Of The World02:50
Goodnight Midnight03:00
Nearest And Dearest02:30
I Can Hear Music02:33
Something In The Air03:54
I Heard It Through The Grapevine03:12
Living In The Past03:18
Israelites02:37
The Onion Song02:55
Wonderful World, Beautiful People03:14
Bird On The Wire03:35
'Battle Of Britain' Theme02:21
If You Love Her03:06
Lights Of Cincinnati03:24
When Two Worlds Collide02:11
Throw Down A Line02:49
Everybody's Talkin'02:45
Je T'Aime... Moi Non Plus04:26
Cloud Nine03:27
Dizzy02:50
Aquarius02:50
Good Morning Starshine03:38
I'd Rather Go Blind03:40
Games People Play03:29
Mockingbird02:40
I'm Livin' In Shame02:58
Boom Bang-A-Bang02:22
He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother04:18
Love Me Tonight03:11
Am I The Same Girl?03:03
Two Little Boys03:15
Going Up The Country02:50
Ragamuffin Man03:01
In The Year 2525 (Exordium And Terminus)03:17
Saved By The Bell03:08
Return Of Django03:34
I'll Pick A Rose For My Rose02:40
The Way It Used To Be03:14
Groovy Baby02:22
Proud Mary03:52
Cupid03:30
Where Do You Go To My Lovely04:40
(Call Me) Number One03:47
The Q5 Piano Tune02:23
Behind A Painted Smile02:52

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Catalog Numbers

RDCD2981-3

Labels

Reader's Digest

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Formats

  • 3 × CD
  • Compilation

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Copyright (c)The Reader's Digest Association Limited
Licensed FromBMG Entertainment International UK & Ireland Ltd.

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Created ByJohn K Hall

Notes

Made in EEC.

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (CD1): [Sono Press Logo] A-41054/ RDCD2981 A
  • Mastering SID Code (CD1): IFPI LB 47
  • Mould SID Code (CD1): IFPI 0748
  • Matrix / Runout (CD2): [Sono Press Logo] A-41055/ RDCD2982 A
  • Mastering SID Code (CD2): IFPI LB 47
  • Mould SID Code (CD2): IFPI 0740
  • Matrix / Runout (CD3): [Sono Press Logo] A-41056/ RDCD2983 A
  • Mastering SID Code (CD 3): IFPI LB 45
  • Mould SID Code (CD3): IFPI 0748
  • Other (Shown on the back insert at the bottom): LSS69-A-013

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Sounds Of The Sixties 1969 The End Of A Musical Era* is like a time capsule of the late '60s, even though it was released in 2000. It has tracks from all over the musical map—rock, pop, reggae, you name it. What’s wild is that it includes iconic songs like "Proud Mary" and "Je T'Aime... Moi Non Plus," which couldn’t be more different but somehow fit together. Oh, and fun fact: the guy behind it, John K Hall, managed to pack 54 tracks into one collection. That’s basically a playlist of the decade’s most unforgettable moments. Not bad for an album made in the UK by Reader’s Digest!