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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Musicians Alfa Anderson, Steve Lewinson, George Cummings, and Jon Camp Dies

December 2024 took several musicians that have brought us music through the years.

These musicians brought us the disco song La Freak, the bass lines for the band Simply Red, the late 60s band, Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show, and the progressive rock sounds of the band Renaissance.

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