Mark Ryan presents The Swinging 60's. Mark has been an avid record collector since his early teens, and enjoys a variety of musical styles - from fuzztone guitar riffs to the cool exotic sounds of lounge. He particularly salutes the songwriters, not just the recording artists. He has been a regular presenter of this program and Melodic Memories on 979fm from over ten years.
Relive the Riffs, the Rhythms, the Feel-Good Songs of the Swinging 60's - the Beat years, Brit, Rhythm & Blues, Motown magic, Atlantic Soul, Garage Punk and Freakbeat, Psychedelia, Social Protest, Progressive Rock, Folk Rock, Bubblegum, Surfin' 60's, and the Thumpin' Raves of less than 2 minutes duration (when the songs were as short as the skirts). Mods, Rockers, Hippies, Carnaby Street, the Brill Building Songwriters, the Melbourne Music Scene.
60's Classics & Rare gems no longer heard on commercial radio - the decade with so many classics which failed to make the Top 40 charts.
Reel & Rock, Rip it up, Shake your Tailfeather and Do the Jerk!
And, have a go at the Quiz - alternating throughout the year between recorded music, movies, television and football.
Sock it to me, baby! It's a Gas! Fab & Groovy! Outta Sight! Can you Dig it? |
