The 1960s was time of social consciousness and activism. This appeared in music of all genres, including rock, folk , folk rock, country, R&B, and Broadway. It was a time of controversy, and these songs, which are merely a sampling, express feelings of nationalism during time of war, anti-war protests, those lonely in the military, those at home longing for those in the military, and pleas for peace.

Here are the selections:

1. 500 Miles Away from Home by Bobby Bare
2. A Letter from Viet Nam (To Mother) by Hank Snow
3. Alice’s Restaurant Massacree by Arlo Guthrie
4. All Along the Watchtower by Jimi Hendrix
5. Ballad of the Green Berets by SSgt Barry Sadler.
6. Blowin’ in the Wind by Bob Dylan.
7. Eve of Destruction by Barry McGuire.
8. Give Peace a Chance by Plastic Ono Band.
9. Handsome Johnny by Richie Havens.
10. I Ain’t Marching Anymore by Phil Ochs.
11. I-Feel-Like-I’m Fixin’-to-Die-Rag” by Country Joe and The Fish.
12. Last Train to Clarksville by The Monkees.
13. Lonely by Bobby Vinton.
14. My Son, John by Tom Paxton.
15. Okie from Muskogee by Merle Haggard.
16. Peace Train by Cat Stevens.
17. Soldier Boy by The Shirelles.
18. Three-Five-Zero-Zero from the musical Hair.
19. Universal Soldier by Donovan.
20. Unknown Soldier by The Doors.
21. War by Edwin Starr.
22. Sky Pilot by Eric Burdon and The Animals.

For another Pass the Paisley Playlist: Vol 1 of “Pass the Paisley British Invasion Playlist.”

Check Out The Groove Pad for More 1960s Music

The Pass the Paisley Groove Pad is a resting stop, a place to chill out and listen to the featured song on the stereo. If the mood strikes you, click on the juke box to access and listen to the 50+ free online songs there. The TV has several channels, with selections updated twice a week. Every now and then, Pass the Paisley hosts an all-request of 1960s and 1970s songs for a Be-In at the juke box in the Groove Pad. Keep on truckin’.