1967
in MusicAlbums
25
Artists
18
Milestones
24
Notable Releases
Cold Sweat
James BrownCited by some critics as the first true funk song, featuring drum breaks and harmonic reduction to a single chord that established the musical foundation for funk.
Looking for Love / I'll Be Yours
Karen CarpenterKaren's first solo single released on Magic Lamp Records with only 500 copies pressed
Pata Pata
Miriam MakebaHer most famous and commercially successful recording, described as a 'groundbreaking Afropop gem' that became a worldwide hit over a decade after first being recorded.
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Paul McCartneyThe Beatles' groundbreaking concept album that marked McCartney's emergence as creative leader and incorporated experimental studio techniques; widely regarded as rock's first concept album.
Strawberry Fields Forever
John LennonExperimental Beatles single cited by Lennon as his finest work with the band, praised by Time magazine for its 'astonishing inventiveness'
All You Need Is Love
John LennonLandmark song performed at the Our World satellite broadcast to 400 million viewers; became anthem for Summer of Love and anti-war movement
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
John LennonLandmark Beatles album featuring Lennon's innovative contributions; revealed sophisticated lyrics contrasting with early love songs
King & Queen
Otis ReddingDuet album with Carla Thomas that became certified gold record; charted at number 5 on Billboard Pop chart and number 36 on R&B chart.
Disraeli Gears
Eric ClaptonCream's landmark second album featuring psychedelic rock innovations and pioneering use of studio effects and extended guitar solos.
Respect
Aretha FranklinHer signature song and feminist anthem, originally written by Otis Redding
I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)
Aretha FranklinBreakthrough album that established her as a major soul artist
(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman
Aretha FranklinOne of her most beloved songs, written by Carole King, Gerry Goffin, and Jerry Wexler
Axis: Bold as Love
Jimi HendrixSecond studio album showcasing Hendrix's songwriting evolution
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
The BeatlesGroundbreaking concept album that revolutionized studio recording
Significant Milestones
Funk Revolution Begins
DebutReleased "Cold Sweat," cited as the first true funk song, establishing the musical foundation for the entire funk genre with innovative drum breaks and harmonic simplification.
Relocated to Los Angeles
AchievementMoved to Los Angeles to start his music career while maintaining employment as a mechanical assembler to support himself.
Group Renamed Diana Ross & the Supremes
AchievementBerry Gordy renamed the group to emphasize Ross's star status, allowing for higher performance fees as a solo artist with backing group.
