It’s 1961. Minimum wage is $1.15, it costs $3.72 to fill up your Ford Galaxie and an average house is $17,200. John F. Kennedy becomes the 35th president of the United States, The Beatles play their first gig and Roger Maris hits his 61st home run to break the single season home run record formally held by Babe Ruth.
It’s 2009. Minimum wage is $7.25, it costs $23.50 to fill up your Ford Explorer and an average house is $391,400. Barack Obama is soon to be the 44th president of the United States, Lady Ga Ga’s “Just Dance” is number one on Billboard’s Top 100 and Michael Phelps holds the record for the most gold medals won at a single Olympics with 8 formally held by Mark Spitz.
This nation has witnessed many changes in the past 48 years but through it all one thing will never change – good music!! This week features three new releases from our own 5 Alarm Music library which celebrate popular American music throughout history.
For these and other great tracks, visit our website – search.5alarmmusic.com!
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05A074 – Timeless Vocals: Bandstand Years 1
All-American vintage pop/rock from the 1960s. Includes vocals and instrumentals. Features songs from the hit TV show Friday Night Lights.
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05A075 – Timeless Vocals: Bandstand Years 2
All-American vintage pop/rock from the 1960s. Includes vocals and instrumentals. Features songs from the hit TV show Friday Night Lights.
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Rock
05A073 – Girl Rock
Contemporary female pop/rock vocals with instrumental versions. Features songs from NBC’s detective drama Life.
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*If you love what you hear and need a music search, call our music director Tyler Harp at 626.304.1698. We’re happy to get you set up on the Search & Rescue site!