YOUTH CULTURE IN AUSTRALIA 1960s

 

YOUTH CULTURE IN AUSTRALIA 1960s

THE 10 MOST POPULAR POP SONGS OF THE 1960s

Australian music charts in the 1960s were dominated by American and British music, Australian music was strongly influenced by overseas trends. Some Australian musicians enjoyed international success such asNormie Rowe and the Seekers.

1.     It's Now or Never by Elvis Presley (1960), Boom Boom Baby of Crash Craddock (1960) and He'll Have to Go of Jim Reeves (1960)

2.     I'm Gonna Knock on Your Door of Eddie Hodges (1961), Runaway by Del Shannon (1961)

3.     Working For the Man / Leah of Roy Orbison, Can't Help Falling in Love / Rock-a-Hula Baby of Elvis Presley, Good Luck Charm / Anything That's Part of You of Elvis Presley (1962)

4.     Patricia Thelma Amphlett (Little Pattie’s) first hit (1963) was He's My Blonde Headed StompieWompie Real Gone Surfer Boy. She performed for the Australian troops in Vietnam. Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blghTWXqwys and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dqzr8bJ7u6g etc. I Want To Hold Your Hand of The Beatles was the no. 1 of 1963 for the longest period of time.

5.     1964 saw a dramatic increase in songs of The Beatles hitting the charts. I Saw Her Standing There / Love Me Do was no 1 for the longest period of time.

6.     Que Sera, Sera / Shakin' All Over of Normie Rowe, The Carnival is Over of The Seekers , and Help!of The Beatles were hits during 1965.www.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dhg4yl4Qwy-o&usg=AFQjCNGdG-pE1oOYvfK6abWOq7AwsxE3Qw&sig2=4tvz12myHkkPFZx29XVBRg

7.     These Boots Are Made For Walkin' of Nancy Sinatra was No.1 for 8 weeks.(1966)www.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DMnQcExGaEvk&usg=AFQjCNGdQkv6wG6gp0058G80GrswBPaw_Q&sig2=FIG2En1Bt7W5vHj3JMc1WA

8.     In 1967, The Last Waltz of Engelbert Humperdinck was no 1 for the longest period of time.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBiepqrfsS0

9.     In 1968, Hey Jude / Revolution of The Beatles was no 1 for the longest period of time.

10.                        In 1969, Something / Come Together of The Beatles was the most popular.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSM5MpKSnqE

11.                        The Original Soundtrack Album of The Sound of Music stayed as the number one album for a very long time on the Australian Album Chart for the latter half of the 1960s.

10 MOST POPULAR RADIO/TV SHOWS FROM THE 1960s FOR ALL VIEWERS AND YOUNG VIEWERS

American comedies I Love Lucy and Leave it to Beaver and the BritishCoronation Street were some of the overseas television hits.Australian music shows like Bandstand and Six O'Clock Rock were popular among young viewers.Children watchedPlay School and Mr Squiggle.In 1961, the ABC began the current affairs programme Four Corners. The first Australian-produced drama series, Homicide, began in 1964. The Mavis Bramston Show, a satirical sketch comedy was also begun at this time.Behind the News, Quiz Kids, Skippy the Bush Kangaroo and various other shows must have been popular among the younger people.

2 MOST FAMOUS ‘POP IDOLS’ OF THE 1960s: WHAT MADE THEM POPULAR WITH THE YOUNG PEOPLE?

Normie Rowe, who released his hit single, Que Sera, Sera / Shakin' All Over in 1965, was an Australian pop singer. For 2 years, he was the most popular Australian male star, until he was called in for National Service in Australia. He had a very rare, unrepeatable ‘momentum and mass popularity’ which makes the 1960s special. Nevertheless, he continued to actively participate in any opportunities provided to him. He overcame hardships of his own personal life. Many things make him a symbol of Australia in the 1960s. Young people were mostly engaged with overseas music, with famous bands such as the Beach Boys, the Rolling Stones, and the Beatles touring the country. American and British music were the most popular. Many 1960s pop idols never cease being popular. Another example of this is the active Australian singer and songwriter, Glenn Shorrock. He performs on his own and is also a founding member of several pop groups. The Twilights was formed in 1964.

IMAGES OF CLOTHING/HAIRSTYLES OF YOUNG PEOPLE 1960s

POPULAR MOVIES OF THE 1960s

48 Australian movies were produced in the years 1960-1969. By the mid-1960s, there were 1000 cinemas across Australia. American and British films occupied most of the screening titles. From Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) and Easy Rider (1969), the values of the decade can be seen. 2000 Weeks (1969) was entered into the 6th Moscow International Film Festival. The Sundowners (1960) was a co-production of Australian, British, and American film producers. Clay (1965) was entered into the 1965 Cannes Film Festival. More funding would increase the number of Australian films in the 1970s.

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