Whew, 1968 was a tough year. It seemed as though all the promise, dreams and hope of 1967 came crashing down with a cruel sense of reality.

1968 was the result of the excesses of 1967. The all-night party was over, and this was going to be one hell of a hangover. Not only were our leaders being assassinated, but so were our musical heroes.

In quick succession, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix were both lost to excess. Meanwhile, war protests grew violent and race riots broke out across the country, while a staunch conservative took over leadership of the United States. Things were ‘heavy’, and you could sense it in the pop music of the times.

Featured tracks include:

Midnight Confessions – The Grass Roots

I’ve Gotta Get a Message to You – The Bee Gees

Time Has Come Today – The Chambers Brothers

Piece of My Heart – Janis Joplin

All Along the Watchtower – Jimi Hendrix

In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida – Iron Butterfly

Quick Joey Small – Kasenetz-Katz Singing Orchestra

Love Child – Diana Ross and the Supremes

Magic Carpet Ride – Steppenwolf

Elenore – The Turtles