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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New Coke

On the street it was considered a national disaster.

New Coke was a reformulation of the Coca-Cola brand that was introduced by The Coca-Cola Company in 1985. The decision to launch New Coke was driven by the desire to revitalize sales and combat the growing popularity of rival Pepsi.

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Pepsi “Sex” Cans

Does it really spell SEX?

The “Pepsi Cool Cans” from 1990 refer to a promotional campaign by PepsiCo, the company behind the popular soft drink brand, Pepsi. The campaign involved a unique packaging design for Pepsi cans that aimed to capture the spirit of the 1990s youth culture and appeal to consumers in a novel way. The Cool Cans campaign utilized vibrant colors, distinctive patterns, and pop culture references to create a sense of excitement and trendiness.

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