60s music
Groove along to Beat Media's breakdown of the bands, artists, songs and culture that defined the 60s.
They’re Coming To Take Me Away Ha-Haa turns 60. Top Story - March 2026.
There was a one-hit wonder recording in 1966 titled "They're Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!"The song made it to number 3 on Billboard's top 100 chart, but in today’s cancel culture might be considered inappropriate.
By Cheryl E Preston8 days ago in Beat
We’ve Gotta Get Out of This Place
The British rock group The Animals released their first album in 1964, simply titled The Animals. Their first album featured Eric Burdon on vocals, Alan Price on keyboards, Hilton Valentine on guitar, Chas Chandler on bass, and John Steel on drums. In 1983, the five original members of The Animals, who had reunited in 1977, released one more album entitled The Ark. After a tour, The Animals broke up for good.
By Rasma Raisters10 days ago in Beat
How Music Bridged Faith and Humanity
Throughout human history, music has been more than mere entertainment—it has been a universal language capable of transcending boundaries of culture, language, and even religion. One of the most profound examples of this is the tradition of evening music gatherings, where melodies and rhythms have served as bridges between diverse communities, softening rigid social and religious walls and creating spaces of shared humanity.
By Irshad Abbasi 14 days ago in Beat
Let’s Live for Today
The American rock band the Grass Roots was at the top between 1965 and 1975. The band was the creation of Lou Adler and the songwriting duo of P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri. During their musical career they had two gold albums and two gold singles and have sold more than 20 million records worldwide. Band member Rob Grill passed away in 2011. Former musicians who have been with the Grass Roots still go on tours and take part in oldies shows all over the world.
By Rasma Raisters14 days ago in Beat
Voices of Love and Defiance
The Islamic Golden Age is often celebrated for its intellectual brilliance—its advancements in science, philosophy, and literature. Yet, within this flourishing cultural landscape, the voices of women are frequently overlooked. Among the most compelling figures to emerge from medieval Persian literature are Rabia Balkhi and Mahsati Ganjavi, two (women poets) who infused poetry with deeply personal expressions of love, longing, and resistance. Their works not only challenged social norms but also expanded the emotional and linguistic boundaries of Persian poetry.
By Irshad Abbasi 14 days ago in Beat
Why So Many People Think Music Isn’t as Good Anymore
Every generation claims that music “isn’t what it used to be.” Yet in recent years, the criticism has grown louder than ever. Across social media, podcasts, and online forums, listeners regularly argue that modern music feels repetitive, shallow, or manufactured. While there are still incredibly talented artists working today, many fans believe something about the structure of the music industry has changed in ways that make great music harder to find.
By Navigating the World15 days ago in Beat
The Memes Of Ruby And The Mystery Cats
I have only met Caroline Wilkinson once, she was performing at the Cluny 2 playing an Iggy Pop song but she is also Ruby of Ruby and the Mystery Cats, a red hot rockabilly rock and roll combo vaguely located around Tyneside.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 20 days ago in Beat
Songs Of Moonlight
Introduction This was inspired because the moon lit up the bedroom in the Alnwick apartment. My photographs are not very good, but you can get the idea. I am a bit scared of the dark, so it was nice to be able to see my way around the room when it was dark.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 23 days ago in Beat











