After the wild indulgences of Psychedelia, it’s only natural that a backlash would take place. Slowly, rock and roll started to shift to a place where it could acknowledge a few of its influences. The Band kicked things off with their debut album in late 1968, but things really got rolling by early 1969.

Here a re a few songs that made a difference over 50 years ago:

1) Proud Mary – Creedence Clearwater Revival

Time of the Season - The Zombies

My Whole World Ended – David Ruffin

Games People Play – Joe South

Today I Sing the Blues – Aretha Franklin

Hot Burrito#1 – The Flying Burrito Brothers

Hot Burrito #2 –The Flying Burrito Brothers

Good Times Bad Times – Led Zeppelin