Best 1960S Era
Released in 1972 by Elektra Records, "Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era" is a compilation album curated by musician and critic Lenny Kaye. It collects 27 American garage rock and psychedelic singles originally released between 1965 and 1968. The double LP introduced mainstre...
The Wharfedale Linton Heritage Edition is a modern recreation of the classic 1970s Linton speaker, utilizing updated components while retaining its original cabinet design and distinctive mid-range character for accurate sound reproduction.
Ella in Berlin: Mack the Knife is a live jazz album by Ella Fitzgerald, recorded at the Deutschlandhalle in West Berlin on February 13, 1960, and released by Verve Records. Accompanied by a small jazz group, Fitzgerald performs standards while demonstrating her command of swing, phrasing, and scat s...
Operation Y and Other Shurik’s Adventures is a 1965 Soviet comedy film directed by Leonid Gaidai. It features Aleksandr Demyanenko as Shurik, a student involved in a series of improbable events across three segments: “Workmate,” “Déjà vu,” and “Operation Y.” The narrative centers on Shurik’s consist...
The Carol Burnett Show was an American variety television program broadcast by CBS from 1967 to 1978. Featuring Carol Burnett and recurring cast members including Harvey Korman, Tim Conway, Vicki Lawrence, and Lyle Waggoner, the show ran for 279 episodes plus nine in 1991. Dick Van Dyke appeared in...
“Divorce, Italian Style” offers a sharply satirical look at Sicilian society through the lens of 1960s Italian cinema. Directed by Pietro Germi and starring Marcello Mastroianni, the film examines rigid traditions and legal loopholes surrounding divorce. It’s notable for its comedic portrayal of a m...
West Side Story is a 1961 film adaptation of the 1957 Broadway musical, itself based on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Featuring performances by Natalie Wood and Richard Beymer, the movie utilizes music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Daniel L. Fapp served as cinematographer fo...
Ella Fitzgerald’s “Mack the Knife: Ella in Berlin” captures a pivotal 1960 live performance in West Berlin. This album is notable for its spontaneous artistry and showcases Fitzgerald's unparalleled scat singing abilities. The recording features her iconic improvisation on the title track, earning t...
The Wharfedale Denton speaker was first released in 1976 and celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2021 with a limited edition run mirroring the original’s classic design and utilizing similar components for authentic sound reproduction.
The Olivetti Lettera 32 is a portable mechanical typewriter produced by Italian manufacturer Olivetti from 1963, renowned for its lightweight aluminum frame and design that made it a favorite among journalists and writers.
Elmer Gantry is a 1960 film based on Sinclair Lewis’ novel. The story centers around a persuasive salesman and a religious figure who exploit vulnerable communities through staged religious performances in the American Midwest. It explores themes of manipulation and faith within a specific historica...
Splendor in the Grass depicts the complex relationship between a young couple attending a Midwestern high school in 1961. The film explores themes of repressed emotions and unfulfilled desires within their burgeoning romance. Natalie Wood and Warren Beatty portray characters grappling with love, hea...
'My Generation' is the debut studio album by the English rock band The Who, released in 1965 by Brunswick Records in the UK. The album features the title track, which became one of the band's signature songs, characterized by its driving power chords, Roger Daltrey's stuttering vocal delivery, and r...
Cat Ballou is a 1965 Western comedy featuring Jane Fonda and Lee Marvin. The narrative centers on a woman’s attempts to secure her father's ranch, employing a gunman for protection and revenge before discovering his true nature. The film incorporates musical performances by cast members functioning...
A Bullet for the General (1966) depicts the Mexican Revolution through the intertwined narratives of a bandit leader and a counter-revolutionary assassin. The film follows El Chuncho’s transformation as he confronts the complexities of revolutionary ideals versus personal gain, alongside Bill Tate's...
Funeral in Berlin is a 1966 British spy film directed by Guy Hamilton and based on the 1964 novel of the same name by Len Deighton. The film features Michael Caine reprising his role as the working-class British intelligence officer Harry Palmer. Set against the backdrop of a divided Cold War-era Be...
The Night of the Generals is a 1967 World War II drama adapted from Hans Hellmut Kirst’s 1962 novel. Starring Peter O’Toole and Omar Sharif, the film explores a complex mystery involving high-ranking German officers. It incorporates elements from James Hadley Chase's 1952 novel, “The Wary Transgress...
BUtterfield 8 is a 1960 drama directed by Daniel Mann, featuring Elizabeth Taylor and Laurence Harvey. Adapted from John O’Hara’s 1935 novel, the film earned Elizabeth Taylor her first Academy Award for her leading role. The story explores relationships and societal expectations within a specific ti...
The 1967 third Gamera film introduces Gyaos, a giant bat-like creature that became Gamera's most recurring and iconic adversary across the franchise's decades.
The Lady General Hua Mulan is a 1964 Hong Kong Huangmei opera film produced by Shaw Brothers, starring Ivy Ling Po in a celebrated adaptation of the famous Chinese folk legend.
The 1966 second Gamera film, the first in the series shot in color, features Barugon, a giant lizard with a freezing spray and a rainbow ray weapon.
Daiei's 1965 kaiju film introduced Gamera, a giant fire-breathing turtle, as a deliberate rival to Toho's Godzilla, launching a long-running franchise.
Daiei's 1969 fifth Gamera film features Guiron, a knife-headed monster on a distant planet, reflecting the franchise's increasingly child-oriented direction.
Daiei's 1968 fourth Gamera film features alien squid-like Viras creatures and is notable for its heavy reliance on stock footage recycled from earlier entries.
