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I felt very sad on hearing the news that Davy Jones of The Monkees had died yesterday of a heart attack aged just 66. I loved the music of the Monkees but equally it reminded of my happy childhood.
As a very young child I remember watching Saturday night TV when visiting my Gran.  The Monkees [...]

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This was first aired in the UK ‘live’ on the David Frost Show in 1968 and is still a brilliant performance, The Beatles with the beautiful song Hey Jude.
The Beatles – Hey Jude

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This is an excellent clip of Bob Dylan way back in 1965, still fresh faced and singing It’s All Over Now Baby Blue.
Bob Dylan – It’s All Over Now Baby Blue

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The definitive version of the Cat Stevens song First Cut Is The Deepest, in my opinion. PP Arnold performs the song on Beat Club on UK TV in 1967.
There have been many covers of this classic song, many great versions, this is my favourite.
P.P.Arnold – The First Cut Is The Deepest

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The Doors were founded by Ray Manzarek and Jim Morrison in Los Angeles in 1965. Light My Fire appeared on their eponymous album released in 1967.
Both controversial and influential during the late sixties, the death of singer Jim Morrison in Paris in 1971 only served to fuel the legend of the band.
This video showcases the [...]

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