Lyrical: “Generation” (Part One)

These are songs that contain the word “Generation” in their lyrics.

“For Pete’s Sake” is a 1967 song by the Monkees, co-written by Peter Tork and Joey Richards, and recorded during the Headquarters sessions at a moment when the band was asserting real creative control over its music. Sung by Micky Dolenz, whose clear and slightly urgent lead vocal contrasts with the song’s reflective tone,

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Norman Lear Dies

We just may be the most well-informed, yet least self-aware, people in history. – Norman Lear

Norman Lear, born July 27, 1922, is a celebrated figure in the world of American television and film. His groundbreaking work in the 1970s and beyond has left an indelible mark on the industry, influencing generations of creators and audiences.

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